Arsenal Banter Archive December 29 2012

29 Dec 2012 23:14:05
We have sold better players than Theo in recent years, however at 23years of age if we do let him go, then the club really will be making the ultimate statement that finances are of more importance to them than football.
Todays performance may just be another reason for AW not to dip into the transfer window in any major way, that would be a huge dissapointment in any development.
Great performance today and i still maintain Giroud has a lot to offer us, gervinho must be replaced.
Ike.

I`ve been told that Theo Walcoot will be soon wearing the Red and Black of Man Utd, the same source who told me RVP was going to Man U, I hope that their wrong, IF he does then Wenger time is definetly up, and who ever deals with contracts should be sacked, also
AndyS

30 Dec 2012 07:27:00
The choice to sign lies with Theo.
He looked pretty emotional at the end of the game with the fans chanting his name.
He needs to decide if he wants to build on that and become an Arsenal legend or take the money and fade into insignificance.
Thierry back at the Emirates at this time leads me to believe he will sign.
Chris

Nice try, man u fan above

Actually Im a Gooner and Have been for 30 Yrs, Believe me, Don`t Believe me, I wont lose sleep on it. Thats what i`ve been told and im passing it on, Personally i hope he stays but the longer it goes on, the longer i can see him going, I don`t believe that Wenger or the money grabbing board will allow Theo to walk away for Free, its never going to happen, IF Theo still hasnt signed by the Final two weeks of the transfer window, he will be sold, End of, And if you believe Wenger that he will not sell him then you have obviuosly not learned your lesson on Nasri, on cLichy, on etc, etc.
Andys

29 Dec 2012 23:03:45
if wenger doesnt give walcott a contract after that performance then he never will

manchester gooner

Does anyone actually believe that Arsenal are NOT trying to sign Theo and that AW is making some kind of stand against offering big wages? Keep hearing that we need to get rid of Stan and bring in Usmanov... why- do you think Usmanov bought shares in Arsenal cos he wanted to chuck a billion down the tubes? get real Arsenal will be a properly run club when all the billionaire dilettantes hve got fed up and pi**ed off back home - leaving some clubs in a shambles

ljdyork

29 Dec 2012 22:14:53
Greetings and salutations my fellow Gooners,

A few quick observations from today's match:

1. Theo creates opportunities! I do believe he has tremendous potential and does indeed have room for growth, lets gets this deal done and have him signed!

2. If TW14 decides to leave his selling price just went up in value. I am not in favour of this option but the decision rests not only with the club but the player too! If Theo chooses to depart the emirates then I say we get as much as we can, a performance like today wont hurt his value.

3. Demba Ba is a good striker and a viable option if Theo does decide to leave. He may not be "our" first choice but at 7.5m and premiership experience he represents good value.

4. Our back four needs to stop conceding such opportunities. I believe we need to light a fire under our players. This is where Steve Bould needs to make it emphatically clear that underperformance is not acceptable, 2 of the 3 goals were clearly avoidable with more conscientious defending.

5. Arterta for me has been our unsung hero this season. He plays game in game out, but I do believe we need reinforcement at the DM position. I love Diaby's talent, I love Coquelin's potential but I believe this is a position we can upgrade and if necessary as some have pointed out promote Kos to this position.

All in all I liked our will today. Walcott can be a difference maker. He is far from the finished product but he is OUR product and I believe it sends the right message that we are done selling our best players if he was to re-sign (I hope he understands this too).

Gunners4Life, IN AW we trust!

Doesn't make a difference to his value rising cos he can sign a pre contract with another club in the new year and go for free in the summer

Im sure as a club we understand this option and are prepared to sell if a contract cannot be agreed to. I would highly doubt we as a club would allow this scenario to occur. I sincerely hope this will not occur. Theo I believe can be part of the solution and as such I would prefer his services to be retained, hopefully he will feel the same too!

Gunners4Life, In AW we trust

29 Dec 2012 20:21:52
What a game really enjoyed it, must admit at 4-3 I thought it would end at 4-4 but I was proved wrong. Defensively we were pretty poor, and I was pleased to see Wenger point that out in his interview rather than just discussing our cutting edge in attack. Thought Podolski put in a really good shift and played some great balls, Giroud came on and was really impressive and Theo's finishing was superb, really good game for him that cross too Giroud wow. Don't want to detract from a good performance but I do still think that his decision making can sometime be a little poor as highlighted when we broke away and he shot rather than pass, but I hope that will improve over time he's only 23 after all. Really hope we can get his contract sorted with each performance he is only strengthening his case for the money he wants. Arteta also put in a great shift, just goes out and does what is asked of him. Got to say I was really impressed with Demba Ba as well, I know Wenger said he wont sign him but I think he would add to the team provided and this is the key we don't have to spend huge money on fees that make his low release clause redundant otherwise I say wait till the summer and try and rival United for Lewandowski. If we sold Chamakh and Bendnter, I think Giroud Ba and Walcott would be a decent strike force and we would have good cover should one or more be injured. Also desperately want us to sign a defensive mid, Arteta been great in that deeper role but we need some steel in the midfield, would also mean that days like today where Cazorla seemed tired we could rest him with Wilshere and Arteta moving up the pitch and a defensive mid behind them. Did see in the paper today that we could get m'vila for a cut price and in one in fact that we had been offered him, could be an option, although I know there are others people prefer. Also seen a few rumours linking us with Arda Turan, I know the name and have seen him play a few times through out his career wondered from others who may have seen him more how good he is? Hope we can keep this run going.
Will

