DON’T LET IT AGITATE YOU.
Ivan G has STILL not come out to deny he’s Milan bound. Can you believe this guy?
Our old CEO, Arsene Wenger, left literally 3 months ago, Ivan gets his chance to choose the tint of the kitchen lampshades, and he’s fucking it trying to either get a pay bump… or to go to Milan.
IVAN THE LAST LAUGH WAS TO SUCCEED HERE, NOT BIN OFF A NEW PROJECT 3 MONTHS IN!
It sounds like his contract with AFC ends in September, it’s a crude way to negotiate more money, and hopefully that’s what it is. I really hate the idea that a new CEO has to work with and defend Ivan’s new plan… mainly because there’s a chance it could go badly wrong and you need a steady hand there willing to go to war for the new team.
The thing with new CEOs is they’re all into that 90-day plan shit. The new person will want to make an impression, they’ll need to make changes to show their teeth, and it could be very disruptive. At best it unsettles new people trying to concentrate on their job, at worst there will be actual disruption.
I will state again, this would be epically bad leadership and a totally bizarre decision.
On the flip side, for Ivan, coming into Milan in September gives him 3 months to see what a shit show the place is and start implementing changes in the Jan window. It’s logical to move in the quiet period.
Again though, why would you do it after being a bitch for 10 years?
Why would you do it to Le Grove after it backed you, despite people saying I was getting bribed?
Fucking disgraceful.
Aaron Ramsey has under 20 days left until the transfer window slams shut and he’s this seasons Alexis.
Don’t make us hate you.
My hope is we’re either giving him what he wants, or we’re shifting him on and preparing a mega move for Kovacic of Madrid.
Odd that there are no clubs linked to him. Reality for him is he’ll struggle to get £200k a week anywhere in Europe. The biggest potential payout he’ll get is with us, or if he leaves on a free next year. We cannot let that happen. Some money is better than a year of him protecting his body and playing with the proverbial handbrake on.
Tax cheat, Uli Hoeness ripped into Mesut Ozil in a quite astonishing attack.
“I’m glad this nightmare is over,”
“He’s been playing crap for years.
“The last tackle he won was before the 2014 World Cup. And now he is hiding himself and his poor performances behind this photo.
“His 35 million [social media] followers, that of course do not actually exist in the real world, ensure that Ozil has played exceptionally when he successfully finds his man with a square ball.”
“Whenever we played against Arsenal, we played over him, because we know he’s the weak point”
… was it over? No way, Mesut’s agent fired back with a ballistic missile.
“The comments of Mr Hoeness miss the point completely, as they have absolutely nothing to do with football. He is trying to divert attention away from the real issue, the issue of racism and discrimination in Germany, which is resurging once again within everyday German society.
“As Mesut said in his statement, he accepts reasonable and fair criticism of his football, and deals with that as part of the job. However, Mr Hoeness cannot even provide any actual evidence to back up his foolish statements that are clearly exaggerated. In this case, the stats are clear. Twenty-three goals, 40 assists – which is a German record – and five-time German player of the year – three of which come after 2014.
“Mr Hoeness, we will not waste any more time or energy talking about a subject clearly you know nothing about. Not only are you a disgrace to yourself, but also and more importantly a shame to Bayern Munich and the people of Germany.”
This whole conversation is basically what Arsenal fans have been doing for 5 years. It’s pretty amusing.
‘Ozil doesn’t tackle!’
‘HE MADE 200 PASSES IN 3 MINUTES’
‘He makes Arsenal weak!’
‘HE WON THE GERMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR 9 TIMES’
‘He hides!’
‘LOOK AT THIS COMP OF HIM THAT PROVES EVERYTHING’
There are many that think his agent is fantastic (Arsenal fans), I’m not so sure. I’d argue that the Donald Trump approach to reputation restoration is not the smartest. It might feel cathartic in the moment, but the average Joe just sees a guy deflecting and not owning a mistake and shite World Cup. What exactly is the objective of this press? I can’t see it as anything outside disruption and revenge.
