Arsenal

[Stella Artois]

Thank God we signed Eduardo then.

[Usul]

Thank God we signed Eduardo then.
Huh? :innocent:

[Dundon's]

What's all this Vela talk Stella, any talks?

[Stella Artois]

What do you mean? We signed him a long time ago...

[Jonny2J]

What's all this Vela talk Stella, any talks?:shocking:

[Dragonfly]

Maybe this moment requires the quote Dundon's uses, "do your homework". :tongue:

[Jonny2J]

Maybe this moment requires the quote Dundon's uses, "do your homework". :tongue:As Poffeman would say... "PWNED!" :laugh:

[Joel Rojo]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Vela

[Dragonfly]

As Poffeman would say... "PWNED!" :laugh:

I'm sure he knows Vela is an Arsenal player. He's probably just asking what the current situation is, i.e. has come back permanently from loan.

[Zoolander]

I found this pretty cool compilation for Vela.


Vela compilation (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nILM7VfN64U)

[Dragonfly]

I found this pretty cool compilation for Vela.


Vela compilation (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nILM7VfN64U)

I think you got the wrong link.

[Viperized]

Vela will apparently either play for Levente or Osasuna on loan.

[Dundon's]

I'm sure he knows Vela is an Arsenal player. He's probably just asking what the current situation is, i.e. has come back permanently from loan.


Exactly.

Last I heard he was sent off on his travels somewhere due to some work permit shit.

P.S. Fucking sake.

[Wan]

This situation is the same to Alex..

[Dundon's]

I haven't seen much of him, just a few youtube complications.

So as regard my "original" question, is there talks of him coming back to us, I didn't hear anything.

@Dragonfly. Haha :D

[Viperized]

I haven't seen much of him, just a few youtube complications.

So as regard my "original" question, is there talks of him coming back to us, I didn't hear anything.

@Dragonfly. Haha :D
Read my post...!

[Stella Artois]

Yes, but then again Wenger is apparently looking to bring him in, perhaps in January.

All I know is he is ours and its worth waiting to see what happens first.

[Gooner10]

So does anyone think Wenger will bring in any more signings before the window closes? I personally would be happy if he bought in maybe a winger

[Dragonfly]

It doesn't look like anyone else is coming, but it never does. Someone will probably end up joining, but I haven't got a clue who it could be. A winger would be nice though, but that looks less likely because of the Ljunberg situation, or did he actually ask for his contract to be bought out so he could leave on a free?

[Gooner10]

Not sure, apparently the fiorentina talks collapsed and he doesn't want a prem move..not sure what the contract situation is though

[Dragonfly]

I heard it being mentioned on SSN that Ljunberg wants his contract to be bought out so he could make a free transfer to where he chooses. I can't see anything on SSN's website though. :unsure:

[Stella Artois]

I heard it being mentioned on SSN that Ljunberg wants his contract to be bought out so he could make a free transfer to where he chooses. I can't see anything on SSN's website though. :unsure:

If that's the case then he's being a real cock. The whole point of that clause is to buy it out yourself, then make the club who you will be joining pay it back to you - surely?

I hope he goes, he's past it.

[Gooner10]

At least it may lead to a new signing

[Dundon's]

Feddie might move to the US league, didn't hear anything but I'd imagine it'd suit him over there.

[Gooner10]

Maybe him and Beckham will be teamates!

[K.1.N.G.]

Yes, but then again Wenger is apparently looking to bring him in, perhaps in January.

All I know is he is ours and its worth waiting to see what happens first.

come january, he's eligible for an EU passport, so not long more to wait!

but, from what i've heard, A.W. wants him to stay in spain for the whole season to get soem first team action under his belt for the whole season and come back to us next summer.

this guy looks quality!!!!:)

[Gooner10]

Apparently Almeria are looking to take him and Merida on loan

[Nturtle]

I think you got the wrong link.

GOD - you are a prat....stop making false links pls...do it in other threads but we don't appreciate it here if you can't be contructive in your posts. :realmad:

Apparently we also have first dibs on Modric now...that might be the "winger" a la Hleb that we are looking for. There are not many true wingers these days!

[Dundon's]

Just came across our 3rd kit for next season and I must say I'm a very happy man. Both the new kits are class.

http://shop.arsenal.com/arsenal/assets/product_images/large/l_thirdshirt.jpg

http://shop.arsenal.com/arsenal/assets/product_images/large/l_thirdshorts.jpg

http://shop.arsenal.com/arsenal/assets/product_images/large/l_thirdsocks.jpg

Can only imagine it in the long sleeve version. :shocking:


P.S. Check out the state of the new Man Utd T-Shirt for next season.:laugh:

http://store.manutd.com/product_images/maxzoom/prd_maxzoom_237924-666.jpg

[Viperized]

Looks okay.

Would've preferred an all navy kit though.

[Dragonfly]

Just came across our 3rd kit for next season and I must say I'm a very happy man. Both the new kits are class.

Thank you. I thought I was the only person that didn't mind us having a white away shirt.

[Gooner10]

I like that looks cool and has the red incorporated. I've got the white shirt and its nice but it just doesn't look like Arsenal to me..but its very nice shirt

[Dragonfly]

I like that looks cool and has the red incorporated. I've got the white shirt and its nice but it just doesn't look like Arsenal to me..but its very nice shirt

I'll be getting the long-sleeve version.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6730/bartdancewatervj6.gif

[Gooner10]

The white or red/navy?

[Dragonfly]

White. I might get short-sleeve version of the red and blue too.

[Gooner10]

They are nice shirts. To be honest it makes a change but i'll bet anything the yellow/blue kits will be back next season

[Stella Artois]

It's shit as it's white.

Unless you live under a rock you'll know the Jews are the white half of north London.

[Dragonfly]

It's shit as it's white.

Unless you live under a rock you'll know the Jews are the white half of north London.

You see.

[Gooner10]

It's shit as it's white.

Unless you live under a rock you'll know the Jews are the white half of north London.

White seems to be a default away kit for many clubs because they have no other colours but I do think the yellow is better...I like that red and blue third though

[Stella Artois]

We have three primary colours - red, yellow and blue. Is it any coincidence that the Emirates company's colour is white and conveniently that becomes our new kit colour? Methinks not.

[Gooner10]

Probably not, if they used the same template with yellow and blue that would look good. anyway doesn't matter if we win things. Apparently we had a white kit years ago???

[K.1.N.G.]

We have three primary colours - red, yellow and blue. Is it any coincidence that the Emirates company's colour is white and conveniently that becomes our new kit colour? Methinks not.

is there a conspiracy in there somewhere?!

Dundons - where are ya man....???:erm:

p.s. (sorry couldnt resist) if someone is feeling brave, ask J.D. about the "3" colours!

[ThierryHenry14]

i think the white away shirt is one of the best we've had

[Usul]

That third kit is so Barcelona wannabe.

[Stella Artois]

Yes, of course it is...Go and edit some more players you sad old man.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477659&CPID=103&clid=3&lid=&title=Gunners+move+for+starlet s

Arsenal are understood to have struck deals for South American starlets Angel Di Maria and Pedro Silva.

The news has emerged via Spain, as The Gunners have already agreed a deal with Salamanca to take the two teenagers on loan - in a similar move to the one which saw Mexican Carlos Vela move on a temporary basis last season.

Gilles Grimandi, one of Arsene Wenger's most trusted scouts, cast his eye over both and is understood to have given glowing references.

Di Maria (pictured) is very highly rated in his homeland and is part of the Argentina Under 20 squad which has made the semi-finals at the World Championship in Canada.