It's not really his decision making i think, it's more to do with being greedy. He has something to prove so it's natural to be a little bit greedy but this has go on for a little while. He has to pass when it is right.

29 Dec 2012 20:09:16
Want to wake up tmrw morning and find that AW grabbed hold of Theo, dragged him into his office and offered him 100k per week and a 10k per goal bonus - get the boy signed up man whatever it costs!

337

29 Dec 2012 20:06:46
Put it this way.

If the board, Wenger or whoever is responsible allow Walcott to leave after that performance, along with his recent showings, The Emirates signing "sign him up" we as a fan-base need to do something about it... Lets just hope it doesn't come to that.

It looks like it has just 'clicked' for him now. He's full of confidence whereas he used to look timid/clueless on the wing. I'll admit I openly criticised him for his decision making, poor crossing and propensity to go missing in games.

Not anymore. Looks hungry, at home in the middle and can cross. Yes his decision making is still so-so but that'll improve in time. It's such a shame he has won me over so late... I think our penny pinching club will see £££ signs and sell to the highest bidder in January. Hope I'm wrong!

Defence still needs more protection though. Wayama or the like.

StEvE

29 Dec 2012 19:55:06
Lets not forget how many of their top players Newcastle had missing, Ben Arfa, Cabaye to name a few would make a massive difference. Yet another win with a huge dose of luck. When we play the big boys then thats the yardstick to go on. I aint impressed at all by taking the lead 3 times and Newcastle equalising 3 times against a weakened team.

Get over yourself, we won by 4 clear goals, go away with your negativity you person!

Theres no pleasing in some people.

United beat them 4-3.

Heres a response from a united fan. "we showed fighting spirit from going behind 3 times and grabbed the win. What true champions are made of"

But no we beat them 7-3 and your still not pleased. Seriously.

29 Dec 2012 19:42:21
1. Best match of Theo's career

2. Defense, get it together

3. Lets get 3 Monday

Coyfg!!

US Gooner

U say defence get it together, but both kosc n verm were solid. Sagna was ok, bit slow but good. How Gibbs in def had a shocker fell asleep for both their goals.
Wilshere was class, arteta was neat, cazorla was quality but was roughed up, was fouled soo many times yet ref gave no free kick.
Walcott was ok first but exploded in 2nd half. 3rd goal that even Henry would be proud of.
Podolski=beast.. Strong, efficient, smart, lethal what else you want
Ox has soo much energy and always looks to make things happen. Great goal too.
Also great cameo from Giroud cud of had a hatrik.
Waq

How on earth was the ball allowed to sail to the back post in the second goal it's not gibbs' fault!

30 Dec 2012 13:08:13
Agree totally with above comments, spot on. I don't know who Gibbs was trying to sell a dummy to other than himself on their second goal. quite commical knowing that we won in the end.

Would just like to know what the hell game plan did we have in the first half. In fact it was quite weird all over. I've seen more excitement, movement and noise at my local park on a sunday afternoon than there was at the Emirates last night. It seems the players and the fans are feeding off of each others nervousness. We need to shake it off because boy, when we do get the bit between our teeth we can be awesome.

Well pleased for Walcott. I've been one that has slated him alot for not getting into games more, but last night he rammed that thought down my throat in the best way possible. Again once he and Arsenal got going Brilliant!

Even more pleased for Giroud. He will get better and better. Been really pissed off with the people slating him before he's even settled.

Overall more of the same second half performance the whole game.......minus the goals conceded. And let's breathe some life into the Emirates, that place could really rock.

Estepona gooner

29 Dec 2012 19:35:30
Theo Walcott became a man today. That was frickin Henryesque. He can have £200k a week as far as I'm concerned, that was the most amazing individual performance I've seen from an arsenal player since Henry took inter Milan apart. World class, truley world class
AG

You really are getting carried away there fella, he had a great performance but still had some dodgy moments.......he is a long way off from being Henry like tbf.

1404

Van Persies hattrick against Chelsea

29 Dec 2012 19:28:57
What a game.. The old attacking arsenal
Sign Theo up.. Wenger

Joe n

29 Dec 2012 19:25:10
MASSIVE shout out to Mikel Arteta. So efficient it was if he was not there

Lwi

29 Dec 2012 19:20:13
Hat trick for Theo! We've found a new CF.

SIGN HIM UP!

