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Viperized
22-06-2007, 21:58
Can't wait for all the usual doom-mongering to go on in here.
Just got to wait for Viperized to show up.
I'm here.
AAARGH THIS CLUB IS DOOMED HENRY HAS LEFT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rolleyes:
I can't believe we sold him for only £16m. Surely if players such as Malouda and Bent, no where near the level of Henry are being touted at prices which are (marginally) higher (£17m) or with Shevchenko leaving AC Milan at £30m, Henry would command a higher fee?
7ames, despite all his talent, Van Persie won't and cannot fill the void left by Henry. We are talking about the Premiership's deadliest striker. He is the deadliest striker the Premiership has ever seen, FACT. He is one of the best strikers in Europe over the past decade. He has scored at least 25 goals per season, bar his last injury-wrecked season.
If Henry does turn out to leave, I'd be very disappointed to be honest, especially at a fee like £16m. Unless we get a top class striker in return, we'll struggle again in the Premiership next season. I can see the likes of Fabregas and Gallas jumping ship should Henry leave the club to be honest, particularly Gallas. Fabregas' comments about returning to Spain have been slightly worrying, as he has said it a few times recently and I don't like it.
I'm not sure whether I'll trust Wenger to bring in a replacement for Henry. Why? Because he didn't replace Vieira. I also think this could have a negative affect on the team's morale.
Viperized
22-06-2007, 22:00
That's the thing though - even if, say, two of our forwards score 20 league goals each next season, we still face the off-field repercussions of losing our best player. When Rosicky joined last summer, he mentioned that Henry's presence was integral to attracting him to Arsenal. What if other big names feel the same? It could be very damaging to us if they do.
Completely agree there. I remember him mentioning Henry was one of the reasons he joined Arsenal.
But I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves the club. When asked about his future at the club by journalists he simply said this:
"I am currently an Arsenal player. Nothing more to say."
Doesn't sound too assuring, doesn't it?
I'm here.
AAARGH THIS CLUB IS DOOMED HENRY HAS LEFT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rolleyes:
I can't believe we sold him for only £16m. Surely if players such as Malouda and Bent, no where near the level of Henry are being touted at prices which are (marginally) higher (£17m) or with Shevchenko leaving AC Milan at £30m, Henry would command a higher fee?
7ames, despite all his talent, Van Persie won't and cannot fill the void left by Henry. We are talking about the Premiership's deadliest striker. He is the deadliest striker the Premiership has ever seen, FACT. He is one of the best strikers in Europe over the past decade. He has scored at least 25 goals per season, bar his last injury-wrecked season.
If Henry does turn out to leave, I'd be very disappointed to be honest, especially at a fee like £16m. Unless we get a top class striker in return, we'll struggle again in the Premiership next season. I can see the likes of Fabregas and Gallas jumping ship should Henry leave the club to be honest, particularly Gallas. Fabregas' comments about returning to Spain have been slightly worrying, as he has said it a few times recently and I don't like it.
I'm not sure whether I'll trust Wenger to bring in a replacement for Henry. Why? Because he didn't replace Vieira. I also think this could have a negative affect on the team's morale.Is that so. :tongue:
K.1.N.G.
22-06-2007, 23:37
Please stop posting we won't miss Henry, I'm going to hold back fully on my thoughts for a least a few days.
I'm really mad right now.
was wondering when we'd hear from J.D.
so, thats one of your two "new" signings for next year gone - whats the new plan??:mellow:
i'm gonna hold off on an opinion just yet, but if this turns out to be true then there will be a lot of reassessment required, and SOON!!!:erm:
TomofArsenal14
23-06-2007, 01:07
There's no way we can compete with man u and chelsea without some big signings, wenger must have something up his sleeve (i hope anyway). liverpool will also be hard for us to beat especially if they keep getting in players and improving their squad...does anyone know how much wenger has to spend on players? .....and henry is worth much more than £16million..can't see wenger letting him go for that!?
Scarface
23-06-2007, 01:19
Seeing as all these reports were caused by a "source close to Barcelona" on a Spanish radio station, I won't take this as fact until there's some solid evidence.
However, if it does turn out to be true, it's very disappointing, but there are some positives to gain from it.
Firstly, his ego was becoming far too much of a problem. He thinks he is above all the other players, and perhaps regarded himself as bigger than Arsenal - big error on his part.
He is one of the worst captains I have ever known. Rather than encourage the young players and try to help them develop, he would be more likely to give them a cold stare or sign and roll his eyes when they misplace a pass or take the wrong option. Terrible attitude for a skipper of a young team.
When Henry is not in the team, the other players generally play better football. They're obviously not as clinical, but the football is more flowing when they don't have to constantly look for where Henry is, and make sure they do whatever he asks of them.
The players will now be forced to take more responsibility rather than look for Henry to save the day.
The cash along with the money from the sale of Reyes can help us purchase the necessary 3 or 4 players to improve the squad.
There's a big question mark over whether those positives will outweigh all the things that Henry brought to the table for us, but there are some positives to gain from this, if it does turn out to be true.
My primary concern is not losing Henry's ability, but the loss of the lure and attraction he brought to Arsenal. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, so many players over the years have mentioned they are interested in joining Arsenal because they'd love the opportunity to play alongside Thierry Henry. We still have a great deal to offer for any player, but I cannot imagine many of the top stars in world football saying something similar about Cesc Fabregas or Kolo Toure at this point in time, which worries me. We're at a key point now where we cannot keep waiting for our youngsters to perform to the required standard, we need some established stars, and the loss of Henry is only going to make that all the more difficult.
EDIT:
I still have to pass a medical on Monday. But yes, I have chosen Barcelona. I am going to sign there for the next four seasons … for the football they play, their history, their stadium. For Frank Rijkaard, who I grew up watching.
The fact that Arsene Wenger is not prolonging his contract (which ends in summer 2008) was another very important element to take into consideration.
Here's hoping that last line isn't true. :mellow:
AgentZero
23-06-2007, 01:21
i reckon wenger will swoop for Huntelaar. Its been very quiet for him.
I agree Scarface. Arsenal need established superstars...Mike Owen. :ninja:
Dragonfly
23-06-2007, 01:26
i reckon wenger will swoop for Huntelaar. Its been very quiet for him.
True. There hasn't been much rumouring over Huntelaar's future.
About Henry, I agree with Scarface about his attitude, and it's actually made me feel less interested in Henry's future. Obviously he's a great player, so it will be a huge blow to our team. I'm not sure if his allure to big name players is significant, since Wenger seems determined to avoid them like the plague (probably actually a lack of money).
LostGalactico's theory is interesting, and it's actually getting me excited.
AgentZero
23-06-2007, 01:30
making me uneasy actually, if we cant sign quagmire then id love huntelaar
Viperized
23-06-2007, 01:52
As I've already said.. £16m is a fucking joke.
Who the fuck do they think they're signing, Darren fucking Bent? Henry's value was only £50m last season...
How the fuck did it drop by £34m in the space of a season where by he still had a very good goalscoring record despite his injury wrecked season.
With Henry leaving, Gallas will definitely leave. Might as well cash in on him as well for about £8m. Then we could look to buy another defender.
Well...in one way...I'm glad Henry left like Scarface has said...in another way...it is really sad to have lost such a player who has been good for us an is still a super player.
A few good signings needed Wenger...but maybe this makes it easier as well...with the team now just needing to play well, and not just to feed the egoistic Captain Fantastic.
A great chance for Bendtner, VP and Adebayour to spearhead the team...some experience up front would be good though...we really miss the goalscorers like Bergkamp and Pires.
martin_cranie
23-06-2007, 02:48
Regardless of what happens to Henry, let's hope we start making progress soon. Ideally I'd love to see the likes of Pedersen, Tevez and Sagna join us. And if Gallas decides to up and leave, then hijacking Chivu from Inter/Barca would be amazing. From an on-field stance we'd be in very good shape with those guys joining. Shame that at least two of them are never going to happen.
It's just hit me how odd it's going to be as a club without Henry. For years it's all been about Henry, if he was playing it was all about what he was going to do with the ball, and when he wasn't playing it was all about when he was going to come back. He may not have played much last season, but he was still there, him all of the sudden just not being here is going to be the hardest part to adjust to for me. With Adams and Bergkamp there was time to come to grip with the fact that they were never going to play again, this time it just seems so sudden. I'm rambling and not really sure what my point is.
:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:
Zoolander
23-06-2007, 05:25
Do you need someone to talk to? (http://www.samaritans.org.uk/)
:laugh:
I'd like to see what they'd say to someone who called up and said "my favorite players leaving and it makes me sad."
Zoolander
23-06-2007, 05:44
I'm sure Wenger has something big going down, unless he goes also. Capello straight in? :ohmy:
AgentZero
23-06-2007, 08:05
Capello back to Turin i think.
wrigh2uk
23-06-2007, 08:20
fack him , hes gone hes gone
Our priority is too keep wenger. Arsenal have always replaced their great strikers and we shall do so once again
pistolpete
23-06-2007, 08:29
A sad day for Arsenal and for the Premier League IMO as Henry is the best player to have graced the Premiership.
He has been our best player for 8 years and i will miss him hugely despite what people say.
I'm disappointed that he left only one year after saying he would stay til the end of his career, and it is such a shame for him to go out on such a low in the PSV game.
However it was nice to read that Arsenal will always have a special place in his heart, and all true Arsenal fans should thank him for what he has done for us and wish him luck in the future.
