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I know and he can be definite replacement for Flaman'go.
Gooner10
21-07-2008, 21:08
Spurs are also said to be in for Arshavin...maybe we should learn from not gettin Modric in time..he would have filled the gap nicely
Viperized
21-07-2008, 23:54
Wenger wants transfer respect
As always he's right.
Players constantly chasing new contracts when they have several years already remaining is another shambles. In our own case Ade only got a new deal last season, what the hell like?, a new contract every time you do what your paid for in in the first place?
I really want rid of this gob shite.
Adebayor is a fucking twat.
"I would play Arsenal for free"
Fuck you.
Meyyappan
22-07-2008, 06:49
Why in the hell did we let Flamini go????? We should have given him his 10k or whatever rather than now facing the prospect of spendin millions and adaptation period...............
Before season start I would like either silva or arshavin and a dm
Meyyappan
22-07-2008, 06:52
Carling and fa then the next season cl semi-final and league seconf place would be realistic at this point with chelsea inter cl final and premiership u decide
When Alonso is on top of his game he would be great, good passer and can find players in space from a distance. Would still like to see a player like Hleb who could wind his way around the defence to set up chances...such as Arshavin. And as I keep saying...a central defender
Uhh...Meyyappan...I think enough has been said about Flamini.
Gooner10 makes a good point about the defender. If Gallas is going to go to PSG...it would make us a little bit short (figuratively and technically) at the back - forgive the pun.
I think the up and coming youngsters will have a great time this season, possibly entrusted to do more and more to carry the senior team, a little bit like they did at Barnet. The tricky thing is to integrate them fully into the first squad, but a good point on one of the various forums is that in the EPL we will have 7 subs this season on the bench, giving all teams more options to try different things, and to turn the game around in quite different ways! Exciting for the youngsters again!
It's going to be another interesting season I feel, and hopefully the "young" team are hardened a bit more and go for the top in the league and win a few cups. :cool:
Dundon's
22-07-2008, 09:08
Adebayor is a fucking twat.
"I would play Arsenal for free"
Fuck you.
Aye fella and believe me he's a long way from playing for free. Anyways if he wants to go back to being an average player let him off, we have plenty of goal scorers more deserving in the squad right now so I'd take my 30m off Barca if it's still going thank you.
Side from that if he goes it could open up a lot of doors for the younger lads, Theo for one.
Viperized
22-07-2008, 09:40
I actually doubt that.
It'll simply pave way for a Eduardo and Van Persie partnership.
But I'm not sure if selling Adebayor is a good idea - will he be replaced? That is exactly what I'm worried about.
ThierryHenry14
22-07-2008, 09:53
Arsene Wenger faces fight to keep Arsenal duo William Gallas and Robin van Persie
Wenger has seen Mathieu Flamini, Alexander Hleb and Gilberto Silva leave already and now defender William Gallas and striker Robin van Persie are targets for clubs in France, Spain and Italy.
Gallas, 31, is wanted by Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, both of whom are prepared to offer £6 million. Juventus are understood to be considering a £15 million bid for Van Persie.
The Arsenal manager may consider £6 million a good price for Gallas at his age but would be reluctant to lose Van Persie, even though the Dutchman has been troubled by injuries.
Wenger, though, has insisted that Emmanuel Adebayor will not be leaving, despite interest from AC Milan and Barcelona. Wenger said: "Adebayor is under contract. We expect him to turn up on Monday [today] and practise with us."
Hleb is ready to incur the wrath of Wenger again as he attempts to lure former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona. "Fabregas explained a lot of things to me about this club," Hleb said. "He loves this club. Now he's at Arsenal, but who knows if in the future he'll come back to Barca?"
With youngsters Samir Nasri and Aaron Ramsey the only arrivals at Arsenal to date, Wenger may look to boost the average age of his squad with an experienced player. Potential targets include Aston Villa's Gareth Barry and Werder Bremen's Torsten Frings.
Wenger said: "We lost players with experience, of course, but we can still bring in players with experience and don't forget that last year, since the first of January, Van Persie has missed nearly six months, Rosicky has missed four or five months and Eduardo has missed four or five months. They will all be back."
Wenger expects Theo Walcott to now become a regular member of the first team. Having signed from Southampton in 2006, the 19-year-old's progress has not been as rapid as anticipated.
A splendidly taken goal in the Carling Cup final defeat against Chelsea last year, and the memorable 80-yard slalom run and cross for Adebayor's Champions League goal at Anfield stand out as highlights in his fledgling career.
Wenger said: "He made a step forward last season and we expect him to move forward again. Last season the target was to play 15 to 20 matches and this season it is to become a regular player in the team. I expect a lot from him this season."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/2436968/Arsene-Wenger-faces-fight-to-keep-Arsenal-duo-William-Gallas-and-Robin-van-Persie.html
I doubt we'll sign Adebayor. Drogba seems to be the target now. Reports indicate that he's stayed home to negotiate the deal.
He says that about Man u but what about when Barcelona were saying stuff like Fabregas will join I didn't see Wenger saying anything about that.
Never happened.
RB14 ARSENAL
22-07-2008, 11:43
I wouldn't mind seeing Gallas go, he is a bad captain imo and then Arsene could use that money to get a proper centre-half.
But it would be disaster if RVP was to move to other club. :no: He is an idiot if he goes to Juve rather than stay at Arsenal :erm:
Hoping he can come back from the injuries that ruined him last season and get back to his best :w00t
Stella Artois
22-07-2008, 18:02
Gavin Hoyte >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Justin Hoyte
1-0 down at the moment. :erm:
1-1, decent finish from Walcott, brilliant football from Bendtner.
ThierryHenry14
22-07-2008, 21:13
Szombathelyi Haladas Vs Arsenal 1-1 Draw.
I think its that one.
When is the Emirates cup?
Dundon's
23-07-2008, 00:09
Think it's around the 10th of next month.
Dundon's
23-07-2008, 00:46
Right I was way out with the dates, my mate is going to it and he said it was clashing with a poker tournament on around the 10th.
Saturday 2nd August 2008
Real Madrid v Hamburg (2pm kick off)
Arsenal v Juventus (4.15pm kick off)
Sunday 3rd August 2008
Juventus v Hamburg (2pm kick off)
Arsenal v Real Madrid (4.15pm kick off)
Would've gone this year, but couldn't get time off work dammit.
Theres always next year.
Dundon's
23-07-2008, 00:57
Yea I'd of love to have went aswell but I'm heading to Vegas next month so kind to have to be holding out for that.
Should be getting back a match program for it though, so the Real Madrid one will go up there nicely with my Barca one from the CL final. :ninja:
Shame about the late kickoffs...time difference is a bugger!
ThierryHenry14
23-07-2008, 10:13
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's summer woes have been compounded by the news that defender Kolo Toure has been diagnosed with malaria.
It is thought that Toure contracted the disease while on holiday in his native Ivory Coast. After flying out for Arsenal's pre-season tour of Austria and Hungary, the 27-year-old was sent to hospital in Vienna where malaria was diagnosed.
Although an Arsenal spokesperson described Toure as "being in good spirits", it seems unlikely he will be fit for the start of the new season.
That leaves Arsene Wenger with only Johan Djourou or Philippe Senderos as potential partners for William Gallas after he decided against recruiting any new defenders this summer.
Not good news.
Viperized
23-07-2008, 10:50
Oh fuck.
Malaria is not a very pleasant disease. It is an extremely difficult disease to remove.
Let's all hope Toure has a speedy recovery.
ThierryHenry14
23-07-2008, 10:55
Made now Wenger will sign a defender.
Dundon's
23-07-2008, 16:57
FFS this is all we needed, that could take forever to cure, really hard to put any kind of time frame on it.
Is there any been mentioned?
martin_cranie
23-07-2008, 19:22
According to The Shitrag, pardon me, The Sun:
Yakubu, Celestine Babayaro and Lomana LuaLua have all returned to the England League over the last couple of years having contracted malaria.
From the BBC:
About 90 per cent of travellers who contract malaria do not become ill until after they return home. Only about 12 per cent of these will become seriously ill.
On average, symptoms develop ten days to four weeks after being bitten, but symptoms can appear up to a year later.
The most severe form of the disease is cerebral malaria, which is fatal in up to six per cent of adults, mainly because it's not diagnosed until it's too late.
Not great news, but with any luck it shouldn't be all that serious. Statistics would certainly seem to be in Kolo's favour. I'm sure we all wish him a quick recovery.