'The Little Angel', as he is known, has scored two goals in four games and is one of the stars of the tournament so far.

It is now understood that Arsenal have brokered a deal with his club Rosario Central and the 19-year-old will link up with The Gunners later this month.

However, because he does not meet work-permit criteria - he is ready to spend the season with Salamanca, who are more than happy to take the left winger following Vela's successful stay at the club.

Di Maria will also have company in the shape of Pedro - a 17-year-old forward from Brazil.

Pedro is currently with Figueirense - who Arsenal have had talks with about a co-operation agreement.

Pedro has already made his first-team debut and was first spotted by Arsenal's South American scout Sandro Orlandelli some months ago.

Some reports claim Pedro has already had a trial with The Gunners, and he now seems to have done enough to earn a move to North London - but he is also set to spend the season in Spain.

Salamanca are hopeful of confirming the arrival of both players later this week.

I've heard about the Di Maria story for a while now but I must say I'm pleased its true. From what I've seen of him (and it's more than YouTube compilations!) he looks a talented player. I can't pretend to know much about Pedro however.

[Usul]

Yes, of course it is...Go and edit some more players you sad old man.
Have i ever mentioned how pathetic you are, you insolent cunt?

[Stella Artois]

Yes, just then.

[Usul]

Yes, just then.
I get the feeling that you enjoy being verbally abused.

[Stella Artois]

And physically.

Anyway, your dirty prescence has lingered long enough in here. Get the fuck out.

[JoeyM]

Good 3-0 win over some Turkish team no one's ever heard of today. Van Persie scored twice and Theo got the other

Goals:
http://thegoonerforum.phpbb24.com/portal.php?page=7

[Dragonfly]

Nice one Joey.

[Viperized]

We have three primary colours - red, yellow and blue. Is it any coincidence that the Emirates company's colour is white and conveniently that becomes our new kit colour? Methinks not.
I think the club has a say in the shirt colours, not the sponsors.

Home kit = red + white.
Emirates colours = red + white.

The club did however have an all white shirt for two seasons, like over 60/70 (or even 80) years ago.

[Viperized]

Good 3-0 win over some Turkish team no one's ever heard of today. Van Persie scored twice and Theo got the other

Goals:
http://thegoonerforum.phpbb24.com/portal.php?page=7
Ah I was looking for the goals. Thanks.

[Stella Artois]

I think the club has a say in the shirt colours, not the sponsors.

Home kit = red + white.
Emirates colours = red + white.

The club did however have an all white shirt for two seasons, like over 60/70 (or even 80) years ago.

So it just happens to be a huge coincidence? Its a known fact that they were putting pressure on the board.

[Viperized]

So it just happens to be a huge coincidence? Its a known fact that they were putting pressure on the board.
Really? I would've thought it would be Nike, if anyone.

Nike are the ones who make most of the money from the sale of the shirts.

[Stella Artois]

Yea, but all Nike do is (on the whole) make a huge template for the basis upon which each kit will be made. Colours to them aren't exactly a factor, are they?

I've heard the Emirates company weren't happy with the ThinkIsrael.com advertising boardings either, despite what they said in public.

[Scarface]

Watched the second half of the game using a WMP stream. Eduardo da Silva was lively when he came on late into the game, and showed some good touches. Adebayor and Van Persie linked up quite well on a few occasions. Armand Traore was decent, some exciting runs down the left flank and he's improving defensively.

I hate both the new kits. I'll never support having any type of white kit. I don't care if we had a white kit a few hundred years ago, yellow is our away colour, and it should be kept that way.

[laughin man]

Was surprised to see Flamini getting a big group hug going after the 1st goal.

[Dundon's]

That was a nice little run out for the lads, hopefully now going by what I saw there we'll have a full squad and team fielded for that emirates cup thingy.

Denilson showed some nice moves.

[Keyser Soze]

Just what you needed in them signings; two more youngsters.

[Dundon's]

I know we should of bought Sheva for 30m instead.

[Viperized]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0edsyd3kt0

A very good goal by Arsenal signing Di Maria.

[Zoolander]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0edsyd3kt0

A very good goal by Arsenal signing Di Maria.

Excellent, I look forward to seeing him in 4 years time, out on loan.

[Viperized]

Will only be one season to clear his work permit.

[Zoolander]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1872/danielkarbassiyoonprofiig1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great. How's Daniel Karbassiyoon & Arturo Lupoli?

[Rambo]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1872/danielkarbassiyoonprofiig1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great. How's Daniel Karbassiyoon & Arturo Lupoli?

I heard he retired due to serious injuries.

[Dundon's]

Excellent, I look forward to seeing him in 4 years time, out on loan.

Don't be jealous because we plan well ahead mate, we don't all have 100m to buy the premiership title every season.

Clichy
Denilson
Fabregas
Eboue
Diaby

Not a bad return and all of them together cost less than one of the frogs you bought this summer.

[Top Gun]

Gary Neville
David Beckham
Ryan Giggs
Paul Scholes
Nicky Butt
Phil Neville

All of them cost nothing. I'm sure Fergie doesn't plan for the future. :rolleyes:

[vanNistelrooy]

Don't be jealous because we plan well ahead mate, we don't all have 100m to buy the premiership title every
You might have had, if you didn't piss it all away on that stadium.

[Dundon's]

Gary Neville
David Beckham
Ryan Giggs
Paul Scholes
Nicky Butt
Phil Neville

All of them cost nothing. I'm sure Fergie doesn't plan for the future. :rolleyes:



Good man, that's the perfect example.

That's how excited we are about our bunch, now it's just a pity you haven't produced a youngster since.

P.S. Buying a new stadium was a no brainer mate, we'll be fine.

[Zoolander]

Good man, that's the perfect example.

That's how excited we are about our bunch, now it's just a pity you haven't produced a youngster since.

I forgot these are all London born & breed. :rolleyes:

[Top Gun]

Maybe it's because we don't base our whole future on them. I think we have some very exciting prospects coming through, Jonny Evans is a future Man Utd captain in my eyes and others have said so. It's not like your youth system produced any of those.

[vanNistelrooy]

P.S. Buying a new stadium was a no brainer mate, we'll be fine.
Well you'll never play the "total football" that you once did, so in a few years when you're battling for that last UEFA Cup space you may not be able to fill that purty new stadium!

[Zoolander]

Our youth system produced Ronaldo & Rooney. :D

[Dundon's]

Doesn't matter where they come from chicken, the bottom line is we got them young and cheap, just the way you like em eh. :rolleyes:

[Viperized]

I forgot these are all London born & breed. :rolleyes:
I forgot YOU are from London.

A Manc supporting Londoner. How unsurprising. When did you begin supporting Man United? Was it in 1999?

[vanNistelrooy]

I forgot YOU are from London.

A Manc supporting Londoner. How unsurprising. When did you begin supporting Man United? Was it in 1999?
One year after you started supporting Arsenal, then?

[Viperized]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1872/danielkarbassiyoonprofiig1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great. How's Daniel Karbassiyoon & Arturo Lupoli?
How's Richardson?

Moron.

[vanNistelrooy]

How's Richardson?

Moron.
£5.5m better off ;)

[Zoolander]

I forgot YOU are from London.

A Manc supporting Londoner. How unsurprising. When did you begin supporting Man United? Was it in 1999?

My father was killed in a sweat shop which made Arsenal shirts! Fuck you! You fucking guy!

[Jonny2J]

My father was killed in a sweat shop which made Arsenal shirts! Fuck you! You fucking guy!Aye you should be supporting The Toon with your Whitley Bay connections. ;)

[Zoolander]

Aye you should be supporting The Toon with your Whitley Bay connections. ;)

I thought my Grandfather said Manchester United. I couldn't understand the old Geordie.