If I were advising him, I’d have suggested a Raheem Sterling like approach to restoring trust and love. Get people close to him to defend his honour in the media, be photographed outside refugee school you’re sponsoring to help integrate kids into Germany and do some thoughtful interviews that rehumanize you with the populace (when you’re a ghost in media, it’s very easy to demonise your character).
I’d also show some remorse for the picture. You can ‘what about’ it until the cows come home, sharp reality is the average Joe sees you standing tall with an abhorrent foreign leader just before a World Cup. That’s harsh imagery to erase, even if Merkel did just lift Turkish sanctions.
Anyway, that’s me done.
Always great debating with you Receding. Aren’t the lack of out goings a concern? Nah let the finance department worry about that. That’s pretty stupid. Aren’t you talking to a stupid person?
…my god you must have trouble putting on your shoes in the morning
Marko
“especially after witnessing so many years of crab football”
How many goals scored playing crab football last season…. 113
Please don’t give Iwobi 70,000 a week. Jaysus do we never learn
Marko i have nothing to say to u. U need a lesson in civility…
If there are offers for players not needed they will leave. No club goes around auctioning players on ebay. You inform their agents and then wait for offers.
How do you know this is not ongoing? Why is it a worry to you?? Why do u keep stating the first eleven is not good enough..are u the gaffer?
Pierre and yet we finished where? How many points back off City? Red would tell you most of those would have been against shit teams. Against the top 6 we struggled and away from home and having proper wingers would have helped.
gambon
July 25, 2018 14:17:34
Gazidis is definitely leaving.
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It looks like it doesn’t it. Interesting that Myles Palmer says Gazidis sends his kids to the same school as Paul Singer, the owner of Elliot fund – who now own AC Milan.
How do you know this is not ongoing? Why is it a worry to you?? Why do u keep stating the first eleven is not good enough..are u the gaffer?
We have no out goings we’re talking present not future tense. It’s not a worry to me but it’s something the club should be doing. And the starting 11 isn’t good enough it’s called an opinion and really everyone has one.
gambon
July 25, 2018 14:17:34Gazidis is definitely leaving.—It looks like it doesn’t it. Interesting that Myles Palmer says Gazidis sends his kids to the same school as Paul Singer, the owner of Elliot fund – who now own AC Milan.
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Correction – Gordon Singer, son of Paul Singer knows Gazidis. They’re neighbours and send their kids to the same school.
Chelsea would do well to have Rob Green in goal when we play them at the Bridge. He’s had a few “blinders” against us over the years.
Chambers in MF?
That’s wild!
“I love that guy. I’m surprised how good he is actually, if I’m honest. I knew he was good but I don’t watch German football too often,” Sturridge told Liverpool’s website. “I haven’t seen a midfielder like him for a while, he is something different. It’s crazy. The things he can do with the ball — he can defend, he can pass, he can dribble, he is fast, he is strong.”
Sturridge ejaculating after seeing Keita closely in training. Lol.
Chambers in midfield would still mean we’d need a CB
Almost like they signed a highly rated midfielder mystic. I wonder if you’ll lol when someone says similar about Lucas Torreira
That wasn’t a dig Marko. It was funny to me how surprised Sturridge was. Like when Ramsey scored that goal vs Galastasary(?) and Sanogo shit himself
Marko
Don’t waste your energies with @ Pierre.
He is still convinced it was the MINORITY that wanted Wenger out.
“This is no holiday camp in Singapore”
F*ck Yeah!!
Re Gazza moving to Milan, the incentive is probably financial. The American hedge fund took possession of the club after the previous Chinese owner defaulted on his liabilities to them. They’re obviously just looking to turn around the business as quickly as possible before making a sale. Gazidis, being a friend of the head of the fund, has probably been offered a small share of the proceeds on the eventual sale if he can get Milan back into the CL, pump up commercial revenues, and make them an attractive asset. Instead of the £2.7m + £900k bonus he makes at… Read more »
Mourinho has to be the most depressing person to be around.