I suppose it's too much to hope for that Gallas contracts Super Aids sometime soon. Shame.
Haven't heard nothing Arsenal.com
Gooner10
23-07-2008, 19:27
Maybe it'll force Wenger in to a central defender signing...or more likely be used to give some of the youngsters a chance
martin_cranie
23-07-2008, 19:30
Haven't heard nothing Arsenal.com
You might want to get in touch with your optician. Click! (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_3856677,00.html)
Kolo should return in 4 weeks.
K.1.N.G.
23-07-2008, 22:07
Right I was way out with the dates, my mate is going to it and he said it was clashing with a poker tournament on around the 10th.
Saturday 2nd August 2008
Real Madrid v Hamburg (2pm kick off)
Arsenal v Juventus (4.15pm kick off)
Sunday 3rd August 2008
Juventus v Hamburg (2pm kick off)
Arsenal v Real Madrid (4.15pm kick off)
So, does that mean he'll be making an appearance in Ennis?!
Maybe it'll force Wenger in to a central defender signing...or more likely be used to give some of the youngsters a chance
Interesting to see what he does, but I wouldnt be too optimistic another CB will arrive...
Dundon's
23-07-2008, 23:14
That's what I'm thinking, maybe there's hope for minof after all. Still just the 4 of us so far which is grand.
Oh yeah dude, I got you a comp for that gig Friday night if you're going, should be a good gang of us there.
Dundon's
24-07-2008, 04:14
Back on topic...
I said it once and I'll say it again, that Jack Wilshere kid is a special talent. I'm sure he'll break into the 1st team in this seasons Carling cup.
Check out this (http://arsenalyouth.wordpress.com/) site for some good reading on the next generation of young guns.
Worth a bookmark.
P.S. Is he like a baby Paul scholes or what?
http://arsenalyouth.files.wordpress.c om/2008/07/wilshere.jpg
Our jack. Only 16 years old bless him :blush:
Good one dundons....I prefer http://youngguns.wordpress.com/ Sanderson as his pieces are quite different to the mass media.
I think Wilshere has done well...let's not pressure him too much...we need to hope Vela and Nasri take up some slack first, as well as Denislon, Diaby, Walcott and possibly Ramsey in a subs role. With the 7-man bench...let's hope there is some action for our TRULY young guns.
Meyyappan
25-07-2008, 13:02
http://www.skysports.com/football/team/0,19734,11667,00.html
Too much talent dears
Looks like Barce still in hunt for Ady and Chelski's Drogba.
wrigh2uk
27-07-2008, 20:46
Cesc: I'm Leaving? No... Not Yet
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has dropped the biggest hint yet that he will look to leave the Emirates Stadium should The Gunners fail to end their trophy-less run this season.
Cesc: I'm Leaving? No... Not Yet
Arsene Wenger’s men have now gone through three campaigns without securing a single piece of silverware, a fact that has already seen the likes of Thierry Henry and Alexsander Hleb move on from north London.
And while Fabregas is happy with life at Arsenal, the 21-year old’s success with Spain at Euro 2008 appears to have cut short his patience for domestic titles, with the youngster admitting that he has not closed the door on a move to Bernabeu.
"I didn't say 'no' to Ramón Calderón.What I said was that now's not the time to join Real Madrid,” Fabregas told Marca.
"To be chased by Madrid, one of the greats teams of all time, is huge."
He added that the prospect of gaining a trophy in Spain could be the tipping point for any future move, but equally important was his aim to help Arsenal avoid such a fate.
"Going four years without hoisting a trophy is too much for someone like me," he said.
"This year's favourites for the Liga are Real Madrid," he added.
Fabregas has also backed Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo to repeat his successes in England should he complete a move to the Spanish capital.
"It was because of Cristiano that United were able to win the Champions League and the England League" he continued.
"He'd surely help Real Madrid win titles, too."
hmmmmm :(
Bammers05
27-07-2008, 20:54
hmmmmm :(
Source?
Source?
It's in all the press over here.
wrigh2uk
27-07-2008, 21:28
Source?
goal.com regardless of source its quoted from Cesc himself
nickpring
27-07-2008, 21:45
It's also on the skysports website.
Bunch of fucking lies, i'm sick of it.
Dundon's
28-07-2008, 00:48
Future captain my arse, if he wants to go then he can fuck off now as far as I'm concerned. Wenger would want to up the pace of them English lads he has coming through, you'd think they'll at least stick around for the long haul.
Our players are starting to disgust me, if you want to win something then start fucking doing it on the pitch and stop moaning about it.
My God this is the worst summer I've ever seen regards comments from players and a disgrace.
Gooner10
28-07-2008, 01:12
Seems like the premier league is the place to be trained to play for Barca or Madrid
Dundon's
28-07-2008, 01:46
It's a simple rule.
If you don't want to be here, fuck off and stop wasting our time.
Wenger should put that up in the dressing room wall for next season.
ThierryHenry14
28-07-2008, 09:39
I just read on BBCi that according to the Daily Star Alex Ferguson is going to bid £15mill for Henry..
Meyyappan
28-07-2008, 10:19
Future captain my arse, if he wants to go then he can fuck off now as far as I'm concerned. Wenger would want to up the pace of them English lads he has coming through, you'd think they'll at least stick around for the long haul.
Our players are starting to disgust me, if you want to win something then start fucking doing it on the pitch and stop moaning about it.
My God this is the worst summer I've ever seen regards comments from players and a disgrace.
Come on u cant blame cesc :realmad::realmad: he has always stick by us telling barca to show respect and all and i dont think he would leave even if we went trophyless again next season but rather the season after...........
Come on tell me urself if u were cesc and had the potential of becoming an all time great would u agree to stay with a club which has had 5 trophy less seasons based on my above post?without even some a single carling cup or something and 6 seasons without domestic title???:no:
Viperized
28-07-2008, 10:57
Future captain my arse, if he wants to go then he can fuck off now as far as I'm concerned. Wenger would want to up the pace of them English lads he has coming through, you'd think they'll at least stick around for the long haul.
Our players are starting to disgust me, if you want to win something then start fucking doing it on the pitch and stop moaning about it.
My God this is the worst summer I've ever seen regards comments from players and a disgrace.
I'll actually blame Wenger for failing to captalise on our mistakes.
But I won't dwell on much of that now - I'll wait until the end of the transfer window. It doesn't look like situation is going to get any better either.
Billy Minof
28-07-2008, 14:33
Anyone going to the Emerites Cup this weekend???
I am going. :)
Gooner10
28-07-2008, 14:58
I'm going for the first day, should be good to see some of the new talent
I'll be going to the Amsterdam Tournament again, Arsenal/Inter Milan/Sevilla/Ajax is the line-up. It'll give me a good opportunity to see where Arsenal is at with the new lads, and to hurl stones at the Milan players.
Though I have just learned that the Emirates Cup is on my pay channel, so I'll be watching that as well.
CaptainCabinet
28-07-2008, 15:05
I'd like to know the two people that voted for 4 in the poll.
Cannon ball
28-07-2008, 16:17
I'd like to know the two people that voted for 4 in the poll.
Make that 3. I'm guessing Somegooner, Meyyappan and Viperized.
Keyser Soze
28-07-2008, 16:23
Make that 3. I'm guessing Somegooner, Meyyappan and Viperized.
No chance, he'd have voted 0 as Arsenal are DOOMED.
Dundon's has to be one of them.
Bammers05
28-07-2008, 16:28
On a more positive note:
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has reiterated his commitment to club.
Reports in Spain quoted the 21-year-old hinting at a future move to Real Madrid, particularly if Arsenal finish the 2008-09 season trophyless.
But Fabregas told the club website: "I am happy at Arsenal, my future is here and the priority is to achieve success and win trophies at Arsenal.
"I think that some people are just trying to make mischief but my intentions are very clear."
Fabregas, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2008 triumph, signed a new eight-year contract in 2006.
The Catalan joined Arsenal from Barcelona as a 16-year-old in 2003 and it was reported that Fabregas, following the departures of Mathieu Flamini, Alexander Hleb and Gilberto Silva this summer, could be the latest high-profile name to leave the Emirates Stadium.
"I have not spoken to any media so it's frustrating to read quotes that I have supposedly said about my future," he added.
"I have spent the summer relaxing with my family, friends and girlfriend and I return to training with Arsenal (on Tuesday)."
William Gallas, meanwhile, has accepted he made significant errors last season as Arsenal captain but has promised changes to his approach if he is given the armband for the new campaign.
