So the word on the street is that Thierry will agree a deal to come back to Arsenal within the next 24 hours. He’ll join on loan for two months and he’ll cover for Chamakh and Gervinho when he comes back. Opinion is split on Thierry. Some think this loan move will tarnish his reputation. I say it didn’t do Sol any harm. Some say it’s a regressive step. I’d agree. I think it’s taking the cheap option and it feels 50% a marketing ploy. Some say this shouldn’t come at the expense of a major signing. I agree, but sadly, I struggle to see us moving for Podolski/Cavani/Messi now.
He’ll come back, maybe slightly humbled by the fan love that was shown at the statue unveiling and I’m sure he’ll come armed with the desire of 100 Vermaelen’s. He doesn’t have something to prove… but at the same time, he absolutely does. Can he still hack it? Does he still have the brain and the pace to threaten Premier League defences? Can he fill the giant boots and utilise the mega pot of wet look gel Chamakh leaves behind?
Chamakh hair product... for a 16 minute cameo.
I think yes… but I’m disappointed for the 3rd year running we have to call on the old guard to patch up a squad put together on a shoe string budget (Does Beckham and his wow factor count as another year?). Still, what a band-aid eh? He can finish in the box, he can take freekicks, he can head the ball (speak to Robin), he can pass, he can cross, he can assist (Robin likes assists)… just all at a slightly slower pace!
One thing Thierry, because I know you have google alerts set up for your name… none of that saintly balderdash. It’s not cool to be everyone’s best friend, unless someone calls you a racist, homophobe or a bigot. Then you can make up your best friends to shut people the hell up. I hope you get my point.
Just so you know, Wenger thinks signing a left back isn’t a good idea now. Not when he has Gibbs coming back in a month. Really? Is no one at board level questioning that statement? Always the minimum he can never get away with…
Oxo has literally been loving his new job at Arsenal. He landed a tidy pay rise, Frimpong introduced him to a ‘too cool for school’ word and Arshavin taught him how to conserve energy on the pitch and say hilariously misogynistic things in the dressing rooms. He’s also loving Arsene Wenger…
“The main thing he’s said to me is that I’ve got the ability to play at this level and it’s just how much I want it. That just sums it up for me really.
“I know I just have to keep working hard, get my head down and keep pushing to put pressure on him to select me. It’s encouraging to hear him say that to me because it’s always good advice.
It’s nice to read that he’s hungry to play and eager to learn. I think there’s always a danger we over hype players at Arsenal, but I’m genuinely excited about this tricky winger. He has natural ability. He’s a footballer first, athlete second. With a good attitude and the right chances, he could go on to be a very efficient player for us.
There were stories about us signing a Barca under 21 striker who was out of contract. For me, I’d rather steer clear of them. They’re a special breed those kids, but they’re brainwashed. Like athletic, technically gifted footballer children of the Barcelona 5th Brigade of the Tiki-Taka Church Sect. Why go for players you can’t plan ahead with? If they come good, they want to go back, if they bomb, you’re lumbered with them. It’s a no win situation and it’s destabilising.
Funny that it’s happening to Chelsea thought. Very funny. I bet they wish it was Torres they were tapping up.
Other than that, today will most likely be Thierry day! Let your thoughts be known in the comments section!
P.S. Let’s play a game today…
- Best Goal of the season
- Best moment of the season
- Best Player
- Worst Player
- Arsenal Teams new years resolution
I’ll compile the best answers and if I can muster the energy, we’ll run a poll New Years Eve and announce the winners new years day.
What an Arsenal blog we are…
Ricky – Henry was an outstanding footballer that you see rarely. The fact he was so at The Arsenal makes us a privileged lot. Sure Chamakh is substandard and Park has been invisible since he came here but Gerv and Theo are doing fine. We are 1 striker short up front, and while Henry isnt the answer to that question i agree its nice to see him back in the short term …while there isnt a call for Anelka nor Cole
New post!