What is his problem?
If he’s not enjoying himself, leave.
MU fans will not tolerate this negativity much longer.
FFS, you’re managing one of the top clubs in world football.
Show a semblance of positivity you miserable shit.
Mourinho will be gone this season, has been on the way down for a while.
United will likely try and get Pochettino I think.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/how-vulture-paul-singer-and-us-hedge-fund-in-charge-of-ac/s83e5ei93dk61r78vuj33rc2m
Basically a rich cunt
Cesc
Been saying for a while that I reckon he’ll be gone by the New Year.
They were stupid to give him a new deal when they did
United has always been Mourinho’s dream job or so he says.
He looks like he is being forced to do the job now he has got it. I guess Pep and what he is doing at City is depressing him
Jose is normally depressed
For me, if we can manage to get 3 more acquisitions in the CB, CDM and LW/RW areas, then I feel we can seriously challenge for the PL title. Currently Man City and Liverpool are the two best teams and squads in the league. But with these potential 3 added additions, we can finish 3rd or if Liverpool slip up, 2nd, if we hit the ground running. We have a tough start though. If we can get 4-6 points from our opening two games — Man City and Chelsea, then we could be unto something. Have to also take into… Read more »
GS88
We might – MIGHT – make one more signing. What you are hoping for is beyond delusional.
Marc
I think with the changes at Arsenal and Chelsea United fans will get restless. The irony will be I think that Mourinho will turn into Wenger in terms of his style of football being broken but being arrogant and confrontational when questioned.
United with Pochettino is a scary proposition though, so delightfully, Arsenal fans may be singing we want you to stay to Mourinho!
Wouldn’t that be something?
Just sign Bailey
Cesc
I think all managers have a period where they are relevant, the only exception was Fergie. After that what made them successful begins to hold them back.
Mourinho is definitely becoming the next Wenger.
WE WANT YOU TO STAY WE WANT YOU TO STAY JOSE MOURINHO WE WANT YOU TO STAY!
I must be the only one who doesn’t give a toss if Gazidis stays or goes.
For fuck sakes he’s a CEO not Wenger or even Alexis Sanchez.
Don’t let the door hit you on your way out slime ball!
“Jose is normally depressed”
Even more since wenger is gone.
(lol)
Radio Raheem
I’m with you on this.
I hope he goes.
Having met the guy I can concur, he is a real “slim ball”
Bailey makes sense since our LW options are basically non-existent. At least on the right we have Mhiki and a couple others
RR
I wouldn’t lose sleep if that shiny headed weasal left either
Slime ball
TW deadline’s getting a bit close for comfort, only just over two weeks to go and no sign of us in for anybody else.
Like what we have done so far but we’re still way off and short on quality.
Press Press Press
Seems to be the main thing I’ve read they are working on from articles I’ve read so far
Weagle
Honestly don’t think anyone else will be coming in, think he’d be happy to go as is at least till January
Re Marc.
No I’m not being delusional.
I’m simply saying that with these three more acquisitions we could push for top 2 or 3.
Why not be ambitions for a bloody change!
These signings may or may not happen.
Having said that, I’d be happy with a winger and another defensive midfielder.
Agree WE seems like a winger is on the agenda before the end of the window. The worrying thing for me is that seems to be it and it doesn’t look like we’re after another defender and options at CB are simply not good enough. You do not address serious issues of quality in the CB area by just replacing Koscielny with Sokratis. It’s at best like for like and hoping Emery is this defensive master tactician
Bati
Yeah that’s my gut feeling too although I’m hoping he will surprise us with one more first team signing before it shuts, ideally a wide player or a centre half.
What is it with these Lycra louts?
