I would have Hart personally, though I suspect Mancini will want Hart because he is now the new England keeper so if that’s the case then I would go for Given.
I would buy for Cahill for his EPL experience or Tasci because he’s good and German. The reason I say no more Frenchman is because the dressing room balance would be too Gallic and that won’t be a good thing. Sagna, Clichy, Traore, Nasri, Koscielny, Song, Vermaelen and Wenger are all French speakers. So we have enough. Get those guys and I honestly think we will win the league.
The gossip today is that Schwarzer is on his way to us and Almunia is off to Villa, and that we are after Sakho, hmmmm, even though he is French I would still have him, but I would prefer the above, time will tell.
So Mr Capello says he won’t be needing Beckham anymore, he’s too old. Well footballing wise, that’s the best news I’ve heard all year, Fabio has finally had the balls to get rid of David Beckham, for him to be wheeled out for so many 2 minute caps he hasn’t deserved for over 4 years has been a national disgrace and an insult to Bobby Moore and all the other England greats who’s record he surpassed because the FA were milking his marketability.
If he had had any pride he would have walked away, I’ll never forget the way he told the world not to blame David Seaman in Japan, when it was him who was to blame, and by highlighting that fact, Seaman got blamed, very cynical, he would deny it of course, but he would deny that he always jumped on a goalscorers back just to get his boatrace in the picture.
Anyway, at least I won’t have to watch him taking away Peter Shilton’s record, which could has been out of sight if it wasn’t for Ray Clemence and of course the shameless FA.
All of this is only my opinion and not that of Le-Grove, I know some of you like him but I remember the tackle he jumped out of which lost us that quarter final in the world cup.
The reason that no one booed England was because all the real fans stayed away, it was full of kids and Hungarian waiters.
Well Theo was most certainly man of the match in the first half but after he gave way to Ashley Young in the second, Keiran Gibbs became man of the match, he gave the assist for the equaliser but was miles better than Cashley Cole was in the first.
Two things I realised, the first is I don’t want Jagielka and the second, I don’t want Adam Johnson either. I hope Gerrard doesn’t have another game like that on Sunday, because he was good, but I won’t forgive him for the ‘don’t give a rats arse’ performances in Africa his team gave.
Gibbs though should get the nod over Clichy, his time has come Arsene, stop looking at their passports.
With ten minutes to go, on comes my third man of the match, Jack Wilshere, although he wasn’t on for long he replaced Gerrard, and for that he deserves much credit, big ask. His first touch resulted in a Hungarian getting under Jack’s boot, which in my book is cheating. And on 89 minutes the way Jack positioned himself on the near post for their last corner was simply masterful, well done Jack!
And to think Jack spent the previous night in hospital with stomach pains, think what he’d be like if he wasn’t ill!
You really have to question Capello’s decision not to have taken these three wonderkids to the world cup, but reading the papers and listening to the media you would think we had lost, I thought the team played well and if Theo plays like that on Sunday, he’ll be on the winning side, well done England and well done the Arsenal boys.
England will only get better if this is the nucleus of the team, and Arsenal will too if they play Wilshere more often, I’m surprised that Frimpong didn’t get called up and if we don’t watch it, he’ll be off to Ghana to replace Chelsea old boy Essien, get in there Fabio, you made one good call, now make another, Frimpong is the next big thing.
You may think I’m a little biased when reading this report today, but I really thing the Arsenal boys made the difference and that bodes well for us this season, if the boss just gets a centre back and a keeper from the list I supplied above, we have a great chance this season, but you must play those kids more Arsene.
THEY WERE AWESOME!
If he does buy those players, I wonder if they’ll play on Sunday? Have a hopeful day Grovers, this could be what we’ve all been waiting for at last!
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Friedel has been a better keeper than Schwarzer over the years fantastic shot stopper, has decent command of his box and very consistent too bad he’s a year older than MS.
To miss out on Shay Given a couple of years ago was a mistake aswell.
I remember everyone and their teddy bear, along with media praising Koscielny and Chamakh on their 2 debuts, all cause they taught Koscielny would suck.
Dale,
the debut against Barnet? I for one thought LK was a bit suspect, but so was TV a year earlier!
Hey where are you guys getting confirmation that Schwartzer is signed?
anyway, nice chatting to you
nite!
pat, you may be right there…
But no question that Cesc will top that first list when he is sold in the future…
(Hopefully we have made a profit from him “trophy-wise” before he is sold too…)
Dale, it’s all over twitter, but that’s about it.
Sounds like bollocks to me – nobody who I’ve ever heard be right about anything before has had anything to say about it.