29 Dec 2012 19:08:51
this team at times is a complete joke!
no pressing the opposition , to much passing backwards and to much moving with the ball into our own half! who decides not to play the game at speed or press the ball when the opposition have it , look what happens when we do ! also the crowd is a joke seriously you could here more noise from me in my sitting room than the crowd ( im not from uk so cant travel much ) the ba free kick every one was silent, jasus boo or hiss to put the guy of for god sake dont just watch and admire what he does seriously !! currently 4-3 to us but some stuff needs to be said!

Your the joke!!

what was the final score mug??

malaga gooner

I ll prob get slated for that post now with the scoreline but i stand by it all did ya hear the crowd in the 88 min ! it needs to be like that through out the game not just when we are winning

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, you been on the juice mate?

29 Dec 2012 19:33:49
that awkward moment when you realise you posted before the end of the game

29 Dec 2012 20:11:21
Yes you will get disagrees but what you say is exactly true. We were horrible at times but in the end newcastle's midweek game had an effect. We have issues with keeping possession and we still give too many chances for the opposition to come back into games. This is all true but we have won now so it matters little! Good ending for this year and i'm really confident about the next one.

Iceman

29 Dec 2012 18:52:14
Come on boys - lets put them to the sword

Well played Jack and Pod

SY4

29 Dec 2012 18:32:03
Was Santiago Cazorla on the pitch in the 1st 45mins?

29 Dec 2012 18:13:59
Poor first half!

29 dec 2012 17:26:56
does any 1 understand what chris waddle(spud) saying??

malaga gooner

Something about way ay man, fishy on a dishy?

337

29 Dec 2012 16:43:48
I guess Mertesacker is ill as he isnt even on the bench

terry

Taken I'll last night, how good is it to to Kos as a replacement? Can't remember the last time we had 3 top quality CBS

337

29 Dec 2012 15:46:00
How funny! Na$ri has just been sent off for trying to headbut Bassong.

337

29 Dec 2012 14:37:51
If the SPUDS lay above us after the end of the season ... NO EXCUSE for mr. French

MACEDONIAN Gooner

They won't don't worry!

We'll finish top four as per but we'll be 20 points at least behind the winners (probably Utd)..

G95

29 Dec 2012 13:42:53
Squillaci or Stepanovs. Who was/is more embarassing for the club? Agree for Squillaci, Disagree for Stepanovs.
Windsor Gooner

29 dec 2012 12:54:20
any 1 else think addey-by-youre's new hair style looks like something you would get from a mobile dog grooming firm??

malaga gooner

29 dec 2012 12:31:51
this post is for my mate metal...

in life mate you have scum-bags who are not happy unless their making peoples life's miserable...they get a kick out of causing trouble because they live in their own sad little bubble...
we all know who the sad c*** is, , , hes been doing it for the last couple of years...
he has not got the brains or finesse to have a proper debate, , , in actual fact hes just a looser...
so metal keep posting your thoughts and beliefs, , , your not all way's going to get people who will agree with you but at least the majority of gooners on here are worthy of a debate...

so grow up mick and get a life..

malaga gooner

This page is for arsenal banter, not teenage anxt. Get a grip of yourself and keep the fake rumours coming cheers

Daniel

29 Dec 2012 12:17:43
Cheeky £10M bid for Michu in January, maybe??

EMG

Not a chance.

29 Dec 2012 11:51:44
Does anyone know if there is interest in Hoilett? Not sure what length of contract he joined QPR on or what wages they're paying him but I still rate him and think he'd really suit us.

EMG

29 Dec 2012 09:04:54
Pat rice. MBE......well done Pat.

29 Dec 2012 06:34:37
I for one think Wenger is doing the right thing with Henry. Letting him train, which is to the benefit of our younger players... Theo, Ox, etc.

But not pushing him into the premier league - as it make tarnish his amazing reputation. If we took off our rosé tinted glasses last year, Henry was the the player who left as "the king".

29 Dec 2012 02:04:11
I think Wenger should go back to 4-4-2 like the old days. Giroud and Theo up front could be a good option if you ask me.

Maybe across the middle...
santi wilshere (mvila) ox

Would rather see a quality pacey clever winger rather than Ox

Ox on bench with Rosicky, Arteta, TV and Pod

SY4

28 Dec 2012 19:24:46
Kaba Diawara.....Arsenal legend

Lol ..
Kris Kiwomwa, Arsenal Legend.

AG

Gotta be Gus Ceaser for me

Glen Helder??

Igor stepanovs

John Jensen. Undoubtedly a legend!

All better than eboue and gervinho.

Eboue has made more champions league appearances than Tottenham.
Drakey