Arsenal Banter Archive July 28 2014

28 Jul 2014 22:46:59
I for one hope vermaelen stays. If he does he will start against City in the Com Shield and against Palace.
With 2 good performances and a lack of match fitness with Mertersacker he would surly play against Everton too. Would Mertesacker walk straight back in?

29 Jul 2014 00:28:37
Not too Rocky, but it's a nice problem for Wenger to solve.

I think he (BFG) would but would be great to see Tommy V get his swagger back and become a valuable part of the rotation. My preference would be to see him stay - quality chap!

The irritating fact is that in the Charity Shield & against Crystal Palace, we will be without Mertesacker and possibly Vermaelen, if he leaves. We will have Koscielny to play, but no experienced recognised Centre Back to play alongside him, unless we make a signing. I would make a guess that if Vermaelen goes, we will make a signing, who will have little time to bed in, unless of course we keep Vermaelen until Mertesacker returns.

28 Jul 2014 22:10:21
Liverpool's first game of the season is against?

You guessed it, Southampton.

29 Jul 2014 02:41:14
Southampton A vs Southampton B *

28 Jul 2014 20:44:34
As per the current signings and developments in last seasons top 8 teams what how do you them to perform. And give me your top seven team you predict. cheers

28 Jul 2014 18:50:56
Ed,

How much more business can we expect? I feel like a spoiled child at Christmas who has opened all his gifts but still looks under the tree for more. In fairness though, I have been a good boy this year.

Thanks!

28 Jul 2014 19:35:17
This has been touched on before but with this transfer window now on 66m spent I wondered if there is any certain answer on this. Now I know ed002 you don't like to talk bout money. But these previous years arsene has been tight was that all because there simply wasn't money to spend with the stadium costs. It explains a lot like the amount of stars we let go year after year. Or is it simply arsene has decided to change his ways and spend. Appreciate if anyone can shed light on it. Thanks guys!

28 Jul 2014 20:26:26
Wenger is a bad loser, there is no way he would be happy competing then suddenly nit competing and getting crap off fans/ pundits and press without a good reason.

He had financial constraints but maintained his and the clubs dignity by getting on with business in a professional manner while laying further foundation for our great club

We owe this guy a lot. He is not bigger than the club but definitely responsible for making us a bigger and better club.

Hats off to Wenger AND the board

I think in the early years after the stadium move it was defo a lack of cash to spend on players but in the last maybe 2-3 years more money has been available than what has been spent on squad investment and I really believe wenger doesn't want to bow out in 3 years time a loser so is beginning to change in terms of spend the really big question is will he change in terms of running the same players into the ground causing so many injuries and also will our tactics change so we ain't so predictable when it comes to playing our top 4-6 rivals time will tell ay

28 Jul 2014 18:49:13
in 2009 Arsenal broke their transfer record fee for a player by buying Arshavin for £16m odd

in 2014 Arsenal spend £16m on an unproven 19yr old.

times they're a changing.

28 Jul 2014 18:38:55
So chambers is a done deal, really feel sad for Jenko I just hope wherever he goes its a loan, we have a very few people who are true gunners by blood wilshire, and jenko to name just a few. Really hope its just a loan, loved the celeberation on his first goal in the PL for arsenal.

28 Jul 2014 16:38:04
Hi guys!

So now we have 4 new players. I can't really see Wenger buying 6 new players. So a DM or striker? What do you see as most important and what do you think Wenger will go after?

I think well definately sign a centre mid and it will be someone "big" - Khedira or Carvalho.

Also think we will sign a centre half.

And I can see a deadline day loan move for Salomon Kalou aswell

First post long time reader good work to all the EDs! But I truly believe it's a DM now and that will be it Sanchez will be our CF being rotated with Walcott and giroud

Both a DM and Striker would be nice, But I have feeling now that Wengers spending is done as he never likes to bring in too many players in one go.

If I had to choose between a DM and Striker I Still would like another up Top central ortodox Striker to compete with Giroud, as we are still reliant on him to give that physcial presence and to hold the ball up. If we lose him he have Knowone to fill in that role really.

Flamini although not top class can do a decent job and we have Arteta to fill in and Wilshire aswell if need be, I think we can make do in this area for another year anyway.

I hope we don't sign Kalou 😒

28 Jul 2014 16:18:30
We should loan jenkinson not sell him I think he needs a run of games I still beleive he has a future if given a chance

I think you're absolutely right Imired and there still could be a future for him. Chambers will cover CB and CDM as well as RB and may become a long-term fixture in one of those positions instead. Jenks could still eventually take over from Debuchy if Chambers stakes a claim in the middle. A seson-long loan would give us a good picture of Jenks' real level.

Chambers was brought in beacasue he is versitle more than anything and I see him eventually competing for a regular CB birth. Jenkinson still having a future as our RB competing with Dubuchy in the meantime.

With the uncertainty over TV5 I think we can't relly afford to loan any defenders out at present as with Chambers covering in as CB we need Jenkinson to cover at RB in case of inury to Debuchy.

With the uncertainty over TV5 at present for me we need to keep all our defenders here because if TV5 does go, Chambers will then be our back up 3rd CB. We will then need Jenkinson to back up Debuchy still at RB and be the 4th CB if need be, Not sure if Djouro is coming back, I suspect he will not want to?.

