Arsenal Banter Archive May 11 2013

 

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11 May 2013 22:40:55
Wigan, Swansea, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Chelsea, City, United, Spurs. All won FA or Carling cup since we won FA cup in 2005. We really need to try harder in these. Let's be honest, PL or CL won't happen for atleast another 5 years will it.

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Well I lc this summer is as big as they say its going to be and with all other competitors changing managers league may not be completely out the question

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11 May 2013 21:56:19
what has happened to Coquelin? H e doesn't show upon the injury list and doesn't get in squad?

exiledclockender

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Coquelin hasn't been a proper squad player ever. He gets thrown in every now and then but Wenger clearly doesn't think he has what it takes. He'll leave this summer.

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11 May 2013 21:33:23
I think people hoping for a TV5 are a bit naive. YES I accept he has had a below par season. But it doesn't make him a bad player, people forget that prior to this season he has been a defender that oozed quality both defensively and offensively. I think he definitely still has a future at the club and is essential if we are to progress and drive on next year.

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11 May 2013 21:30:11
Well done to Wheelan, Martinez, The Wigan squad and everyone else connected with the club and of course the fans, proving that sensibly spending, trust in your manager and operating in the right way CAN bring you success, just shows what team spirit and togetherness can bring you. now park that **** until Wednesday morning please

I kinda want Wigan to stay up. Sorry

1404

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I do as well, because they try and play good football and always show so much fight and team spirit, everything about them is good. Dare I say it even classy, and Martinez made some truly class comments yesterday to go with that. Every neutral loves a Wigan game. They need to get someone into the club who can capitalise on some of their big results and turn those scalps into revenue or more fans worldwide. When QPR or Norwich play the best football they can, you don't still think it's 50/50 they'll beat a team like Man U but when Wigan play at their very best everybody knows they aren't safe til the final whistle. God knows where they'd be if they had a good defensive coach. And to think that in 2013 a team like Stoke might stay up but a team like Wigan might be relegated - such a shame.

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I was hearing on Five Live about how some Everton fans didn't want Martinez. Are they insane? If it weren't for Martinez, Wigan would've been a Championship side years ago. Now, he's done something Moyes hasn't done in his tenure: win some silverware.

If Kenwright wants Martinez (relegated or not), he should go for him. Everton would be an even tougher side to face because of the style of football Martinez plays.

Anyhow, want an Arsenal win. but hope results today (5/12) go in Wigan's favor so the loss won't relegate them. Give them a chance on the final day.

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11 May 2013 20:23:39
Gonalons, Kondogbia, Wanyama, Capoue, Fellaini or Fabregas?

Adler, Ceaser, Begovic or Steklenburg?

Jovetic, Higuain, Remy or Bony?

Discuss. {Ed027's Note - You can't put Cesc in the first batch it's unfair on the rest and he's totally different

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Fellaini, Begovic, Higuain

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Kondogbia
adler
fabregas
higuain

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Adler
Kondogbia
Fabregas
Bony

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11 May 2013 19:25:53
awesome result for wigan.
we need to be properly up for this next game. come on lads!
COYG! andi

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Im pretty sure miyaichi gets a medal lol

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11 May 2013 19:24:02
CONGRATULATIONS WIGAN.
I can here the commentators now on Tuesday.
Wigan have just won the F. A cup. What Arsenal would do for a trophy. 8 years 8 years blah blah blah!
And worst of all. They look like they'll beat us.
Ohh the magic of the f. a cup.

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We are going have to be 100% up for it on Tuesday because Wigan will be going full pelt at it without doubt.

I think what will help is that Wigan have to go for it as a draw is not enough for them which will open the game up for us on the counter. We might be better off playing more on the counter on Tuesday.

We need to watch that Mcmanaman chap he looks a real danger and seemed to beat his man at will today. Gibbs needs a good game.

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11 May 2013 19:18:15
Tuesday should be an interesting game now, fair play to Wigan

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11 May 2013 19:14:50
Well done Wigan, you won the FA Cup respect! Come tuesday you going to play a proper team, be prepared for a hiding! Come on Arsenal!

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11 May 2013 19:11:24
Wigan deserved that goal

Robbed of a penalty, so did it the old fashioned way

Anyone that loves footy has to be happy for Wigan.

These guys are no joke, boys better be ready Tue. We are going to have to earn 3 tough points

Martinez is class, can't be anyone out there that dislikes that guy

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Absolute respect to wigan. we have been warned.

