Arsenal Banter Archive August 08 2017

 

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08 Aug 2017 20:22:28
Ed is it possible for arsenal to keep Sanchez but to buy lemar/ mahrez? Or is that just silly?

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{Ed002's Note - Lots of things are possible.}

08 Aug 2017 20:50:47
Thanks Mate, is it fair to say a lot of things will change by September 1st?

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08 Aug 2017 21:04:06
Is it possible to lick my elbow ed?

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{Ed002's Note - Left?}

08 Aug 2017 23:04:35
It's a trick question really I have no arms 😜.

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08 Aug 2017 23:19:47
I would guess that millions of tampons would have been changed out by 1st of September not September 1st πŸ˜‚.

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08 Aug 2017 23:45:21
Put your hand up if you just tried to lick your elbow 😁.

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08 Aug 2017 15:56:43
So when did LANESRA and Sanogo tie the knot? LANE keeps calling out Sanogo's name in every post and I can't help but feel like I'm being given a view in through their bedroom window (I have my eyes shut) .

Was Stoner the best man and Gunnerbod the maid of honour?

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08 Aug 2017 17:23:38
Sanogo did ask me but I was busy writing kids stories in CHINA, around about the same TIME the first TEAM were on tour over there and WENGER actually gave me some tips when I saw him at the WAITROSE just outside Beijing. πŸ‘ŽπŸΌπŸ˜‰.

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08 Aug 2017 18:12:25
πŸ˜‚πŸ‘.

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08 Aug 2017 18:19:56
I've been away for a few hours what's been going on has backwards boy been crying πŸ˜‚.

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08 Aug 2017 18:32:43
Hold on! You're telling me, they have a waitrose in Beijing?

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{Ed001's Note - they have them in Dubai, so why not?}

08 Aug 2017 18:48:22
Perhaps we should ask Arsene which one is best as he seems to have used them all at some point in time, he can only be buying his paper though because the bloke never seems to put in an ounce of weight for someone who does so much shopping :-)

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08 Aug 2017 19:02:30
Sharpie it's the new thing to showcase that he isn't ONE dimensional . ITS all to DO with THE UNCONTROLABLE urge of the TICKS that come with Tourette's argh sanogo you twit HAVE to make sure that you KEEP your thumb on the PULSE sanogo you prat .

In this day and age ITS very important that cyber bulling gets dished out evenly and not just to EMOS with eating disorders we have to included the CRYPTIC 60 year olds who want A SLICE of the action. When SAID blogger comes in he puts his BUS pass on the writing bureau that is a family heirloom he screams sanogo you idiot and almost flips his beloved wife out of the electric recliner completely spoiling mid summer murders .

It's just as well she's an easy going ward sister who worked in the days of good rates of pay or she would have been very cross INDEED. When she asks him why he's so upset he say I put a post about starving children in Africa and someone has thumed it down my dear what is this society that we live in don't people think about the hungry whilst stalking old French men in Waitrose . SANOGO SANOGO SANOGO ✊🏻😑😑😀.

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08 Aug 2017 19:17:29
I'm disappointed! In that entire story, you didn't make one mention of a doctor.

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08 Aug 2017 19:20:55
You got a lot to say for yourself on here mate probably just as well it's here.

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08 Aug 2017 19:48:46
Sorry sharpie I said ward sister as anyone who's anyone knows you don't get female doctors πŸ˜‚

Just on for a nibble lanesra πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻.

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08 Aug 2017 20:04:22
Jeez Sanogo you've just been threatened by a 60yr old. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.

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08 Aug 2017 20:34:42
You got a good memory Stoner mate.
πŸ‘.

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08 Aug 2017 20:59:40
I hope not stoner πŸ˜… If he bites me do I have to give him his jaw back πŸ€”.

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09 Aug 2017 07:35:35
I have mate which is why I remember you said you were 55yrs old the other day too. πŸ€”.

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09 Aug 2017 08:47:12
He could be a 14 year old boy trying to groom 60 year old men for sexy time 😷.

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08 Aug 2017 15:41:15
Question, does the super cup count as a major trophy and why?

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08 Aug 2017 15:47:10
Not in my book it doesn't, champions league premier league europa league games cup league cup are the real trophies in my opinion and the rest are all window dressing show games.

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08 Aug 2017 15:48:02
It doesn't, it's just been boosted by tv coverage and promotion. When we were in it against Milan, it was classed as a pre season friendly. It's all about perception. If I remember rightly it wasn't a complete sell out either.

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08 Aug 2017 17:58:55
Fair comment, does UEFA class it as a major trophy?