"You know I learned a lot, you want to be the best captain, give good advice to your players, but sometimes you can make mistakes as well so I think this season I know what I'm going to do and I know I am ready to change my way to speak to the players."
Last season the Gunners finished third in the England League and reached the Champions League quarter-finals but Arsene Wenger's men are still without silverware since 2005.
"We have to win something because the trophies are more important at the end of the season," said Gallas.
"Last season we were near to winning something, I hope this season it will be different. Everybody knows what they have to do, we are ready."
Source (http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/7529194.stm)
Dundon's
28-07-2008, 16:31
No chance, he'd have voted 0 as Arsenal are DOOMED.
Dundon's has to be one of them.
I voted 1 actually ball bag.
Stella Artois
28-07-2008, 17:40
http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r8165.swf?channel=mst v_2
1-0 up already after 1 whole minute. Aaron Ramsey with the goal.
pistolpete
28-07-2008, 17:58
Future captain my arse, if he wants to go then he can fuck off now as far as I'm concerned. Wenger would want to up the pace of them English lads he has coming through, you'd think they'll at least stick around for the long haul.
Our players are starting to disgust me, if you want to win something then start fucking doing it on the pitch and stop moaning about it.
My God this is the worst summer I've ever seen regards comments from players and a disgrace.
I cannot believe how quicky people believe all the crap that comes out of the papers - especially the English and Spanish media. Unbelievable.
Following media reports this morning, Cesc Fabregas wanted to put the record straight by making the following statement...
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494481&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Fabregas+-+Some+people+are+just+trying+t o+make+mischief
He has come out with a response less than a day after the false rumours.
What more could you possibly ask for?
Meyyappan
28-07-2008, 18:13
Vela looks very good in the link stella posted
ThierryHenry14
28-07-2008, 18:21
Fabregas is becoming quite the complete player at the moment , other players I.e Cristiano Ronaldo should be showing the loyalty to their club as much as Cesc is at the moment.
Gooner10
28-07-2008, 19:14
http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r8165.swf?channel=mst v_2
1-0 up already after 1 whole minute. Aaron Ramsey with the goal.
Burg 1-10 Arsenal....I know it's bad quality, but this is what I see lol
ThierryHenry14
28-07-2008, 19:16
Yup 10-1 by the looks of it lol
Gooner10
28-07-2008, 19:25
and I didn't see one goal, wicked lol. still got a minute or two though..c'mon Walcott!
edit: a second after posting this...they have scored..out of twelve goals i've seen one, not even by Arsenal....there better be some highlights online somewhere!
Gooner10
28-07-2008, 19:43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrSfJqm4F4
first half highlights
I think some of the young Gunners should make some impact in the new season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrSfJqm4F4
first half highlights
:lol:
Their keeper!
ThierryHenry14
28-07-2008, 20:21
Bendtner looks pretty awesome I have high hopes for him in the coming season infact the whole team look pretty awesome and that wasn't even our 1st team.
Be interesting to seem them this weekend, against some better competition. What division were that Burg from?
Bendtner's difinitely got class, i also have hopes for him.
nickpring
28-07-2008, 21:08
Be interesting to seem them this weekend, against some better competition. What division were that Burg from?
Think there an Austrian part-time team. Not sure what league if any their in from Austria. :erm:
Dundon's
28-07-2008, 21:18
I cannot believe how quicky people believe all the crap that comes out of the papers - especially the English and Spanish media. Unbelievable.
Following media reports this morning, Cesc Fabregas wanted to put the record straight by making the following statement...
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494481&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Fabregas+-+Some+people+are+just+trying+t o+make+mischief
He has come out with a response less than a day after the false rumours.
What more could you possibly ask for?
Look mate the bottom line is we have a problem keeping players happy despite making them the stars they are today and paying them shit loads of money. This is a fact regardless of the Fab comments.
I'm happy Fab came out and squashed the speculation but when every media source in the land is printing "quotes" you tend to listen and of course fall into the trap.
They are total scum there is no doubt about it, but what else can you do when these people are supposedly being paid to bring you the sports news.
P.S. Back on topic, Jack who? :rolleyes:
Zoolander
28-07-2008, 21:18
Yes, they looked awesome against a pasty team.
Viperized
28-07-2008, 21:31
Make that 3. I'm guessing Somegooner, Meyyappan and Viperized.
I obviously voted 0.
You sure?
Lot of people pointing fingers at you lol.
Viperized
28-07-2008, 21:35
And then those people are too stupid to pay any attention to my posts.
I admit, i voted 1 and thats maybe the Carling Cup.
Zoolander
28-07-2008, 21:53
I checked & Viperized voted 4.
Viperized
28-07-2008, 22:18
I checked & Viperized voted 4.
O rly?
Cannon ball
28-07-2008, 22:18
I obviously voted 0.
I was just being sarky. :ninja:
I think you guys will win something this season, I voted one.
Dundon's
29-07-2008, 00:17
The ultimate season would be a trophy and last 4 of the CL. I'd also like us to be still in the running for the title going into the run in.
Viperized
29-07-2008, 00:47
You call that the ultimate season?
Dundon's
29-07-2008, 01:19
A shot of winning the league, winning a domestic cup along with making it to at least the last 4 in the CL is a good season imo yes.
Full highlights here guys
http://www.ifutbal.com/videos/11461/burgenland-11-vs-arsenal
A good kickaround.
I can't remember what I voted to be honest...probably 2.
somegooner
29-07-2008, 02:03
Make that 3. I'm guessing Somegooner, Meyyappan and Viperized.
I voted 2. EPL and something else.
Yes, they looked awesome against a pasty team.
They did look rather pale now that you mention it.
Meyyappan
29-07-2008, 05:57
About 30,000 Nigerians took advantage of a rare chance to see their football heroes in action on Sunday, as Manchester United beat Portsmouth 2-1 in a friendly in the capital, Abuja.
football
Nigerians are mad for the Premiership, not so crazy about their own leagues
The attendance was higher than for many games between local teams and while the popularity of the Premier League grows in Nigeria, it seems to be at the expense of the domestic league.
Observers say the future is bleak for Nigerian football, with all its brightest stars being drawn to Europe, while its own clubs wither and die, watched by fewer and fewer people.
The coach of FC Abuja says the league officials need to change the time of their matches to avoid Premiership fixtures.
"Whenever we play at the same time as an Arsenal game, nobody shows up," says Abdu Maikaba.
Shrinking crowds
Attendances are already very low.
In a country of 140 million people, where crowds will stop and watch amateurs playing in the park, professional league games struggle to get more than 20,000 paying fans to come on match days.
If they can make it so we can play on a day before or after Arsenal, that would be a start
Abdu Maikada
Coach, FC Abuja
Tony Collins is from Anambra State in south-eastern Nigeria - and he supports Manchester United.
"I like Man Utd because they're winners. Actually I like any club that wins in Europe. Nigerians like winners, we're simple people. Nigerian clubs? Can you really compare? They're rubbish, I don't waste my time with that."
Only one or two teams have the following to sell out their home grounds, says Ismaila Lere, sports editor at the Daily Trust newspaper.
"When you look at the stadiums you'll find that the stands are virtually empty, while the bars and the joints that have satellite TV are full. People will pay to watch the Premier League on TV but not to watch Nigerian football live," he says.
The trouble started back in the early 1990s, he says.
Economic reforms meant many teams went bust and were not able to pay their players.
Those players started looking towards Europe for employment.
Initially, they went to Italy and Germany.
Obsession
Most Nigerians first got wind of the Premier League when Celestine Babayaro joined Chelsea in 1997.
"In the 1980s, I was the only person in my area who was watching English football," Mr Lere says.
Nigeria's Kanu celebrates after scoring for Portsmouth
This is a rare chance to see Kanu play in Nigeria
Now Nigerians are, like most of the world, obsessed with the English Premier League.
But in Nigeria the obsession is now going too far - after the Champions League final in May, seven people in Nigeria died in clashes between Manchester United and Chelsea fans.
And many young players want to play in the lucrative leagues in Europe.
"When a player won't even be paid £1,000 ($2,000) per month in Nigeria, but can get £1,000 a week in Europe, what do you expect?" says Tukur Babangida, Chairman of Kano Pillars, this year's champions in Nigeria's top league.
He says that players moving to Europe is a good thing.
"Young people are inspired by the Premier League, it spurs them on to play, and the money the teams get when they move to Europe is good for the clubs."
'Globalisation'
But Mr Lere disagrees.
He says corruption is rife in the Nigerian league and means that money never gets to clubs' coffers.