I expect that Gallas will probably be off so we should bring in Micah Richards, (an Arsenal fan), and i fully expect Fabregas to follow Henry to Barca next summer. Dont know who to replacehim with? Maybe Fran Merida?
As for replacing Henry, i think Eto'o is out of the question, i think we should go for Torres.
Also i think that Theo is in mind at the club as the long term replacement.
I think we should go for Ryan Babel who reminds me a lot of a young Henry.
Its time for Arsenal to move out of the shadow of the invincibles and with the players coming through at the club, Fran Merida, Bendtner, carlos Vela, Denilson, Traore, Walcott, Djourou, we can look forward to some good years ahead of us.
Viperized
23-06-2007, 09:49
Goodbye Thierry and thanks for the memories. You will be missed at Arsenal.
:crymore: :crymore: :crymore:
I could never see the day Thierry leaving Arsenal... but I guess I was wrong.
I'm not sure whether the sale of Henry will be as damaging as the sale of Vieira though. Personally, I think it will. It'll have a psychological blow to the team as well. The best striker the Premiership has seen has now left to a massive club in Barcelona. Perhaps now that will raise his status even higher.
Viperized
23-06-2007, 09:52
Regardless of what happens to Henry, let's hope we start making progress soon. Ideally I'd love to see the likes of Pedersen, Tevez and Sagna join us. And if Gallas decides to up and leave, then hijacking Chivu from Inter/Barca would be amazing. From an on-field stance we'd be in very good shape with those guys joining. Shame that at least two of them are never going to happen.
Pederson is average. He lacks the pace and dribbling ability I'd want from a winger. Secondly, I don't think he'll fit in our game. He is a crosser.
I'd rather have Malouda.
We don't need Sagna. Already covered at fullback positions.
I'd be very happy if we signed:
<top class striker>
<top class cb>
Babel
I think it is IMPERATIVE we somehow get Wenger to extend his contract, and it is imperative we get David Dein back on the board. DD leaving the board has had a negative impact to our club. Henry has left and now Wenger won't sign a new deal.
^
Viperized, you need a winger which will give some depth and penetration...
Viperized
23-06-2007, 10:57
Thats why I said Babel.
Rossy Boy
23-06-2007, 11:00
Goodbye Henry
Scarface
23-06-2007, 11:12
True. There hasn't been much rumouring over Huntelaar's future.
About Henry, I agree with Scarface about his attitude, and it's actually made me feel less interested in Henry's future. Obviously he's a great player, so it will be a huge blow to our team. I'm not sure if his allure to big name players is significant, since Wenger seems determined to avoid them like the plague (probably actually a lack of money).
LostGalactico's theory is interesting, and it's actually getting me excited.
I'd be fairly confident if we landed both Huntelaar and Babel.
---------------------------Lehmann------------------------------
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-----Eboue--------Toure--------------Gallas---------Clichy-------
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---------------------------Gilberto (c)----------------------------
---------------Fabregas------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------Rosicky-------------------
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--------------van Persie---------------------Babel---------------
---------------------------Huntelaar-----------------------------
Would be happy to see that team start next season, aslong as Gallas' attitude is right. I'm already sick of his constant whinging about the youngsters performances; he should be more critical of his own performances. He may have had a few injuries, but he's hardly set the world alight so far.
I'ts extremely disappointing to see Henry go, and gives me the same feeling as when Vieira went (which we still haven't recovered from, despite what anyone says about his time at Inter Milan so far or the job Gilberto and Cesc have done) but i'm really concerned about Arsene Wenger. We need a positive statement from him, as there's far too much negativity about.
Stan Kroenke has offered to underwrite a multimillion-pound transfer budget for Arsenal but the club's directors are determined to go it alone.
Arsenal's capacity to compete in the transfer market has frequently been called into question and uncertainty surrounds the position of the manager, Arsène Wenger, beyond the expiry of his contract in 12 months. With that in mind, Kroenke has suggested ploughing fresh funds into the club. "It seems that the anxiety about Stan Kroenke and his intentions has been well documented," said a source close to the American billionaire. "But he'd like to support Arsenal."
Kroenke's proposal was made during a summit this month involving the American, the Arsenal chairman, Peter Hill-Wood, and the club's managing director, Keith Edelman.
Hill-Wood once said of Kroenke "we don't need his money and we don't want his sort" but he accompanied Edelman to New York 11 days ago for the first face-to-face talks with the 12.19% shareholder since he raised his stake to that level in April. Though the directors' position has softened, the message was the same: Kroenke was told the club's finances are sound and extra money was not required from outside to fund player purchases.
Despite the differences of opinion, both camps have described the negotiations as amicable, although each set out with different objectives. Edelman and Hill-Wood sought to persuade Kroenke to sign up to the "lock-down agreement" that the club's shareholder-directors have entered. That would have required from Kroenke a commitment not to increase his investment in the club for 12 months.
But despite opposition from within Arsenal, the billionaire has not ruled out purchasing the club outright and his refusal to accept the lock-down will be interpreted as a reflection of urgent ambitions. There are approximately 12% of shares in the hands of hedge funds and nominee companies and a determined bid, of possibly £7,000 to £8,000 per share, would draw those to Kroenke.
In a warning statement made at the end of April, Arsenal's largest shareholder, Danny Fiszman - who controls 24.11% of the club's equity - urged the American not to attempt a stake-building exercise, claiming "over 50%" of the shares were in the hands of individuals who would resist a hostile takeover.
Directors fear a Glazer-style takeover where debt payments of up to £60m a year are consuming profits at Manchester United. However, Kroenke was keen to impress upon Edelman and Hill-Wood that his sports company acquisitions in the US have never involved massive borrowing. "Stan doesn't use gearing in his American sports investments," said the source.
None the less, it seems last week's discussions failed to advance matters very far. Though both sides have been keen to play down suggestions of tensions, a joint statement expected eight days ago has been delayed by "legal issues".
However, sources say a conciliatory Kroenke accepted Edelman and Hill-Wood's position and did not make demands, treating the talks as a getting-to-know-you exercise. Although the size of his investment makes him the fourth-largest shareholder, Kroenke did not insist on a boardroom position.
"[The meeting] went perfectly well," said Hill-Wood this week. "I hope we will be able to work with him in the future, just as we would with any interested people." One individual linked with the club is Mohammed Al Hashimi, a Dubai-based investor who described the Gunners this month as "a very profitable club".
More is now known about Kroenke, the man labelled "Silent Stan" in his homeland.The Arsenal Supporters' Trust, which is opposed to a heavily debt-led buyout, welcomed Kroenke's reassurances over borrowings.
The Trust last night urged the board to consider using a rights issue, whereby new shares are sold to raise capital for a company, which could be a vehicle for Kroenke's investment.
"The AST has previously raised the proposal for a limited rights issue with the Arsenal board," said a spokesman. "This would see extra money going into the club, rather than to shareholders, as currently happens when new investors buy a stake in Arsenal.
"The huge increase in the value of the club's shares in recent years would mean that no shareholder need suffer any financial loss from this approach."
Source (http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2109476,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=7)
Don Sweey
23-06-2007, 11:32
Capello back to Turin i think.
When they've just appointed Ranieri and only after Lippi turned them down? They will never allow Capello to step foot in the club again.
I'd be fairly confident if we landed both Huntelaar and Babel.
---------------------------Lehmann------------------------------
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-----Eboue--------Toure--------------Gallas---------Clichy-------
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---------------------------Gilberto (c)----------------------------
---------------Fabregas------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------Rosicky-------------------
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--------------van Persie---------------------Babel---------------
---------------------------Huntelaar-----------------------------
Would be happy to see that team start next season, aslong as Gallas' attitude is right. I'm already sick of his constant whinging about the youngsters performances; he should be more critical of his own performances. He may have had a few injuries, but he's hardly set the world alight so far.
I'ts extremely disappointing to see Henry go, and gives me the same feeling as when Vieira went (which we still haven't recovered from, despite what anyone says about his time at Inter Milan so far or the job Gilberto and Cesc have done) but i'm really concerned about Arsene Wenger. We need a positive statement from him, as there's far too much negativity about.
Source (http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2109476,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=7)
*cough*bentdner*cough*
Huntelaar and Babel? Do you want us to relegate? :tongue:
Scarface
23-06-2007, 11:49
*cough*bentdner*cough*
If we have to rely on him, we really are in trouble. At the moment, he'd be alright as 4th choice striker, nothing more than that.
In an open letter to fans, the France striker said: “Arsene has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
“Unfortunately and understandably he has said that at this moment he will not commit to the club past the expiration of his current deal which finishes at the end of the coming season.
“I respect his decision and his honesty but I will be 31 at the end of next season and I cannot take the chance to be there without Arsene Wenger and David Dein.
What's unfortunate is he doesn't have the balls to be open and honest, so tries to point the finger elsewhere. Wenger may well stay for another 5 years, but even if that's not the case, that's not a good reason for him to leave. There's no David Dein or Arsene Wenger at Barcelona to hold his hand either, so how's he going to cope!? It's a kick in the teeth to the fans who have supported him for the last 8 years.
Viperized
23-06-2007, 12:01
The Arsenal board are a bunch of fucking cunts. Especially Hill-Wood. He is a moron of the highest order.
They fucked the club around. They've unsettled Wenger. They've unsettled the whole club. There was no fucking point in sacking Dein. No logic to it at all. Why sack someone who works very closely with the manager?
I'm hoping Kroenke takes over the club while bringing Dein with him. It's the only way to get him back on board. We've had no success in finding a Director of Football for this game.