28 Jul 2014 16:10:29
With Liverpool pulling out of the Remy deal, Balotelli supposedly being cheaper and Bony still available any chance in Arsenal going for any of these 3 or is there still interest for another forward elsewhere?

{Ed002's Note - Unless the manager is a complete flake I can't see that he will change targets overnight.}

28 Jul 2014 16:00:23
Dags

You been playing with voodoo or black Magic with a remy doll?I have got a gut feeling that you are somehow responsible for bis failed medical you didn't give him one of those new undetectable magic drugs did you?

P.s mate when's the party now that there is again a chance of being a gunner

Do not worry, the unfit fat **** won't be coming to Arsenal

28 Jul 2014 20:32:38
Nail, head and beautifully hit Banbury :-)

28 Jul 2014 22:04:08
Bam bam, one word, Cholesterol.
Chill, lol.

Reet, you know my secret mate.
It worked a treat :-)

28 Jul 2014 13:39:03
Apparently during the Chambers deal there were discussions/commitments that we may loan young players the other way.

Given the quality of their academy I think this could suit both sides. Feel sorry for Southampton and wouldn't mind Gnarby/Jenko/Zelalem getting some experience and helping them out.

Wenger, stop being the nice guy. add clauses in loan which mean they can't play against arsenal!

28 Jul 2014 12:32:19
Tv5 is on his last yr of his contract wid us. I feel we should sell him n get a replacement than loose him fr ntng next season. To barca for a smaller fee than watevr utd is offering because I can't stand d thought of another Arsenal captain playin for man utd! Hinteregger or martins Indi wuld b ideal replacements fr me. Dey can cover fr lb as both Gibbs n monreal r injury prone.

28 Jul 2014 13:33:44
Agree G4L,

If we are going to lose him, we may as well do it now and get some money for him

TV going to Man U doesn't worry me, not in the same way RVP did, afterall he alone won them the league

28 Jul 2014 15:07:10
Banbury I agree with you! Whatever next lol

I believe Indi is going to Porto? we won't get the quality of Vermaelon to sit on our bench next season. I can see someone like shar (schar) from Basel or Winston Reid. wouldn't be my choices

28 Jul 2014 11:25:28
Sounds like Jenkinson is being sold, which doesn't worry me, as he hasn't progressed & doesn't have what it takes to play for a top four club. So we now appear to have two new right backs in Debauchy & Chambers, which is at least as good as last seasons pair. We have two left backs & 3 centre backs, one of whom may depart. So defensively we need to sign one or two CB's, if Vermaelen leaves, unless a young player is promoted to the first team. Keeper-wise we are sorted. A defensive midfield player may be a possibility, hopefully Schneiderlin.

Wenger's comments indicate that Chambers can cover CB as well, so with him we have 4 by that reckoning. The idea seems to be that he'll cover RB and CB, perhaps CDM as well sometimes, and be groomed as a long-term starter in one of those positions. Similar to what Utd have been doing with Smalling and Jones (although I hope it works better for us!). He is still 19 though, so if Vermaelen leaves we'll definitely need a relatively experienced and good quality CB aswell. personally, although I doubt he will, I'm really hoping Vermaelen stays - I don't think we could have a much better back-up. If so we may already have enough with Chambers.

In defense of Smalling and Jones, they have been playing for a very mediocre team.

Smalling and Jones are mediocre

28 Jul 2014 08:37:20
Good morning gunners!
Eds, with reports that the Loic Remy to Liverpool deal could be off, is there any interest from Arsenal? Are we still in for a striker and will Campbell be loaned out?
Thanks Eds

{Ed002's Note - I am pretty certain nothing happened overnight.}

28 Jul 2014 08:04:37
The poll result has made me laugh.
There must be some seriously stupid people on this site for over half of them to think smoking won't effect a footballers performance.

Even casual smoking puts toxins on your blood stream. It makes your blood thicker, making your heart have to work harder to pump blood around the body. It also narrows your arteries again reducing blood flow. Smoke entering your lungs damages them making you susceptible to coughs, wheezing and colds. These are noticeable short term effects of casual smoking - not long term effects.
That's science and it's not open to debate. It's fact

When I played football, at half time the players that didn't smoke were fine, whilst those that smoked were breathless. Smoking is a stupid habit and one a professional footballer shouldn't do.

Totally agree, I was amazed at the reults


Laughable

28 Jul 2014 07:14:19
"Chambers is only 19 & can play at CB, RB & CM. I hope he will give us competition for the players in those 3 positions."

-Arsene Wenger.

28 Jul 2014 13:27:41
Ted,

I think this boy is going to be quality.

£16m well spent, IMO.

28 Jul 2014 02:05:06
Now that Liverhampton have pulled out of the Remy signing, they have turned to Jay Rodriguez, of SOUTHAMPTON.

I also understand the Anfield peanut seller is retiring.
Local reports say the peanut seller at Southampton is packing his bag's and heading up the M62 Monday morning.

No the Liverpool peanut seller is staying on now Dags, it seems his replacement wasn't up to the job due to medical reasons.

The Southampton Peanut seller said no as Liverpool's contract offer was very tight and the Southampton seller said the contract needed to offer a bit more Legume.

Plus Liverpool wanted him on a two year contract and he won't work Thursdays as that's his crib night

And next season you will be salted then dry roasted, cashew,, sorry about that,, bless me.

Kind regards

YNWA

28 Jul 2014 21:02:20
Jeez Mick,

And I thought my jokes were bad, lol.