"There is no accountability in the sport here. Players won't see the balance of their salaries and transfer fees go straight into people's pockets."
The governor told his own team to lose by four goals
Ismaila Lere
Nigerian sports journalist
The coach of Kano Pillars resigned at the end of this winning season, sick of the corruption.
Clubs are run by state governments and are viewed as the personal possession of the state governor.
Match-fixing is rife, Mr Lere says.
In one instance, the governor of one state asked another to throw a key match.
"The second governor told his team to lose by four goals," says Mr Lere.
It is little wonder that people do not bother watching Nigerian league football.
If current trends continue, everyone will support a Premier League team and forget about their local sides, Mr Lere says.
"It's part of globalisation. Football is not immune to that."
Supporters do not seem to care that the sides they support are not Nigerian.
"You can see I'm an Arsenal fan by the hat on my head," says Godwin Sunday, a 27-year-old labourer in Abuja.
He and his friends play football in their lunch break with a soft deflated ball and bare feet or broken shoes.
"I won't be going to the match on Sunday but I never miss a Premier League match," he says.
"Would I go to a Nigerian game? No. The Arsenal are too much better."
Abu Maikaba says the Nigerian Football League need to change their schedule urgently.
"If they can make it so we play on a day before or after Arsenal, that will be a start."
:D;)Lol:lol::smug:
Stuttgart next - I think that will show us a better version of the 1st team. Wenger has promised the inclusion of more international players, Nasri etc. Let's see how that plays out.
Vela and Bendtner seem to have clicked a bit...and great to see the youngsters in the box more...compared to the 1st team!!! I think I need a new signature with Vela instead of patched up Rosicky!!
Meyyappan
29-07-2008, 09:21
I voted 3 and what do you think of premier league killing nigerian football posted in the previous page?
I don't think anyone actually cares.
Dundon's
29-07-2008, 09:36
The coach of Kano Pillars resigned at the end of this winning season, sick of the corruption.
Clubs are run by state governments and are viewed as the personal possession of the state governor.
Match-fixing is rife, Mr Lere says.
In one instance, the governor of one state asked another to throw a key match.
"The second governor told his team to lose by four goals," says Mr Lere.
It is little wonder that people do not bother watching Nigerian league football.
If current trends continue, everyone will support a Premier League team and forget about their local sides, Mr Lere says.
"It's part of globalisation. Football is not immune to that."
To be honest I wouldn't bother watching it either if I was asked to deal with shit like that.
Gooner10
29-07-2008, 14:00
it's not the Premiership killing Nigerian football, the only link is that games are sometimes played at the same time so they'd rather watch the Premiership, not our fault their league is shit and full of match fixing etc. If there wasn't a Premiership the players would just go somewhere else instead...same with all the small leagues, if you get a good player eventually he'll want to be a success in a better and more challenging league
AgentZero
29-07-2008, 14:36
thoughts on henry playing for united..i know it sounds ridiculous but ive just finished reading an article from the telegraph (legit?) that SAF welcomes the prospect of Titi. I doubt hell do it, i think hes got more class that hell decline anyone from the top 4...i can see him playing for the likes of mid to bottom teams though like what campo did with bolton.
ThierryHenry14
29-07-2008, 14:55
I don't think he will join United I could've sworn I saw him say that the only premiership team he would only ever play for was Arsenal.
Yup thats what he said last season at Barcelona.
I thinking there was some shit rumours about him leaving Barcelona towards the end of season.
Gooner10
29-07-2008, 17:54
He keeps saying he wants to stay at Barca i've even seen that in tv interviews. I wouldn't believe the papers anyway...nothing is certain about that shit unless it's there on tv and he's at old trafford holding up a man u shirt....very unlikely. Maybe Arsenal should bring him back for another season...just to humble Ade! Stranger things have happened. Why would he ever move from Barce though, the only likely thing is he'll move to USA to play in a year or two maybe...he would get a lot of money and carry on playing. For now i'm sure he'll stay at Barca
Anyway...i'm well looking foward to the Emirates cup this weekend...it's gonna be great to see all our new talent and hopefully see everyone fit and ready for the new season...would be nice to gain some confidence by winning it as well
I'm just dissappointed i'm going to miss it, i'm on holidays.
Viperized
30-07-2008, 16:56
We have signed Amuary Bischoff, a Portugal U-21 International, from Werder Bremen - probably our last signing of the summer too.
Has regularly played for Bremen at reserve level and has only one first team appearance. He is supposedly prone to injuries too - so I guess he'll fit right in.
I'm excited to see us signing a player of this calibre, who will undoubtedly significantly improve our squad, replace Flamini with ease and help us challenge for major honours. My heart is filled with joy!
wrigh2uk
30-07-2008, 18:18
As much as I'm concerned about the lack of signings and depth in the squad I do have faith in AW. So if he thinks that the squad is ready the way it is then it must be.
Think alot of us forget its a big season for Theo, Van P, Nasri, Vela, Bendtner, Denilson, Diaby. Even they know theres no excuses this time round. Plus still got Eduardo to come back which when he does come back will feel like a new signing in itself.
Adammce05
30-07-2008, 18:19
We have signed Amuary Bischoff, a Portugal U-21 International, from Werder Bremen - probably our last signing of the summer too.
Has regularly played for Bremen at reserve level and has only one first team appearance. He is supposedly prone to injuries too - so I guess he'll fit right in.
I'm excited to see us signing a player of this calibre, who will undoubtedly significantly improve our squad, replace Flamini with ease and help us challenge for major honours. My heart is filled with joy!
Ach shutup, your always whinging about something or other.
Your team, regardless of signing young reserve players from Bremen, will still be up there in the top 3 or 4 next year and willl be right in there in Europe so it's not like yous cant challenge due to one signing.
God your worse than most Rangers fans.
Dundon's
30-07-2008, 19:04
Is anyone showing our game tonight?
Bravoboy
30-07-2008, 19:06
Is anyone showing our game tonight?
Arsenal TV.
I shall be watching (want to see how Nasri gets on).
The line-up is as follows..
Almunia (C)
Sagna
Gallas
Djourou
Clichy
Walcott
Nasri
Denilson
Eboue
Van Persie
Adebayor
I.N Extasy
30-07-2008, 19:08
This van Persie bitch is very talented. I'd be glad to see him fulfill his potential. He's getting injured too often. ;)
Arsenal getting £4.8 million for Bentley. :cool:
Stella Artois
30-07-2008, 20:53
Jack Wilshere will be the next big thing in English football.
Fact.
ThierryHenry14
30-07-2008, 21:02
The next Bobby Charlton?
Stella Artois
30-07-2008, 21:02
No...not quite...
ThierryHenry14
30-07-2008, 21:05
I know obviously.
somegooner
30-07-2008, 21:16
No...not quite...
Better.
Better.Fuck off man. :lol:
Just found out Wilshere used to go out with my mates cousin. :lol:
Gooner10
30-07-2008, 21:51
3-1 to Arsenal, Vela Bendtner and Wilshere
Bravoboy
30-07-2008, 21:56
Great goals as well, all of them. From what I've seen of Wilshere in reserves last season, and 3 pre-season games this side of May, he really does look a good prospect. Came on and really took control of the midfield, against a very decent Stuttgart side, you'd never have guessed he was 16 - fit in like he'd been playing at that level for years.
Any idea whether he'll get much of a look in this season? I know Wenger said Ramsey could have a part to play, but I presume Wilshere will get a run in the Carling Cup games, and possibly get on the bench for the odd PL match?
Been following a lot the pre-season games of many EPL sides, really looking forward to seeing how they fare in the new season.
Viperized
30-07-2008, 22:13
Ach shutup, your always whinging about something or other.
Your team, regardless of signing young reserve players from Bremen, will still be up there in the top 3 or 4 next year and willl be right in there in Europe so it's not like yous cant challenge due to one signing.
God your worse than most Rangers fans.
Arsenal have let go of both Flamini and Gilberto, and we sign this guy?
Brilliant.
Arsenal's squad is quite weak to be honest, and lacks strength in depth. But it doesn't look like the situation is going to improve - the squad is seemingly getting smaller and smaller by the year.
Who are we going to sell next season.. Van Persie? Cesc?
Arsenal's squad is quite clearly anything but quite weak.
compared to rangers yeah you're eight
Nifty1Pound50
30-07-2008, 22:56
The coach of Kano Pillars resigned at the end of this winning season, sick of the corruption.