---------------------------Lehmann------------------------------
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-----Eboue--------Toure--------------Gallas---------Clichy-------
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---------------------------Gilberto (c)----------------------------
---------------Fabregas------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------Rosicky-------------------
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--------------van Persie---------------------Babel---------------
---------------------------Huntelaar-----------------------------
On paper that looks like a very solid side. It could win a trophy for us next season.
I'm pretty confident we'll sign Babel though I'm not too sure whether we'll also sign Huntelaar. Another striker to look at is Afonso Alves. He scored 34 goals in 31 games for Heverenveen and has impressed me. He seems to be a great finisher and a good set-piece taker too.
We need to flog:
Flamini
Reyes
Freddie Ljungberg. How on earth does he still have a place in this team while the likes of Vieira, Henry and Pires are sold? Ljungberg is completely past it. He should just stick to his CK modelling.
Viperized
23-06-2007, 12:03
*cough*bentdner*cough*
Bendtner is nothing special.
He isn't a savior to Arsenal's problems.
Billy Minof
23-06-2007, 12:09
There is no fear of Arsenal...
Aslong as Wenger is there next season you will see that he has made the right decision, Henry was injured all last season and Arsenal faired ok considering Van Persie was out also and scored alot of goals early on in the season prior to his injury.
1 or 2 signings and ye will be right again, Henry is a mercenary and Wenger is yet to make a mistake when selling on his so called big name players.
Petit/Overmars/Anelka/Viera etc, none of them have set the world alight since leaving and I am sure Henry wont either and will regret it.
ThierryHenry14
23-06-2007, 12:27
viperized thats a good side but i think if wenger plays fabianski and he does well he will put up a good challenge for lehmann and gilberto should be a captain in my opinion it should've been him since vieria left
pistolpete
23-06-2007, 12:42
Rumours of Tevez..?
Think he would be an excellent signing as he plays a similar game to Henry and also wouldnt need a settling in period in the premiership.
I'd wait with Afonso Alves, it might have been a fluke. Although I feel it isn't, many people seem to be of that opinion.
accessgranted
23-06-2007, 14:34
The French Arsenal are no more!
calculus
23-06-2007, 14:52
If we have to rely on him, we really are in trouble. At the moment, he'd be alright as 4th choice striker, nothing more than that.
What's unfortunate is he doesn't have the balls to be open and honest, so tries to point the finger elsewhere. Wenger may well stay for another 5 years, but even if that's not the case, that's not a good reason for him to leave. There's no David Dein or Arsene Wenger at Barcelona to hold his hand either, so how's he going to cope!? It's a kick in the teeth to the fans who have supported him for the last 8 years.
I thank him for his contribution and I won't begrudge him a chance to play for barcelona...it's a dream move for him!
To me the most important person at the club right now is AW if he doesn't stay beyond his contract we are in DEEP doodoo(and I'm not talking about any football players of the same name)
I've been working so hard I hadn't even heard anything until my boss told me yesterday that TH has gone!
Hope we get Tevez as a replacement he is quality and young too with an eye for goal and great vision and awareness plus as has been mentioned he won't need to settle like he was for the first half of the season at West Ham!
ARSENAL...:no: I'm very worried! But there is a long way to go before the start of the season!
Scarface
23-06-2007, 16:24
I thank him for his contribution and I won't begrudge him a chance to play for barcelona...it's a dream move for him!
I'm not referring to him joining Barcelona, rather the lack of honesty and truthfulness he's showing. He's trying to point the finger at the departure of Dein and possible departure of Wenger to leave himself in a positive light, when really he has alterior motives.
I've just read what Frank McLintock has to say, and think he's got it spot on, other than saying he's the best player we've ever had. For me, Dennis Bergkamp ranks ahead of him.
Henry is on the verge of a £16million move to Barca, with the Gunners confirming only a medical and other formalities had yet to be completed.
Arsenal's talismanic captain, who only signed a new four-year contract last summer, has cited the acrimonious exit of vice-chairman David Dein and the refusal of manager Arsene Wenger to commit his own future beyond the end of the forthcoming season as his reasons for leaving.
But former defender McLintock, who skippered the club to their first league and FA Cup double in 1971, was having none of it.
He said: "I think it's a reason, like most players make a reason up.
"I would rather he just said: 'I've had great years at Arsenal, I've loved it there, I think it's now time to move on'.
"I would rather hear a player saying that.
"I'd prefer a little bit more honesty. He should say: 'I think it's time for me to move on. I think I can maybe win more honours at Barcelona, because of Arsenal's financial set-up at the moment'.
McLintock is particularly sceptical about Henry's relationship with Dein.
"I can't see the relevance of David Dein's departure," he said.
"I don't know how a player can get caught up with a director's departure and that making a difference to a player's performance.
"I'm sure David Dein did a marvellous job but I think his marvellous work would have been done with Arsene Wenger.
"That would usually be in the office, talking and working out financial settlements.
"I'm sure he was a great ally to Arsene Wenger - but I don't see how a player comes into contact with a director day after day.
"I've never heard such talk in my life before.
"I never remember seeing any director apart from the then chairman, Denis Hill-Wood, who used to come in before the game and wish us all the best.
"That was the only time we ever saw any directors.
"I'm not trying to knock what David Dein's done, because he has done a smashing job, but I don't see where the relevance is between a player who plays for the football club and what is contact is with him [Dein].
"It's not as though he's in his pocket every day and he's all of a sudden missing him badly."
McLintock accepts Henry, who scored a record 226 goals in 364 games for the club, has more of case regarding his concerns about Wenger's future.
But he added: "It might be a genuine reason, I don't really know.
"It could be just another excuse for moving on. Most players seem to say something to prevent the fans turning on them, so they can leave with a warm feeling."
Despite his reservations, McLintock hailed Henry as Arsenal's greatest player ever.
"He didn't play well last year and even part of the year before," he said.
"But he's probably been the finest player Arsenal have ever had so you can't dismiss five or six great seasons that he gave us.
"You've got to hand that to him.
"I think the fans should leave with a warm feeling for Thierry Henry. He deserves it - he's been magnificent."
Source (http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1766_2444072,00.html)
martin_cranie
23-06-2007, 16:51
Pederson is average. He lacks the pace and dribbling ability I'd want from a winger. Secondly, I don't think he'll fit in our game. He is a crosser.
I'd rather have Malouda.
We don't need Sagna. Already covered at fullback positions.
I'd be very happy if we signed:
<top class striker>
<top class cb>
Babel
I think it is IMPERATIVE we somehow get Wenger to extend his contract, and it is imperative we get David Dein back on the board. DD leaving the board has had a negative impact to our club. Henry has left and now Wenger won't sign a new deal.
I wouldn't say we're covered at full-back. Eboue undoubtedly has world class potential but he needs to be pushed. Sagna seems far more capable of doing that than Hoyte or Gilbert. If Djourou - a quality player - goes out on loan then we will be left exposed at right-back whenever Eboue is out.
Pedersen is in no way average. Very good passing game, excellent from set-pieces, great work rate, good eye for goal. He does like to cross, yes, but if we were to sign someone like Huntelaar, that would be ideal.
Malouda is overrated, in my opinion. He was useless in the last World Cup until, ironically, he took that knock to the head in the second half of the final. Maybe I'm a little too harsh on him, but I wouldn't be filled with confidence if he signed.
I haven't seen enough of Babel to offer any sort of opinion really, but I am relatively happy at him being linked so strongly with us. However, I wouldn't bet on him bagging a large amount of goals next season.
As the likes of Tevez and Berbatov are hugely unlikely, I'm actually warming to the idea of signing Torres. Certainly possible, particularly if Reyes is used in part exchange.
Thanks for everything, Monsieur Henry. I hope you put those other fellas at Barca in your shadow. You were due a World Player of the Year award a while back, so let's hope you finally get one.
Viperized
23-06-2007, 17:22
I wouldn't say we're covered at full-back. Eboue undoubtedly has world class potential but he needs to be pushed. Sagna seems far more capable of doing that than Hoyte or Gilbert. If Djourou - a quality player - goes out on loan then we will be left exposed at right-back whenever Eboue is out.
Pedersen is in no way average. Very good passing game, excellent from set-pieces, great work rate, good eye for goal. He does like to cross, yes, but if we were to sign someone like Huntelaar, that would be ideal.
Malouda is overrated, in my opinion. He was useless in the last World Cup until, ironically, he took that knock to the head in the second half of the final. Maybe I'm a little too harsh on him, but I wouldn't be filled with confidence if he signed.
I haven't seen enough of Babel to offer any sort of opinion really, but I am relatively happy at him being linked so strongly with us. However, I wouldn't bet on him bagging a large amount of goals next season.
As the likes of Tevez and Berbatov are hugely unlikely, I'm actually warming to the idea of signing Torres. Certainly possible, particularly if Reyes is used in part exchange.
Thanks for everything, Monsieur Henry. I hope you put those other fellas at Barca in your shadow. You were due a World Player of the Year award a while back, so let's hope you finally get one.
I'd hope for us to get both Babel and Huntelaar from Ajax. I think both for £20m is possible - £6m Babel, £15m Huntelaar.
Would allow us to play 433 with a Dutch trio of Van Persie, Huntelaar and Babel. As you've previously said, Oranje is the way to go! :tongue:
Torres would be a pretty good idea actually. May keep Fabregas at Arsenal for a longer period, since he is very good friends with him. Their link-up play is also good, from what I've seen during the World Cup.
