Arsenal Banter Archive August 29 2014

29 Aug 2014 22:00:22
Seriously Jose needs to stop his lies, it is twice he said they won't be making further signings, and up turns Drogba and now Remy. He is just taking away Arsenals targets so we can't buy. He has been bitter ever since Ozil joined us that person!

29 Aug 2014 22:14:54
Seriously,

That has so annoyed me

I don't understand?

Why should he say he is signing players, if we dilly dally which we do every year?

Next time Jose has something to say let's get Jeremy Kyle to do a Lie Detector test.

I have grown to dislike mourinho very much since his return to our shoes, but for taking away the threat of remy I could seriously buy him a pint.
Sorry but I'm happy about it and as for saying no more signings and going back on what he said?
Isn't Arsene the master of that

29 Aug 2014 22:42:51
Mourinho is a very very clever manager.

He sells a player, than gets a much better upgrade.

Selling Ba/Eto'o and getting Diego Costa.

Selling Torres and getting Remy?

People have a pop at him, but he knows what he wants and gets it done, straight away.

{Ed025's Note - but he is such a smug bar steward dags, i liked him when he first came, but now i have nothing but contempt for the man, as del boy would say..."hes a right plonker"..

29 Aug 2014 22:45:43
If you play poker, do you tell people your hand?

He does what is needed, I don't like the bloke, but I do respect the way he builds a squad.

29 Aug 2014 22:56:16
Totally agree Ed.

But you can't argue the way he builds a squad mate.

Sells deadwood and gets a major upgrade.

He is ruthless in his transfer dealings.

{Ed025's Note - but with an open cheque book dags...so can anybody mate..

We all hate Jose, but come on get with it for god sake! U lot are going into meltdown. If we wanted remy he would be an arsenal player. We were never in for him from the start trust me. Wait until Tuesday at 00.01 and ule be happy.

29 Aug 2014 23:09:35
You make a fair point Ed. :-)

Valley, if we sign a striker of quality, than fair enough.

If not, than it could be shades of last season, where we needed a striker in January window to sustain our challenge.

Man City won the league, fair play, but we made it a little easy for them by not investing.

Have faith dags. Good things come to those who wait. People lose patience with wenger I can understand but were nearly there. A couple more additions and wele be feared again. One I believe is coming in the next 3 days. Then by end of next summer the squad will be complete.

30 Aug 2014 07:46:53
Fair comment Valley

Ed25 take the lemon out your chops son! No team has a open cheque book anymore with ffp

{Ed025's Note - teams with sugar daddies like chelsea and city do pinky, plastic clubs like them hire top lawyers to get around the problem, money always talks mate..

With all due respect Ed025, but you can't really say that Jose and Chelsea have been making dealings with an open cheque book the last few windows.
If there was unlimited amount of money to spend, the club probably would have gotten Shaw, Cavani last summer and possibly Pogba as well this summer.
And I don't think Remy would be striker choice number 1 to replace Torres if they could just throw money at it.
Chelsea have dealt with transfers very much according to FFP. It's not the club's fault that a club like PSG wants to buy Luiz for an obscene amount of money.

{Ed025's Note - barcelona have proved that FFP is a sham jackson, expect other clubs to follow their lead..

Its not only about Jose saying one thing and doing another, wenger never says we are done, he always says we are open to business. It is just that the has been taking digs at wenger ever since he has been back, and I Quote -- Ever since we got Ozil, this has left him Horribly bitter. How could Ozil overlook him and join arsenal. that's the topic for debate

I don't know much about FFP so I don't want to argue with you about FFP being a joke. And you're probably right that a lot of clubs will be looking to take advantage of the loop holes in the rules.
I just don't like it when people still say that Chelsea just spends a lot of money. IMHO the club haven't been spending over the top since the Torres transfer (I know I'd think twice after a deal like that).