Clubs are run by state governments and are viewed as the personal possession of the state governor.
Match-fixing is rife, Mr Lere says.
In one instance, the governor of one state asked another to throw a key match.
"The second governor told his team to lose by four goals," says Mr Lere.
It is little wonder that people do not bother watching Nigerian league football.
If current trends continue, everyone will support a England League team and forget about their local sides, Mr Lere says.
"It's part of globalisation. Football is not immune to that."
He's not the only one who feels that getting away from Nigerian football can revitalise your life.
Nwankwo Kanu and Obafemi Martins said they felt like it rolled back the years.
:mellow:
I'll get my coat.
Dundon's
30-07-2008, 23:40
He's not the only one who feels that getting away from Nigerian football can revitalise your life.
Nwankwo Kanu and Obafemi Martins said they felt like it rolled back the years.
:mellow:
I'll get my coat.
:rolleyes:
The Gunners are on setanta 1 at 12 bells, that's like in 20 mins.
Jack Wilshere will be the next big thing in English football.
Fact.
Definitely
Dundon's
31-07-2008, 02:10
Good performance from the lads. Was happy with the shift Denilson put down, held the shape of the midfield well and was always an option for a pass.
Theo looked well and Naz done some nice bits and bobs while Clichy was back to normal business hours bombing up and down the flanks.
Vela stole the show though, he looks like Theo with a perm.
Bravoboy
31-07-2008, 02:56
I always thought Vela looked the spitting image of Mido.
http://www.freewebs.com/abdoun/mido2.jpghttp://www.footballgloball.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/carlos-vela.jpg
Stella Artois
31-07-2008, 04:19
Great goals as well, all of them. From what I've seen of Wilshere in reserves last season, and 3 pre-season games this side of May, he really does look a good prospect. Came on and really took control of the midfield, against a very decent Stuttgart side, you'd never have guessed he was 16 - fit in like he'd been playing at that level for years.
Any idea whether he'll get much of a look in this season? I know Wenger said Ramsey could have a part to play, but I presume Wilshere will get a run in the Carling Cup games, and possibly get on the bench for the odd PL match?
Been following a lot the pre-season games of many EPL sides, really looking forward to seeing how they fare in the new season.
Ramsay, I'd imagine, will play a big part of this season; certainly at home if we've got a 2 goal cushion in time, he'll get at least 30 minutes or so. He looks very comfortable on the ball and has a good range of passing, it's merely whether he can withstand the physical side of the game. It's also worth remembering that we can have 7 on the bench now, so he'll always be about.
As for Wilshere, many of the blogs and many fans I've spoken to all agree that the potential hype that surrounds him needs to be kept in check. The lad has been absolutely fantastic every time we've seen him, but at 16 you wouldn't want to burden him with anything. For me he's leapfrogged the likes of Barazite, Merida, Randall etc and will definitely be around for the Carling Cup.
The other signing we've made this season that's gone under the radar is that of Francis Coquelin. He's 17 years old and very much in the mould of Flamini. Looks strong, committed and determined and I can't wait to see him in a few years.
I always thought Vela looked the spitting image of Mido.
http://www.freewebs.com/abdoun/mido2.jpghttp://www.footballgloball.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/carlos-vela.jpg
Let's hope he doesn't become fat and lazy, and throw a fit at every club he goes to.
ThierryHenry14
31-07-2008, 09:51
Arsenal can emulate Seventies Ajax, insists Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas has declared that Arsenal could change the face of world football if they can end their trophy drought this season.
The Spanish midfielder believes Arsene Wenger's precocious side could blaze a new trail in a similar way to the 1970s Ajax team if they can overcome richer, more experienced rivals at home and abroad.
Arsenal's young team have got even younger after they sold four senior players this summer and replaced them with a 21-year-old, Samir Nasri, and a 17-year-old, Aaron Ramsey.
"We sign what we need," said Fabregas. "Sometimes teams pay a fortune for a player with experience who at key moments can win you a game – and that's important.
"But at Arsenal there's a different policy and we have to respect that. The day we win something with these players, with this policy, this atmosphere and style, there will be a big change – almost a revelation.
"I speak to people in the game a lot and they tell me about Ajax, who in the 1970s won the European Cup with an extremely young team and changed the face of the game.
"People tell me that we are on course to do that, but we need that stepping stone of winning something, of knowing how to win."
Fabregas, who returned to training at London Colney on Tuesday and will link up with the squad when they return from their central European tour today, believes his own game has been given a new dimension by his success with Spain at Euro 2008.
"Before the Euros I didn't know how it felt to win," the 21-year-old explained. "But now that I have experienced it, I know what it takes. You need to have tasted it. Look at Chelsea. They hadn't won anything in many years. They got experienced players in, won the league and that gave them confidence."
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Portugal Under-21 midfielder Amaury Bischoff from Werder Bremen. Bischoff, 21, arrives after he rejected a new deal.
Arsenal have not disclosed any compensation fee to be paid to Bremen but could be forced to go to a Uefa tribunal to determine how much they owe the German club.
Dundon's
31-07-2008, 20:50
Just as long as we don't start trying more Pires/Henry like penalties we should be grand.
Gooner10
31-07-2008, 23:03
Spurs now seem favourites to sign Arshavin. Wenger also hinted at getting one more player...god knows who that may be then
Spurs now seem favourites to sign Arshavin. Wenger also hinted at getting one more player...god knows who that may be then
Am sure it would be a midfielder or winger. because Arsenal's striking force is said to be completed by Wenger and their defence looks great, maybe Diego from Werder Bremen to replace Hleb or Flamini
Viperized
31-07-2008, 23:36
Arshavin is exactly the type of player who we should sign.
I hate to say it, but Spurs are building a very impressive squad. Gomes, Modric and then Arshavin? We've only signed Nasri at the cost of Hleb.
Gooner10
31-07-2008, 23:44
I agree but we stil have a better squad than spurs
I heard Frings would maybe be a target, Veloso looks wicked
martin_cranie
01-08-2008, 02:24
Am sure it would be a midfielder or winger. because Arsenal's striking force is said to be completed by Wenger and their defence looks great, maybe Diego from Werder Bremen to replace Hleb or Flamini
The defence looks pretty good, but it is not great. Gallas is inconsistent and extremely immature. Senderos, while I like the guy and don't wish to scapegoat him, is not quite up to pace with The England League. Djourou is still too inexperienced to be relied upon heavily. Sagna and Clichy are top class and I believe Eboue and Traore to be good full-backs, so I suppose we're not too badly off at full back.
Diego, while an excellent player, would not replace Flamini at all. You do realise you're comparing an attacking central midfielder with a defensive central midfielder, right? He can cut in from the left to good effect, but I wouldn't say Diego would be worth investing in if Wenger planned on using him out wide. A player of his class - not to mention massive price tag - would have to be played in his natural position, in my opinion.
With Adebayor staying, I don't think we need another forward. With concerns regarding fitness (van Persie and Eduardo), acclimatisation (Vela), and commitment (Adebayor), it looks set to be an interesting season for our forwards but I have no doubt that that group, plus the impressive Bendtner and Walcott, will provide us with a great many goals in the seasons to come. I hope of course that Adebayor is shipped off sooner rather than later as he is a greedy, arrogant imbecile, but all-in-all I think we're looking good up top.
Our quality in midfield is difficult to judge at present. No doubt we have a lot of talent but if Nasri follows Hleb's path of taking a season or so to fully adapt to The League, and if Rosicky has another injury ridden campaign, then we could find ourselves short of creativity.
As I've previously said, I have a lot of faith in Song, and hope to see Wenger give him a chance in central midfield this season, although no doubt Denilson and Diaby will be ahead in the pecking order. Between the three of them, and Bischoff I guess, we should be able to hold things together in the centre of the park.
I've read very mixed reports about Mannone, so to see him as our third choice keeper is perhaps a little worrying, but with any luck Almunia and Fabianski will stay fit. In an ideal world, Celtic or CSKA Moscow will go mental and give us Boruc or Akinfeev for free. Fingers crossed.
Anyway, enough of my waffle. I don't think we're looking too bad really. A few minor concerns over the quality of depth in 2/3 areas, but with a little luck on the injury front, unlike last season, not to mention the 'experienced signing' Wenger has mentioned, I think we may be able to surprise a few people again this coming season.
Whatever happens, panicking in early August is pointless.