No smoke without fire and ll that Jimbo.
Bindippers signed Poulsen from Juve…
really off now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUmw4_Eq3d0
Suspect?? How so, that he had first game jitters and he later played with Poise? Remember Chavs call themselves a big team, so is ManUre, but they lost a couple of gameS AGAINST UNKNOWN QUANTITIES, lets give the lad a chance..
1- find the best CB in the world & buy
2- find the best DM in the world & buy
3- win the league
4- keep everyone fit the whole season (starting when those that are injured now is back)
5- win the Champions league
don’t do the 4 and we won’t do the 3 & 5 even if we do the 1 & 2…(hope i made some sense there)
Jimbo Parlour said it on talksport, too!!! Pretty done but nothing official yet!!
Ray Parlour convinced Schwarzer is happening, wouldn’t disagree. #arsenal.
Jimbo,people keep citing the standard… I think they still think Stammers works there.
They’re always wrong these days.
NeilAshton_NOTW
Ray Parlour convinced Schwarzer is happening, wouldn’t disagree. #arsenal.
So we’re just down to CB’s already?
Kos and Verm
I wouldn’t trust twitter at all for this. And I thought there was substance to this thing … fuck it
and Havard though Wengers been using him as a RB. Hes very slight physically
I def think Wenger’s getting another CB… just to fill in the numbers!
There is no way we’re going into the new season with just two CB’s.
Havard will get murdered if he plays CB at this point!
so schwarzer sigining?
hardly exciting but lets hope he has a stormer of a season.
could he go right in at anfield?
hardly doubt chelsea, barce, man poo and real madrid are quaking in there boots at the signing.
Rumours about Hleb + 15 mill for Mascherano
choy
is djourou injured?
oh yeah read arse.com
how can denilson have an abdominal problem for a month?
sure as stomach muscle doesnt take that long to heal.
djourou and diaby injured
Nordveit is 20 now, he should be able to cope with first team action by now, or else he shouldnt be in the squad.
Obviously another CB is vital, but he should be comfortable when needed.
Djourou is always injured. He is another that should be sold. He is both inexperienced and injury prone…and a bit shit too.
Schwarzer for sunday?
Yeah Djourou is a lost cause.
We still need 2 CBs, one great and one squad player.
How has Mannone dropped off Wenger’s radar?? Mannone should be starting over Fabianski
would be glad to see gallas on sunday.more sad, pathetic,gutless,clueless management from wenger,ivan and the board,pat rice is the only proven winner defender on our books,another lost summer,title their for the taking two off the last three seasons and the powers that be have not got the balls to go for it,its a complete joke that a club like ARSENAL are short world class players in every position three nights before the season starts,once again we the fans are being fucked with a smile by this board,time for a major shake-up.WE ARE ARSENAL.
Mertesacker and Spahic? That would fill me with joy
We need someone better than Vermaelen to play next to him. No point getting someone worse/less experienced than him when he still has things to learn.
As it is Koscielny is just about the oldest CB we have at just 24. Thats just not good enough. Experience is vital in defence and we are severly lacking in that aspect…as well as organisation, leadership and quality.
Stu. Zapata?
I would be happy with Zapata, Spahic and Kompany or Inler
Yeah Zapata certainly has more experience but yet again he is only 23. Looking at his stats it seems like he is injured quite a bit, either that or he isnt first choice to start at Udinese.
Y’áll moan because you want a Ferrari but Daddy is only ready to buy a Peugeot. With monsieur Wenger as Daddy and the Board as the Uncles, little Jack will not be buying a Ferrari any time soon… wel unless Daddy dies and new Uncles are introduced!
Don’t raise your expectation, this is Arsene’s Arsenal, not the Arsenal we pay for but the Board is fine with it!
Just buy Spahic and Schwarzer !
Spahic is better than Tasci, or Zapata !!!
gambon says:
August 12, 2010 at 21:59
So do we think Chamakh will play on the right with everyone fit?
I think Van Persie would probably be the one to push slightly right or left but in fairness with our attacking full backs and Cesc/Nasri roaming all the time our 4-3-3 will feel more like a 4-1-3-2. I think but it’ll be a good problem to have. Hopefully we can keep Van Persie and Chamakh fit for most of the season and then we’ll seriously have a good go at it.
Confident are you talking about killing daddy? Jesus this guy is serious as cancer.
VP wont be sacrificed for someone else. The system is built to get the best out of him and Cesc. I dont see Wenger moving him in any direction to accomodate Chamakh.