29 Aug 2014 21:16:46
Dags I think your going to get one of your wishes, Calum might well turn out to be our DM after all.
I'd hoped for a top notch experienced player there but its far from the worst of your wishes that could have happene I guess.
Some times its not about the ones that got away its about the ones you escaped

29 Aug 2014 22:00:08
G62,

I always thought it would come to that.

Would prefer a dedicated Danger Mouse but would still be happy with Calum filling that role.

Only problem is, we have too many players playing in too many unorthodox positions.

Chambers- RB, CH or DM?

Ozil- Left Wing or behind striker?

Cazorla- Centre mid or Left Wing?

Wilshere- DM or CM?

Sanchez- LW, RW or striker?

Walcott- RW or striker?

Pod- LW or striker?

Ox- CM or RW?

Too many players, not enough definite positions.

Look at Man City. Name any of their players, and you know their positions, with exception of Micah Richards, who can play across the back.

Confusing.com.

I'm not a motor racing fan so I don't know but has anyone ever won a Grand Prix using a hub cap as a steering wheel and wheel brace as a gear stick?
If so we're in with a real shot at the title this time round

{Ed025's Note - that did make me smile G62.. :)

29 Aug 2014 22:57:41
Lol G62, agree.

30 Aug 2014 11:05:53
Dags I don't see any of that as a problem. You just highlighted the versatility of our players

29 Aug 2014 20:28:01
Are arsenal really interested in cavani or is this just more papertalk

29 Aug 2014 21:13:15
We will not sign any striker of quality, if any.

If we do, it will be some kid of Sanogo-esque stature or some 33 year old Italian who can't get into his team, looking for a final pay day.

Agreed Dags

29 Aug 2014 22:59:34
Although, we could be talking to Falcao tomorrow, so I have been told.

29 Aug 2014 20:03:08
Monaco wants 15 mil euro for Falcao on one year loan. Wenger moves his radar to the other Monaco's Striker Berbatov

29 Aug 2014 18:59:23
Ed02. Don't take this wrong mate but I can't tell whether you are a miserable git or a funny b' stard. I'm hoping its the latter. What do you say mate? -:) p.s treading on dodgy ground!

29 Aug 2014 20:42:23
At the the end of the day, if the knowledge is sound, that's all you can ask for from the eds. Anyone with a facebook page like Ed02 and a lots of fans and notoriety is obviously well known for his personality, unlikely to change his style.

{Ed002's Note - We are still accepting members for the appreciation society on Facebook (tinyurl.com/c6j7t2m).}

Well I'll take it your a funny b'stard with a sense of humour and a good sport mate. Well done!

29 Aug 2014 22:17:57
Lol Golds :-)

29 Aug 2014 18:38:21
Hi eds. Previously you had said you expect sanogo to be loaned out. But now with og12 injured do you think it will happen? Also do you think podolski will stay? Thanx

{Ed025's Note - i expect them both to stay mate..

29 Aug 2014 17:52:29
Update on Alex song? Surely he's better than west ham

No not really he's average at best.

29 Aug 2014 17:22:50
Hi Ed002, I know you don't do names or probabilities and neither do you talk about money. So I will just ask a basic one. From your insider info, will we land a marquee signing in any position before deadline,squad players or a bit of both

{Ed002's Note - I have given you the names of players I know of interest in. I have no idea who you would consider a "marquee" signing to be.}

Ok thnx Ed, the waiting game continues

29 Aug 2014 15:55:32
Eds, who as we stand are front runners to sign Carvalho. Thanx

{Ed002's Note - You think there is a queue?}

Ed002, well Arsenal and Man u have both been linked as have others, so was wondering who are frontrunners.

{Ed002's Note - Measured how? This is to be honest just wasting my time.}

I'll help you out YK.

Without having to check, I would guess London is closer to Lisbon than Manchester. So if it where a straight out foot race I would back the Gunners.