Meyyappan
01-08-2008, 05:04
Well if not diego maybe we should try Van der Vaart and it shall be pretty cheap below 16m surely an attacking mid(playmaker)shall be a top class signing for us,hes also versatile CF,SS,AMF,SMF#.Fingers crossed
Look at Cranie's post before you. They need a defensive midfielder instead of an attacking one.
The defence looks pretty good, but it is not great. Gallas is inconsistent and extremely immature. Senderos, while I like the guy and don't wish to scapegoat him, is not quite up to pace with The England League. Djourou is still too inexperienced to be relied upon heavily. Sagna and Clichy are top class and I believe Eboue and Traore to be good full-backs, so I suppose we're not too badly off at full back.
Diego, while an excellent player, would not replace Flamini at all. You do realise you're comparing an attacking central midfielder with a defensive central midfielder, right? He can cut in from the left to good effect, but I wouldn't say Diego would be worth investing in if Wenger planned on using him out wide. A player of his class - not to mention massive price tag - would have to be played in his natural position, in my opinion.
With Adebayor staying, I don't think we need another forward. With concerns regarding fitness (van Persie and Eduardo), acclimatisation (Vela), and commitment (Adebayor), it looks set to be an interesting season for our forwards but I have no doubt that that group, plus the impressive Bendtner and Walcott, will provide us with a great many goals in the seasons to come. I hope of course that Adebayor is shipped off sooner rather than later as he is a greedy, arrogant imbecile, but all-in-all I think we're looking good up top.
Our quality in midfield is difficult to judge at present. No doubt we have a lot of talent but if Nasri follows Hleb's path of taking a season or so to fully adapt to The League, and if Rosicky has another injury ridden campaign, then we could find ourselves short of creativity.
As I've previously said, I have a lot of faith in Song, and hope to see Wenger give him a chance in central midfield this season, although no doubt Denilson and Diaby will be ahead in the pecking order. Between the three of them, and Bischoff I guess, we should be able to hold things together in the centre of the park.
I've read very mixed reports about Mannone, so to see him as our third choice keeper is perhaps a little worrying, but with any luck Almunia and Fabianski will stay fit. In an ideal world, Celtic or CSKA Moscow will go mental and give us Boruc or Akinfeev for free. Fingers crossed.
Anyway, enough of my waffle. I don't think we're looking too bad really. A few minor concerns over the quality of depth in 2/3 areas, but with a little luck on the injury front, unlike last season, not to mention the 'experienced signing' Wenger has mentioned, I think we may be able to surprise a few people again this coming season.
Whatever happens, panicking in early August is pointless.
I just think Arsenal need an attacking midfielder, thats all.
I am a Chelsea fan and couldnt be really arsed, although i dont hate Arsenal as much as Man Utd
somegooner
02-08-2008, 07:53
I just think Arsenal need an attacking midfielder, thats all.
I am a Chelsea fan and couldnt be really arsed, although i dont hate Arsenal as much as Man Utd
Are you for real??
Cesc, Nasri, Walcott, Rosicky, Denilson, Wilshere, Barazite, Ramsey, and Bischoff aren't enough??
Vela could also be used as one if we need him there.
God how frustrating is watching Eboue. There was even one time I'm sure I saw him moaning at Vela for not being quick enough to get to his poorly placed pass.
Are you for real??
Cesc, Nasri, Walcott, Rosicky, Denilson, Wilshere, Barazite, Ramsey, and Bischoff aren't enough??
Vela could also be used as one if we need him there.
Most of the people you mentioned cannot take big time teams, Nacer Barazite i havent seen him play, but Denilson, meh, Wilshere is ok, Ramsey is great but still learning, Bischoff(who the fuck is he?), Rosicky(ok i admit, great player everytime), Nasri(talented, makes great midfielder), Cesc(wooooooooooooow)
So just three out of all you mentioned can challenge big teams and some of them will be used as reserves, do you want that for Arsenal eh?
Vela is a striker, Barazite is not even in the first team, Wilshere is also not first team.
So it is a really talented attacking midfielder to work along side Rosicky, Cesc, Nasri, and dont you guys use Denilson for Defensive midfield(i dont know, i am chelsea remember)
and maybe also a talented Defender to ease in with Armand Traore
A experienced holding midfielder wouldn't go a miss. Someone who can really complement Cesc.
dotty_84
02-08-2008, 18:38
I watched most of the Arsenal Preseason so far and i must say i like what i see to me Arsenals weakness is the defence but they have a great home record so i can't really say much more on them. I'd like them to do the best out of the top 4, I think what Arsene has done is utter brilliant, entertaining to watch too.
Rossy Boy
02-08-2008, 19:19
Robbed completely there stupid linesman
Dundon's
03-08-2008, 00:54
A experienced holding midfielder wouldn't go a miss. Someone who can really complement Cesc.
Xabi Alonso would be unbelievable for us. If Barry joins Liverpool watch this space.
God how frustrating is watching Eboue. There was even one time I'm sure I saw him moaning at Vela for not being quick enough to get to his poorly placed pass.
It's strange that Arsene persists with the guy...he is dynamic I'll give him that...but he's just a moaner, whinger, wimp in contact...*sigh*
Well...of what I saw we played reasonably well, the final ball and threat to goal was lacking a bit...but we did have a lot of attackers, more than normal with Gibbs, Sagna, Hoyte, Wilshire, Ramsey, Denilson all going forward regularly. Diaby started brightly...but could have done more I feel.
Good preseason stuff. Shame about the offside goal!
AgentZero
03-08-2008, 03:41
Robbed completely there stupid linesman
lighten up its just a pre season cup.
ThierryHenry14
03-08-2008, 09:36
I hear Adebayor got booed in the game against Juventus.
Xabi Alonso would be unbelievable for us. If Barry joins Liverpool watch this space.
We'd never sell him to our closest rivals.
Gooner10
03-08-2008, 16:41
I hear Adebayor got booed in the game against Juventus.
He didn't get booed, except when they announced the teams he got a mixture of booing and cheering but there was even some chanting for him in the game
vanNistelrooy
03-08-2008, 16:53
We'd never sell him to our closest rivals.
When did he ever mention you would sell him to Spurs or Everton? :lol:
When did he ever mention you would sell him to Spurs or Everton? :lol:We all can't support the best team in the land you know. Not that I would want to mind.
Gooner10
03-08-2008, 17:31
1-0 to Arsenal, Adebayor penalty
Edit: that was the final score....Hamburg beat Juve 3-0 so they get the Emirates Cup...ahead of Arsenal, Juve and Real Madrid lol...wicked
Phil W.A.F.C
03-08-2008, 19:09
Adebayor is a two faced basterd that doesnt deserve to be at Arsenal. Start of the summer he wants too leave and now he knows his move aint gonna happen he wants a new contract and is now the latest badge kisser.
Who do I have to kiss for injuring snjeider?
Could be out for 5 months. Ouch.
Disclaimer: I do not condone the injuring of other players.
Unless it's Figo
Dundon's
03-08-2008, 19:40
Yea I was sickened for poor Snjeider, extremely wreckless from Diaby.
Regards the game, I'm happy enough with the squad of players we have going into next year but I'd still like one good holding midfielder.
Fingers crossed gents.
Meyyappan
03-08-2008, 20:03
Hopefully Xabi Alonso and that wilshere kid certainly has a future at arsenal.
Viperized
03-08-2008, 21:19
Adebayor is a two faced basterd that doesnt deserve to be at Arsenal. Start of the summer he wants too leave and now he knows his move aint gonna happen he wants a new contract and is now the latest badge kisser.
It's all about the benjamins.
Adammce05
03-08-2008, 21:21
Who was the cunt who tried to break the young boys leg ?.
Was watching it with my dad I didn't notice it til the replay, fucking swine.
Speaking of arsehole, Gio van Bronkhorst nearly broke Scott Browns leg in our friendly, went right in and you seen his ankle bend, arsehole.
Seems to be alot of heavy tackles in these friendlies, shame about Wes but.
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Speaking of arsehole, Gio van Bronkhorst nearly broke Scott Browns leg in our friendly, went right in and you seen his ankle bend, arsehole.
He's a twat anyway.
W00t Hamburg taking the Emirates Cup this year.
Adammce05
03-08-2008, 22:25
He's a twat anyway.
Explain.
And just because someones a bit of a 'twat' as you may think, dosen't mean its exactly fair for someone to go in and try end his career is it ?.
Same with the Binya guy against Benfica.
Explain.
And just because someones a bit of a 'twat' as you may think, dosen't mean its exactly fair for someone to go in and try end his career is it ?.
Same with the Binya guy against Benfica.