[Dundon's]

My father was killed in a sweat shop which made Arsenal shirts! Fuck you! You fucking guy!

:D

[Scarface]

I don't mind us continuing to purchase more youngsters if they're of the quality of Angel Di Maria. I know nothing about De Pedro, but Di Maria is an exciting prospect, and could be in the first team squad as soon as next year, although that may depend on whether Luka Modric joins in January.

Are there any Arsenal fans on here that support Kroenke's takeover bid, if it means David Dein returns and more transfer funds are made available?

[Dragonfly]

If Kroenke's takeover bid means David Dein returns and more transfer funds are made available, then I'd be happy about it. Dein returning pretty much guarantees Wenger will stay, and more transfer funds will obviously be a good thing. I don't know what the immediate financial implications of the move will be though.

[Stella Artois]

^ Then I consider you a glory hunter.

[Dragonfly]

Glory? Yes, we are that good.

EDIT: And if you were being serious, I started supporting Arsenal since the 94/95 season, I think, where I believe we finished 12th. I'm still a fan now, so shudupa your face.

[martin_cranie]

Are there any Arsenal fans on here that support Kroenke's takeover bid, if it means David Dein returns and more transfer funds are made available?

Never in a brazilian years. When we're back at the top and playing to our potential, it will be all the more sweet to know that we did it through intelligent acquisitions and sound financial planning rather than being handed a blank cheque by a billionaire benefactor.

[Stella Artois]

Glory? Yes, we are that good.

EDIT: And if you were being serious, I started supporting Arsenal since the 94/95 season, I think, where I believe we finished 12th. I'm still a fan now, so shudupa your face.

A true fan wouldn't even begin to entertain the idea that a foreigner could own us.

[Dragonfly]

Who says? If we lose Wenger, that doesn't sound to wise.

[Stella Artois]

Wenger staying or going has sweet FA to do with Kroenke. There's been speculation in the past and he's always gone on to sign a new contract, even without the talk of investment existing.

I see no logical or purposeful reason as to why Kroenke should takeover - and I've yet to hear one.

[Dragonfly]

I don't really mind who owns the club as long as they do good by the club, the fans and everyone with a positive interest in the club, and as long as they don't fuck anything. Yes you're right, I also see no reason for the takeover, but as long as it's a positive thing for the club, I don't mind.

[Stella Artois]

Well I can't see how buying a club for £600m benefits anyone personally. He'll want all the money back and will end up bleeding the club dry till he gets it.

[Zoolander]

A true fan wouldn't even begin to entertain the idea that a foreigner could own us.

I don't understand your logic. You're against the idea of foreigners owning your club but happy to have a team full of foreigners? :huh:

[Dragonfly]

I doubt much would change to be honest. Yes he would want his money back, but he wouldn't do it in a way where he "bleeds us dry", it's most likely going to be how things currently are; not a huge amount of transfer funds being made available in the long-run (new chairmen tend to splash the cash early to gain favour from the fans[cynical view] or to try to buy trophies, ergo more prize funds so he can pocket some cash back quicker and also slightly increase the transfer fund[less cynical view]), and ticket prices will still be high. There's something else I was thinking of, but it's left me. :erm:

[K.1.N.G.]

Are there any Arsenal fans on here that support Kroenke's takeover bid, if it means David Dein returns and more transfer funds are made available?

meself n dundons were having a chat bout this earlier- the takeover would, in all likelihood, result in Dein returning and business gets back to normal, which would also increase the chances of A.W. staying.
as for the increased funds, i'm sure there would be some available, but as usual they wouldnt be spent (not in a big way anyway).

also, has anyone noticed that A.W. has not filled the position of director of football (or whatever it was he wanted); is this an indication that he knows whats going on behind the scenes and is just biding his time til Dein resumes his old role?!

whats the story now with the board - are tehy still sticking to this 'no selling our shares for at least a year', or is that now off the table??

[Wan]

New Arseanal GK Away

http://i18.tinypic.com/673t63o.jpg

[Barry]

It's either principles or what's best for the club here. I don't like the stripes too much, although that 3rd kit looked quite nice.

[-Rafa-]

If this guy fucks you guys up like he has to F1 I'll have no complaints :laugh:

Bernie Ecclestone is open-minded about the possibility of a takeover bid for Arsenal.

Following reports claiming American billionaire Stan Kroenke is ready to launch his own attempt to gain control of The Gunners, Ecclestone has also been linked with an offer.

The Formula One supremo has confirmed he has not held talks with the Premier League club regarding any bid.

But Ecclestone conceded that he would be open to an approach from Emirates Stadium, if the deal represented good value.

"I don't know too much about that, actually," Ecclestone told Reuters in response to reports he is lining up a bid for Arsenal.

"It's good if somebody is saying that, because maybe I will be approached and maybe it will be cheap.

"I'll buy anything if it's cheap enough.

"If somebody offers me something that I think is good value, I'll have a go."

Ecclestone also feels the departure of former vice-chairman David Dein, who was keen for Kroenke to be more involved in the club, was 'unnecessary'.

He added: "I talked to David obviously when they chucked him out, which I thought was a bit unnecessary."

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477918&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=2&title=F1+supremo+open+to+Gunne rs+bid&channel=football_home&)

[K.1.N.G.]

If this guy fucks you guys up like he has to F1 I'll have no complaints :laugh:


just seen that on sky sports a few mins ago - i definitely would not bernie taking over at the emirates, that would be an absolute disaster!!!!:realmad:

[Scarface]

Carlos Vela will be joining La Liga side Osasuna on loan for the season (or at least most of it). It should be a good education for him testing himself at the highest level.

As for Bernie Ecclestone, i'll take that with a pinch of salt, but I certainly wouldn't want to see it happening.

[K.1.N.G.]

As for Bernie Ecclestone, i'll take that with a pinch of salt, but I certainly wouldn't want to see it happening.


yeah, he seems to be driving the story himself, for a free bit of publicity maybe - as long as thats all it is!!!

[Light Yagami]

I don't understand your logic. You're against the idea of foreigners owning your club but happy to have a team full of foreigners? :huh:My sentiments exactly.

Not only is the current Arsenal team made up of foreigners, but the official name of the home stadium is licensed to a Middle-Eastern Company for the next 14 years!!

I really don't understand why Arsenal supporters are so adverse to foreign ownership. It hasn't exactly done Man Utd or Chelsea any harm.

[JoeyM]

My sentiments exactly.

Not only is the current Arsenal team made up of foreigners, but the official name of the home stadium is licensed to a Middle-Eastern Company for the next 14 years!!

I really don't understand why Arsenal supporters are so adverse to foreign ownership. It hasn't exactly done Man Utd or Chelsea any harm.

Chelsea isn't really a good example because Roman hasn't really run it like a real club would run. I very much doubt that if Kroenke took over that he'd invest several hundred million pounds of his own money entering the club. There might be an increase in the transfer budget, but not to that extent. And it's a bit too early to say that it hasn't done Man Utd any harm after just two years. There's plenty of damning articles about that discuss the debt that Glazer's brought on the club and just how problematic it could prove to be for them.

[Viperized]

Kroenke doesn't have £600m from his pockets to purchase Arsenal. He will obviously borrow that money. I'm completely sure he would place the debt on the club, possibly further increasing ticket prices to the stadium.

I'd rather wait a few years till our current debts are cleared than have Kroenke taking over. The ONLY benefit Kroenke may bring is transfer money, but seeing as we will soon become of the richest clubs in the world (according to some members of the Arsenal board), there is absolutely no point.