Tevez isn't what we need, though he would be a good signing nonetheless. Tevez isn't a goalscorer. I'd prefer a person who can finish off our chances. Torres has managed to hit double figures for several seasons in La Liga, which isn't bad. Perhaps Wenger can get the best out of Torres. He has somewhat stagnated at Atletico Madrid, so a new challenge could do him good.
I think 433 could be the way to go if we sign Babel + either Torres/Huntelaar. Torres may be a bit too expensive, and it doesn't look like we have much money.
We'll need to get rid of Reyes (perhaps could be used in a swap + cash deal for Torres), Freddie and Flamini quickly though.
Stella Artois
23-06-2007, 20:12
[quote]The Arsenal board are a bunch of fucking cunts. Especially Hill-Wood. He is a moron of the highest order.
You truly are a fucking gloryhunter aren't you?
That is possibly the most embarrassing thing I have ever seen an Arsenal "fan" write.
To even suggest we should get in Kroenke shows how little you care for the club outside of trophies and bragging rights.
Scarface
23-06-2007, 20:45
Arsenal Football Club today gave Thierry Henry the opportunity to speak to Arsenal supporters about his departure from the Club. What follows is the unedited transcript of the interview. The views expressed by Thierry Henry are not necessarily representative of Arsenal Football Club or its employees.
Thierry you have left Arsenal, can you tell the supporters your reasons for going?
“I have said it so many times. Before Mr Dein left, for whatever reason, I went to the boss and said I don’t want to leave. There had been a lot of speculation about me and I assured him that I did not want to leave. But after Mr Dein left that unsettled the team and the boss. Especially as at the moment he has not committed himself to the club. He said he will see out his contract but you cannot be sure if he is going to go or stay [at the end of next season]. Hopefully he is going to stay but I need to be certain and reassured of that. Everybody knows I am 30. The boss being unsettled, Mr Dein going, it did unsettle me a bit. After that I had thoughts of leaving the club.
“It is a difficult day for me to come here at Emirates Stadium and talk about this. But I want to come here explain why to the fans. I want to be certain of where the club was going and reassured in a way. I wasn’t and I have chosen to go?”
How long did the decision take and how agonising was it?
“It was a long one but nobody knew what was happening to be honest. We were hearing some stuff in the press about what happened and what did not happen so you have to make your own mind up. It was the most difficult decision of my life.
“Beating the record of Wrighty, putting it at 226, playing for Arsenal, loving the club. It was and will remain the most difficult decision of my life. I will always love the club.”
Arsène Wenger has always said ‘Arsenal will be club of my life’ because he has spent the prime of his career here. Is that true for you too?
"I don’t know if I will play eight years more or where the future is so yes. I had a special relationship with the fans with the boss, Mr Dein and everybody who was attached to Arsenal. Arsenal will always be in my heart, my blood, my head. Everybody will. The press office, the chef, the girls at the training ground, the guys who made the pitch perfect at the training ground and at Emirates, the guys at stadium who help us perform at our best. I will miss everybody. The Arsenal fans who told me to step up my game or to carry on. It will be huge miss for me. I will take everybody in my head and my heart. Everybody who I trained with a worked with. Especially the boss and Mr Dein and the Arsenal fans who have been more than tremendous to me. It was unreal at times.
“I looked the schedule and already know when we, I mean you, are playing against Tottenham. I did it as a reflex. When fixtures came out I looked for Tottenham and I know it is pretty early on. When they play I will be watching and trying to be the first to know the result even though I know the fans will beat me. It is really special coming here [to Emirates Stadium] to talk about it. I will always have Arsenal in my blood I know some people will never accept the decision I just want to say to the fans that I always gave 100 per cent. Even the last year when I was injured I tried to perform. It was not the 30 goals you were used to but it was 17 games in the League and scored 10 so that was not a bad ratio. It was all about the heart and the commitment to win for Arsenal. I always, always, always, always gave 100 per cent.”
Let’s look back, what was your best goal?
“They were all amazing for me. I think I scored some good goals at Highbury and away but the one that stands out was my second against Liverpool when we went unbeaten in the League. I never heard Highbury going crazy like that. I thought the place was going to collapse and you could tell by my celebration that it was the right time and place to score that goal. I went a bit mental. The place was just too loud. Scoring goals for Arsenal gave me goosebumps but that was a stand-out goal and kept us in the title race. We stayed there until the end.”
Your best moment?
“I would say winning the League unbeaten but one that would top that is my last goal at Highbury when I kissed the ground. It was a special moment for me. But as well this particular day is one of the saddest of my career, leaving Highbury. I can’t say it was the best moment but it was a particular moment. I am still shaking talking about it now.”
The best Arsenal side you have played in?
“Difficult to say, some people came here and did not win anything but that does not mean they were not great players. If I go with the team that stayed unbeaten then that means I have to leave out David Seaman and a load of other players. But in terms of the results then staying unbeaten is something rather amazing. But then with the guys before, we had won the Double. Every time I wore an Arsenal shirt it was just amazing. When I stepped on that pitch even where I was not performing well whoever was playing with me at the time was the right guy for me."
As for the fans was there any moment that sums them up?
“I would say when we lost the Champions League Final against Barcelona in Paris. They all stayed afterwards and clapped us. That was a very special moment for the team. It is easy to stay there and cheer when you win but it is hard to clap your guys when you have just lost one of the titles you were waiting for.
“But as well I would say the first time I arrived here and people were giving me stick. The fans were always behind me and cool with me. I could go through whole eight years, it was crazy. I have had a really special relationship with them.”
How has Thierry Henry and Arsenal changed in the last eight years?
“I would like to think that when people talk about Arsenal they see the Boss has brought the ‘Arsenal touch’ and the ‘Arsenal way’, and I’m truly proud of being one of those guys to have helped play the way we have been. And I am sure it will carry on, because Arsenal was playing like that before me and they will be playing like that after me.
“Arsenal is a club that is now well known throughout Europe and that’s all down to the Boss. Also, the fans, they are never in trouble with fighting or disrespectful to other fans. The Arsenal fans have always made us proud.
“From a personal point of view, at Arsenal I have really become a man. This is thanks to the Boss, thanks to all the players, thanks to all the facilities at the Club and as I said before, thanks to all the people who made my life easier here, they have made me a man.”
Turning to the future of the Club, if you read the media at the moment it’s crisis at Arsenal and the walls of Emirates Stadium are coming down. Surely that’s not true, the players and the set-up are far too good?
“The set-up and the facilities are far too good and we still have a lot of the main people who are staying. As I have said so many times, the team here is growing and there is some amazing talent here and I do think this is the right time for Robin van Persie, Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner who is coming back from Birmingham, to shine. Hopefully they will do it. As soon as you know they can do it, they will forget about me, that’s the way it is.
“When Patrick left everyone was devastated, including me and then after that a little guy came around called Cesc Fabregas and, although I didn’t agree with it, everyone started saying ‘who needs Patrick Vieira?’ For me the guys we have here are amazing, but you always need Patrick Vieira.
“I don’t believe what everybody is saying about the Club collapsing, having a lack of players and everyone leaving. I think it is untrue. Cesc Fabregas is a world class player, Robin van Persie is a world class player, hopefully Adebayor will become a world class player, Tomas Rosicky is a world class player, Jens Lehmann is a world class player, Toure and Gallas are world class players. You can go through the whole squad like that.
“As I said to you, I will now become now an Arsenal fan and will be looking at every result and I’m sure the team will be successful.”
How did you tell the Boss you wanted to go?
“To be honest, I have a great relationship with the Boss. I’ve told you the reasons why I wanted to go and I told him exactly the same reasons. That’s how it is, I talked to the Boss about private stuff and non-private stuff. A bit of everything.
“But as I said to you, today is a very sad day for me. Whatever people are going to talk or read or see into it, it is a very sad for me.
“One thing that I forgot to say earlier was about the pride to play for the shirt and the team. In France we don’t have that. When I was young I used to support Bordeaux, but when they lost I went to support Marseille. But here you really learn the importance and the value of the shirt and the club. Arsenal is like that, an English family.
“Although I have had disagreements with the press over here, they have been tremendous to me, keeping me on my toes. But everyone has been great, the fans, playing away, getting booed, getting cheered, getting standing ovations. I will always, always remember that. And Arsenal gave me that, the way we were playing, getting standing ovations from away fans was just out of this world. It’s hard to understand because in France they are just not like that. If you play well at home [in France] you get a standing ovation, if you play well away from home, well, you play well away from home, that’s it.
“Getting a standing ovation away from home with Arsenal is something I will never forget, because you know a lot of people are really appreciating what you are doing as a team and it’s outstanding.
“As I have said before, I just want to thank everyone at the Club, the girls who work at the training ground, the girls who wash the kits, the masseurs, the staff at the Club, the staff at the stadium, the staff who work on the pitch at the stadium, the staff who work on the pitches at the training ground, the press office, the coach driver, everybody. Everybody here, I would just like to thank everybody here.
“Also to all the teams I have played against here, all the battles I have had against the players here, some of the fans away, the press and the refs, it’s been a great time. Everyone has just made it special and I would just like to thank everybody, but especially to all the people involved at Arsenal.
“It’s important to me to come to the Club today and say something properly because the fans have given me so much and I hope I gave a lot back to them. I want to keep my box here and I want to come back and watch some games, if they let me in! But it’s been a very weird day.”
Arsène Wenger has said he will stay on at least until his contract finishes next summer. We hope he stays on. If he does would you regret your decision?
