Arsenal Banter Archive June 23 2013

23 Jun 2013 23:24:00
I am a Spurs support but have to say I am really worried by the news in the press. Cesar, Williams, Fellaini, Rooney & Higuain all seem to have substance.

With the initial stadium expenses now covered, and Champion League secured on the last day of the season, I fear the Gunners have serious ambition again.

Cesar has been outstanding throughout his career, and last season at QPR, proved he is still world class. With Fabianski both looking likely to make way for him.

Ashley Williams would be a fantastic addition, with Squilacci making way. Koscielney has developed into a top player, and Williams will make a great pairing. Mertesaker and Vermaelen are great options as cover.

The flanks with Sagna & Jenkinson on the right and Monreal & Gibb on the left look relatively solid.

With the mercurial talent of Cazorla combined with the spark of Wilshire, the midfield has the flair. What has been missing is the general in recent years. Fellaini would be a massive signing, and transform Arsenals midfield.

If the Rooney and Higuain rumours are true, I dread to think of front three including Walcott. With Podolski, Giroud, Oxlaide-Chamberlain and Gervinho, the options are vast.

Sadly I can smell the gun powder in the Cannons again, and Wengers finest our could seriously become a reality.

Wow thanks! Nice and refreshing.

We are hoping (as much as you are fearing no doubt!) the club has finally turned a corner and we can be competitive again- it will be an interesting summer that's for sure and not just for us but all the top clubs in the pl. We are lucky to have such a gr8 league.

You have my respect mate come on here and saying that

Arsenal my second team, if there's such a thing!
Three of top four changing manager and arsenal promising to spend and being linked to the right players, you're right, this looks like an amazing season ahead of us.

Nice post bud, respect, thought would return favour and run through your side picking out the positives so here goes, bales not bad is he.

Thanx

Damn you. its so positive, I can't even say something sarcastic.

Nice one gunner give a sheet looking at your name your probably in school now but it was a good post and it was full of respect I too am a spurs supporter and I agree with the original post, not being clouded I can see we will struggle to keep up with you but you come across as a bitter neanerthal of football. spurs don't have as many stars as arsenal but to say we only have bale is er. shortsighted and blind to say the least I won't list our top players but rest assured they will do their level best to keep the rivalry up but in a professional manner they will fight it out for 90 minutes and then they will SHAKE hands out of RESPECT the same RESPECT the original poster was trying to do but you like suarez won't offer to shake that hand. shame really because you may not like this but arsenal and spurs have a unified love of good football you are very lucky to be able to support such a club as arsenal so show some respect and decorum whilst doing so because don't forget when talking about your club you are also representing them. as when we played bolton and muamba went down we all realised sometimes we have to be responsible and think above just football. we do after all have a common goal and that is the beautiful game being played in the way it should and the supporters should behave in a way as to reflect this

dave

Well going by this new trend of FFP and sustainability. or Oil rich money.

the best way to make your team a contender is by having a big stadium to generate massive revenues, then you buy some awesome players and then, you cross your fingers and hope for the best, as nothing is a given in football, when terms like luck and lapse in concentration, win and cost points.

i think the spurs have a good team. comparable with ours, with one world class player extra, and between the two teams he is the only world class player.

but both the teams will have problems keeping away the sharks who feed on our talent. its a world where success is gained today or you walk away.

Sorry Dave thought this was banter website not a dating one, just banter mate if look at some of my previous posts have actually said prefer to fight for title with your lot than any of the money rich sides or the of Manchester. Do actually wish you luck for the coming season, just not too much eh! (Wish was still at school, so old cannot even remember it )