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11 May 2013 19:07:49
Wigan will be a tough game. Hope the boys are ready for a battle COYG

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11 May 2013 15:55:45
Hi Eds, do you see the reported interest in Ashley Williams being true and if so, would his arrival spark the end for Thomas Vermaelen?

Cheers {Ed027's Note - Probably

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11 May 2013 14:59:05
Have heard from a couple of people that TV5 is being moulded in training for the DM role, but can't not be risked at moment with lack of defensive options

Be worth seeing how he handles the role preseason if true of course

Coq is a big doubt for next season he desperately wants first team football

Dandan

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I think if he had a year in the role and that year was a year ago, he'd be a beast. now at 27 (afaik?) and starting to learn the new pos, I doubt itll work. but then again henry was a brilliant winger. wasnt he?

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Don't think age is that bigger factor look how highs has adapted his game and he's 101

Think it just how motivated he is does he want to change or is he being pushed into it?

Dandan

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Giggs** blood auto correct

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Coq should get loaned to Betis

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11 May 2013 14:56:40
those chelsea players never know when to give up, they play with much passion and push forward a lot.
this is what our guys should do, never give up and play with much determination, Wigan will be up to the task, we can't let complesancy step in. UP GUNNERS

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11 May 2013 13:44:05
What a pleasant surprise, I've just turned over to see Chelsea are 1-0 down at half time and also down to 10 men! Crazy stuff I didn't even know they were playing today.

Detroit Gooner

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Still believe we will all get 4 points from last 2 games. This is the game Chelsea get their 1 and Spurs 1 from Stoke with us 3 from Wigan

SY4

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11 May 2013 14:35:15
Cock. It's now 2-1 Chelsea. WTF happened?

Detroit Gooner {Ed027's Note - Benteke sent off, Lamps double

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Try again. You forgot to think about Chelsea's luck they always seem to get.

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Turn back, they won 2-1

DAMN

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Benteke passionate cause if he broke chelsea his beloved arsenal would be in a better pos!

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Chelsea always get luck, h that's a nice joke dude, draw to liverpool and Spur's are all hard luck like this battle for third please would have been over a long time ago in the jungle.

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Chelsea luck! what trash! its called never say die attertude! u lot should try it!


pinky

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Arsenal have scored the most late goals in the prem this season so jog on pinky

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11 May 2013 13:39:12
Hi eds sorry we always bother you, I was wondering with Moyes gone there could be a mass exodus from the Toffees, any chance AW could rekindle interest in Jagielka? Exactly the player we need at the back for me. Thanks {Ed027's Note - I'm not sure, I hope he does mind

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Just been made captain very unlikely however goes in there will sell jag Baines and Fellini

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11 May 2013 13:18:17
As greavsie once said"football's a funny old game", and now I believe it, because Wednesday night I was a Chelsea supporter, today I'm cheering on the Villa and tomorrow I'm praying for a victory to the Potters. Then it all starts again on tuesday evening.
coyg

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11 May 2013 12:37:58
well we've been linked with a ton of dm's recently. wanyama, capoue, gonalons, imbula, kondogbia etc. I haven't seen any of them play so I was wondering which one of these people would want to get?

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Kondogbia or Gonalons

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11 May 2013 13:20:05
Capoue > Gonalons > Wanyama. Never seen other 2 play. IMO Capoue is only one of real top 4 quality. Best at defensive side of game by far.

Detroit Gooner

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I do not think we will get an specialist DM because we have so many in the mid field and with the current formation working defensively, I do not see why we will disturb it.
We will buy 2 strikers, 1/2 defenders depending on TW5 situation and a goal keeper.

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I think Wanyama would be an instant hit as he his very strong and loves a good challenge, Gonalons I'd worry would struggle with pace of English game although he reads the game very well, Capoue is very much to the Gilberto role but again I'd question his ability in EPL, kondogbia I haven't really seen

Out of them lot I'd want Wanyama, but my very first DM preference would be Pogba I absolutely love that kid! But he is very very unlikely

Dandan

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11 May 2013 11:44:33
Hi Edd! How many signing´s would you estimate this summer? Seems that we need to strenghten up the squad to a bit, not just marqee. {Ed027's Note - 5

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Any hints on what position they play I just don't want tons of young tricky wingers again {Ed027's Note - Gk, Cb, CDM, St and possibly a Rb, maybe a winger if we're lucky

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11 May 2013 07:31:33
Hi what shock departures are we going to have this summer?
Channer {Ed027's Note - Denilson

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Please not Denilson. when will we stop selling superstars

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11 May 2013 08:15:41
I think we need to make 4 signings, top of my list is

1. Jovetic
2. Capoue
3. Piszczek
4. Alder

If we were to make a fifth I think Remy would be worth a gamble or we really splash the cash and try for Isco.