“I don’t regret what I do. Playing for Arsenal was an honour for me. And I will say that until the day I die. When Patrick Vieira left the team had to move on and we came close to winning the Champions League. But this type of guy we were already missing.
“Not having Arsène around anymore — and everybody at the Club — will be ‘missing’ for me. It is a fact but it won’t be a regret. When Patrick left, I was devastated I missed the guy and I still miss the guy even though I see him with the national team. But I was devastated because he was a good guy to be around on the pitch or off the pitch. It goes beyond sport. That is why I won’t go with the regret word but more ‘missing’.
If you left Arsenal was it always going to be Barcelona. Is there some thing special about them?
“There is something special here at Arsenal too. I left Arsenal to go to Barcelona because, no disrespect to any other team, but there are only two teams in the world who play football the way I like it. That is the way the people here like it — the Arsenal way. That is how we play football here and ‘we’ play football there. If I can say that is one of the is the main reasons for Barcelona. The football they play is attractive to watch.”
Finally, your last Arsenal.com question as a Arsenal player, do you have a message for the fans?
“Well, I would to say you have been tremendous for me I really do appreciate it. I am shaking as I say this. I will always remember you. I will have you in my head and my heart. I wanted to reassure you that I always gave 100 per cent here. I know some people said some other stuff but I always gave 100 per cent. I hope you appreciate what I did here because I appreciate what you did for me. I grew as a man and became a better football player. I will always take that with me no matter what happens.
“Arsenal will be in my blood aswell as my heart. I will always, always, always remember you guys. I said I was going to be a Gunner for life and I did not lie because when you are a Gunner you will always be a Gunner. The Club is in my heart and will remain in my heart forever.”
Interesting interview, but this quote worries me:
"I want to be certain of where the club was going and reassured in a way. I wasn’t and I have chosen to go”
It seems no-one is willing to tell us, or even our (former) captain, what's going on and any future plans, and it's causing even more uncertainty and concern. Hopefully Arsene Wenger will speak out in the next day or so and improve the positivity around the club. I'd love him to sign a new contract this summer to help settle things down again.
TomofArsenal14
23-06-2007, 21:24
Too right, I know wenger likes to keep quiet but he needs to come out and reassure the fans...maybe by signing some new players? Anyway I as a fan really appriciate what Henry did for us and hope he has the same luck at Barca...but not if we play them!
Need a new striker don't they? Someone like Podolski or Torres.
Dundon's
23-06-2007, 22:13
Ok I've held back for as long as I can so as to try establish who's at fault but after reading some of the comments coming out of Henrys mouth I have to say I'm extremely disappointed.
This cunt is supposed to be the captain of our club, now the last time I checked the Captain is supposed to go down with the ship. Henry fucking off and leaving us in turmoil is one of the most disgusting things I've ever experienced in all my football following years and ranks right up there with a manager walking out in the middle of a contract after promising his players that he would always be there for them.
Now another thing that hit me was when I thought about the fact that both of our last two captains have bailed on us in times when needed most of all.
"This is my last contract. It is where I belong." Those words, uttered by Thierry Henry as he committed his future to Arsenal in May
Taken from Henry's player profile on the arsenal website.
Scarface
23-06-2007, 22:49
To be fair though, Patrick Vieira didn't want to leave. He could have handled the speculation each year more professionally on a few occasions, which may have been one of the reasons Wenger decided to cash in on him following a poor season, but when we eventually sold him, it was Arsene Wenger's decision.
The Mail are suggesting it was the same scenario with Henry.
"It is true I'd never thought it would happen that I would leave Arsenal," said Henry yesterday, explaining why he was now joining Barcelona, having turned them down a year ago.
"But I would also stress [vice-chairman] David Dein leaving has destabilised the club. He was the link between players and boardroom. That triggered the whole process and set me thinking.
"People should have suspected at the time that his departure would spark something. If you take away the foundations of a building, it can collapse.
"When one year ago I decided to stay at Arsenal, it was a completely different picture. I still believed in the future and thought we could do great things."
It will seem particularly poignant for Arsenal fans when Henry returns to Britain to make his Barcelona debut next month.The Catalan giants are setting up a training camp at St Andrews and will play practice matches against Dundee United and Hearts.
Yet, the reaction to his departure in the Arsenal dressing-room is not as negative as you might believe. Just as Patrick Vieira, Marc Overmars, Emmanuel Petit and Nicolas Anelka were shown the door when Wenger was convinced they had served their time, so Henry, it is claimed, has only been allowed to leave because the manager decided the time was right.
Some sources even claim Wenger feared that his younger players might be intimidated by the presence of a man of Henry's superstar status.
In public, Wenger will remain respectful when he speaks for the first time about the transfer tomorrow and acknowledges the huge contribution Henry has made to the club, a period in which the Frenchman won two Premiership titles, the FA Cup twice and appeared in Champions League and UEFA Cup finals.
But in the privacy of the London Colney training ground and in the dressingroom at the Emirates Stadium, several sources testify that Wenger has made what he regards as a strategic decision.
Henry's presence, it is alleged, had become an unstable influence, with young players fearful of not being able to match his standards. As a result, the team atmosphere was said to be, at times, extraordinarily tense.
A few, such as Robin van Persie, could be seen talking back during games. But many of the youngsters seemed to have become inhibited in their play.
Just as Sir Alex Ferguson recently admitted that Roy Keane's departure allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to thrive, so Wenger is said to hope that losing Henry may permit youth to blossom.
Last November, Wenger admitted publicly that sometimes Henry could be too aggressive in his treatment of young team-mates and that he had to calm down. But there was little improvement and Henry's season was then marred by groin and stomach injuries.
It appears that Wenger decided as early as February, when he declined to use Henry for the 2-1 defeat in the Carling Cup final against Chelsea, that if a renewed offer came from Barcelona, he would consider it. His judgment may yet be proved wrong but there is no doubt that Wenger,who led negotiations with Barca's finance director, Ferran Soriano, drove a deal which will be sealed after tomorrow's medical.
The manager's long-term future remains unclear, as is that of a club which is being stalked by US tycoon Stan Kroenke, who owns 12.19 per cent of Arsenal and whose interest precipitated the boardroom rift that prompted Dein's departure.
For now, though, Wenger is master of all he surveys at the plush but costly Emirates Stadium and he will remain next season. His new contract is unlikely to be signed until the autumn, by which stage he may have a better idea of the club's future.
A recent meeting between Kroenke and his initially hostile boardroom adversaries, chairman Peter Hill-Wood and managing director Keith Edelman, van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor as the only two proven strikers.
Arsenal have lined up two potential replacements to fill the gap Henry leaves and hope to be able to announce the signings in the next two weeks. One is an experienced striker, to shoulder some responsibility for the young squad Wenger is developing,the other a younger forward less well known in England.
Barcelona&£39;s Samuel Eto&£39;o would be first choice — Wenger has in the past gone out of his way to praise the Cameroon striker — but Barca, for now, are not interested. Juventus's David Trezeguet is available and would fit the bill but Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres would not. The club regard the Spaniard as too expensive at £30m, and no better than their own youngsters.
Lyon's Florent Malouda, available for £15m, is a potential target. He is primarily a left winger, but so was Henry when he joined Arsenal eight years ago.
The parts in bold I consider most key, as despite being disappointed at the sale of Henry, I honestly believe positives can come from this, and it can have a positive effect on the squad. We need a couple of good signings to strengthen the squad, but this could be the wake up call some of the players needed, while also allowing them to express themselves more without the fear that Henry caused them.
Viperized
24-06-2007, 00:43
I really hope Wenger signs a contract extension ASAP. Our club is unsettled. I'm sure the squad is shaken. We need to get rid of average players such as Freddie and Flamini. And then there is Reyes who we must sell.
If Gallas doesn't want to stay, then sell that cunt too. The only thing he has done is moan to the fucking press.
Dundon's
24-06-2007, 04:03
The Wenger contract issue will haunt us for the whole of next season and back into the summer again. If he goes I fear for the worst as I'm afraid no matter who you replace at the whole club Arsene is the single one thing keeping us anywhere near the big sides.
Next contract for Wenger and a big 25m signing to top it all off, now that's what I want to see or I should say it's what the club needs at this time.
P.S. Won't happen though.
Well...I reckon it's good for the club as analysed overall....the team is bigger than one (great) player.
You are right about wenger though Dundons!
Stormrider
24-06-2007, 06:29
I also agree that it can have a positive impact on your club, with a couple key signings of course. Everyone believed that we would struggle without RVN but we end up with our best goal return in a while. Once your young guns get over the fact that he's no longer breathing down their necks which should build their confidence, I believe you'll find moderate success next season. Hopefully AW will stay with ya because I'd really like to see that squad perform in 3 years time. I'd rather see your club grab 2nd spot than Chelsea =P
I do find it odd that you're only receiving 16m for him. If Sheva who is older cost 30m then surely they should be paying you something similar.
Viperized
24-06-2007, 10:49
Found on another forum, thought I'd share.
THIERRY HENRY JOKES ABOUT THE PIRES'S ENGLISH LOL FUNNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=411sBMJ7kaM
THIERRY HENRY FUNNIEST INTERVIEW PRESS CONFERENCE A MUST SEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMvPpcC5-cU
THIERRY HENRY MOMENTS DURING ARSENAL TRAININGS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba_ehvPgprw
THIERRY HENRY JOKES DURING INTERVIEW WITH CARRICK SPURS LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrEpHDmAAlU
henry...sly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP4O37fQgs8
Henry interview post Pires missed penalty incident
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5wxUntpbkQ
Thierry + Fabregas interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wF87vHYDjc
Watching the above clips have made me miss Thierry even more. I'll always remember him for what he has done for this club. Truly a sad day.