[Nturtle]

Well....not much point speculating guys. Anyway...money makes the world go around....until it happens I won't worry...and come on...people do invest in GOOD things....not just for money...sometimes for pride...sometimes for fun!

Who knows? If I had the $$$ I would buy Arsenal because I love it...and don't want things to change in philosophy etc.

At the end of the day..I am interested now in how the new team dynamics work etc. Looking forward to the next game...then the Emirates Cup and Ajax thing. All good indications of how the season might go.

[Nturtle]

Good 3-0 win over some Turkish team no one's ever heard of today. Van Persie scored twice and Theo got the other

Goals:
http://thegoonerforum.phpbb24.com/portal.php?page=7

Thanks for the link Joey!! Anybody have anything on Eduardo?!? :shocking:

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Eduardo came on for the last 20 minutes vs Genclerbirligi and looked quite lively, reacting quickly to near post crosses and showed some tricks down the right wing before crossing in.

This kid looks very good; I think he would play very well with Van persie as they would play plenty of one-twos and they are both left footed and can use their weak foots well.

[Nturtle]

Eduardo came on for the last 20 minutes vs Genclerbirligi and looked quite lively, reacting quickly to near post crosses and showed some tricks down the right wing before crossing in.

This kid looks very good; I think he would play very well with Van persie as they would play plenty of one-twos and they are both left footed and can use their weak foots well.

Cheers mate. Anybody got a clip?

[martin_cranie]

About half-way down the page: http://arsenalclips.blogspot.com/

[Viperized]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/6911613.stm

As much as I loved him at the club, I'm glad that Ljungberg has left the club. He has suffered from too many injuries and is clearly past it. I guess this paves way for a winger to come in the club, which is good news.

[Nturtle]

Yep...confirmed! http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=478290&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Ljungberg+completes+tran sfer+to+West+Ham+United

Thanks Martin...must have missed that one!! EDIT:...Oh...must be dumb...can't see much of Eduardo in the fist Autrian game...grrr...oh well..soon we'll see him in action so I'll wait til he scores a couple!

[Joel]

Freddie Questions Gunners

Freddie Ljungberg has questioned Arsenal's ambition after leaving the club for West Ham.

The Swede, who was the club's longest serving player prior to his move to Upton Park, felt the time was right to move on after nine years in North London.

Ljungberg admitted the departure of Thierry Henry played a part in his decision to leave and he also questioned the club's failure to match his own ambitions by bringing in new players.

"Two years ago when I signed my last contract we talked a lot about the future and about bringing great players to the club," said Ljungberg. "Despite building the new stadium we wanted to stay top in England and do well in Europe.

"For me that didn't really happen.

"I stayed because I wanted to stay loyal to Arsenal. But when Henry left this summer it felt like the end for me unfortunately.

"I felt like all the unbeaten players (from Arsenal's 'invincibles' of 2003/04) had left. I wanted to be loyal but I felt like it was the right time.

Despite his doubts over Arsenal's plans for the future, Ljungberg admitted it was a wrench to leave the club.

"I've been there for nine years, almost 10 years," continued Ljungberg.

"It's a big thing for me and I feel it in my heart a little bit.

"When I spoke to the boss, he wanted me to stay.

"But at the same time, I feel it had to be something very, very special for me to leave.

"I want to go forward and, with the people I have around me, I think it's going to be really good."

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=478294&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=2&title=Freddie+questions+Gunner s&channel=football_home&)

Ljungberg very outspoken in that article.

[Dragonfly]

I think he's trying to put his departure down to our "lack of ambition" just to divert attention from his obvious fall in form and knowing that he won't be getting that many games next season. The comments are a little bitter, but I don't think he's been to out of order there.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/6911613.stm

As much as I loved him at the club, I'm glad that Ljungberg has left the club. He has suffered from too many injuries and is clearly past it. I guess this paves way for a winger to come in the club, which is good news.

Stewart Downing??? Morten Gamst Pedersen???

I would love it if Arsene could sign a winger who can deliver good crosses for Eduardo to nod into the net!!!

Also, can't believe Freddie has gone for only 3m!! Arsene should've asked for 5/6m to get an investment!!!

[CaptainCabinet]

Stewart Downing??? Morten Gamst Pedersen???

I would love it if Arsene could sign a winger who can deliver good crosses for Eduardo to nod into the net!!!

Also, can't believe Freddie has gone for only 3m!! Arsene should've asked for 5/6m to get an investment!!!

Downing is shit. Perdersen would cost too much.

5/6m for Ljunberg is laughable.

[Dragonfly]

Pedersen is probably the most likely of the names mentioned to join us, especially since Babel and Ribery have now joined the wrong red teams. :erm:

[Dragonfly]

5/6m for Ljunberg is laughable.

Yes, we're laughing. :D

[Dundon's]

I have a few mixed feelings about the departure personally. Fred was one of the few top players we had over the years that didn't really want to go anywhere.

Football can be a cruel world sometimes, good luck to him.

[Viperized]

I have a few mixed feelings about the departure personally. Fred was one of the few top players we had over the years that didn't really want to go anywhere.

Football can be a cruel world sometimes, good luck to him.
Injury prone, 70k+ wages, past it..

Wenger made a good decision in selling him. Hopefully Wenger will now get a good winger to replace him.

Though I'd like to thank Freddie for his contributions to this club, mainly in 2002 where he won the Player of the season award.

[Viperized]

Van Persie tipped to scoop Golden Boot
Last updated at 16:07pm on 23rd July 2007

Robin van Persie has been tipped to win next season's Premier League Golden Boot by former Gunners favourite Paul Merson.

He said: "It is a bold prediction but I think he has the chance to be the top scorer in the division."

[Gooner10]

we better bring in a winger now!

[Dundon's]

Injury prone, 70k+ wages, past it..


Aye man but he done a lot for us and sometimes it's nice to see a player finish out his career and maybe get a testimonial or so on.

I believe he could of still done a job for us if the man stayed fit but he is very injury prone and has put down two bad back to back seasons so I suppose it makes sense.

Still sad though, good luck to him.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Hang on: RVP's got an excellant left foot on him: couldn't he play down the left and adebayor and eduardo up front. And then rosicky could play in thre center.

Something like this:

-------------------------Gilberto------------------------


---------Cesc-------------------------RVP--------------


-------------------------Rosicky------------------------


---------Adebayor--------------Eduardo-----------------

[Joel]

Eduardo looks like a great finisher, but until he proves it in the Premiership, van Persie is your best finisher. So you would just be wasting him, by playing him on the left.

He's more comfortable on the right anyway.

[JoeyM]

RvP played on the left last season in a 4-3-3, he was crap and duly never played there again. end of.

I like Freddie and still do, but he was past it and was costing us far too much money. At least Arsene HAS to buy another winger now (I hope:erm: )

[Dundon's]

Arsene doesn't have to do anything Joe, you know the hungry fudger by now. :D

He's already probably got a player in the squad marked in there for next season. With Hleb 1st choice I think Eboue and Flamini will step in if anything happens to him, we also got Theo for out there, like it or not I can't see him starting up front considering there's 3-4 other lads fighting for two spots as it is.

[Viperized]

Right wing:
Hleb and Walcott.

Left Wing:
Rosicky and ???

With Freddie leaving the club, surely Wenger has a player planned to replace him?

[Del Piero]

Interesting Wenger seems to be getting rid of everyone over the age of 10 and getting no one in to replace them?

