Listen, you don’t need to feel bad about it. We all did it yesterday. Yep, we all cheered a Spurs player because he took MIGHTY England to the land of 3-Glorious-Points. What an adventure. Say it quietly, but I quite like Gareth Southgate. He’s level-headed, he talks intelligently about the game and he’s managed to make the World Cup far less of a spectacle than it usually is.
Funny to watch our boys get the thug treatment. A quarterfinal would be exceptional, fingers crossed we can keep our focus in the next two games.
In Arsenal news, there are rumours heading out of Italy that Arsenal is in for Éver Maximiliano David Banega. The central midfielder is plying his trade at Sevilla at the moment. He’s been a bit of a journeyman, he’s played at Atleti, Valencia, Newells Old Boys and Inter Milan. At 29, he’s no spring chicken, so I’m not sure why we’re going after him. He’d certainly bring additional steel, experience and a touch of class to the middle of the park… my concern is we already have that in Aaron Ramsey?
There’s nothing the Argentine can do that Aaron can’t do better. You can’t imagine a player who dropped 50 appearances last season would entertain Arsenal as a sub, so it’s a bit of a mystery? He only had 5 assists and 6 goals last season. In fact, over 5 seasons, he’s never broken double figures for goals or assists. I could only see him as a back-up, or a panic stop-gap if Rambo decides he wants out this summer.
The mainstream press are reporting that Arsenal are close to doing a deal with Bernd Leno. Ornstein doesn’t know who is making way for him, but you’d have to imagine it’ll be David Ospina? Or maybe it’ll be Cech? Crazy that I can’t decide because both are unappetizing, even as number 2s. I think I’d prefer to have some exceptional kid as our backup. Regardless, having a keeper with cat-like reflexes dropping sweeper keeper for us next season gets me very moist.
Torreira is also hot on the lips of Ornstein, deal isn’t done yet, it’s being held up by the World Cup. No doubt his agent is waiting for a MoM performance so he can squeeze a few extra pennies for his client.
Also, someone needs to run this analysis over Ozil.
Right, short post this morning. MORE WORLD CUP to come.
See you in the comments.
No point of playing Ramsey far from the opponent’s goal. There are far better players at it even at Arsenal. Wilshere even. Ramsey only works, and it works pretty good, is if you give him freedom to make runs inside the enemy’s box. A player part of a duo midfield cannot go in to there on the regular, so Ramsey should not be played in there. If you give him some freedom to go ahead though, he would still be everywhere on the pitch, help in all sides of the game, run like mad, give you goals and assists. Not… Read more »
Carlos Sanchez is such a shit player.
Barely been a difference since he was sent off.
“It was a penalty, there is no doubt about that. ”
But was it absolutely necessary for the Tunisian player to behave like if he was concurring for the Oscar ?
He was laid on the pitch, and you would have said he was dying, but as soon as he saw that the ref was giving the pen, of course there was no more pain, just joy.
Can’t stand that kind of players…
Always like the look of Quintero in a Colombia jersey.
Shame he never made the grade in Europe.
“I’m sorry but in the 10 years he’s been here he hasn’t shown it enough.” 100% agree mate. That’s my point – he has had it far too easy from a defensive point of view. Unless he can get his shit together he shouldn’t play CM. Trouble is as an AM I don’t think he has a good enough final ball – if he plays further forward he needs to be wide so that he can make late runs into the box. But then you need a proper full in winger opposite to balance it off. I like him but… Read more »
lol Ospina feeling like training at Colney.
Penalties awarded record definitely getting smashed at this WC, basically been averaging 1 a game so far.
Quintero jesus him playing in the world cup for Columbia is like saying we’re coming up on the 4 year anniversary of him being linked with a move to Arsenal.
He’s technically still on the books of Porto Marko if you can believe that, spent the last two years on loan back in Colombia and Argentina though.
WE,
Yeah. VAR helped a lot for that number. I’m happy. Players should start being more careful in the box now that every dirty thing they do is going to get punished. They will learn in time.
Cuadrado off?
What happened to Armero that LB for Colombia? He was rapid.
Cuadrado off for a DM Lol, Colombians hoping to sneak a 1-1 here.