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11 May 2013 03:37:01
I've seen posts that we need to sign 6-7 players all over the pitch.

Personally I think 3, maybe 4 players of top quality should be enough.

CB/RB: Micah Richards

CDM: Wanyama/Bender

RW: Alexis Sanchez

ST: Higuan/Jovetic/?

Providing that we ship off some of the 'lesser quality' players we have, this wouldn't cost all that much.

In recent weeks, we have proved that our defence is more than capable of standing strong when need be, and a top quality DM would only strengthen that.

Our midfield is class, and whilst I would be stoked if Cesc returned, we really don't need him as much as a DM.

Our play in the front third is where we are let down. We haven't got a one chance one goal striker anymore. Nor have we got a winger who can cross very well consistently. If we had a striker who could score just about every chance he got, then we will start seeing the best of Cazorla.

Thoughts and opinions welcome,

Nick.

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Sanchez is not top quality.

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Sanchez is a great player and would defiantly make our team better on the wing.

He may not come across top quality at barcelona but I don't believe there style suits him. also he has had to deal with a lot of minor injuries during his time there

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Sanchez is not top quality? One of the most talented wingers in europe, that's why Barca picked him up. I bet you're one of the ones saying Ibra wasn't top quality due to his time at Barca.

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I would like personally, mingeolet, jagielka, bender, di maria, and hernandez/ jovetic

Bergkamp5353

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I think he does have some quality mate your a bit wrong there. But not as good as people think, it's because he plays for Barca that people think he is good! Very In and Out of games not effective in bigger games and I don't think he would work in the PL.

Also guys mentioning Sanchez and Ibra together is almost Blasphemous

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11 May 2013 00:47:31
Any ideas if wenger can get rid of the deadwood that seem to be at arsenal forever

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11 May 2013 08:54:10
Players contract renewal dates.

Fabianski June 2013
Mannone June 2014
Squillaci June 2013
Sagna June 2014
Diaby June 2015
Gervinho June 2015
Arshavin June 2013
Bendtner June 2014
Frimpong June 2013
Chamakh June 2014
Denilson June 2014
Park June 2015
Santos June 2015
Djourou June 2015

I'm not saying every single one is a player that needs to go but all have been talked about as players people have posted to say they'd like to see the back of.

7 are in the 1st team squad, the rest on loan. Might give you an idea of how easy they'll be to offload or not as the case may be.

Note to self. You really must get out more!

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Fab, Arshavin, Squillaci, Djourou, Bendtner, Park, Denilson, Santos, Frimpong, Chamakh all to leave.

Chamakh will go to another prem club dumb enough, or back to France.

Squid will be released.

Flap will sign elsewhere on a free. We'll sign a new GK and have Szcz and Mannone at the club. Mannone might request to leave, he won't be stopped if so.

Arshavin will retire apparently.

Frimpong will be released unless Wenger really sees him as worthwhile, but he's got no immediate first team future, that's for sure. He will go. This is why we're planning on signing Gonalons who will cost less than Wanyama and is statistically far superior to the likes of Capoue.

Park will be sold abroad or given away. 4 goals in 24 games for CV.

Denilson will be sold, possibly to a prem club.

Santos, 50/50 whether he is sold or released.

Djourou is likely to be sold to Hannover for under 4m.

Also, many of our loanees will be dealt with. Not killed, mind. The likes of Campbell will have serious discussions with the club but he is likely to stay abroad on loan for another season at least. He wants to anyway. He won't develop by coming back to Arsenal, he needs games. We fought tooth and nail for him and wasted a lot of man hours over him, it better have been for something.

Players like Galindo, Welliton etc if not off the books already are likely to be sorted this summer too.

Our loanee-to-potential-star-quality ratio is very weak and our loanee list is embarrassingly long.

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11 May 2013 00:42:32
Wenger has made some really nice comments about fergie. Wenger is a class act

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What else could he say really?
He would of been vilified if he had criticised him after all the media hype this week.
John terry also spoke well about fergie, does that make him a class act?

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You have your red tinted glasses on there my friend.

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