[Viperized]

Does it not occur to you that Freddie playing shit for over two years had nothing to do with his transfer to West Ham? Don't forget how prone to injuries he is either.

[Del Piero]

and henry?

[Barry]

Right wing:
Hleb and Walcott.

Left Wing:
Rosicky and ???

With Freddie leaving the club, surely Wenger has a player planned to replace him?

I think most teams and certainly teams such as Arsenal have a shadow eleven made up of potential replacements. Will be interesting to see who he brings, if not a youth player.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Probably end up being a 17 year old from Andorra that no-one has heard of and he'll get 25 assists next year in the premiership and he'll be the young player of the year.

Nah, I'm being serious now: this 17 year old called Fran Merida who Wenger recruited from Spain, He's a left winger right???????

[Viperized]

and henry?
"But Thierry Henry's decision is down to him. It's not my decision. He wanted to make the move.

"He's nearly 30. Maybe he didn't have the patience anymore to let the young team develop. You can understand that. It was a tough decision."

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=476892&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=&title=Wenger+wanted+Henry+stay

[Scarface]

I wouldn't be overly confident of Wenger signing another winger. Hleb and Walcott can both switch over to the left flank if necessary, and it seems highly likely that Eboue will be spending more time on the right wing. I do hope we sign a top quality winger, but won't be pinning my hopes on it.

As for Ljungberg, he's been a great servant for the club, but is well past his sell-by date and offers very little to the club, so it's about time he moved on. It's a shame, however, that he feels the need to be so pathetic and come out with such foolish remarks. Who does he think he's kidding?

[AgentZero]

broke even with fred, 3M in 3m out.

[Dundon's]

9 years later too, looking at it that way it's fantastic business but at this rate will we ever see another testimonial?

I seriously can't see past Toure.

Overall I'm willing to give it another season of blooding in what could be considered nOObs, but I'd like to win something in the meantime if that was at all possible. Bottom line should be our best 11 can play and beat any other side on the day regardless of the competition. Only thing is keeping everyone fit and not relying too much on the younger ones for long periods like last season.

[Scarface]

I'm quietly confident for next season. This underdog tag may suit the youngsters. As you've said, on our day we can beat any team, and we outplayed almost every team we came up against last season, with our finishing constantly letting us down, so hopefully we'll put that right and show more consistency in front of goal. Not having such a high level of expectation for a change may prove beneficial.

Those 2 young South American players who were said to be joining - Angel Di Maria and De Pedro - will not be. It was another hoax, this time by Arsenal Shorts.

[JoeyM]

Pedro wasn't a hoax, it was confirmed on Salamanca's website that he was joining them on loan from us, Di Maria was the hoax.

[Nturtle]

Probably end up being a 17 year old from Andorra that no-one has heard of and he'll get 25 assists next year in the premiership and he'll be the young player of the year.

Nah, I'm being serious now: this 17 year old called Fran Merida who Wenger recruited from Spain, He's a left winger right???????

I thinks he's off to Osasuna on loan mate. And he's a bit more like Cesc, rather than a winger I understand.

Anyway...we'll see what happens...Maybe Walcott will go left instead! :w00t

[Viperized]

If we don't get another winger then we're fucked.

Hleb is inconsistent.
Rosicky is always injured.
Walcott is too young.
Eboue is untested on the wings.

[Dundon's]

If we don't get another winger then we're fucked.

Hleb is inconsistent.
Rosicky is always injured.
Walcott is too young.
Eboue is untested on the wings.

Don't know is it's as simple as that mate, I know where you're coming from going by last year but this is a new season.

Hleb I'm sure will of done some shooting practice

Rosicky is world class and the man just had no luck last year

Theo will be 100 times better I'm confident of that

Eboue will do a job if needs be, he's a nature runner with the ball and if anything will be a good option if we're looking at grinding out a result or keeping a lead.

This is just my opinion and I could be proved wrong, however a new winger would be lovely but I wouldn't exactly say we're fucked if we don't. End of the day we have two world class players on each side.

[ThierryHenry14]

and not going 1-0 down at the start of the game

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Yeah, especially at home.

I think the reason why we finished 4th in league last season was because we weren't settled into our new stadium due to the size of the pitch compared to the small highbury pitch. Also, yeah we conceded some very early goals and lost to the mediocre teams like Sheff Utd and West Ham. We made up for it slightly by having a great record against the other top 3.

The double over Man Chesthair Urinated!!! Sweet!!!

[-Rafa-]

Probably end up being a 17 year old from Andorra that no-one has heard of and he'll get 25 assists next year in the premiership and he'll be the young player of the year.

Nah, I'm being serious now: this 17 year old called Fran Merida who Wenger recruited from Spain, He's a left winger right???????
I always thought Merida was a centre midfielder / attacking midfielder ?

He can play left mid on FM so who knows :ninja:

[Gooner10]

I remember Wenger saying that he thought Rosicky could be as good as Pires...hopefully but he seems a totally different player. Only worry I have is during the African Nations Cup we're going to be missing some key players and although Sagna will be used to help the defensive line we're going to have to hope there are no injuries in the rest of the team

[RB14 ARSENAL]

There's Justin Hoyte who is more than capable of playing as a right back.

This is my starting X1 during the African Nations Cup:

--------------------------Fabianski-------------------------------


---Hoyte/Sagna------Senderos------------Gallas-------Clichy------

--------------------------Gilberto (C)------------------------------


-----Walcott-------------Fabregas--------------Rosicky----------


----------------Eduardo------------------Van Persie-------------


Subs:
Lehmann
Diaby
Denilson
Sagna/Hoyte
Djourou

[Dragonfly]

Not a bad team there, actually. I would still like a couple of players to come in though, with at least on of them having good Prem or Champions League experience.

[ThierryHenry14]

i think wenger should foucs this coming season on domestic competitions rather than europe

[RB14 ARSENAL]

yeah, well said mate.

Arsene has focused on winning the Champions League for the last 2 years and both years we had a great chance of winning both years, but it just wasn't to be.

I reckon we'll be a major challenge for the title this year and will definitely finish in the top 3.

[Nturtle]

Like Dragonfly...people do think there is a lack of depth. Give the young guns a chance too but experience counts in many cases (silly free kicks, stupid fouls, etc etc). I'm with Gunnerblog though...and think maybe some young players like Mark Randall will step up a bit and surprise people.

I'd like that extra backup though, not necessarily BIG players...but good players who can add something to the squad anywhere, but I suspect it may be the wings that Arsene targets.

We'll see...30 odd days to go to the end of the transfer window...not long to the first matches of the league....should be an interesting start to the season and some quality pre-season matches in the Emirates + Amsterdam cups...very yummy! Wish I could watch them all!

[Tigermen]

Like Dragonfly...people do think there is a lack of depth. Give the young guns a chance too but experience counts in many cases (silly free kicks, stupid fouls, etc etc). I'm with Gunnerblog though...and think maybe some young players like Mark Randall will step up a bit and surprise people.

I'd like that extra backup though, not necessarily BIG players...but good players who can add something to the squad anywhere, but I suspect it may be the wings that Arsene targets.

We'll see...30 odd days to go to the end of the transfer window...not long to the first matches of the league....should be an interesting start to the season and some quality pre-season matches in the Emirates + Amsterdam cups...very yummy! Wish I could watch them all!

Sign up to arsenal tv online and you can mate.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Emirates Cup is on Saturday + Sunday on SKY SPORTS 1

U got SKY mate??????



PS. Not sure bout the amsterdam trophy

[Dragonfly]

I thought all the Emirates Cup games will be shown on Arsenal Online.