You welcome

29 Aug 2014 14:57:08
ed
is there any small chance of us getting Falcao?I know you have explained the situation with Madrid but what about Arsenal?
Thanks in advance

{Ed002's Note - What?}

29 Aug 2014 13:56:33
Hi eds do you think we will sign any one else before the window ends Monday

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}

29 Aug 2014 13:15:31
Hey Eds, I am not a regular poster but I do read all comments all the time, I know you all Eds are someway connect to the club/s, and you know who club will sign and obviously you all can't say directly, and we as regulars playing prediction game, that must make smile on your faces. Anyway very good site Eds. . Now Falcao rumours, any true in a loan move to AFC pleas?. Cheers

{Ed002's Note - I can tell you where I know of interest in players. I cannot say what will actually happen with that interest. I am sick of the Falcao question.}

29 Aug 2014 10:04:12
By the way Ed002, loved this line:

"{Ed002's Note - Of course not. I am a rodeo clown and part time gentleman adventurer. I make a little extra money as a harpoon sharpener.}"

29 Aug 2014 13:59:08
Christ, can you imagine the size of his grinder!

{Ed002's Note - I think you mean "organ".}

I definitely think batman signal image should change to a Harpoon gun.

Yeah that killed me too. Infact i'v started using the term "gentleman adventurer" myself. don't know what it means really but its what I am

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29 Aug 2014 13:20:21
Honestly can't wait for the window to close. Whatever the outcome. My head is fried from waiting and guessing! Hurry up clock! One or 10 I don't care anymore just be over and let me live in piece!

I feel the same way

29 Aug 2014 10:54:45
Falcao
Rabout
Papodopolos.

Not asking for much.

Falcao Looks to be on his way to Madrid on a loan deal, the other two more likely.

Buyers seems to be put off Remy because of his failed medicals and Swansea are demanding a High price for Bony although perhaps a loan deal can be done

29 Aug 2014 09:17:15
While I love the guy. Is Poldi just Frimpong Part II?

More about jokes/tweets and less about goals?

Bit harsh he's not that bad. He is a good squad player too who scored some crucial goals for us. I'd be happy keeping him and he gives us strength in depth whereas Frimpong was just a waste if space!

28 goals in 69 appearances isn't terrible in my opinion.

29 Aug 2014 13:22:24
You are kidding, aren't you?

For some reason Wenger does not seem 100% convinced by him as he has never really been given a run of consistent starts. I don't think he suits the sole central CF position either but he is dangerous from wide left and offers better width and balance than Cazorla does from that side.

If think if Wenger is not fussed with him why not use him as a bargaining tool in a transfer. What about a swap deal with Swansea, Bony for Podolski, they seem to want 24Mill for Bony for a permant deal? or with Porto for Jackson Martinez? Even Rues at Dortmund plus some cash.

29 Aug 2014 16:47:18
Podz has certainly gotten a consistent run of starts. First season especially he started almost every game. He was taken of every time for the Ox because he has dodgy ankles. Even for Germany he barely finished a game in the last couple of seasons.

29 Aug 2014 07:57:55
Its been 36 hours since we qualified for the CL group stages and so far no rush of players coming forward to say ok I'll join you now, if anything its gone more quite since Wednesday night
In fact Carvalho looks more like going to utd now than he did before we garanteed our place bang goes the CL is key theory.
If anything its the opposite, maybe players think no European football less stress more time off, easy money

There's still 84hours to go!
In all seriousness you come across as though we snap our fingers and players come running. Your expecting too much. I think 2 players will be coming in but Carvalho will not be one of them. Not convinced there has ever been real interest from us. More paper talk which has hooked and reeled in the fans

I think there are probably deals in place with clubs and on Monday it will be like a late night game of poker as clubs realise that they are not going to get the money that they are after and have to except what's on offer.

29 Aug 2014 12:31:14
I would imagine that Arsenal are working behind the scenes to get people in. Arsene and the board must think what could have been last season if we had the squad players that the likes of City/Chelsea have to carry us through the injury times.