I like him but for me it is hard to get into the side without drawbacks when he is playing with “freedom”. Exactly. I don’t see the point in keeping him if we have Ozil and Mhiki I think one has to go and it ain’t Mhiki. I’d personally sell Ozil because as critical as I am of Ramsey I’m even more so with Özil because so much more is and should be expected from him. I mean technically I’d sell them both and move for someone like Fekir or Guedes but I’ve to temper my dreams a little bit… Read more »
Wilmer Barrios is coming on. Linked with the Spuds
Colombia need to win this. Not a fan of Cuadrado, but he is perfect for 10 v 11. Can get you in the final third in a few seconds.
He’s technically still on the books of Porto Marko if you can believe that, spent the last two years on loan back in Colombia and Argentina though
Yeah I know. What’s happened to him. Definition of wasted talent. Not quite at the level of someone like Adriano but still
Banega is a brilliant little player btw, touted him on here a while ago.
Him and Toreirra would not be the most balanced CM though.
hope we are not after Lozano. I find most Mexican players are just hyped. They are talented but hardly make in the PL. Vela for example…
Agree Dream, Japan on paper was their easiest match.
Certainly cannot afford to lose it.
Classic under the wall FK!
Rare but beautiful sight in football.
Nice FK, but once again, we see the inconsistencies in officiating. Falcao has conned the ref into giving a FK, when it looks like if anything he’s fouled the defender. I’m not sure, but I assume incidents like that are outside the scope of VAR review.
Matthijs De Ligt could be on the move this summer. Outstanding talent him. And I see Ndombele is still being linked with a move to Spurs for 40 million euros. We should be interested in him
Japan been disappointing, poor on the ball.
Shame James isn’t fit, he’d be carving this Japan defence up with his passing.
In today’s market a decent £19m back up keeper is good business.
Ospina is shit Red, what’s with your weird little obsession with him.
Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are past masters at giving the ball away.
We must keep Ospina or Cech only for the Carambar Cup.
Could be 4-1 Japan right now.
Ospina doing well to keep Japan at bay.
Needs to hold onto the ball more the lad.
Has Ospina not been injured yet? Must be a PB.
Ospina ffs
What a shambles
So many goals from dead ball situations. It’s crazy.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/710670/David-Ospina-WAG-girlfriend-wife-Colombia-World-Cup?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29
All for keeping him now. Is that you Red? Nice arse mate
LoL
She’s f*cking hot.
Ospina the flapper.
He probably thinks about his girlfriend too much…
I’ll be honest I’ve always kind of enjoyed watching Japan at world cups. They always give it a go
Very disappointing 2nd half from Colombia, no urgency whatsoever and looked plain out of ideas.
Credit to Japan, well deserved. Huge win for them.
ospina managed to keep the score line respectable for Columbia. why does he perform so well for Columbia and not us. in all fairness he’s a good keeper and I don’t think 5″ 11 is short. it all has to do with the method of training @ the club.
Not to be pedantic, but it’s “Colombia”.
“Columbia” is the Ivy League university in New York City.
Really hope we don’t let Spurs have Ndombele without even trying for him. Him Torreira and yes even Xhaka in a midfield 3 could actually work
The Russian defenders are going to dislocate Salah’s shoulder again.
It’s going to be a very painful game for Salah
6/7 years ago, I wanted us to sign Ever Banega, there was some links then, I hope we sign him.
Bamford
The Columbia vs Colombia things is mainly from auto-correct. The country is second choice to the elite university in the tech world.
I think that we have seen precisely why we need a new goalkeeper. Ospina was
ou of position for Japan’s second goal.
Only 35 goals scored so far and that’s bloated due to the Russia-Saudi game and Spain-Portugal.
24 goals besides that in 13 matches so far, bit dull compared to Brazil WC opening round that had 50 goals.
Hoping for a goal-fest from Poland-Senegal, we’re due one.
I don’t understand why anyone would want to go to Spuds and earn less money with the possibility they will squeeze you out of a proper transfer when you’re set to go, due to Daniel’ Levi’s greed.
Agents can be real daft. Why go a club that will make it hard for you to leave when your contract is almost over?
@ Marko Not meaning to pull u up or anything but the way these things work is clubs have their targets and they go for it. Ndombele might not be a target for us, he can be for Spurs Torriera may not be a target ofr Spurs but he can be for us It’s just how it works . You don’t go jumping into transfers just because your rivals show an interest. Ndoombele has never been on our radar from all i have read, Spurs going for him will not and should not change that. You pick your targets and… Read more »
Haha we do have a habit of signing players YEARS after fans wanted them- Cech, Podolski, Arteta, Mkhitaryan, now Sokratis.