[-Rafa-]

Emirates Cup is on Saturday + Sunday on SKY SPORTS 1

U got SKY mate??????



PS. Not sure bout the amsterdam trophy

Can't get Sky in Australia I don't think.

[Dundon's]

Both cups are on Sky sports 100%

[Scarface]

http://arsenalclips.blogspot.com/

Not long left in the game, but there's a few streams available on that site. None work for me, so you might need PPLive, Sopcast or something similar.

[Dundon's]

It's on setanta, heard Gallas is the captain. :huh:

[Scarface]

Yeah, even though Kolo is in the side :erm:

Says I haven't subscribed to Setanta. I thought all Virgin media users with packages totalling over £38 get it free. Hopefully it'll be available soon.

I hear Hleb is doing well on the left side, but we're wasting several good chances and it's still goalless?

edit: Oops. 0-1.

[Joel]

Is that 0-1 in Arsenal's favour?

[-The Trooper-]

There's Justin Hoyte who is more than capable of playing as a right back.

This is my starting X1 during the African Nations Cup:

--------------------------Fabianski-------------------------------


---Hoyte/Sagna------Senderos------------Gallas-------Clichy------

--------------------------Gilberto (C)------------------------------


-----Walcott-------------Fabregas--------------Rosicky----------


----------------Eduardo------------------Van Persie-------------


Subs:
Lehmann
Diaby
Denilson
Sagna/Hoyte
Djourou

No Henry? :ninja:

[ThierryHenry14]

you guys seen Almunia's new hair colour looks a bit silly to be honest
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/6849/400training2507200710oa6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-25

[-The Trooper-]

you guys seen Almunia's new hair colour looks a bit silly to be honest
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/6849/400training2507200710oa6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-25

His reactions look at good as ever ... :huh:

[Viperized]

We lost 1-0 to Salzburg, and we fielded a strong side.

Heheheh.

[vanNistelrooy]

I wouldn't worry if I were you. Liverpool are doing well in their pre-season but they will fail, yet again, to finish any higher than 3rd.

[ThierryHenry14]

and with them buying all those players they will have more pressure on them to do better which will eventually break all the players and make them really crap same for man u as they'll have pressure to win the title again

[vanNistelrooy]

We will, but we've kept players who have experience in winning the league. Something Liverpool and yous are lacking.

Like Stella said before, Rafa is shit over 38 games.

You definately need to buy one or two more players to seriously be in for a chance at the title.

[pistolpete]

Who exactly should we buy?

I dont see anyone with experience who wouldnt cost a stack of money, that would be young enough to stay in the team for a few years.

The only player i think we missed out on was Malouda.

I am surprised that we didnt go for Sidwell, as AW always said that he COULD return to the club - plus he was free. Im not diappointed though.

I'd be interested if anyone can actually name a player that would be a reasonable price, and would be a decent addition to the squad?

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Kieron Dyer????????


Big Sam says that he COULD leave the club so why don't we make a bid for him??? He can play anywhere in midfield and can play as a support striker.

Either Dyer or Ricardo Quaresma of Porto

[Dragonfly]

Although I think Dyer is better than a lot of people give him credit for, his attitude stinks and will probably get worse if he goes to a big club.

[-Rafa-]

Kieron Dyer????????


Big Sam says that he COULD leave the club so why don't we make a bid for him??? He can play anywhere in midfield and can play as a support striker.

Either Dyer or Ricardo Quaresma of Porto
You would would be held to ransom for either of them.

Couldn't see Dyer leaving for under 12m nor Quaresma

[Dundon's]

He's been told he can leave for 6m

[Viperized]

Dyer??? Noooooooo. Can be a good player at times, but I don't want him. It seems like most Newcastle fans don't like him.

There aren't too many wingers floating around sadly. But I'd prefer someone like Mancini. Quaresma wouldn't be bad either.

[CaptainCabinet]

Kieron Dyer????????


Big Sam says that he COULD leave the club so why don't we make a bid for him??? He can play anywhere in midfield and can play as a support striker.

Either Dyer or Ricardo Quaresma of Porto

Talk about going from one extreme to the other. Personally I'd like to see you get Dyer, but that's because I'm not an Arsenal fan.

[Jonny2J]

Although I think Dyer is better than a lot of people give him credit for, his attitude stinks and will probably get worse if he goes to a big club.No I can safely tell you that he isn't.

He has no end product, for a so called attacking midfielder his goalscoring record is absolutely appauling, he has no bottle and goes missing when you need him most. All he has ever had is his pace and work ethic, but most of the time he has no work ethic as he cannot be bothered really, culminated with the fact his pace is severely on the wane.

[ThierryHenry14]

someone like riquelme would be good how about cambiasso from inter

[-Rafa-]

someone like riquelme would be good how about cambiasso from inter
Riquelme would flop in the Prem in my opinion.

Cambiasso is more of a defensive midfielder is he not?

[Dragonfly]

Reyes appears to be interested in a move to Lyon, but that's if Real decide they don't want him.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=478807&CPID=24&clid=3&lid=&title=Reyes+weighs+up+Lyon+bid

[Gooner10]

Reyes appears to be interested in a move to Lyon, but that's if Real decide they don't want him.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=478807&CPID=24&clid=3&lid=&title=Reyes+weighs+up+Lyon+bid

Not sure I care where he goes as long as he does! We need to get a deal soon and a good one if possible then we can look to getting in new players with the money from it

[Viperized]

I know some of you may shoot me for this, but I have to agree with Wenger here. I personally feel Gallas the ingredients to become a great captain. He doesn't sulk like Henry, he is a winner and is a lot more vocal than Gilberto and Henry.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=478880&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=2&title=Wenger:+Gallas+could+be+ captain&channel=football_home&

[Dragonfly]

I was about to post that just now.

He is more vocal, and unlike Henry, I think he would encourage or push his team mates rather than moan at players. But his recent public outbursts make me think maybe not.

I think Toure should be captain. He's the best one we have.

[JoeyM]

As I said earlier, Toure has the best mentality to be captain, but judging from last season he's not intelligent enough on the field. Bert's the best we' ve got.

[Tigermen]

I know some of you may shoot me for this, but I have to agree with Wenger here. I personally feel Gallas the ingredients to become a great captain. He doesn't sulk like Henry, he is a winner and is a lot more vocal than Gilberto and Henry.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=478880&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=2&title=Wenger:+Gallas+could+be+ captain&channel=football_home&

You serious?

[Stella Artois]

You serious?

Exactly what I was thinking.

If Cesc were a couple of years older, I'd have said him without a doubt. However, given he can be a bit immature, I'd go for Gilberto too.

What a turnaround from the Girlberto days!

[Viperized]

The same Fabregas who constantly says he'll fuck off once Wenger leaves.

No thanks.

[Zoolander]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1065/lucio3064c58927rt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ThierryHenry14]

how about if not gilberto,toure,gallas and fabregas what about van persie,eboue,fabianski or lehmann

[Stella Artois]

My God you're stupid.

Can't we stop certain people from posting in this thread?

[Stella Artois]

The same Fabregas who constantly says he'll fuck off once Wenger leaves.

No thanks.

He's never explicitly said that. The papers just take his quotes out of their context.

You need a leader to lead by example, and we all know he does that.

[Zoolander]

The same Fabregas who constantly says he'll fuck off once Wenger leaves.

No thanks.

