Arsenal Banter Archive May 24 2015

24 May 2015 20:16:32
The season has ended but, thankfully we have one more game, but would just like to say a massive thank you to all the Eds, who do an absolutely amazing job and because of their time and effort, makes this site the best footballing site on the planet.

Thanks Eds, your efforts are truly appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - cheers mate, I will pass on the appreciation to the rest of the Eds, well except for Ed025, as an Everton fan he would not know how to cope with good news!}

24 May 2015 21:08:34
Very well said dags totally agree. Thanks a lot eds! Especially ed002 who seems to get more and more annoyed with our lack of use of the search button :p. Thanks guys!

{Ed001's Note - I will pass that on to her.}

24 May 2015 21:09:22
Absolutely 2nd that Dags, thank you to all the Eds for you fantastic unpaid efforts, that again as the Dagala says makes this by far the best and most enjoyable site there is
( still can't believe we get it for free, but shush:-)

{Ed001's Note - your bill is in the mail G62....}

24 May 2015 21:35:55
I'd actually pay this one Ed :-), had some good news from the electric company this week when they sent me a final demand, glad they won't be asking again.

{Ed001's Note - give Dags back his 'joke' book now!! I can't cope with you telling bad gags too.}

24 May 2015 22:01:46
Ed001,

Is Ed002 of the female variety?

That explains the sarcasm lol.

{Ed001's Note - she's the man.....}

24 May 2015 22:33:53
Thanks Ed,

That really clears things up nicely :-)

{Ed001's Note - glad to help you out Dags. You do need help that is for sure......}

24 May 2015 22:58:22
Ed002 is deffinately Rachel heyho flint

{Ed001's Note - that's the woman cricketer isn't it? I had to google it as I couldn't remember who it was. Wasn't she on Question of Sport a lot?}

24 May 2015 23:35:16
You are not wrong Ed, I need as much help as possible :-)

And she was indeed a cricketer.

Think she got honoured by the Queen too.

{Ed001's Note - I was up for an award from Queen Lizzy meself once, but she said you are honoured enough having dags visit your site so no need of the OBE.}

24 May 2015 23:46:23
Yeah he was pretty regular team member on question of sport Ed001 :-) I remember Ed002 saying during the season she was pushing 60 yrs old so I put 12 and 4 together and came up with 9.
But must admit having the totally wrong sport does make my theory a little less reliable, so rather than deffinately Rachel she could be Dickie Davis of world of sport fame?

{Ed001's Note - DIckie Davis! Now there is a blast from the past. World of Sport was quality TV, they don't make it like that any more. Though I think you were closer with the cricketer.}

25 May 2015 00:38:36
Ed001,

You are very correct my friend.

Let's just call it a mutual privilege :-)

{Ed001's Note - your modesty does you great credit dags.}

24 May 2015 18:05:34
Got a ticket for the Final next week - really looking forward to the game and hoping we utilise Sanchez, Ozil and Theo on the big Wembley pitch

Let's end the season with a bang and a celebration

24 May 2015 16:36:41
Unfortunately I can't watch the game today so going forward who's playing where?

24 May 2015 17:01:30
Ozil and Sanchez wide.

Theo up top, replaced halfway through 2nd half by Olly.

24 May 2015 15:45:08
Anyway,

So, like I have always said, Theo is a top boy.

Pay attention G62, lol.

24 May 2015 15:57:30
I have a note for 1404, who called me clueless and some other stuff when I said that Walcott was better than Sterling and that I's rather have a character like Theo at Arsenal than Sterling. The stats don't lie - Walcott is a million times better than Sterling

24 May 2015 16:07:07
Hilarious, west brom have been totally woeful at best
What stats? hit me with them mate
Theo hasn't strung enough games together to even have stats

Note for Ozilbaggins, anyone who puts 'a million times better' when trying to prove a point is clearly clueless

24 May 2015 16:17:34
Ozil baggins wins, because of his name...

24 May 2015 16:27:56
Haha 1404 you know mate the stats mate as I posted them all on here. Unless I remember wrongly, you were dishing it out in large spoonfuls:) Never mind, it's all good

24 May 2015 16:34:57
I don't think you can really compare them.

Sterling was great last season but only because he had biteboy and a fully fit Sturbridge in front of him.

Theo has been out for a year and has only played a bit part since January.

So, a comparison is unfair.

A fully fit Theo versus a fully fit Sterling?

Theo every day for me, but I take G62's point from previous posts, Theo is beyond potential, he has to start proving his class from now.

Today might be a turning point in Theo's career.

Here's hoping.