Banega is still playing at a high level mind.
Emiratesteoller
“I think that we have seen precisely why we need a new goalkeeper. Ospina was
ou of position for Japan’s second goal.”
Was he fuck, it was shit defending.
9 penalties awarded too so far, just one less than in the entire group stages in Brazil.
Open play goals have been hard to come by.
And i have seen posters here stating their doubts with Caglar Soyoncu due to his age (22)..some say he might still have a lot to learn
Well Ndombele is 21 and Lyon just made his loan signing from Amiens permanent, has he matured more that Soyoncu?? Have you watched both that much to be able to make that call??
I do hope we never hear the name, James again. What a one hit wonder. Utter garbage.
The careers players can make off the back of one performance or a classy goal boggles the mind.
Surprised Balde Keita and Kouyate on the bench, former in particular would pose serious problems to Poland’s back line that has serious problems with pacey players.
Not meaning to pull u up or anything but the way these things work is clubs have their targets and they go for it. Ndombele might not be a target for us, he can be for Spurs
You should always target good players and especially good players for good deals. Besides targets can change. My hope is that if he was available that we’d at least try like we apparently did for Fabinho. Hate to think that we’d end up with someone like Nzonzi or Banega when Ndombele was available
Goh
You joking? Was one of Bayern’s best players last season.
WE
I’m talking about my mate, James…who you talking about?
Goh
Yeah my point stands.
Your mate was one of Bayern’s best players last season.
WE
Still won’t open his wallet for a beer though…bastard.
Kept that Colombian fraud ‘Hames’on the bench.
Difference is Caglar is in the last line of defence and it can be an unforgiving position especially in a team that has conceded so many goals the last few years. A 21 year old midfielder is obviously in a different position has less pressure I’d feel. Also pretty sure he’s just on loan to Lyon they haven’t made it permanent otherwise why would he be linked with a move
Goh
Pull the ole Lloyd Christmas stunt on him and Seabass his ass.
WengerEagle
“Open play goals have been hard to come by.”
That’s down to shit forward play.
@ Marko
Ndombele is 21 ..two years ago he was running out for Amiens. You have been on here expressing reservations for Caglar due to his age. All that goes out the window once it’s a player you happen to like
No we did not try for Fabinho..that was just one journalist adding his spice to it. The deal caught everyone in the press off guard so they started making things up to appear informed
WE
…I had to look that up. Very funny.
“Difference is Caglar is in the last line of defence and it can be an unforgiving position especially in a team that has conceded so many goals the last few years. A 21 year old midfielder is obviously in a different position has less pressure I’d feel. ”
Funny you do not feel there is less pressure in midfield when the discussion comes round to Xhaka. You actually talk about Xhaka on here like he is the last line of defense.
And no he is no longer on loan..Lyon had an option to buy for 8m pounds which they have exercised.
If he had any sense he would stay away from Spurs..like Dissenter mentioned getting in there is easy, getting out is where the problem starts.
Funny you do not feel there is less pressure in midfield when the discussion comes round to Xhaka. You actually talk about Xhaka on here like he is the last line of defense
Because he was actually the last two years and struggled. Actually signing up Torreira and Ndombele helps him out a great deal. Don’t know why you’re arguing with the idea of Ndombele since it’d help out your boy Granite a great deal
“Don’t know why you’re arguing with the idea of Ndombele since it’d help out your boy Granite a great deal”
Simply pointing out the fact you cannot move the goal posts when it suits you
You always mention Caglar with skepticism due to his age
A Younger Ndombele to you is the finished article
Simply asking you to maintain a certain degree of consistency with your arguments
I do not really care about any 21 year old prospect, that is supposed to be Sven’s forte not mine. I have not watched any enough to have an opinion.
Money rules at Arsenal. Money counts at other top Clubs but at Arsenal it rules. Money used to only count at Arsenal, but since Stan took over, money rules. An example is the sell-to- buy policy. The reason given was the move to the Emirates. An unnecessary austerity program that dragged Arsenal down from the elite to mediocrity. Let’s see how Spurs cope with a similar situation. Guaranteed they will continue to buy the players they need. For several seasons a relatively small outlay would have paid for the one, two or three players that were needed, generally a decent… Read more »
Anyone from Senegal on here?
@ Englandbest
Don’t know how Stan has hindered us
We sang like choirboys about being a self sustaining club, he bought into the and maintained it.