Check your rep. ;)

[Gooner10]

I agree with Wenger when he says a centre back is a better option for captain but I don't like the idea of Gallas he just doesn't seem commited to the club. Maybe Toure but I don't know how his communication skills are on pitch, for now i'd keep Gilberto as captain, everyone looks up to him

[Viperized]

Gilberto would be good as he has shown last season, but I don't like the fact his captaincy means he must stay on the pitch - there were times where he was shifted to central defence so the likes of Diaby or Denilson could play, and we had better options on the bench like Senderos.

Gilberto at CB was a disaster.

[Keyser Soze]

Gilberto as captain, Gallas as vice-captain. I don't see the problem.

[Stella Artois]

Gallas is a whinging bitch who I'm sick of after one season. That's what the problem is.

[Zoolander]

Gallas is a whinging bitch who I'm sick of after one season. That's what the problem is.

It's called ambition. :ninja:

[Stella Artois]

Perhaps if he was on the pitch showing the performances that meritied his ambitions, I'd understand.

Until then he should zip it.

After all, we're not a club who can spend big to stay at the top. ;)

[Original?]

No, poor old Arsenal and their lack of finance... :rolleyes:

[Stella Artois]

Say what? Did I moan or complain about the fact we don't have the cheque books to compete with the Chelsea's of this world? No, I didn't. I was merely making an observation. I'm proud of my club and the way it has been run.

We don't and hopefully will never have to succumb to foreign investment... Don't you support Man City?

[Original?]

Yes. I'm not complaining either, I just think it odd your suggesting your finances are minimal. Hardly...

[Stella Artois]

Considering we've made money on transfers this year and you'd have to go back about 5 years for us to have spent more than we've received, I'd personally say our finances haven't exactly been on a level that compares with our league position year in, year out.

That said I'm not complaining, but its boring when people laugh at us for finishing fourth (United fans usually), when their club is then able to spend £50m + on players, whilst we use revenue we've made to buy players.

[Original?]

Considering we've made money on transfers this year and you'd have to go back about 5 years for us to have spent more than we've received, I'd personally say our finances haven't exactly been on a level that compares with our league position year in, year out.

I'm going to trust you on that, because I don't want to go look it up and I don't really give a shit.


That said I'm not complaining, but its boring when people laugh at us for finishing fourth (United fans usually), when their club is then able to spend £50m + on players, whilst we use revenue we've made to buy players.

This is something I do find annoying, United fans are bad enough, but Chelsea fans taking the piss is something else. A little jovial banter is one thing, but a fair few seem to act superior. When each team plays their best football, Arsenal are certainly the most entertaining.

[Usul]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1065/lucio3064c58927rt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:laugh:

I'd rep you for that but i can't.

[Stella Artois]

Shouldn't you be editing shirt numbers? Sad cunt.

[JoeyM]

The deal for Angel Di Maria is supposedly back on.

[Stella Artois]

Got a link for that mate? I know he was linked with us long before the fake story came out, so I'm not surprised.

[Zoolander]

Shouldn't you be editing shirt numbers? Sad cunt.

Hey! I used to edit shirt numbers! :angry: Then I found out someone else did the hard work & bought a Max Drive.

[Original?]

Shouldn't you be editing shirt numbers? Sad cunt.

Called for? Repetitive? Boring? You should perhaps consider what you type in other threads.

[Stella Artois]

Thus saving you from a life of being a sad thirty + year old still currently doing it.

Maud, take note.

Called for? Repetitive? Boring? You should perhaps consider what you type in other threads.

Yes, yes and that's up to you to decide.

[JoeyM]

Got a link for that mate? I know he was linked with us long before the fake story came out, so I'm not surprised.

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/sport/story.asp?j=226457972&p=zz6458678&n=226458732&t=soccer

not really a solid link, but it's something.

and

http://www.football.fr/fr/cmc/scanner/football/200730/ol-accord-avec-arsenal-pour-reyes_142440.html

Lyon agree 12m euro Reyes deal. I think that's what it says at least, can't be bothered to translate it.

[Stella Artois]

Whilst we don't currently have a back-up left winger, I'd happily take that much for him. He'd do more harm than good.

Surely Wenger has to be looking for a new winger now?

[Original?]

If you do get Angel De Maria he would be more than adequate cover down the left, he's a good player that will really fit in at Arsenal.

Yes, yes and that's up to you.

If you read carefully, it was a suggested course of action nothing more. Maybe if you spent more time making yourself sound intelligent, you could spend less time putting others down in order to feel superior? :erm:

[Stella Artois]

He wouldn't be ready yet, that's for sure. The last thing we should do is rush a youngster from a foreign country into the team and expect too much from him.

[Tigermen]

My God you're stupid.

Can't we stop certain people from posting in this thread?

I'm so glad for people like you. Some of the people that post on this site are so stupid it defies belief, I can scarcely believe what I'm seeing most of the time.

[Stella Artois]

I'm not sure how seriously I should take that comment, but it has to be said that we've got some real idiots posting in here that also happen to be Arsenal "fans"; I thought the whole 90's United dominance meant we didn't need to suffer from that?

[Calzone]

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/7064282_18_1.jpg

Look at your boy...I mean former teammate.:(

[SoHei]

If you do get Angel De Maria he would be more than adequate cover down the left, he's a good player that will really fit in at Arsenal.



If you read carefully, it was a suggested course of action nothing more. Maybe if you spent more time making yourself sound intelligent, you could spend less time putting others down in order to feel superior? :erm:

Angel Di Maria is arriving at Portugal this saturday to sign a 5 year deal with Benfica. This has been corfirmed by Rosario Central in the official website and in all Portuguese media, as well as Di Maria himself.

[Stella Artois]

If you read carefully, it was a suggested course of action nothing more. Maybe if you spent more time making yourself sound intelligent, you could spend less time putting others down in order to feel superior? :erm:

Yes, because with members of the calibre of Spiderpig on this site, that'd be well worth it!

SoHei: I can't read Portuguese, so do you have a link which shows this?

Edit: Its true, he'll join them for £6m.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Wenger-I might not replace Ljungberg!!!!!!!!

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=478818&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wenger+-+I+might+not+replace+Ljungberg

What you think to this guys???

Yes, we have theo and hleb but we desperately need a left winger to replace reyes who has reportadely agreed a 12 million euro deal with Lyon.

[Viperized]

The same Wenger who ruled out the sale of Ljungberg a week ago.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

BREAKING NEWS on goal.com:

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=3647 10

Cesc is using Arsenal as a stepping stone so he can play for a spanish club. I wouldn't give him the captains armband even if he was playing in a team full of reserve players !!!!!!

[Zoolander]

You could the same about Cristiano Ronaldo. Even though he's one of my favourite players, i'm pretty sure he'll move to Spain later in his career.

[ThierryHenry14]

whats so good about spanish football
the premiership is the best league so why does everyone want to go to spain

[Zoolander]

whats so good about spanish football
the premiership is the best league so why does everyone want to go to spain

It's hotter, different lifestyle on the continent plus Cesc was born there. What do you expect if you buy a load of foreigners? They'll obviously want to go back home.

[-Rafa-]

Yes, because with members of the calibre of Spiderpig on this site, that'd be well worth it!

SoHei: I can't read Portuguese, so do you have a link which shows this?

Edit: Its true, he'll join them for £6m.
:rolleyes:

[Usul]

Shouldn't you be editing shirt numbers? Sad cunt.
:laugh:

You call me a sad cunt when you're nothing but an immature coward, with, clearly, a lot of issues and complexes.

Some of us don't have the need to go around trying to belittle and insult others to feel better about ourselves, yet you have the audacity to call me a sad cunt because i like to edit my favorite computer game.

:rolleyes:

I got news for you, bitch. This is a website dedicated to PES editing and discussion.