Arsene said this morning that the last few days of the transfer window are essentially a poker game. He must realise that we need the CB/DMF and the ST options covered - I agree that we have plenty of players that can cover the ST role but many are unproven and have not had a decent run to prove themselves. After Sanchez, Podolski is our most senior (fit) player but his only real run up there came after a major hamstring injury. He doesn't like playing on the wing so hopefully he gets a run out at Leicester to show Wenger why he is much better up front.

European football is actually a financial incentive for the players - endorsements/boot deals must be easier to come by/negotiate if the player is on multiple tv channels worldwide?

It might just be the quiet before the storm G62, well hope anyway.

I can't see us spending to much more anyway. AW has allready brought in 4 players and I can't see him upsetting the squad with to many more as it has not been his style to bring in so many in previouse years but maybe he will who knows.

I believe we will get 1 more signing but he will only be a squad player. If we get a 2nd I believe it will be a loanstriker or someone young.

I hope your trolling. These things take time and the window is open until Monday night jheeeez, calm down. It will all turn out good trust me!

29 Aug 2014 04:22:28
Hi eds, we maybe go for Remy after all, but I read he didn't pass medicals at Liverpool for some kind of heart situation. Any truth on that?. Could be good deal for us in that condition?

{Ed001's Note - he had an issue with his medical, which he failed, this was something like the 4th or so medical he has failed in his career due to some long term issue. I wouldn't want to presume it was his heart as I never asked what exactly it was, just that it was a serious risk to take signing him.}

4 failed medicals?! Makes sense Wenger dosnt want to sign him; considering he is french and low price and all!

29 Aug 2014 12:22:38
There was stories of a heart condition which probably makes him a bit of a risk. Having watched him for 2 seasons in the EPL (QPR/Newcastle) and his relative cost to us, it seems a decent punt.

I remember George Boyd failed his medical for eyesight a year or so ago. He seems able to see the goal fine to me!

29 Aug 2014 13:27:17
The problem with buying Remy (although I don't oppose it) if we were to get him he would just be a stop gap while Giroud is injured.

He would be behind Sanchez and OG in the pecking order and in a short time Sanogo if he turns good and even Campbell as they will need games to develop.

Meanwhile we'll all still be moaning about the need to buy a WC striker and we'll have a 28/29 y/o on 80k/pw with absolutely no resale value that we could be stuck with until his contract runs down at 31/32

29 Aug 2014 01:16:27
I feel like I'm on here calling for patience from folk a lot on here. I think some people may just like to have a whinge. Anyway, people are now saying Sanchez can't play CF, because he can't hold the ball up and will get bullied off it. I encourage you to watch a replay of the Besiktas game at the Emirates. He held the ball up, back to goal, on numerous occasions. At his feet, he was constantly beating off multiple opponents to keep the ball. In the air, he was able to chest it down to his feet under pressure, multiple times and won headers against bigger opponents. All this in his 2nd competitive run at CF for his new club and only his 4th match in total. I for one, was extremely impressed by him, he completely exceeded rather high expectations. He was also winning the ball in the front 3rd for us. Brilliant. I've been going on about another CF, even before Giroud got injured. Cover is still required, but a backup will be fine (Remy) with Sanchez to shine up top for us.

Try again lol

Can you really see Sanchez bossing the CB pairings at Chelsea or M City?

Sanchez is better from out wide

Wenger still has this vision of playing like Barca a few years back.

What I loved most about his display and what we have been lacking for a good while is that he had the tactical sense and know how near the end of the match to just keep the ball up the other end of the park and waste time and by slowing the besiktas attacks, a bit of "match craft" as the commentators kept bleating out :-)

29 Aug 2014 15:46:39
Banbury mate. Even if I disagree with your opinion, I'll respect it. "try again lol" just comes across as arrogant and conceited. Obviously, I can see Sanchez holding his own against the City and Chelsea, otherwise why would I say it? Just like Suarez did, or Michael Owen once did or Aguero does against big and strong CBs. If the only way to "hold your own" against big CBs is to be big and strong yourself, you must have been cheering when we were linked to Zigic. I honestly think Kompany, Mangala, Cahill and especially Terry will be very worried about having Sanchez taking them on.