24 May 2015 16:49:51
Thats 1.5 million a goal over the last 18 months we've paid him, ah but he's been out injured I hear you say! OK its £100,000 every 2 minutes he's played, Ranaldo would like that deal.
And he wants a pat rise :-)
Of course your right Dags he must deliver from now on but also he should EARN a pay rise not just simply demand one.
If today adds a few million on his transfer value :-) cash in NoW!

24 May 2015 17:07:02
I hear you G62 and you make a fair point.

But would hate to see Theo sold, he is a game changer and a proper 'get dust on ya boots' winger.

24 May 2015 17:12:46
To be fair I really trust in Arsene. If he decides to sell then it's time. If he doesn't then he can still see something. Just think let's take into the account quite the majority of people on this site. Then this season we wouldn't have had monreal, Rambo,giroud, ozil, Wilshere, theo maybe. That's on the top of my head. So thankfully Arsene makes these calls not some of our quick with the axe fans lol

24 May 2015 18:45:28
Dags and D16 you both make a lot of sense in what up you say, I'm just not very good with player's who take the pick out of the club on or off the pitch.
Players like Gibbs who through no fault of his own prehaps just ain't really good enough to a premier league wining left back at the moment I've all the time in the world for, Jenks and Calum are two others who fall into that bracket. They give 100% of what they have to give to Arsenal football club and not one moments disrespect to the club.
Theo for me falls into the horrible Dutchman mould of "" never mind how good you've been to me how much MORE can I squeeze from you ".
It just upsets me to see it and I might well be an out of date fool but I just couldn't give into him and his mercenary total disrespect for Arsenal who have done him nothing but good dispite his 9 mostly underachieving years on our payroll

24 May 2015 18:56:10
Ok champ haha

24 May 2015 19:50:35
G69' "he wants a pat rise" I don't think pat plays anymore mate :-)

24 May 2015 21:13:18
G69 just so you're aware I'm not disagreeing with you. I've felt it maybe time to cash in on him actually. But what I'm saying is got to trust what Arsene does. today has made me question getting rid of him. However he doesn't deserve a huge pay rise ATM. He was on good form or injury. However for what he's on that should be what we expect if not more

24 May 2015 21:14:57
Fair comment G62,

I don't always pay much attention to players wanting 'pay rises', as you never know if its paper talk.

24 May 2015 21:21:11
394 I'd love to say that was just for you but sadly it was another oooops mate :-)
At least you know where you are with me, I'm not one of those inconsistent smellers

24 May 2015 21:43:38
D16 your right mate Arsene does seem to have things under control with Walcott setting a deadline and all, sign a one year extension on current terms and use that year to show us why he's worth more money would seem a good solution to me.
If true Kos is on 3 million a year how can Theo possibly ask for double that?

24 May 2015 21:46:15
You probably have it right Dags mate

24 May 2015 14:57:29
Always thought Mike Ashley was from Newcastle

24 May 2015 10:31:52
Vidal25m , spider, 25m or free Sami khedira what what u lot go for Ian torn between Vidal and Sami

24 May 2015 10:49:50
Vidal for me

24 May 2015 10:53:10
Spyder most likely, knows the premier league and would be desperate to prove himself at a big club.
Vidal very good player but unlikely to join us and Khedira want kelter more than medals so utd would seem his best option, he will get what he wants most there

24 May 2015 11:04:08
I'd say easily Vidal

25 May 2015 12:09:27
Why would you pay £25 mil for Vidal, a 28 year old midfielder, when you could get Khedirha, a 28 year old midfielder, on a freebie?

24 May 2015 08:34:40
So Arsene has set a deadline for Theo to sign a new contract by, personally I hope it was yesterday.
A couple of years back when we were in the same situation with him I was desperate for him to stay and realise his potential with us but since then we've moved forward and Theo has stood still and is still all just potential.
Pay rise? For what exactly, the sooner he's gone the better in my opinion.

24 May 2015 09:10:14
To be fair G62 he has been injured for most of that time and as far as I can remember he was in the first team playing well until he was injured against those from the Dark Side! Hope he stays can be in first team or at least quality cover. As for pay rise NO! COYG

24 May 2015 09:11:22
He's not world class move him on

24 May 2015 09:44:43
Thats my big gripe with Theo no show Sussex maye, he wants a pay rise for being out injured and scoring against spurs?
How low his expectations are of himself and his achievements to date if he feels worthy of a pay rise for his contribution to the greatest football club in the world.
Theo who? Get rid of greedy under achievers and invest in those who realise how lucky they and what an honour it is to be an Arsenal player.
100 k a week not enough? that's 3 million a year take home pay, I don't think he's ever likely to need a food bank even if he was to accept our pathetic wages. Get rid.

24 May 2015 01:08:04
If sevilla had finished 4th and won the Europa league, who gets the extra spot, the losing finalist or the 5th place team? Thanks