You know the ones. The Bradley Wiggins wannabes.
The roads are full of them down here on the south coast.
Just saw a couple of the wankers nearly cause an accident zig zagging in and out of the traffic.
Get them to pay road tax. That’d sort them out.
Never trust anyone who things they look cool wearing Lycra.
If I offended any Lycra louts on here…………….. GOOD!
Marko
He’s seemingly not, his Sevilla teams were not exactly renowned for running a tight ship at the back. Away especially they were downright awful for large spells.
Which is ok, besides the fact that the current pack of defenders that we have at the club are pretty average/old in Monreal and Koscielny’s cases.
Weagle
Think we’re done at the back, maybe a winger coming in just maybe but not holding my breath though
This whole Ozil talk is getting tired.
He shouldn’t have taken pictures with Erdogan, given the circumstances. That’s his own naivety, and has left himself open for abuse and criticism, which he’s gotten.
Next season for me, will be his last chance to ‘impress’ at Arsenal.
As gambon said, he’s been at the club for 5 years, and has only had a decent half season.
Very poor indeed.
He owes the fans and the club.
He’s seemingly not, his Sevilla teams were not exactly renowned for running a tight ship at the back
Exactly. I think certain Arsenal fans think anyone other than Wenger could come in and sort out the defense without necessarily needing signings but honestly Emery isn’t Simeone and even Diego got some help from the transfer market
Receding “Why do u keep stating the first eleven is not good enough..are u the gaffer?” What a strange thing to say in the comments section of Le Grove. Having an opinion about this or that player, this or that XI, this or that squad, this or that manager, is kind of one of the main things people do here. Are you suggesting people shouldn’t state their opinions of players, the XI, the squad — and should instead simply defer on all of these points to Emery? No offense, but that’s not how this place works. If you think the… Read more »
“Thats not how this place works”. 🙂
I like Gazidis and I think he is quite smart, but as long as Emery, Sanllehi and Mislintat remain at the club, I’m not too worried about his leaving (if he leaves). Plenty of smart executives out there. Gazidis has helped transition Arsenal into a new era. That may be enough.
“No offense, but that’s not how this place works.”
Apparently your time off from here didn’t do you that much good. This way works the way the poster wants it to work for him thank you very much.
Now drop your twitter handle again and bid us adieu
Reine Adelaide heading to Angers permanently.
Receding you ever think of taking a break? Could be good be refreshing
“Receding you ever think of taking a break? Could be good be refreshing”
Taking a break from what??
Don’t kid yourself you are somehow responsible for putting posters off Le grove, i comment here when i feel like and only read when i do not feel up to posting.
You are only the “big man” here in your own imagination.
Wolves just signed Jonny Otto on loan from Atletico. Very good signing was excellent at Celta
Now drop your twitter handle again and bid us adieu
That was you Receding telling someone to leave and I was just suggesting maybe you take a break in reference to it
B10
“I like Gazidis and think he is quite smart”
Did you have a labotomy whilst you were away?
“That was you Receding telling someone to leave and I was just suggesting maybe you take a break in reference to it”
Says the man who practically sleeps here ….i do not need advice from u..u are here always claiming superior knowledge on every subject yet u are suggesting someone needs a break.
Whatever dude
Thierry Henry is not going to Villa then,
Steve Bruce is staying
Arseblog reporting The Jeff is off to Angers permanently. Sad if true but that would mean his quality was a bit overstated. Wish him well
Wonder what sort of fee we’re getting? I wouldn’t imagine it will be loads.
But could this be the start of cutting the dross out now and those deemed surplus?
Emery should be building a picture of the players he wants by now.
A good early window and then an exciting end would refreshing.
Be lucky to get more than a couple million for the Jeff
That Iranian Brighton signed could be a good bit of business. Top scorer in Holland last season
Pretty much everybody wanted Wenger out“
Maybe the last 2 months but certainly not even at the start of last season did people want him out.