Wenger was a bad manager for the last decade or so..ignoring obvious weaknesses in the squad, failing to properly coach his players or bring in coaches who can do so, dithering on transfer targets looking for internal solutions
The only blame i can attach to Stan was the recent two year contract extension, and he saw the error of his ways and cut that short.
Whats wrong with Folkestone.?
Simply pointing out the fact you cannot move the goal posts when it suits youYou always mention Caglar with skepticism due to his age Right but there’s a difference between a highly rated 22 year old defender from Friedburg coming to play for a team that’s conceded 60+ goals the last two seasons and a highly rated 21 year old midfielder from Lyon. One comes in and plays alongside a partner and sometimes could be isolated with just him and his CB partner whereas the midfielder could end up playing in a three but always has defenders behind him. Not… Read more »
” then I can’t help you”
Ditto
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/steve-bould-stays-jens-lehmann-goes-arsenal-confirm-unai-emerys-backroom-team-a3866946.html
Steve Bould survives for now at least. No place for Jens.
All the rest of the yes men are gone
Looks like Jens Lehmann has just had a HUGE dig at the club.
I have said for a long time that I thought the club had given up the idea of winning the big trophies and happy to accept being behind the likes of CHelsea, UTD, City.
“Dear #Arsenal Fans , I am sorry to leave the club after only one year again. It was a good experience working with the players as one of the assistant-coaches. But the attitude from our 2004-group is not needed there anymore.”
Also Caglar made 26 league appearences 30 overall for Friedburg who finished 15th in the Bundesliga Ndombele was on 32 league appearences 47 overall for a Lyon side who finished 3rd France
Jens implying Emery ain’t ambitious?
WengerEagle
“Anyone from Senegal on here?”
I’d be surprised to find a Senegalese on here, especially one based in Senegal.
“Dear #Arsenal Fans , I am sorry to leave the club after only one year again. It was a good experience working with the players as one of the assistant-coaches. But the attitude from our 2004-group is not needed there anymore.””
Says the man who “assisted” in the coaching of players who ended with the lowest points tally in our history.
The invincible card can only take you so far
Marko
Seen you mention Fabain Ruiz here yesterday, only watched Betis a few times last season but he stood out and looks a real baller.
“Also Caglar made 26 league appearences 30 overall for Friedburg who finished 15th in the Bundesliga Ndombele was on 32 league appearences 47 overall for a Lyon side who finished 3rd France”
Keep up the good work
Chika
Yeah French speaking country tbf.
How the fuck does Bould keep his job.
We have no idea how much Jens was allowed to actually do.
Dont forget Wenger is the guy that told Martin Keown not to point out defenders mistakes because they might lose confidence.
?
Why did my previous comment go into moderation?
Bould is there for continuity.
I remember hearing good things about his defensive coaching a few years ago. Then he got some credit and Wenger got really angry and snapped at reporters.
He hasnt been allowed near the players since.
Beta male Wenger cant have anyone else being praised.
@ Gambon
Keeping Jens Lehman around is not a sign of ambition so don’t know why his leaving proves we have decided to remain behind the clubs you mentioned
Just because he kept goal for us does not mean a seasoned manager like Unai Emery needs him around to build a competitive team
Just saying
Bould had to go through an intense brainwashing program to keep his job.
Keown’s a weird one though, one of Wenger’s staunchest apologists in recent years.
Oddly soft spoken and compliant pundit for someone that was a real character as a player.
And besides you do not expect a man who just lost his job to say anything good about the people who fired him
Lehmann was lame and was employed for the sole purpose of holding Wenger’s hand.
WE read somewhere that he may be about to move to Napoli and that we may have tried to snatch him. He’s absolutely brilliant was a huge reason for Betis having a good season last season very energetic player good composure and influential for someone so young
WE
Keown does a lot of work for the club. My guess is its a case of “say a bad word about the club/Wenger and you dont work for us again”
Ever noticed how well all the press treat Wenger? Say anything negative and you dont get invited back.
Keown probably gets £2k per time to show up at random events.
30 of them per year and thats the kids through private school.
“Bould had to go through an intense brainwashing program to keep his job.”
You should know better than most what happens when a brain has been washed.
To be fair Emery has had the same goalkeeping coach for how long? And Jens is only there a year probably only got his badges a little longer it makes sense. Even though I liked having him around but he’s not needed