Fair play gunner give sheet I am all for banter and to tell the truth (i shouldnt) but I feel more affinity with the gunners than any other club (oooops dating stuff again) gutted it HAS to be you that always pips us for fourth but would sooner you guys in there with your style of football than any others. I regular look at the arsenal page and regularly think gulp with the players bantered around you could/should be shooting for the title add to that a man called wenger and you are almost the finished article. Our rivalry is good and should be kept on a certain level, or the next thing we know we have stooped to the thug element erupting in fights etc etc. I don't expect you to praise our team but the original poster was more than complimentory and realistic about your team and I was just asking for the same yes we have bale but without him we also have the likes of dembele (button) lennon lloris verts dawson kaboul with siggs and holtby being young hopefuls whilst I don't think these are on a par with your team they still deserve a mention rather than the well bale is ok that was all. you are of course right it is a banter site and banter is formed by your opinion and nobody else's but I just wanted to try to balance out the comment and I also wanted to try to keep the banter going and by being unreasonable and over biased won't allow continuation. I finish by saying I would sooner have a bit of fun banter than an arguement as we rarely do get any banter between the two teams.

good luck wth cl qualifier and I wish we were there.

dave

A lot of respect to the original poster and Dave for coming on here and having their say. Not all of us bite at the enemy, so to say.

I'm the same, one of my best friends is a spurs fan and we go at each other but still respect eachothers opinions and views on our teams and players and can always appreciate a good team and player and game when there is one.

Thanks for coming by and giving your views.

I didn't know Chris camara was a gooner, fair play mate think your the best thing on sky

23 Jun 2013 21:22:39
Hi eds have ye heard anything on who is going to be sir chips keswick's replacement on the board now he has moved position, dein maybe? Cheers {Ed027's Note - Not dein

Cheers ed

23 Jun 2013 21:16:01
Would like to ask Ed a question. Everyone is thinking the Higuain deal is done (and I really hope it is) but what is the earliest stage at which it can become a DONE deal officially. seems to me that until July 1st there is a window for it to be hijacked. {Ed027's Note - Next week

23 Jun 2013 20:35:37
Hey guys, i'm looking for a cheap home kit, could anyone help me out with a site? Thanks

Tottenhamhotspurs. co. uk

Paul

Paul, you got there before me ;-)
Flybo

Great reply Paul, made me chuckle.

Come on Paul, that's not fair. He said cheap not seedy.

Haha Paul, I love it!

A! Love itt

Brighton gooner

Nice to see another brighton goober on here

23 Jun 2013 19:45:12
I'm confused as to why people think we are so close to getting Higuain? His father and agent has said that Juventus are at the same stage as us? So surely there is just as much chance of him going there, I'm desperate for him to join. Am I missing something? Or just being pessimistic?

Not pessimistic more realistic mate IMHO

23 Jun 2013 19:41:52
I think we should give a bit of credit to the two central defenders regarding the latter part of the season. 5 goals in 11 games is impressive stats. Just imagine how good they could be with a natural defensive midfielder in front of them, and a better keeper behind them. I think a lot of credit should go to the coaching staff as well. and lastly Wenger for dropping the club captain after the spurs game. What we now need is back up for Kos and the big German. In general we defended better as a team. its important for the wide midfielders/wingers to double up in front of our full backs, and give them cover. If you ever closely watch Manchester United play you will see 90% of their goals come from wide positions. I really feel this is an area in which we are inferior to the them, particularly balls into the front man/men. I believe Higuain is a perfect fit for us. His goal scoring record for Madrid was very good. His first season for Madrid, after being signed by Capallo yielded him 29 goals. He was a firm favourite with the Madrid supporters. When I watch goalkeepers, most of the best ones are at successful clubs. City, chelsea and Madrid. the exception seems to be Stoke. Begovic has real presence. Along with a real natural def midfielder and I think we could be a real force this coming season. remember Wilshire should be fully fit next season. let's just hope these rumours about these players come to fruition. km

A new player profile has been created on Kyriakos Papadopoulos

23 Jun 2013 18:52:20
just reflecting on a Wenger comment from last season. I think France is short of quality players at the moment and see Spain and Germany having much better players. Well Higuain is from the Spanish league, could he have his eye on someone from the German league. defensive midfielder I hope. km

Hopefully dm will be fellaini, Greek cb papapapapdodododpppolopppdus (that seemed easier than a serious attempt at spelling it.