Yeah I know, I wouldn't wish an injury on any player. But he's just one of those players who gets as good as he gives. He's not one to shy away from going in hard so I just find it hard to have sympathy for that sort of player if he's on the end of a receiving tackle.
Adammce05
03-08-2008, 22:41
I see your point, Broony can be a bit rough aye.
But, being honest, I've never see him go in for like a heavy tackle like a malcious one.
Believe it or not I think the thing that Scott's improved on this year the most is his temprement, which is good.
I know what you mean, but he's actually meant to be a really nice guy which is pretty strange considering he's the first one to get in somebodies face. Like today, going for Gio after the challenge :D.
Meh, agree to dis-agree I guess ,when he was at Hibs I thought he was an arsehole but now he's at Celtic I love that arrogance, jus rose tinted glasses I guess eh ?.
I see your point, Broony can be a bit rough aye.
But, being honest, I've never see him go in for like a heavy tackle like a malcious one.
Believe it or not I think the thing that Scott's improved on this year the most is his temprement, which is good.
I know what you mean, but he's actually meant to be a really nice guy which is pretty strange considering he's the first one to get in somebodies face. Like today, going for Gio after the challenge :D.
Meh, agree to dis-agree I guess ,when he was at Hibs I thought he was an arsehole but now he's at Celtic I love that arrogance, jus rose tinted glasses I guess eh ?.
Yeah man. We all wear them when it comes to our team. Same could be said with Dani Alves. Thought he was a huge cunt at Sevilla but seeing him play for us he's starting to win me over and is just a cunt.
Adammce05
04-08-2008, 00:09
Yeah Alves is a spare prick, some player but.
Okay, okay boys & girls back to the Arsenal world.
:)
Anyways we're definitely needing a holding midfielder.
Dundon's
04-08-2008, 07:03
Hopefully Xabi Alonso and that wilshere kid certainly has a future at arsenal.
Whatever about Alonso signing, Jack is going to be around for a long time. Wenger said today that Jack, Ramsey and Vela are going to be making at least the bench during the season. 16, 17 and 19 years old, them kids have unbelievable futures ahead of them.
Loving all 3 of them.
somegooner
04-08-2008, 08:44
Hopefully Xabi Alonso and that wilshere kid certainly has a future at arsenal.
Of all people you are the last to call Wilshere a kid.
Adammce05
04-08-2008, 12:05
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Quality retort there Wan.
It's scary to hink theres a guy, like what 6 months older than me ? Playing football.
Has he just turned 16 btw ? I'm not sure what actual age hs is but I'm assuming he's like 16-17, ages with me anyways.
It was the same as when I seen Messi playing against Rangers this year I was like he's younger than my brother and 8.5 million times more successful.
Just pretty scary tbh lol.
Stella Artois
04-08-2008, 14:11
Born January 01, 1992
So 16 and 7 months or so.
The club have announced he's being given Gilberto's old number, 19 and obviously as a result, he's been promoted to the first team.
Good on the lad.
Born January 01, 1992
So 16 and 7 months or so.
The club have announced he's being given Gilberto's old number, 19 and obviously as a result, he's been promoted to the first team.
Good on the lad.
Quite frightening how comfortable he looked in the team. At only 16 (and English, it has to be said) he looks like a good prospect.
Loved how he skipped away from that blatant attempt to break him in two and popped that ball perfectly up to the back stick.
Not bad.
Born January 01, 1992
So 16 and 7 months or so.
The club have announced he's being given Gilberto's old number, 19 and obviously as a result, he's been promoted to the first team.
Good on the lad.
He deserves it.
He's having a fantastic pre season.
He looks very promising. Obviously he is still very raw, but he seems to not show any fear at all. Loved how he beat the Madrid defender to the ball and then bombed towards the byline yesterday. He definitely has the fans support.
Apparently, the 'kid' Wilshere has made the Arsenal first team
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494828&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wilshere+named+in+Arsena l%27s+first-team+squad
ThierryHenry14
04-08-2008, 15:50
Looks like he is going to be the next big thing.
Yea I was sickened for poor Snjeider, extremely wreckless from Diaby.
That tackle was criminal. You could tell he meant to hurt him.
Looks like he is going to be the next big thing.
Lets wait and see.
That tackle was criminal. You could tell he meant to hurt him.
Not sure it was meant to hurt...but was reckless, stupid and uncalled for in a friendly. Diaby needs to concentrate on his touch and passing, then worry other other things - otherwise we'd just have a crap version of a hard-nosed Viera. :realmad:
Congrats to Wilshire...that move on the Real right back was fantastic....and it was laughable that the Real player then tried to trip him up and couldn't! :lol:
RB14 ARSENAL
05-08-2008, 09:04
Wenger - I am not close to signing anybody
By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger has not ruled out adding to his squad before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month - but the Arsenal manager admits he is not close to signing anyone at the moment.
The Frenchman made it clear on Friday that he would happily give one of his younger players a chance if he could not find an experienced, top class midfielder before the deadline passes on August 31.
Wenger was pressed on his transfer plans after the Emirates Cup ended on Sunday and, once again, he refused to give anything away.
"I cannot tell you anything more," he said. "If we sign a player we will come out and tell you, but I can say to you now that we are not close to signing anybody."
Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool but Wenger would not be drawn on whether his admiration for the England midfielder would prompt a bid from Arsenal.
"I don't know if Gareth Barry will leave Aston Villa or not, but I am not on his case," said the Frenchman. "I like Gareth Barry and I like two or three other players.
"It is better I don't speak about names, I said that yesterday. It is better I leave things to your [the media's] imagination and creation."
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494834&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wenger+-+I+am+not+close+to+signing+any body
Dundon's
05-08-2008, 11:38
Just bring in Alonso and all will be well.
wrigh2uk
05-08-2008, 14:25
I still feel theres somthing in this Alonso link though..
Gooner10
05-08-2008, 16:49
Doubt it, probably be another youngster stepping in alongside Fabregas even though Wenger himself admitted we are one player short. I think we are two. But as always i'll trust what he does because it usually turns out to be the right decision
martin_cranie
05-08-2008, 16:56
With three promising central midfielders already in the squad, I think the likelihood of Wenger bringing in Alonso, or indeed any major central midfielder, is slim. We all know that he doesn't want to crowd out the young players.
The only way I see such a transfer happening is if he switches Song to defence - leaving Cesc, Alonso/?, Diaby, and Denilson in midfield - and gets rid of Senderos/Djourou.
Even though I very much want to see Song in midfield, getting rid of Senderos and bringing in Alonso would be quite good for the squad. We may also be able to make a nice bit of money from Senderos' sale.
wrigh2uk
05-08-2008, 17:43
Oh well if Senderos has a good fluke season no doubt he'll be off to Barcelona ;)
Gooner10
05-08-2008, 17:47
£10million is apparently what Newcastle want for Senderos, that would help pay a substantial amount of any new transfer. But we seriously need a centre back as Djourou is not experienced enough and you can't guarantee Gallas and Toure will be fit all season. We no longer have the option of Gilberto to fill in and Song, to me, doesn't have the quality in defence he shows in midfield. Senderos seems our only option even if he can mess up quite a bit
Senderos is nowhere near good enough if you want to be challenging for the title anyway. And you need some sort of experience to partner Fabregas as there is no experience in there whatsoever. You should need to replace Eboue with a better winger as well, in my opinion.
I can't wait to see our young lads in the new season which is around corner.
Dundon's
05-08-2008, 21:29
Eboue is the only player in the squad I really can't stand, might be a good lad and full of running but he just gives the ball away way too often for our style of play.
Besides that he seems to ruin every move he's involved with and has zero end product.
Say, didn't Barca want him once upon a time?
Keyser Soze
05-08-2008, 21:47
Eboue is the only player in the squad I really can't stand, might be a good lad and full of running but he just gives the ball away way too often for our style of play.
Besides that he seems to ruin every move he's involved with and has zero end product.
Say, didn't Barca want him once upon a time?
Ay? He's one of the scummiest players playing in the Prem, and definitely one of the worst (cuntness-wise) I've seen in recent years for you.
Gooner10
05-08-2008, 21:52
I saw him play in the Emirates Cup and he just seemed so nervous on the ball, he ran in to people and gave it away numerous times. A good move would build up and he would just not seem to click with the other players, even our new signings had a good understanding and he's been with us for ages
Good thing we've got Sagna.
Dundon's
06-08-2008, 00:01
Ay? He's one of the scummiest players playing in the Prem, and definitely one of the worst (cuntness-wise) I've seen in recent years for you.