CHamakh will play right wing and roam infield when VP drops deep or holds up the ball, the same as it was for Theo, Bendtner and whoever else played on the right.
confident has daddy issues
But if Chamakh plays right where will Nasri play
Hate to sound spoilt but is 1 GK & a CB reall enough?
Clownie
Sagna Kos TV5 Clichy
Diaby
Nasri
Cesc
Walcott Arshavin
Chamakh
We ll start with this players. But i have a doubt on Walcott/Rosicky !
I dunno Sixx pac, maybe they can rotate with each other depending on form and who we play.
But Chamakh is our lump up front where as sometimes Robin drops deep. Anyway like I said it’s a good problem to have. Am I crazy to think a sneaky bid for some forward or attacking player might happen before the window closes what with Bendtner being injured and Walcott being Walcott.
Few stoppers are as proactive as the Pole: he sweeps up behind his back four, kicks well and has proved himself to be an excellent shot stopper.
…………………………..
Yeah there’s no way RVP will be moved.
Wenger seems to like a big man wide, like Bendtner at the start of last season for example.
I think he only played bendtner wide cause Walcott was so average and he was in need of games. I’ve no doubt he’ll probably move Chamakh right or at times it’ll look like we’ve 2 up top. should be good viewing. If those 2 can form some kind of partnership they could have defenders quaking in their boots.
walcott was injured, not average
Anyway nite all. Hopefully hear some news tomorrow. Schwarzer, Zapata and Inler hhhhmmmmm tastes gooooddddd
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enjoy!
injured average he always seems to be one or both of them. This season is massive for him either he keeps fit and performs or if it’s another inconsistent season then I’m afraid that it might or should be last chance saloon for him. Nite
Yeah I love Chamakh but he is nowhere near VP. I agree that it is a good problem to have but Nasri and Chamakh have been our two best players preseason. Dont think u can drop either.
done it dale
nice game
Tricky cat bugger
I think we’ll see some 442 or 441 action this season…with Chamakh
441? 2 keepers
lol
that’s how it’s fucking done, easy for fucks sake
here that Gazidis
http://www.goal.com/en/news/584/brazil/2010/08/12/2067866/santos-threaten-chelsea-with-fifa-action-over-neymar
I thought u’d actually give some pride back to our club
I think we handled it better Kresh. Santos’ statEment is equal to a kid at school saying leave me alone or i’ll tell my dad. What we did was say fuck off and dont come back
we handled the public response better sixx pac, but not the tapping up, we actually didn’t do anything at all about the tapping up, even though legally there was not much we could have done from what i understand, but maybe we should have a bit more agressive
also remember this is Santos we’re talking about, we’re supposed to be the Arsenal
I love our principles, which Wenger has embraced since in the beginning but we’re not being aggressive and it shows in what happened with the saga, it shows in the transfer market, it shows with players not giving 100%
This lack of intent is killing me
I think we handled it best and size of the club has nthing to do with it. It would really piss me off if we complained everytime Xavi or some other cunt opened their mouths
Just seen football funhouse thinks we’ll finish 6th in the league and Citie will win
Are we really that bad!!!!??
From the manager..’song has a calf problem and he’s a bit short’… cant remember who said we would be hearing that
This season will be very tight I think, I’m not sure if I want Spud to win or lose tomorrow, but a draw would do me good
Wow!! my first conversation with myself…
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/837873-brad-jones-transfer-battle-begins-between-liverpool-and-arsenal
Socrates R U crazy? whats not to be sure about?? OF COURSE U would want SPUDs to lose!!! Thats a given
@ Socrates 06:53
Probably U R not fully awake, and U will be forgiven for this slip up, but we wont be so kind next time
My apologies to le grove and Arsenal fans for that DB10, I’m just getting desparate..
Morning all! we need to sign a few players or we’ll blow it again this season.
Morning bitches……..
Gotta go to work, but am feeling a bit lazy so am ‘short’ there
Catch you all later…
Morning all,
Whatever some say on here, AW does want to win trophies. We all know where we are short, and I reckon he does as well, he may just have a strange way of showing it.
There is much transfer activity still to happen all round.
Gibbs, Rambo, JW and Frimpong look the most exciting crop since Rocky, Micky, Tone, Merse etc.
World class GK and CB is possible.
Geoff – Neeeeeeever gonna happen fella, i truly believed all the noises coming outa the club about ‘lessons learned’, ‘players letting him down that would be offloaded/marginalised’, ‘the manager has serious money and will spend it’…….utter tosh yet again, everyone’s been suckered in by this fucking glorified book keeper, he’s not a football man anymore, he’s a fucking spin doctor and book keeper!