23 Jun 2013 20:44:21
I was trying to think up a song for pappondoppapplous. haven't quite got there yet. km

23 Jun 2013 18:38:11
Now I know why arsene tries to keep transfers under wraps. Because if we now fail to sign higuan I will be fuming.

23 Jun 2013 17:05:19
Arsenal representatives are flying to Spain. They'll be annoyed when they arrive and Higuain and his reps are flying to London.

Make your mind up journalists.

Paul {Ed027's Note - Good one

Arsenal are dealing with RM. Higuain has agreed terms and has a medical at Arsenal. Rocket science it isn't.

Baggins if that's genuinely believe is happening then all the best with that.
I, however, don't believe a player would fly to another country for a medical examination until a deal was in place.

Odemwingie (spelling) tried it last transfer window.

Odemwingie, would drive to istanbul on transfer deadline day to try and get a transfer if he could

23 Jun 2013 16:42:20
Probably going to get slated for this but would people mind if we kept Santos and only played him as an AML?

I thought in that position he wasn't too bad - he wasn't a world beater but he was tricky and seemed to get stuck in.

What do you reckon? Obviously if we get offered more than 2 million you'd bite their arm off!

Sally {Ed027's Note - What an earth is AML?

Come on Ed027. AML means "A Massive Liability" and I for one believe he can play that roll perfectly.
Flybo

LAM to some people. Left attacking-mid.

When you have 2 AMs one will be left hand side and the other on the right. Width provided from the full backs and cover from the CM / DM.

Hackney Gooner

Attacking Left Midfielder?

HP {Ed027's Note - Right...I wouldn't want him ahead of Poldi, Santi & Ox,

Correction - AM = CAM btw

Hackney Gooner {Ed027's Note - & Flybo...brilliant

Football Manager experience coming to the fore here.

I think he could play AML as a defensive winger with limits on his creative freedom.

Seriously though no. If he sets foot on our pitch again in the red of Arsenal I'd be very upset.

Arsenals massive letdown
Arsenals mediocre leftback
Absolute mothers ladybits
Cannot make my mind up which one fits him best, as can guess my mind isn't made up!

I have a sniper ready if santos is anywhere near the emirates, as a player or a tourist.

23 Jun 2013 16:30:37
Just a question but have we ever done business with real as I can't thonk of any. We have had loads with barca. Henry fab petit song etc but I can't think of one transfer between us and real

Anelka, Reyes and Baptista

Reyes loan swap with baptista is the only one I can think of

David Suker
GG

23 Jun 2013 21:59:45
Suker?

A new player profile has been created on Giovani Dos Santos

23 Jun 2013 15:39:49
Been hearing couple rumours lately.
Fellaini- High possibility of happening after lyon confirmed gonalons not for sale

Cesar- Deal should be completed after confederations cup.

Williams- He has apparentley told swansea he wants to leave.!0 mill bid from arsenal is expected.

Higuian- Deal should be completed in the next few days.

Rooney- Wenger is considering a bit of around 20 - 25 million but wages could be the issue even though usmanov has said he will do everything he can if wenger wants him.

If Manchester United want to keep him they will. They just have to think of a good enough PR stunt to make the fans happy. I think he'll stay there.

Paul

How would Usmanov help Wenger, do you mean financially or just pulling strings. Where did you get such info?

23 Jun 2013 15:26:36
Hi Ed do you think Rooney would really be interested in coming to Arsenal considering our lack of silverware and our lowly wage structure? cheers. {Ed027's Note - Money talks, if we can give him a good package, he'll be interested, that's providing Utd are interested in any deal

23 Jun 2013 14:47:40
I am a bit non-plussed regarding the keeper situation.

I also believe that little merry-go-round of keepers involving Reina, Mignolet etc will happen.

Why the HELL would be not just go for Mignolet? And if he is off, and they want Mannone, why don't we just use Mannone in a deal for Mignolet?

People who 'aren't sure' about Mignolet, go read up on him. He has not had a bad season yet. He has built a solid reputation in the last 3 years, with each season being an improvement upon the last. He is destined for greatness and imo already most of the way there. Forget Begovic, Mignolet is the one! It was smack of 'same old Arsenal' if we bought Reina when he has been wack for 2 seasons now, maybe even 3, when we could buy a guy has been miles better than him during each of those seasons, with virtually no errors in all that time.

Don't know about the rest of you but I am getting kind of tired of Project-this-player and Project-that-player. Why won't we just buy the best tools to work with? Is Reina a reliable keeper? No. I actually think he's less reliable than Szcz. Is he going to come here to 'Mentor' Szcz? No. So if we sign him are we going to see his best? No! Szcz has had 2 years now as number one, in that time he's been dropped for far inferior prospects and none of our keepers would get a look in at the clubs above us.

So here's to signing Mignolet and hoping Reina goes to spain!

I agree, I really want to get Mignolet. i'm really hoping we try to sneak in at the last minute. It looks like there could be a chance considering his agents comments about no deal being done yet.

Haven't Liverpool pretty much got the mignolet deal wrapped up though mate? I said in an earlier post I reckon we'll end up with valdes or reina to be honest. Would love begovic though.

Couldn't agree more.

Bradders true mate it was your post that inspired this one :)

Someone tweeted the other day 'Higuain will kill Sanogo' and I replied 'Rooney will kill Higuain' haha, big indicator of the mindset some people still believe Wenger to be in.

It's just really hard to be patient. JUST ANNOUNCE THE FRIGGING SIGNINGS.

23 Jun 2013 14:39:32
Tony Adams is a legend but the man needs to shut up!


SM1996

23 Jun 2013 15:08:40
The beer drink romford living Adams thinks and acts like he's now mr sophisticated. French lessons and going the opera. What does he know about running a club. km

Word!

He was a legend and for that I will respect him. I do recall on two different occasions in prematch build ups I heard him call Gibbs - Clichy. Doing it once is okay but to do it again on another day, wow!So i'm sure he has his wires crossed again.

23 Jun 2013 14:01:02
Any chance we could make a move for paulinho as an alternative for fellani

I really don't think he's good enough. Fellaini is proven in the Prem, much more of a force.

Let the spurs have him, I'm guessing he's free Thursday nights

23 Jun 2013 13:40:10
So if all that is read is to be believed then Wanyama is going to Southhampton and Capoue is going to Monaco. Also Gonalons is not allowed to leave Lyon so that leaves Fellaini. Which other defensive mids are realistic?

Bender

There was no need for that akie! What did he say to you?!


SM1996

23 Jun 2013 09:59:15
Lol reading through ure lots posts is so amusing. baggins, we already replaced rooney last season in RVP.
The rest who are seeming to wish bad apon my club please grow up, ure our team NOW would finish above u, but with a few key signings I dnt see that 15+ point gap closing anytime soon.
Unlike many of u with us, I do hope u lot do well this coming season u deserve it. But honestly u need to get over this utd complex u have developed, ure really beginning to sound like pool fans and we no how that ended up.
CTR

I'm not exactly sure what this is aimed at. United hasn't really been mentioned on this page at all recently bar the whole Rooney story.

G95

Agree with G95, I can't see many remarks regarding utd?

CTR if you'd care to point out where we have discussed united on this page I'd be happy to agree with you but I honestly think you'll struggle other than the Rooney talk. Paranoia is beginning to sink in with utd fans it seems as they are well aware we'll have replaced rvp if the higuain deal comes off.

It's funny how the united fans are getting nervous now we have cash to spend (without borrowing $$$) every season. I'm sure after a few seasons Moyes will do well with 'ure team'.
Worry about your own problems mate

Paul

23 Jun 2013 11:39:47
The REDman has the footballing knowledge of a gnat, he feels the need to escape from the panic on his own page of god we need Ronaldo, no Bale, no Strootman, no Thiago, no in fact anyone to help us.

Utd are the most likely team of the top four to head south and he knows it so pops over here to try and make himself feel better for reasons best known to himself. Gets made to look a total ar5e the goes off and hides again.

