Arsenal Banter Archive May 21 2016

21 May 2016 22:59:07
Got to feel a bit sorry for Man Utd supporters. They had boring possession football under LVG. Now they will get boring non possession football with Mourinho.

Only interesting thing will be to see how Mourinho tries to get Man Utd eliminated from the Europa League - a competition he once said was only for losers.

21 May 2016 23:24:49
Hated, adored but never ignored. Lovely to have you thinking about us.

22 May 2016 00:23:11
Well done today Rosie.

22 May 2016 11:19:18
Mour and United is a match made in heaven! Two peas in a pod. Wether he is wanted there or not he will do well there.

22 May 2016 12:16:49
I know potential managers talk to other clubs behind sitting managers backs when the clubs approach them about becoming their next manager despite many pretending they haven't but I can't remember any manager actively chasing another man's job were there was no vacancy like mourinho has LVGs.
If mourinho hadn't courted united so vigorously and relentlessly LVG would have seen out his contract IMO, I guess some would say that's his winning mentality but to me it goes against the grain and lowers football standards just a little more.
The funny charming José mourinho who first arrived in England all those years ago isn't the same one who returned from Real via inter and that's a big shame for both him and football IMO.

21 May 2016 11:01:25
Eds, can a player be forced to join another club? The rumours going around that we have asked about Mahrez joining Arsenal and that Ranieri has asked for Walcott as part of the deal.

The report goes onto say that Walcott has no interest in moving, which brings me back to my question, can a player be forced to move?

Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - No Peter, you cannot force a player to join another club.}

22 May 2016 00:54:28
hi Ed002
nice to see you:)
thanks for coming back
your knowledge is awesome and very much appreciated

COYG andi.

22 May 2016 07:20:03
well said andi we need ed002 keeps us informed. if anyone has a prob then leave the site.

22 May 2016 11:49:54
Thanks for the reply Ed, that's a pity looks like we'll be stuck with Theo. any chance of some insight into some transfer news Ed002? We've suffered enough on this page share your wisdom ha.

{Ed002's Note - It has been made perfectly clear to me that I have nothing that I can offer this page in terms of transfer related information. As such I won't be.}

22 May 2016 14:14:55
Ah Ed that's not true, I've been using this site for over 5 years now and the info you have provided is second to none.

I respect your stance on this it's just a pity a few have ruined it for the many, once again thanks for the reply mate all the best.

21 May 2016 15:48:43
Bye Bye Shazza, Welcome Xhaka.

21 May 2016 17:32:13
Never heard of him, so can't be up to much 35 million you are having a laugh, we got dele Ali last year for 4 million and he's the best young midfielder in the league.

21 May 2016 18:52:25
Raver if you haven't heard of him then I'm happy with that! Top player!

21 May 2016 19:28:11
Raver, mate you even did not knew about Alexis Sanchez before we signed him, though you knew about some of the world class players that spurs signed during last few years like Soldado, Sambaouli, Paulinio, Capoue etc. that's your footballing knowledge mate.

21 May 2016 19:55:38
Theyre used to europa league standards. That's why he's not heard of Xhaka.

21 May 2016 20:02:50
Let's not get into it with him.

21 May 2016 20:13:32
I did know about Alexis Sanchez he was a bench warmer at Barcelona that's why they waved him off to a smaller club ha ha ha.

{Ed025's Note - after the way you blew 2nd raver i think id have kept my mouth shut mate.. :)

21 May 2016 20:40:18
Good to see you've recovered from your disappointment last week Raver, in less than a week your back to your old self agai just in time to watch Arsenal storm out the transfer blocks.

21 May 2016 21:06:45
You can storm out of the transfer blocks all day long gunner, it's going to be the same old story next year top 4 and nothing else.

22 May 2016 04:38:02
Raver
How quickly you forget the two f a cups
Our shadow is starting to effect you. You spend some time here chatting to the big boys. Their is know shame in wanting something better, and when that comes to arsenal and you, You can't be blamed for looking up and thinking I want some of that.
Your an ugly caterpillar and you want to be a beautiful butterfly. We understand.
Come out of the shadows and see the RED sunset.

22 May 2016 05:19:15
you've had your once in 5 years good season already but still finished below us. Alli to RM to join up with Bale. let the mass exodus begin.

22 May 2016 07:20:09
Poor old raver.

21 May 2016 15:16:08
Cant believe how quick we've done our first deal, the first week after the league finished 😳 I can imagine that it will get finalised the week before the window closes though lol still what a signing, can't wait too see him in action.

21 May 2016 13:53:34
Granit deal has been done. Top top player.
dagenham gunner


Xhaka complete nice and early, makes for an exciting change in approach!
sforza


I think its safe to say xhaka is done. Pictures of him in the new kit everywhere. Just a striker and a CB to go.
SM1996


Xhaka is done :) check out the independent leaked photos of his Arsenal photoshoot in the kit. he suits the cannon!
Portion of Bergkamps chips

21 May 2016 14:24:42
Exactly. Assuming it is done we can now move onto the next target. Well done Arsene his team!

21 May 2016 14:45:54
Can't believe it dags. I've not chimed in because you know how it is with us! Just what we needed and by the sound of it granit wanted the deal he's been flirting for a year or so. It's nice when a player wants it as much as the club.

21 May 2016 15:25:28
Less than a week after last season ended Arsene makes a major signing?
Fantastic start to the summer window and will hopefully make Ozil and Sanchez feel it's worth sticking around for another season atleast.

21 May 2016 17:34:09
Just scoped out the pics :)

Well happy with this deal, surprised we got it done so early, brilliant stuff from arsene n co!

Just the player we needed, someone with abit of granit so we don't get bullied.

The fight for a starting spot in the middle of the park is looking very very tasty :)

21 May 2016 18:54:12
He should make a difference.

21 May 2016 19:57:01
Strong character with a bit of aggression. Might do wonders at our club.

21 May 2016 00:22:29
I can't be the only person that is slightly annoyed that arteta apparently rejected our offer as a coach to be a coach at Manchester city. Maybe it's more in depth then I know but the amount we've stuck with him and tbh gave him a few too many contracts hurts seems annoying he's rejected that chance.

21 May 2016 03:07:05
D16- I understand your frustrstion but he had an agreement with us and always played well when fit. At the end of the day its just a job and he is free to go where ever he wantd. It's not like he has been a gooner forever. There are bigger things to be annoyed about.

21 May 2016 07:38:11
lol sy4 I do actually struggle to put into words what I really mean and perhaps annoyed was the wrong one. I'm quite aware there's plenty more things to be annoyed about. More surprised to be honest. Seems he was quite wanted as a coach by big teams.

21 May 2016 09:32:35
I guess if he has hopes of becoming a manager he just wants to broaden his knowledge and pick up different ways of doing things.

21 May 2016 11:51:28
I think he and Pep are mates and played together so it's understandable. But ask yourself would you want to coach under Wenger. No input on teams or selection. The only one that can get away with it is Henry, never looks lie Bouldy gets any word in anywhere.

21 May 2016 14:14:36
Oh come on you're not really blaming Arsene for arteta going to coach at city! Some of these blame Wenger posts are ridiculous.

21 May 2016 15:19:14
It's not blame but a reason why you may not want to work under him. Paddy didn't only Henry can handle him.

21 May 2016 15:55:28
Good luck to him and I wish him all the best. Experience gets you to the top and he may well feel he has got all he needs from Arsene who better to learn from next than Pep.