Honestly, i don't know why you hang out here. You're nothing but a leech and a waste of space. All you do is try to flame and wind-up everyone that crosses your path. Do us all a favour and either get the fuck out, or stop embarrassing yourself. I know children with more manners and sense than you. There are people reading what you type, so be a little more respectful or face the consequences, Harmer.
Thus saving you from a life of being a sad thirty + year old still currently doing it.

Maud, take note.
It's a hobby to which i devote my spare time these days, but you are actually so narrow that you probably think that all i do is edit PES all day, when i explicitly mentioned that i do it for two weeks a year (during the transfer windows).

I don't even know why i bother with you, as you're clearly just bored and are in need of attention.

I suggest you find someone else to pester, and refrain from flinging insults my way henceforth, for i ain't playing with you anymore, capisce?

[Light Yagami]

:laugh:

You call me a sad cunt when you're nothing but an immature coward, with, clearly, a lot of issues and complexes.

Some of us don't have the need to go around trying to belittle and insult others to feel better about ourselves, yet you have the audacity to call me a sad cunt because i like to edit my favorite computer game.

:rolleyes:

I got news for you, bitch. This is a website dedicated to PES editing and discussion.

Honestly, i don't know why you hang out here. You're nothing but a leech and a waste of space. All you do is try to flame and wind-up everyone that crosses your path. Do us all a favour and either get the fuck out, or stop embarrassing yourself. I know children with more manners and sense than you. There are people reading what you type, so be a little more respectful or face the consequences, Harmer.

It's a hobby to which i devote my spare time these days, but you are actually so narrow, that you probably think that all i do is edit PES all day, when i explicitly mentioned that i do it for two weeks a year (during the transfer windows).

I don't even know why i bother with you, as you're clearly just bored and are in need of attention.

I suggest you find someone else to pester, and refrain from flinging insults my way henceforth, for i ain't playing with you anymore, capisce? Truer words never spoken. I'd even go as far to say that Stella is nothing but a "Grade A Cunt"!!!

ps. Apologies to the gooner's for not posting anything related to your club in this post.

[Stella Artois]

:laugh:

You call me a sad cunt when you're nothing but an immature coward, with, clearly, a lot of issues and complexes.

Some of us don't have the need to go around trying to belittle and insult others to feel better about ourselves, yet you have the audacity to call me a sad cunt because i like to edit my favorite computer game.

:rolleyes:

I got news for you, bitch. This is a website dedicated to PES editing and discussion.

Honestly, i don't know why you hang out here. You're nothing but a leech and a waste of space. All you do is try to flame and wind-up everyone that crosses your path. Do us all a favour and either get the fuck out, or stop embarrassing yourself. I know children with more manners and sense than you. There are people reading what you type, so be a little more respectful or face the consequences, Harmer.

It's a hobby to which i devote my spare time these days, but you are actually so narrow, that you probably think that all i do is edit PES all day, when i explicitly mentioned that i do it for two weeks a year (during the transfer windows).

I don't even know why i bother with you, as you're clearly just bored and are in need of attention.

I suggest you find someone else to pester, and refrain from flinging insults my way henceforth, for i ain't playing with you anymore, capisce?

I feel sorry for you. I can't quite believe you'd bother writing that much when I really don't give a toss about you.

Well done old chap.

Back on-topic, that Cesc interview is just a load of re-hashed quotes.

[Zoolander]

Gallas captain yet?

[Viperized]

Gallas captain yet?
Likely scenario:
Gilberto Captain
Fabregas Vice-Captain :|

[alpine goal]

Gallas captain yet?

NO

Gilberto named as captain with Toure & Gallas as vice-captains

[Charlie: 9]

Alan Smith reckoned that Bentdner meant that knock down to Flamini :unsure:

[Rossy Boy]

i dont think he did but nice finish

[JoeyM]

i thought it was an accident as well.

[Stella Artois]

Dear Santa Claus,

It would seem we will be without a left-winger for the start of the season, so please provide me with one in the January transfer window.

Yours,
Ryan

EDIT: Fucking thing won't do all capitals. ;/

[Rossy Boy]

is Hleb playing Central and then clichy and eboue on the wings :huh:

[RB14 ARSENAL]

me too.

What a time to do something in the half. A bloody boring game till flamini popped up with that cracker!

[vanNistelrooy]

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/7064282_18_1.jpg

Look at your boy...I mean former teammate.:(
Missing a penalty against Dundee?

[Viperized]

Dear Santa Claus,

BRING US A GOOD WINGER BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON

Yours,
Ryan

EDIT: Fucking thing won't do all capitals. ;/
Fixed.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Missing a penalty against Dundee?

Scored the rebound though unfortunatly

[alpine goal]

Alan Smith reckoned that Bentdner meant that knock down to Flamini :unsure:

He did mean it !

[Charlie: 9]

He did mean it !

Nonsense, son.

[Dundon's]

I'm just going to go through a few of the plus points, I'll stop when I get bored or can't think of anything else.

Clichy: Looked excellent and covered every blade of grass on th pitch TWICE!!!

Eboue: Was excellent getting up and down and proved way more effective going forward then Sagna, but we all knew that already. Think the competition will be good for him, last season he started getting a bit big for his boots and was turning into a bit of a cunt.

Diaby: Showed great feet and won a lot of ball, can't understand what he's doing on the wing but I'm sure the boss knows better.

Denilson: Reminds me of Fab in his first full season after Paddy fucked off, he's world class and will be excellent this year.

Hleb: Took a lot of players on whenever he was given half a chance, he's the best ball carrier in the squad and if the cunt will just lean how to let one fly he'll be one of our best players.

V.Persie: Had a quite game but looks sharp, he has nothing to prove imo.

Flamini: Looks like he'll be filling in the gaps again this season, I always compared him to Phil Neville, every squad needs one.

Bentdner: Maybe the best thing to come out of the whole game, he'll give us options and as scrappy as his goal was it lifted a weight off my shoulders which I have been carrying around for a long time.

[Keyser Soze]

Denilson: Reminds me of Fab in his first full season after Paddy fucked off, he's world class and will be excellent this year.
:unsure:

[Dragonfly]

Denilson: Reminds me of Fab in his first full season after Paddy fucked off, he's world class and will be excellent this year.

You asked for it. ;)

EDIT: There you go. :D

[Dundon's]

First time I saw Paddy come on as a sub I was up in Minofs house. We were watching Arsenal V Sheff Wed and weren't doing so well. Then Vieira came on and turned the game around. From that minute I said he would be a top top player, I said the same thing about Fab when I seen him in the cup games a few years back.

I know when I see a great player and I'm seeing all the same qualities in this kid.

[Rossy Boy]

Eboue: Was excellent getting up and down and proved way more effective going forward then Sagna, but we all knew that already. Think the competition will be good for him, last season he started getting a bit big for his boots and was turning into a bit of a cunt.



might be because he was playing RM instead of RB ;) Hoyte was RB

[Joel]

First time I saw Paddy come on as a sub I was up in Minofs house. We were watching Arsenal V Sheff Wed and weren't doing so well. Then Vieira came on and turned the game around. From that minute I said he would be a top top player, I said the same thing about Fab when I seen him in the cup games a few years back.

I know when I see a great player and I'm seeing all the same qualities in this kid.

Fair enough, but that doesn't mean Denilson is world class yet.

[Dundon's]

He has it, that's all I'm saying.



@Rossyboy: Like that makes a big difference mate. We're talking about a running machine, he does the same thing from RB.

[Zoolander]

Is this PC World class?

[Dundon's]

You might be an admin but that won't stop me from whooping your ass. :ninja: