Arsenal Banter Archive February 24 2014

24 Feb 2014 20:33:03
Was reading an article and it was discussing transfers that would 'consolidate Arsenal into title challengers' and there were the usual names bandied about: Draxler, Isco, Mandzukic (sic) Bender etc.

There was not one English/British player.

I was just wondering whether anyone could name a handful of any British players that would really help us step up a gear.

I can think of Ross Barkley, possibly Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana.

Can anyone make a case for any Brits?

We missed out on Sturridge who I thought was a wasted talent in favour of overseas names at Chelski and city, a bargain waiting to be snapped up, . Micah Richerds is another, he will without question prove himself like Sturridge only question is where

Agree 100% with you 62, Sturridge was always going to be a brilliant striker given a fair crack.
Richards is going to be a beast with something to prove injuries allowing.

GR I couldn't believe Sturridge and Richards don't go to Euro 2012, equally I was both gutted and amazed we didn't go for Sturridge January 2013 as at 7 million he was a guaranteed goal machine at championship prices.
As you say Richards is going to be a beast and I think Liverpool will act again while others ponder and repeat their success with Sturridge

I would take Richard's in a second if Sagna goes as he could cover rb and cb!

And he is an Arsenal fan never enough true fans in the squad!

Gunner62
you really are an embarrassment (coveting lfc players and also telling their fans they are the best in the world)

24 Feb 2014 18:56:22
Bit rough on the traveling fans if we play a B team in Germany - we need to have a go in first half and assess the situation after 45 mins

We have a chance if we start well

24 Feb 2014 14:57:25
With both the Balotelli and RVP rumours circulating, plus our obvious need for an upgrade up front, I think it makes for a very interesting poll:

Would you rather see Arsenal sign Mario Balotelli in the summer, or see Robin Van Persie return to Arsenal in the summer?

I still cannot decide!

Have a great day everyone,
Peace,
Trinidad-Gooner

{Ed001's Note - done for you: http://www.arsenalrumours.co.uk/poll57.html

Hi Trinidad,

To be honest i'm not a huge Balotelli fan but I know Ed001 loves the guy to bits and if he's good enough for the Ed than i'm going to go for Balotelli.

Hey DG,

It's a tough one but I would go for Balotelli too. Thinking about it, his upside is actually bigger than his downside, although he could be a huge distraction and locker room problem.

But RVP has burned his bridges I'm afraid. Between seeing him celebrate after scoring against us as well as us having to give him the guard of honour in the Emirates, I don't want to see him in an Arsenal shirt ever again.

It kind of worries me that the rumours seem to have some legs to them though. Ed, do you know if there is any truth about Wenger meeting with his agent about a possible return? How would other Arsenal fans feel about that?

Peace,
Trinidad-Gooner

24 Feb 2014 12:52:31
Did anyone else notice the subs on Saturday?

Must say I was surprised and delighted with the switches

Monreal off Jenkinson on as LB

Kos off and Flamini on as CB

Intresting what's Mr Wenger planning.

And boy is it good to see Podolski playing he brings a more direct style and links with Giroud very well.

Sorry to break it to you but Kos was injured and so was Monreal and we didn't have another CB or LB on the bench so it was just players covering the positions.

Pod should play every game he brings balance down the left & for me [an oldie] with Giroud reminds me of Radford & Kennedy & they weren't a bad combo

@SmilerTee

Monreal did come off but Jenkinson went to Right Back with Sagna going to Left Back and then when Kos came off Flamini came on to go to Left Back and Sagna went to Centre Back.

Agree with sagalout, Podolski gives the side far better balance when he plays wide left than when Cazorla does. Cazorla should play only in central postions because when he plays that wide role he just come in all the time leaving our LB too exposed.

This is why you will notice a lot of teams will attack our left side more than the more solid right side, because our left back is often too exposed. It is a shame Wenger does not see this and because of having Ozil with his big fee now feels compelled to play both him and Cazorla to the detriment of the balance of the team.

Ozil and Cazorla are central attacking players but because we have soo many Wenger is forced to play then out of position to try and fit them in. It can be good having all these techncial passers in the side when attcking but when you have not got the ball you need balance and shape left to right back to front., which we don't completly have.

Totally agree, and who else will shoot so often and with such power.

Ok guys I take the on board all your comments so I got it wrong with the defensive changes, but I stand by my comment concerning Pod and it seems you all do to.

I also felt there was a better balance with Ozil as much as I admire the guy of late his been very average, playing along side Ramsey seems to bring the best out of him so hurry back son.