He's no doubt just sold all his copies of the big issue in Skegness town centre and popped in the local Mac D's to use the free Wifi.

Guys is a class one chump living in the Theatre of Dreamers!

I have a feeling this was a post on the United page in response to AFC fans posting on their page ( question - why would you do that?! Urgh. ) and one of the Eds has been a bit cheeky and posted it here for our amusement?

Just a guess :) {Ed027's Note - CTR= Chris The Redman for all who never knew

Ah cheers Ed

23 Jun 2013 09:08:53
Anyone who thinks we will buy Fellani and higuian are stupid every year we going to buy big name players and every year wenger says we just missed out on them load of rubbish new young French lad to be our only in coming striker

How about no. fool.

You didn't leave a name? How are you going to say 'told you so" if you don't sign off?
AG

We know that and get all that- BUT we are hopeful now that the club has turned a corner financially and at last we will see that prudence pay off (so to speak :) ), so we think this summer will be different.

Hard to believe, that this is going to happen? Yes it is.

we will have to wait and see, but the signs are promising.
LG

Hopefully we can start to build a competitive team, now that the club has some cash to spend.
I think Wenger has to be applauded for keeping us in the CL every season, whilst reducing the clubs debt. I know we have watched a lot of quality players being sold, but we have to trust that this has been done for the future of the club.
If what Gazidis says is true, and we have some money to spend, then there is no reason why we should not see Higuain, Fellaini and more playing in an Arsenal shirt next year.

Yes we usually get excited by lots of rumours, but for years we've not really had anyone serious to go on. But the Higuain story has so much weight to it I find it very hard to disprove

3434

3434, I like your response.

For years we've signed Silvestre, Squillaci and Park.

Rather than moan we should be excited we're linked to Rooney, Higuain and Fellaini.

It could mean we actually sign one two or all three!

Lets hope its true. that's all I can say. things go from bad to worse going by our history. got all my fingers crossed.

23 Jun 2013 00:12:38
just a thought, has anyone looked at Fred this season. he's done well in confederations cup. any eds have any idea what he would cost or anyone whos likely to get him? I would prefer him to el sharaawy.
steve {Ed027's Note - Both dif players mate, and he's comfortable in Brazil, he will stay put as he is catching the eye, I think 10-15m would do it

I just can't get my head around Brazilian footballers with such boring names such as Jo, Fred and Bernand!

What happened to having a "inho" at the end of your name like: Ronaldinho, Jairzinho and Juninho!

But not Gervinho

Gervinho is not Brazilian. It shows.

22 Jun 2013 22:56:31
Flamini contract ends in a couple of weeks and available for free, he was great in his last season playing for us and the season before that covered left back really well, would live us to get him back
Stevie nic

Most under rated player arsenal have had in last 20 years it was his work rate that made us invincible, still would not want him now 10 yrs ago take him over any of the defensive mid fielders currently looking at or even out there if had my pick (best dm ever!)

He was a one season success. One season out of eight! And, how come he has been so anonymous in Italy?

Lanz

That's right Lanz. We put up with their mediocre performances for years on end. Then after one good season they're off.

Sound familiar? Flamini, Hleb, Song, RVP.

I wouldn't have him back. No way!

He thought the grass was greener elsewhere and left after his best season. He left OUR club behind and now his current club value him that much that they've let his contract run down. He's clearly not worth it!

Ignore him!

At the time he left I believe he had 1 season left on his contract while Fabregas had 3/4. Something very similar to that anyway, sorry I can't be exact.
We focused on giving Fabregas an extra year or two before talking to Flamini. I agree, Cesc was a much better and more important player than Flamini, but they still shouldn't have treated him like crap.
He had a great season, yeah he had some bad ones but for all we know he had turned the corner. He hasn't done well since so maybe we dodged a bullet, we'll never know.

22 Jun 2013 22:19:01
Ed I know this has probably been dealt to death with, but in your opinion is higuain a 'done deal' so to speak?

I can't cope with this waiting game!

Many thanks {Ed027's Note - Ed002 think so