If true, the double the money deal for Iwobi is BS. Not a 70k pw player at all. Performance from the last couple of seasons would find it hard to justify 50k pw.
Michael 24
Get it right…. I said it was the minority who slagged him off.
The majority wanted him to leave in the end and the majority gave the man the respect he deserved right until the end.
Look at the send off other fans in his last few games gave him.. Total respect from real football going supporters that put the wenger obsessives to shame. …
Pierre still not gotten back about those BIG chances created
Iwobi getting a new deal… can anyone explain why? What has he done to deserve it? Championship level player
For you marko… most Premier League assists since 2013 featuring Ozil, Silva and Eriksen talkSPORT But which players have found themselves provider of the goals most frequently? 7. Philippe Coutinho (26 assists) – Coutinho’s assist numbers do not particularly stand out, but his new central midfield role sees him dictate the pace of Liverpool games. The Brazilian appears to have a good understanding with summer signing Mohamed Salah which could blossom provided Coutinho stays at Anfield this season. 6. Gylfi Sigursson (27 assists) – Sigurdsson bagged 13 assists last season, the third highest in the Premier League which helped get… Read more »
Mesut Ozil has pictures of Cesc Fabregas on his walls to this day..
@mysticleaves
How is that sad? Another freeloader of the books who offered fuck all. Was never gonna make it at Arsenal. Good riddance. Just about seven eight other players who needs to fuck now as well.
More for you marko…. Only 2nd in Europe in the last 5 years. Creative Kings: Europe’s Best Assist-Maker Over the Past 5 Years Is Sure to Shock You Every team needs one or two. A man who can split a defence in half, pick out that key pass and play the perfect cross to the target man in the middle.. Consistently performing creative midfielders are hard to come by, and they can make the difference in big games. But which players are the best in the business? Here are the top five players who have created the most chances over… Read more »
I’m sure I can dig up a few more stats if you wish marko…
Pierre
Payet being the best chance creator in Europe, shows you have terrible the ‘chance created’ stat is.
Westham and Marseille.
Cesc 5 less than Ozil with one season less despite not being a started.
KDB 11 less than Ozil with two seasons less despite playing as a CM this past season.
So Ozil contributes far less defensively than the others but his attacking assist numbers are marginally better?
So what makes Ozil so special?
One for you Azed
” key Stat: Since his debut in 2006, Ozil is the only player to have created over 1,000 goal-scoring chances in the league (1,006)!
Now that Arsenal have Alexandre Lacazette up front, Ozil has a world class striker to set up, which should help him increase the number of assists he registers
He got just 8 assists. And again with the chances created but still nothing about big chances created. Also keep it to the last 2-3 years yeah you know recent. You’d hardly bring up his stats from Madrid now would you
Maybe that’s what’s make him so special…. Don’t you think azed
Tackles per game
Ozil 0.8
Silva 1.1
Eriksen 1.4
KDB 1.7
Cesc 2.1
Why didn’t we take Cesc back… 🙁
Pierre
Is it your opinion that Ozil plays his hardest? Do you feel the frequency of his holidays compared to other players is justified? Do you feel like he sets the example of hard work that a top paid player at a top club like Arsenal should? Would you ever consider giving him the armband?
Honestly curious.
“Maybe that’s what’s make him so special…. Don’t you think azed”
Erm no, the others contribute far more defensively than Ozil and he’s attacking numbers are marginally better which means if he does the defensive work the others do, he’ll have poorer attacking numbers.
He’s attacking numbers don’t offset he non contribution to defending.
Hey
Shall we just keep it for the season just gone until his injury problems. Ozil stats show he has created more chances than anyone this season, including Messi and Neymar and Alli talkSPORT 2nd February 2018, 12:19 pm Updated: 2nd February 2018, 2:53 pm , talkSPORT.com looks at where he ranks in terms of chances created this season across the five top European leagues All stats are from Opta and correct as of 02/02/2018 =12. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) has created 42 chances from open play this season in 21 Premier League games =12. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) has created 42 chances… Read more »
Azed
“the others contribute much more defensively”
Prick…
Jim
Huge mistake not bringing Fabregas back, those numbers show that he contributes massively in attack but also to more general CM play as well.