If Song’s a bit short, give him a pair of Cuban fucking heels, in fact give all of Arsene’s little babies a fucking pair, then we might be able to defend a few high balls and crosses this year…
DDM,
I judge him Aug 29, not before, but most definately then.
MDI89 – I’m just gearing myself up for the inevitable fella……….it helps with the dissapointment!
Aug 29th???? You mean Aug 31st surely fella?
Actually, 00.01 on Wednesday 1st September….
Cor Blimey! In the onion bag!!
DDM,
Stay positive. It is much better for you. Think of the regular three or four doomers on here, I guarrantee they still live at home with their mothers. Life is way too scary for them!
I’ve had no fucking WiFi all week, i’ve been reduced to having to blog at work, which is fucking awkward lately…..
Believe me i try, but then reality bites in the form of Arsene Wenger’s words of wisdom, and i crack….
He really has become nothing more than the board’s bitch, their front man….
On top of that my fucking Apple Time Capsule has stopped fucking working, piece of shit!
A double, in the old onion bag……..
DDM,
Sounds grim at Menace Towers. I recently invested in about £500′s worth of kit that turns the weakest of mobile signals into full reception with 3G (it was for my Catalan holiday where there was no broadband). Anyhow, you can dongle up and work/Grove from anywhere.
Anyone with a spare for Blackpool?
I’ve been blogging from my ‘ipad’
MDI89 – I work mainly in Brussels, and my 3G (UK suppliers O2 & Vodafone) services cost me a fecking fortune when i use them!!
There’s WiFi, but it’s been unavailable all fooking week!!
Dennis in your absence I heard we signed Joe Hart and Cahill and we are now concentrating on a powerful DM.
It’s definitely easier to be a pessimist cos it requires no effort.
But attempting to look on the bright side will always make you happier in the long run.
Chozzer, I’ve been doing that since 1995, it hasn’t got me anywhere.
Fucking name dropper!
Geoff – Cobblers!
Geoff,
I’m half Apple, half Sony. Needing something more portable, and looked at Ipad. Stuck between that and a Sony lightweight Laptop (lighter than Ipad). The Sony costs about four times more. Dunno.
How many Kegabites does the sony have??
Sorry Sim14, I only speak English.
Micky, it’s great for email, blogging and awesome for watching films, awesome, it has a 9 hour battery life and it doesn’t get hot like my macbook, I recommend it, but it’s not a computer.
Sim,
Here is the World’s thinnest laptop. The Sony I mentioned, if you were being serious.
http://www.wired.co.uk/reviews/laptops/2009-11/13/review-sony-vaio-x-series-laptop
yeah, but how many kegabites?
no, i was just playing…
but thanks anyway
Geoff,
Thanks. My problem is that when I’m on the move, I always have so much shit to lug around, and I do not carry gadgets and fun stuff. Yeah, I like the Ipad, and have an Iphone, but work comes first. Also, as I supply Supermarkets, they all run pc’s and sometimes doc’s get reformatted when I view them on my Iphone, which kind of rules out going totally Apple.
Ian Wright;
“They’ve seen Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira go and they’ve not replaced them with the same calibre of player. So why should Cesc honestly stay?”
Mdi89……only use the iPad now, it’s excellent ! As Geoffrey says it’s not a computer but brilliant for entertainment and web sites, etc.
Geoff, I thought schwarzer was done deal…?..
Fait enough, I’ll stop selling it then!
Ian Wright,
Well Cesc is staying, so up yours.
MIDI
He means after this season.
He ,akes a fair point, a point most gooners try to pretend doesnt exist, but good point nonetheless.
Gambon,
We are about to sign two players. We will win the league. Then, with Rambo, JW etc will dominate for years!!!
Well, that’s what I believe (until Sept 1, thanks DDM).
Wait for my todays post, I talk about just that.
wrighty is spot on
Im an Atari 64 man myself,
We need at least 2 defenders, djourou isn’t fit for purpose.
Atari 2600
Ive said for a while when the rumours first came out about Cescs meeting with Wenger the 2 spanish pricks that broke the story also stated as Fact Cesc asked which players we were going to sign that would turn us into challengers, Wenger couldnt give him any names !
Seems to be the case now dosent it so no wonder the little spaniard wanted out,
I must admit i did upgrade last week to a Sega master system and its the bomb !!
I really wanna play ‘Paperboy’
Well chippy, he really sent a message out then didn’t he, 5 out one in and one free.
Another wasted season for Cesc. We have the only manager in football that has weakened his team.
Ok, new post!
i charged my i pod at an apple store in amsterdam…off topic..hehe