Is another way of putting it.
An extremely young squad at Huddersfield tonight to help them celebrate their centenary I believe.
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=479736&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Huddersfield+Town+away+-+Squad+announced
Here in Portugal Miguel Veloso has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, but apparently you don't want to meet his minimum-fee release clause of 30 million euros.
RB14 ARSENAL
06-08-2008, 18:48
Is he worth it?
Rossy Boy
06-08-2008, 19:02
Anywhere online where i can stream the game?
How much is 30 million euros in UK pounds?
Rossy Boy
06-08-2008, 21:12
£23 mil i think, We won 2-1 Watt and Barazite on the scoresheet.
Gooner10
06-08-2008, 21:17
Never heard of Watt, any good??
I doubt Wenger would pay £23million, I would say £18mil is the limit
Rossy Boy
06-08-2008, 21:20
Not quite sure didnt see the game just checked the score.
Gooner10
06-08-2008, 21:22
Oh right, hopefully another good prospect anyway
pistolpete
06-08-2008, 22:53
Tonights goals
Huddersfield going ahead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2QwMwgC-kI
Watt Equalizer, very nice play from Simpson on the right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD1wwMWhJBs
Barazite winner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8y23hRMURM
Rossy Boy
06-08-2008, 22:56
Cheers for that pistolpete. Two Good goals, what a strike from Barazite.
pistolpete
06-08-2008, 23:03
Reminded me a bit of Henry's 1st goal for us, nice turn, good hard shot.
Simpsons run on the right for the 1st goal was like watching Pires again.
£23 mil i think, We won 2-1 Watt and Barazite on the scoresheet.
Wenger won't fork out that much.
My guess is Wenger will wait until end August to do something.
Dundon's
07-08-2008, 04:06
Barazite looks like he has a bit of quality about him, looking forward to seeing him in the Carling.
I definitely agree Dundon, he's got class for sure.
RB14 ARSENAL
07-08-2008, 14:20
Walcott: No 14 was my second-choice shirt (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494949&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Walcott:+No+14+was+my+se cond-choice+shirt)
Glad Theo hasn't got no.8, it just wouldn't look right.
Meyyappan
07-08-2008, 14:41
We are linked again with Xabi Alonso,Miguel Veloso and Lorik Cana.If we pull out any of these deals i would be hugely satisfied.
ThierryHenry14
07-08-2008, 16:18
Anymore news on Eduardo??
I read on SSN that he is expected to be back by November.
Viperized
07-08-2008, 17:51
I can't believe Van Persie is 25 already. It's quite sad that he has been plagued by injured for the past three seasons. It seems like unless he will stay injury free next season, his true potential may never be seen.
ThierryHenry14
07-08-2008, 17:52
Who injured him in the 1st place?
Meyyappan
07-08-2008, 18:35
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494948&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Back+the+Gunners+%26+get +a+free+Arsenal+sh
Anyone wanna take a chance on this,you bet on arsenal to win the league out right via arsenal.com you win a free home t-shirt.
RB14 ARSENAL
07-08-2008, 18:44
Who injured him in the 1st place?
Didn't he injure himself while scoring in the 2-1 win over Man Utd season before last at the Emirates??
You ordered your shirts RB?
nath_scfc
07-08-2008, 19:59
What do you rate of the chances of Justin Hoyte being loaned out this season? I've heard a season long loan to us mentioned in passing today, that's all.
Meyyappan
07-08-2008, 20:12
Well the shirt is won as soon as you bet from what i have understood.
RB14 ARSENAL
07-08-2008, 20:41
You ordered your shirts RB?
No mate, still waiting for an e-mail back from allucangetshop.
Maybe they're on holiday
Gooner10
07-08-2008, 21:18
We are linked again with Xabi Alonso,Miguel Veloso and Lorik Cana.If we pull out any of these deals i would be hugely satisfied.
I forgot about that Cana guy, he looks immense..has a lot of strength...not so sure he is as technically skilled as the other two though
Not a bad goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Hc6CwvcQo&feature=related
wrigh2uk
07-08-2008, 21:50
What do you rate of the chances of Justin Hoyte being loaned out this season? I've heard a season long loan to us mentioned in passing today, that's all.
Very good to be honest mate, because Sagna has the right back position all day and if he gets injured Eboue will drop in. Hoyte will really only have the Carling Cup to get into the starting line-up so I feel the chances of him going on loain are very good mate.
Very good to be honest mate, because Sagna has the right back position all day and if he gets injured Eboue will drop in. Hoyte will really only have the Carling Cup to get into the starting line-up so I feel the chances of him going on loain are very good mate.
I thought this last season, but when Sagna got injured, Wenger would put Toure at RB and either Senderos or Song in CB. I don't think Wenger trusts Eboue at RB anymore.
Viperized
08-08-2008, 00:05
That was because Rosicky was injured and Eboue was on the wings alongside Hleb.
I'd prefer to see Eboue as our secondary backup. Eboue is head and shoulders better than Hoyte, and Toure had a poor string of games at RB last season.
No mate, still waiting for an e-mail back from allucangetshop.
Maybe they're on holidaythey don't seem legit.
RB14 ARSENAL
08-08-2008, 15:20
they don't seem legit.
I got an e-mail back, they gave me a coupon code but this didn't lower the cost of $20 shipping per shipping. :realmad:
I've sent another e-mail :no:
ThierryHenry14
08-08-2008, 16:12
Dollars? :|
K.1.N.G.
08-08-2008, 17:58
Gallas has the captaincy for another season. Unlike some, I actually agree with him having it.:blush:
RB14 ARSENAL
08-08-2008, 18:24
Dollars? :|
Yes, they're based in Thailand.
RB14 ARSENAL
08-08-2008, 18:25
Ajax v Arsenal
Who's watching it tonight?
ThierryHenry14
08-08-2008, 18:35
Thailand eh lol, I would've just bought it from the official site or somewhere like kitbag ,JJB etc.
wrathchild_uk
08-08-2008, 20:06
Interesting words from Merson..
Zoolander
08-08-2008, 20:55
The floodgates have opened. That first goal was sexual.
Is he worth it?
I don't think he's worth all that money to be honest. He has great technique and a bright future ahead of him, but 30 million euros seems a bit too much for a rather slow and inconsistent player.
ThierryHenry14
08-08-2008, 22:40
Did Kolo Toure play tonight?
vanNistelrooy
08-08-2008, 22:41
Yes, with his silly hair.
You were lucky Ajax couldn't finish the game off. Cesc was lucky not to be sent off too.
ThierryHenry14
08-08-2008, 22:48
That was a quick recovery from malaria.
Keyser Soze
08-08-2008, 22:50
I don't think he's worth all that money to be honest. He has great technique and a bright future ahead of him, but 30 million euros seems a bit too much for a rather slow and inconsistent player.
Everton are apparently after him aswell. Prices quoted in England are more nearer to, like, £13m though. Looks quality from the glimpses I've seen.
K.1.N.G.
08-08-2008, 23:04
Everton are apparently after him aswell. Prices quoted in England are more nearer to, like, £13m though. Looks quality from the glimpses I've seen.
Everton are after Moutinho.
Everton are after Moutinho.
I hope they get him, since Chelsea are not bidding for him, i want to see him play soccer in England, so i can really see if his football skills are sexy or not
Keyser Soze
08-08-2008, 23:09
Everton are after Moutinho.
Yes, and Veloso.
Gooner10
09-08-2008, 13:54
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3954640,00.html
Looks like the rumours of Inler coming to London may be true
Reports say Arsenal are prepering a 11.7 million bid for him.
Inler would be a great buy.
RB14 ARSENAL
09-08-2008, 14:43
Never heard of him before :unsure: :huh:
Is he any good? Capable of filling the hole left by Flamini in centre midfield.
I hope so because Denilson is average.
I think he is, I caught some games featuring him last season as well as some great performances on Euro 2008. I think he was named as the best new foreigner in the Serie A last season I think?
Good game yesterday, I was there and that first goal made me froth at the mouth.
Gooner10
09-08-2008, 18:52
Currently winning 1-0 against Sevilla
Goal by Vela
Never heard of him before :unsure: :huh:
Is he any good? Capable of filling the hole left by Flamini in centre midfield.
I hope so because Denilson is average.
He was great for Swizerland in the Euros.
Rossy Boy
09-08-2008, 19:49
Lucky to get a draw imo. Great game for Fabianski, unlucky he conceded that goal.
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