Great player.
Monzorla
“Is it your opinion that Ozil plays his hardest? Do you feel the frequency of his holidays compared to other players is justified? Do you feel like he sets the example of hard work that a top paid player at a top club like Arsenal should? Would you ever consider giving him the armband?”
Yes of course…
Ask his team mates and the managers he has played under and it will be a yes.
The holiday question is just a load of bullshit so I have disregarded that as pathetic.
Michael 24. True there are significant numbers of “selfish” cyclists. However, the majority are riding scared of selfish cunts in cars not giving a shit about their right to be on the road. As a driver, cyclist and occasional pedestrian…the issue is selfishness and that my arsenal friend is a very individual thing. Cyclists can be cunts as well as drivers ( BMW surely enlists them?)…PEDs have no presence…but when I’m on the footway I don’t budge for the cyclist.
A chance created is just a pass that leads to a shot on goal, right?
CA
Agree regarding fabregas.. Big mistake by wenger and the reasons given were ridiculous as fabregas plays a deeper role hence why he has better defensive stats though I would Imagine that ozils defensive stats would be rock bottom.
CA
It’s the same criteria for everyone.
Pierre “Prick…” I take that as your sign of agreement with my point. You know how we both don’t like Ramsey because of his indiscipline even though he tends to pop up in the box and score goals? Let use that same criteria for Ozil, he tends to put a few crosses in the box to pop up his “chance created” stat and every once in a while, he actually gets an assist but just like Ramsey, he neglects his defensive duty. Now if Ozil was dropping like 10 goals and 15 assists a season, we could turn a blind… Read more »
Pierre What I’m wondering though if that is the definition then a cross into the box and a header toward goal is a chance created, right? A little sideways pass on the edge of the box that a player then shoots is a chance created, right? Because I’m trying to work out why, from Gambon’s really interesting stat earlier, Ozil has the lowest conversion of his chances created. From that stat more of Iwobi’s created chances are finished than Ozil’s, far more of Ramsey’s are. Does that mean Ozil is creating chances that are hard to finish or just weren’t… Read more »
Pierre
The Fabregas that returned to Chelsea is basically what we need right now in that midfield, Torreira, Fabregas, Ramsey would be a great midfield I think.
Most players have more to their game than just creating chances that lead to nothing.
azed
You grasping at straws mate
Ozil is FIRST an attacking midfielder and going by the stats Pierre pasted he’s brought to the playing field what is expected from him that is creating chances and making assist,period..
Funny enough is folks like u that will first berate him if his defensive contributions were to be much more impressive than his attacking numbers..u can’t have it both ways
Any midfield containing Ramsey is shit.
This ozil debate is not even interesting anymore. Has been flogged to death. Everyone knows everyone’s stand by now. #ceasefire
No a modern player has to be well rounded, this is the entire argument, can you have a player in a team that wants to do one thing?
I mean that’s it.
You either like that sort of player or you don’t.
I’ve said it before I would prefer a Fabregas type, good attacking output and good sort of more CM work output as well, like Pjanic as well.
It’s all personal preferences, but I don’t like the Ozil style No.10 and I do No.10 things only because that player is dead in the modern game.
Azed For a start ramsey is a central midfielder and a main part of the job is to protect the defence, which he neglects on a regular basis. I have no qualms about ramsey playing further upfield if it benefits the team.. Quoting ozils defensive contributions is pointless as he is crap at defending. The only reason I am putting up these stats is because marko thinks he is being clever asking for stats and belittling his assist and chance created stats as you have. It is incredibly stupid to even think you have an argument against the stats that… Read more »