:crymore:
Thierry going to a spanish club, he must need the money. :huh:
Thierry going to a spanish club, he must need the money. :huh:
Do you ever make any sense?
Rossy Boy
24-06-2007, 16:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ4RV1qpPT8
Dragonfly
24-06-2007, 21:55
Arsenal have already signed a replacement for Henry. They say although he's only 23, he's already a million times better than Thiery.
Click (http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9762/signingforarsenalpv5.jpg)
Stella Artois
24-06-2007, 21:56
I'd assume you're 12 then?
Rossy Boy
24-06-2007, 21:57
:ohmy: looks like our problems are solved :ninja:
Dragonfly
24-06-2007, 21:58
I'd assume you're 12 then?
Yes. I reached puberty extremely early. :mellow:
:ohmy: looks like our problems are solved :ninja:
The number on my shirt signifies the amount of goals I will score each season, in each tournament.
Stella Artois
24-06-2007, 21:59
Well it's unlikely we're going to sign anyone who has actually got some experience.
He likes them young. ;o
How tall is Wenger?
6 foot 3 inches. I think.
Rossy Boy
24-06-2007, 22:05
Arsenal will bid £10m to sign former striker Nicolas Anelka from Bolton to replace Thierry Henry.
:mellow:
Viperized
24-06-2007, 22:18
Good.
I'd be happy if we signed Anelka. Would require no time to adapt, has pace to burn and is a great finisher.
I couldn't care less what happened 10 years ago. He was only 18, and the best club in the world was after him, and was misguided by his brothers.
Zoolander
25-06-2007, 02:22
Setting your standards low I see.
martin_cranie
25-06-2007, 02:35
Anelka may be a 'tard, but when focused he is extremely good. I'm unsure if I want him back, but there shouldn't be any doubt about his abilities.
Stormrider
25-06-2007, 05:27
Imo Trezeguet would fit in nicely.
Also believe Alan Smith could play well in your setup :tongue:
No doubt about Anelka's ability but he comes with an attitude. Not really something you need at a time like this.
aus_pes_star
25-06-2007, 08:41
Personally, I think Alan Smith is useless.
I think Smith is good but he didn't get to play much..
Joining a team that he can play in starting XI will be good to show his true strength..
Well...no point in speculating...we'll see. If we start the season with what we have...there's not much we can do but trust in the TEAM to score some goals. Having Henry in the team has been no guarantee of goals recently.
I reckon our strikers are alright...depends how VP and Adebayour work together...and how Bendtner integrates, as well as Walcott on the wings etc.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 17:01
Setting your standards low I see.
Low standards? Not quite.
Still a very capable finisher. Even an idiot could see that Anelka is able to score goals.
Anelka is a better finisher than all of your strikers too.
As for his attitude, Anelka paid his own money to allow the entire Bolton team including the coaching staff to visit his wedding in Morocco.
Adebayor is simply not good enough for first team play. A decent 3rd option, but a first choice striker? I'll go berserk should Wenger not sign a striker.
Don't want Trez. While he is a good finisher, he is very prone to injuries. He also lacks pace which is something that I'd want in a striker we will sign - Anelka has pace, and is also two years younger than Trezeguet.
Rossy Boy
25-06-2007, 17:07
The board are such cunts they are against wenger buying Anelka
Cannon ball
25-06-2007, 17:13
Personally, I think Alan Smith is useless.
Thats exactly what I think of him.
Rossy Boy
25-06-2007, 17:15
Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg is believed to be high on Eriksson's wish list.
thats good for us gets us some cash :)
What about signing Trezeguet instead?? He's the best! ;)
Rossy Boy
25-06-2007, 17:23
American sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has requested a meeting with Arsenal's board to discuss the future of the club.
Former Gunners midfielder Gilles Grimandi is set to become the club's new director of football.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 17:30
The board are such cunts they are against wenger buying Anelka
Surely they wouldn't interfere with first team matters? I've always thought Hill-Wood was a bit of an idiot (mainly for sacking Dein) but this definitely would confirm it.
No wonder Wenger isn't going to sign a new contract.
Bammers05
25-06-2007, 18:25
American sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has requested a meeting with Arsenal's board to discuss the future of the club.
Former Gunners midfielder Gilles Grimandi is set to become the club's new director of football.
Should be interesting if that is true
Scarface
25-06-2007, 19:01
Imo Trezeguet would fit in nicely.
I don't think he'd fit in with our style of play. I'd rather Anelka, but Tevez or Torres would be the best options, though their cost is likely to decrease the likelihood of either joining.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 19:09
Canal+ have supposedly reported Gallas wants to leave the club thanks to Henry's departure. I wouldn't be surprised if this was true.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 19:11
I don't think he'd fit in with our style of play. I'd rather Anelka, but Tevez or Torres would be the best options, though their cost is likely to decrease the likelihood of either joining.
I'd prefer Anelka or Tevez over Torres.
They wouldn't require any adapting to do. We are not prepared to wait for Torres to blossom after a few months.
Anelka and Tevez would easily adapt to our team unlike Torres. But both Torres and Tevez will be expensive, so I guess you could rule them out.
Arsenal's second target after Anelka is Huntelaar, according to The Guardian.
Scarface
25-06-2007, 19:12
I'd be more than happy for the grumpy prick to depart, if we land a defender such as the recently linked Ronaldo Naldo.
I reckon Torres would take less time to settle into the Arsenal team than Huntelaar. Anelka and Tevez have Premiership experience in their favour, but Torres also has the key attributes needed to fit into this Arsenal side.
Zoolander
25-06-2007, 19:14
Low standards? Not quite.
Still a very capable finisher. Even an idiot could see that Anelka is able to score goals.
Anelka is a better finisher than all of your strikers too.
As for his attitude, Anelka paid his own money to allow the entire Bolton team including the coaching staff to visit his wedding in Morocco.
Adebayor is simply not good enough for first team play. A decent 3rd option, but a first choice striker? I'll go berserk should Wenger not sign a striker.
Don't want Trez. While he is a good finisher, he is very prone to injuries. He also lacks pace which is something that I'd want in a striker we will sign - Anelka has pace, and is also two years younger than Trezeguet.
I didn't say he was crap. But wouldn't you disappointed if he was your big name signing?
Clubs are hardly fighting for him.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 19:36
I didn't say he was crap. But wouldn't you disappointed if he was your big name signing?
Clubs are hardly fighting for him.
Thats good then.
I wouldn't be disappointed because he would guarantee goals.
Naldo is a class defender, underrated. Although whether they perform in the Premier League is always a mystery. Huntelaar is obviously a no-go ;)
Stormrider
25-06-2007, 21:01
It's been a while since you've had a striker that was dangerous from crosses and corners. Of course Trezeguet doesn't have the speed and doesn't run all over the pitch like Henry but he's big, strong, and lethal in the box. Ya he is injury prone but I don't think he'll cost much so you'll have cash leftover for cover.
In the very few games that Smith has played this season he played well. I'd prefer him to stay and bump Saha off but don't think he'll get 1st team action.
Stella Artois
25-06-2007, 21:23
The board are such cunts they are against wenger buying Anelka
You base that on a few newspaper reports? Stop being a retard.
alpine goal
25-06-2007, 22:24
I would not be happy to Le sulk back it would be a backward step. But i would cheer him if he wore the shirt again.
Zoolander
25-06-2007, 22:47
Thats good then.
I wouldn't be disappointed because he would guarantee goals.
I take it you've forgotten how he fucked you guys off when he hit it big? Not learnt from the Henry situation I see. :rolleyes:
Huntelaar would be deadly with Van Persie.
Viperized
25-06-2007, 22:51
I take it you've forgotten how he fucked you guys off when he hit it big? Not learnt from the Henry situation I see. :rolleyes:
Huntelaar would be deadly with Van Persie.
I can't say I know too much about it. I was like 8 or 9 years old then. Though I did hear it was all due to the money..
But he was 17-18 years old. The biggest club in the world were after him. And then there are his brothers; wouldn't you agree family comes first? Times have changed... He even used his own money to pay for fees involved in bringing most of the Bolton squad + staff to his wedding in Morocco.
Huntelaar would be a good signing as he is a very good finisher but his lack of pace and movement is slightly worrying.
Zoolander
25-06-2007, 22:57
Yeah, he seems to have tightened up due to him converting to Islam. Since you have pace all over your team Huntelaar can be your focal point.
He has some moves which will surprise you, he's not a Maradona but certainly no Carragher. Ajax and Arsenal both like to pass it around the goal area, you need a classy goalscorer.
Stormrider
26-06-2007, 12:11
Well Trezeguet just re-signed with Juve...
Ya think Darren Bent would play well for ya?
Dragonfly
26-06-2007, 12:29
I've said before that I like Bent, and I think he would be a good addition to our team, but that was when Henry was here. I'm not sure if I would rely on him to start for us and be our number one striker. However, I think it is more likely that he may join us now Henry has gone, but that's only if the story about him joining Spurs in the next 48hrs is false.
Stormrider
26-06-2007, 12:44
He does have an excellent goal record while playing with a mediocre squad so I don't think he needs Henry to excel, quite the opposite actually. I'm curious how many he can grab with your free flowing attack ^^
Keyser Soze
26-06-2007, 13:54
I've said before that I like Bent, and I think he would be a good addition to our team, but that was when Henry was here. I'm not sure if I would rely on him to start for us and be our number one striker. However, I think it is more likely that he may join us now Henry has gone, but that's only if the story about him joining Spurs in the next 48hrs is false.
Why not? He's a natural-finisher, like Owen. To think how many goals he's got consistently for Charlton as a lone-striker in what is, to be fair, a pretty poor side. Imagine how many he could get with the amount of chances Arsenal create in a game. I think him and Van Persie could form a great partnership tbh. He'd definately be a 20 goal-a-season striker for Arsenal in the Premiership, but the only risk is that could he hack it in Europe really.
Dragonfly
26-06-2007, 13:58
I used to think that, and I think he might be able to do it, but I've seen in the past when not "huge" players go to big teams, they tend to mess up. I don't know if it's nerves or some other reason, but recent history seems to suggest good English players that go to big teams from smaller teams tend to not work.
Viperized
26-06-2007, 15:11
Bent's nationality will make him expensive. He'll cost at least £15m. I'm sure Spurs will sign him for about that price.
He has some moves which will surprise you, he's not a Maradona but certainly no Carragher. Ajax and Arsenal both like to pass it around the goal area, you need a classy goalscorer.
Either way, I wouldn't mind whether we will get Huntelaar or Anelka.
Well Trezeguet just re-signed with Juve...
Trezeguet would most probably re-sign with Juventus.
Btw, how will Arsenal's attack be without Henry? I'd love to watch their next game.
calculus
26-06-2007, 17:07
I can't wait for the season to begin...this is why I love football everybody from pundits to journalists to fans have predicted Arsenal's demise but as a fan I'm always optimistic, next players to leave Ljungberg, Flamini, Gallas...I want players who will play together for the team and are not just there to sulk and pick their cheque at the end of the week!
PS Anelka wouldn't mess the chance to play for Arsenal and AW up again! He's spent years in the wilderness but coming to Arsenal will be like a 2nd chance for him to go out on a high!
I can't wait for the season to begin...this is why I love football everybody from pundits to journalists to fans have predicted Arsenal's demise but as a fan I'm always optimistic, next players to leave Ljungberg, Flamini, Gallas...I want players who will play together for the team and are not just there to sulk and pick their cheque at the end of the week!
PS Anelka wouldn't mess the chance to play for Arsenal and AW up again! He's spent years in the wilderness but coming to Arsenal will be like a 2nd chance for him to go out on a high!
Anelka is going to Arsenal? This is going to be very interesting. Anelka was good player "then". I hope he could rise and shine again.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 17:15
Anelka would be a very good signing for us and it would be nice to see him back in an arsenal shirt, and netting 3 against Bolton next season :tongue:
Yea, Anelka is good..
& Trezeguet had signs new Juve deal..
checked it at BBC.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 17:18
Carlos Tevez admits he is interested in being Henry's replacement at Arsenal
hmm interesting but i dont think we will go for him for £30m but if we got more out of Henry we might well of done
calculus
26-06-2007, 17:24
Oh yeah and Reyes!
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 17:30
yeah and Ljungberg is wanted by Sven so some more money there so maybe it might be a possiblity
Reyes will go to Atletico if Arsenal & Madrid didn't want him but now i guess Arsenal will keep him.
Bammers05
26-06-2007, 18:08
I doubt we'll keep him, wan, after he said he never wanted to play for us again
Miguel SC
26-06-2007, 18:39
Even if you get Tevez, I believe Arsenal will need another forward, a good finisher to combine well with the argentinian. Trezeguet would be the ideal choice, but since he has agreed a new deal with Juve, maybe Diego Milito can be the ideal signing for Arsenal.
I don't think Clichy could turn himself in a top quality player, so I'd go for a good left-back... Leighton Baines?
Finally, a good right winger would also help to boost the team, because in my opinion Ljungberg is finished. I'd go for Joaquin or SWP.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 18:41
Even if you get Tevez, I believe Arsenal will need another forward, a good finisher to combine well with the argentinian. Trezeguet would be the ideal choice, but since he has agreed a new deal with Juve, maybe Diego Milito can be the ideal signing for Arsenal.
I don't think Clichy could turn himself in a top quality player, so I'd go for a good left-back... Leighton Baines?
Finally, a good right winger would also help to boost the team, because in my opinion Ljungberg is finished. I'd go for Joaquin or SWP.
he improved alot last season and was far better than cashley IMO and i think he still has time to show how good he can be
Miguel SC
26-06-2007, 18:56
he improved alot last season and was far better than cashley IMO and i think he still has time to show how good he can be
Maybe, but he's very offensive minded and IMO, a side back must be good on both defensive and offensive end.
Viperized
26-06-2007, 18:58
I can't wait for the season to begin...this is why I love football everybody from pundits to journalists to fans have predicted Arsenal's demise
Hah - a couple of Tottenham fans believe Arsenal are not a good team anymore because Henry has left. They also believe they will takeover the fourth Champions League spot with us settling for the UEFA Cup and with Spurs beating us twice in the league next season. Apparently Arsenal have no chance of winning any sort of trophy because Henry has left. Those same Tottenham fans also believe they have a superior starting eleven, while we have no more world-class players. But there was no point in arguing with them of course, seeing as they know nothing about football.
But its good - with expectations of Arsenal lower, it means that we are capable of surprising everyone.
Even if you get Tevez, I believe Arsenal will need another forward, a good finisher to combine well with the argentinian. Trezeguet would be the ideal choice, but since he has agreed a new deal with Juve, maybe Diego Milito can be the ideal signing for Arsenal.
I don't think Clichy could turn himself in a top quality player, so I'd go for a good left-back... Leighton Baines?
Finally, a good right winger would also help to boost the team, because in my opinion Ljungberg is finished. I'd go for Joaquin or SWP.
Clichy is currently the better left-back and is the more talented left-back.
Clichy is actually one of the better left-backs in the Premiership. He kept C. Ronaldo in his back pocket at the Emirates Stadium (who was seen to be the Premiership's most threatening player). In fact, Clichy has been one of Arsenal's better performers throughout the season.
I'm sure Diego Milito will shine during the cold nights in Bolton(!). Don't want him.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:01
Hah - a couple of Tottenham fans believe Arsenal are not a good team anymore because Henry has left and will not reach the Champions League next season, with Spurs beating us twice in the league next season. They believe Arsenal have no chance of winning any sort of trophy because Henry has left. Those same Tottenham fans also believe they have a superior starting eleven, while we have no more world-class players. But there was no point in arguing with them of course, seeing as they know nothing about football.
But its good - with expectations of Arsenal lower, it means that we are capable of surprising everyone.
Clichy is currently the better left-back and is the more talented left-back.
Clichy is actually one of the better left-backs in the Premiership. He kept C. Ronaldo in his back pocket at the Emirates Stadium (who was seen to be the Premiership's most threatening player). In fact, Clichy has been one of Arsenal's better performers throughout the season.
I'm sure Diego Milito will shine during the cold nights in Bolton(!). Don't want him.
i was just about to mention that :)
Tevez will be a good sign in for Arsenal, hopefully they could get a good finisher up front to play with him.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:09
Tevez + Anelka or Huntelaar
Anelka and Tevez. This is going to be nice. Huntelaar is good, but he could be used as bench for a while.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:15
We cant forget RVP and Adebayor though so if we sign Tevez i dont think we will sign another striker as i think RVP can finish good enough but i think i would prefer Anelka to Tevez and he might of been performing that well just to keep West Ham up :erm:
I will sure miss Henry. All those magics he's done for Arsenal. Now he has to start a new life in Barca.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:20
I dont think he will do anything magical at barca as it seems we got the best out of him
He's got competition with the others.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:25
True but he has lost some of his pace and they way he used to play has gone imo
True but he has lost some of his pace and they way he used to play has gone imoDid you not see that goal at Anfield?
Huntelaar won't go to London to sit on the bench, trust me.
Rossy Boy
26-06-2007, 19:29
Yeah but he has become more lazy, thats the sort of thing i was getting at but maybe the move to barca will do him good as he will have to compete and cant just go straight in the team
I dont think he will do anything magical at barca as it seems we got the best out of him
:laugh:
Viperized
26-06-2007, 22:30
Did you not see that goal at Anfield?
Don't forget the fact that he was carrying niggling injuries during that period.
Viper, what if Barca and Arsenal drew in the CL next season. And Barca travelled to The Emirates Stadium, what would your reaction be towards Henry's return?
It could happen you know a la Larsson for Barca against Celtic. ;)
Dundon's
27-06-2007, 02:25
Oh believe me that's going to happen at some stage next season and personally I'd ignore him totally and act as if it wasn't a big deal. Way I see it now is he used to play for us and now he has nothing to do with us period.
He's not worth crying over because he's living it up now over in Spain and doesn't really give two flying fucks about us, otherwise he'd still be with us now wouldn't he.
AgentZero
27-06-2007, 02:49
well he should be rememberd for what hes done for 7yrs+.
Viperized
27-06-2007, 12:01
Viper, what if Barca and Arsenal drew in the CL next season. And Barca travelled to The Emirates Stadium, what would your reaction be towards Henry's return?
It could happen you know a la Larsson for Barca against Celtic. ;)
I'd hope he scores a hat-trick.
A hat-trick of own goals that is.
Hah - a couple of Tottenham fans believe Arsenal are not a good team anymore because Henry has left. They also believe they will takeover the fourth Champions League spot with us settling for the UEFA Cup and with Spurs beating us twice in the league next season. Apparently Arsenal have no chance of winning any sort of trophy because Henry has left. Those same Tottenham fans also believe they have a superior starting eleven, while we have no more world-class players. But there was no point in arguing with them of course, seeing as they know nothing about football.
Don't talk nonsense; no one thinks like that. We know it may take a couple of seasons for Spurs to break into the top four, or not at all; your perception of Tottenham supporters is distorted.
Stella Artois
27-06-2007, 13:43
:laugh:
Bought your Henry top yet?
Fickle prick.
Synergy, you're light years from challenging us - despite spending millions attempting to compete. :)
Henry won't have much time to play, considering his new teammates, they're top class. It'll be challenging for him.
Yeah, i think of that too..
But can Henry break to the 1st team?
Cause i don't think Barca will use 3-4-4 or 4-3-4 formation..
wrigh2uk
27-06-2007, 13:55
Henry won't have much time to play, considering his new teammates, they're top class. It'll be challenging for him.
Yeah the best striker in the world won't play that much :rolleyes:
You can't go calling him the "best striker" in the world. I doubt he'll be as great as he was in Arsenal.
Viperized
27-06-2007, 14:06
Don't talk nonsense; no one thinks like that. We know it may take a couple of seasons for Spurs to break into the top four, or not at all; your perception of Tottenham supporters is distorted.
Hint: Read the first three words of that post.
Dundon's
27-06-2007, 16:18
well he should be rememberd for what hes done for 7yrs+.
He got well paid for his efforts.
Bought your Henry top yet?
No, i never put numbers or names on my tops.
Fickle prick.
:laugh:
Go fuck yourself, you sour cunt.
calculus
27-06-2007, 19:13
I know it will be inevitable that we will face Barcelona at some stage in the CL and when we put them out it will it will be a sweet day even more so than the victory over Juventus!
Dragonfly
27-06-2007, 23:19
Yeah, i think of that too..
But can Henry break to the 1st team?
Cause i don't think Barca will use 3-4-4 or 4-3-4 formation..
For the first time ever, I agree with you Wan.
lol..
so if Barca gonna use 4-3-4 then the opposition defense will be hard to block them..
lol..
so if Barca gonna use 4-3-4 then the opposition defense will be hard to block them..
They're not good enough to play without a goalkeeper.
Zoolander
28-06-2007, 10:11
They're not good enough to play without a goalkeeper.
Well they play in front of Valdes....
Last time I checked you were only allowed 11 players on the pitch...
Zoolander
28-06-2007, 10:19
Last time I checked you were only allowed 11 players on the pitch...
Yeah, I know but I was implying Valdes is fucking shit. Thus them playing 4-3-4.
Wan is no idiot, he just counted the keeper as one of the defenders ;)
I suppose it is hard for us mere mortals to comprehend the genius of Wan.
AgentZero
28-06-2007, 10:36
:laugh:brillianT!
Zoolander
28-06-2007, 10:39
I suppose it is hard for us mere mortals to comprehend the genius of Wan.
He's only 14ish. Give him break although he has bought shame on us Azn's who are know for our Math skills.
AgentZero
28-06-2007, 10:41
they do maths differently over there in west london
Zoolander
28-06-2007, 10:46
they do maths differently over there in west london
He's in Kuala Lumpur. :huh:
AgentZero
28-06-2007, 10:49
:ninja: :unsure: :mellow: :huh: .....well there goes that stereotype
lol there..
my mistake..
it should be 3-3-4..
LOL guys! Well...let's see if Tevez comes to town or not...but won't know until after the Copa.
Rossy Boy
30-06-2007, 22:23
Real Madrid have hinted that Jose Antonio Reyes could stay at the club.
The Spanish champions were expected not to make Reyes' loan move from Arsenal into a permanent arrangement after he failed to hold down a regular place in the side last season.
Reyes is adamant that he does not want to return to Arsenal and has been holding out for a move to El Santiago Bernabeu.
Atletico Madrid were believed to be keen on Reyes, but Real's sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has now revealed the club could keep the forward after his Liga-winning heroics when coming off the bench to score twice against Real Mallorca to help Real to the title.
"(Reyes) helped us win the league," Mijatovic told the club's official website.
"He's an excellent player and there's a chance he'll stay with us."
:)
might be good if he stays there but currently Arsenal need a striker!!
Keyser Soze
02-07-2007, 00:53
might be good if he stays there but currently Arsenal need a striker!!
Which will bring a decent amount of cash in to purchase a striker. If you meant you need Reyes for that role then:
A) He isn't the striker Arsenal need, if he can even be called that
B) He doesn't want to stay at Arsenal
Dundon's
02-07-2007, 02:27
Word on the street is that we're buying Martins, what are we all thinking regards that?
Personally I find him to be a bit headless but he does have some nice plays in his game.
I like him. He's exciting and has bottle, could be a good bit of business considering players like Tevez and Torres are going for twice as much as his quoted release clause. The only problem is the ACN, which we'd lose him and Ade to.
Dundon's
02-07-2007, 03:46
Aye that's going to be a killer on us, Eboue and Toure will also be at that thing I'd imagine. But getting back to Martins, I seen some nice moves last season and taking into account his age he could develop into a super player under Arsene.
Still a bit headless though but exactly Lua Lua either.
Joel Rojo
02-07-2007, 04:53
I want someone who can finish. Martins brings speed, but not much more else, which isn't what the team needs, IMHO.
His finishing (and footballing ability in general) is quite underrated imo, it's not world class, and he doesn't take as high percentage of his chances as say Henry does (or did:crymore: ) but he's still quite capable and because of his physical attributes he gets into plenty of good situations. He offers plenty of the same attributes that Henry did (though he's obviously more raw) and I wouldn't be surprised if Wenger's interest was genuine.
His finishing (and footballing ability in general) is quite underrated imo, it's not world class, and he doesn't take as high percentage of his chances as say Henry does (or did:crymore: ) but he's still quite capable and because of his physical attributes he gets into plenty of good situations. He offers plenty of the same attributes that Henry did (though he's obviously more raw) and I wouldn't be surprised if Wenger's interest was genuine.I'd say it's as much a myth about Martins' finishing being erratic as you've just stated there Joey, if you look at some of the goals he scored last season for us, it is there for all to see.
The only thing at times if the inconsistency of his touch which can be quite frustrating and sometimes he doesn't use his pace how he should as he can be a bit static at times. I'd still be gutted though if we sold him, I'd rather lose that twat Owen.
Dragonfly
02-07-2007, 11:30
We've agreed a deal to sign Eduardo da Silva (Croatia international striker).
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=474742&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=3&title=GUNNERS+ANNOUNCE+DA+SILV A+DEAL&channel=&
Tigermen
02-07-2007, 13:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-M892tHUm4
I think those are all his goals from last season. Now obviously you can make anyone look good in a compilation etc etc but the guy clearly knows where the goal is and, interestingly, most of his goals are quite poacher-esque and from inside the box.
Anyway needless to say there will be those up in arms that it's not a big name, or others proclaiming him to be the next God. Let's just wait and see eh.
And this is a good reminder of why it's so pointless speculating on our transfers cos most of the time they are like this - you don't hear about them 'til it's done.
alpine goal
02-07-2007, 13:18
At last some one who can head the ball in the box. Just watched his 36 goals from 37 games last season. Looks like arsene has done it again I hope.
A typical Wenger signing. Impressive record, even internationally.
accessgranted
02-07-2007, 13:26
Woohoo it's a signing!!!
nickpring
02-07-2007, 13:29
Seen him play a few times for Croatia over the past season, and looks pretty good. Can score goals from pretty much anywhere around and inside the box.
Tigermen
02-07-2007, 13:33
I know I predicted it but it's depressing nonetheless. Comments being thrown around in various places "OMGZ wenga out cant belevive we've singed some crap fake brzillan to replace Henry". Arsenal fans are fucking cunts I tell you. He might not be the big name player everyone was hoping for, but let the geezer at least play for us before judging him.
You'd think they'd have noticed over the last 11 years that we tend actually not to go for established world superstars. Honestly, the idiocy of some people never ceases to amaze me.
alpine goal
02-07-2007, 13:49
I know I predicted it but it's depressing nonetheless. Comments being thrown around in various places "OMGZ wenga out cant belevive we've singed some crap fake brzillan to replace Henry". Arsenal fans are fucking cunts I tell you. He might not be the big name player everyone was hoping for, but let the geezer at least play for us before judging him.
You'd think they'd have noticed over the last 11 years that we tend actually not to go for established world superstars. Honestly, the idiocy of some people never ceases to amaze me.
With you on this a lot of Arsenal fans aint got a clue but every club has'em. But the people talking shit about 'Arsene out' fuck off with cashley cole if you want big money buys.
Dragonfly
02-07-2007, 13:58
I'm confident Da Silva will do well for us. I guess the one thing he has over Henry (the comparisons have to be made) is that he doesn't look like he'll desert the penalty box. That's one thing that annoyed me about Henry. I know he isn't a goal-post striker but he should've been in the area waiting for the ball a bit more, and not collecting the ball from midfield, although it seemed to work for him.
He gonna do well..
So RVN gonna pairing with him as Adebayor isn't too good in front of the goal?
Yes, Hope he is a force in the prem.
Only to help me FL wise. :ninja:
We'll see about Mr. Da Silva! At least we have a box player..something we've been missing a lot! Glad to see that Wenger has finished his Italian spa treatment...and BAM...he's taken everybody by surprise again...typical!
Now for a good winger!
At last some one who can head the ball in the box. Just watched his