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08 Aug 2017 18:26:48
It's thier tournament so I guess they pretty much have too mate.
I think like the charity Shield it's only of any real interest to the teams involved and if a team goes on to win the title means nothing by next May but if a team has a less than great season it becomes something to hang on to.

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09 Aug 2017 00:47:51
I've got to be honest gunner I find all this anylising friendlies by fans and pundits on sky whom try to put some kind of importance into it just because we televise it now, pointless. They are pointless friendlies as far as results are concerned, its purely for more money and fitness.

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09 Aug 2017 07:07:46
I gave up watching friendlies years ago Steve mate as they like you say are from a spectator point of veiw pointless in many ways you might as well watch a training session.
Friday night and away to Stoke and Liverpool will be a much clearer indicator of what the team is both capable of and up against in the season ahead.
Come through them 3 unbeaten and I will be impressed.

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08 Aug 2017 14:45:09
Hi I see our squad size is being blamed for the lack of further signings, although the two we have already look pretty good, and the bench is looking stronger these days any thoughts on this Eds?

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{Ed001's Note - not sure how your squad size is of any bearing, it is not the reason Lemar is not done, that is for sure.}

08 Aug 2017 16:04:08
Exactly ed. the reason lemar is not done is because we won't pay the money they want. Nothing to do with squad size.

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08 Aug 2017 16:36:46
Wenger stated that he hoped to make 2 to 3 signings and we have made 2. I believe the third could/ will be a replacement for Sanchez, hence the bids for Lemar. We have a very full squad and hence why players will depart: Chambers, Debuchy, Jenkinson, Gibbs, Campbell (difficult as injured) , Wilshere and Perez. Loans may include: Akpom, Reine-Adelaide and Zelalem. Despite what Wenger has said, I can't see us allowing our 3 big contract 'rebels' to remain at the club without signing new deals. They are worth approx; Sanchez Β£35-50m, Ox Β£15-25m and Ozil Β£35-45m, a total of Β£85-120m, which we would not throw away.

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08 Aug 2017 14:18:36
Gary Medel looked awesome for Chile in the World cup qualifiers. Do you think he would suit Arsenal?

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08 Aug 2017 15:26:27
Why would someone thumbs down that comment?
Medel is an awesome player.
Oh yes sorry Sanogo again. Can't help himself. πŸ‘ŽπŸ€‘βœŠοΈ.

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08 Aug 2017 15:54:45
No mate we thumbs down if it's somthing we don't like that's the point of the thumbs if you didn't post nonsense like this you wouldn't get the thumbs down, simple.

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08 Aug 2017 18:12:34
Haha I actually have just seen this and not thumed you down. But there time yet. oops my thumb slipped πŸ‘ŽπŸ»πŸ‘ŽπŸ».

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08 Aug 2017 18:14:25
Please don't take this the wrong way Lanesra but you are attacking the thumbs down to all your posts by getting upset about them in the first place.
You must have noticed that since you first got upset about someone thumbs downing your first post a few weeks back that now every post you put up attracts more and more thumbs down simply because people are having a laugh about something that means absolutely nothing to anyone but you, no one but you us taking it seriously mate, people really are just having a laugh and it's not personal it's just banter and the more upset you get the more attention and thumbs down you will receive, let it go and just keep posting, stop worrying so much about other people mate it really isn't a big deal :-)

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08 Aug 2017 18:14:45
JELFY. Medel is an excellent player. What you talking about. You must be buzzing.

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08 Aug 2017 18:22:28
What thumbs?

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08 Aug 2017 18:36:10
Steve it's strictly on a need to know basis mate, thumbs the word :-)

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08 Aug 2017 19:58:05
πŸ‘Gunner.

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08 Aug 2017 14:17:09
I don't care what anyone says .
But you have to admit the Ox has been playing great lately. OR is he putting himself in the shop window?

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08 Aug 2017 15:27:41
Another πŸ‘Ž By Sanogo . ✊️.

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08 Aug 2017 13:00:55
Agree . for chavski to stand still they have to at least replace costa's goals same at Utd Lukaku has to at least replace Ibra's goals and he was on fire . Which is why by keeping Sanchez we have in theory improved by buying Lacazette. We should be all out for cazorla replacement . CΒ£ty improved insanely we can't compete but feel we are in it for places 2 to 6 . Top three for me . ( however long way to go in transfer window we could lose Sanchez but hazard and coutinho could also go can't wait to get going ) COYG.

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08 Aug 2017 13:26:20
Sussex but have we improved in the areas we lost the league in. Midfield and central defence. Please don't say three at the back. We have thrown that together as a no lose option. Not as an organised formation based on our coaches and managers ideas and beliefs. Our defensive frailties in midfield and defence are still there.

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08 Aug 2017 13:49:43
I would love to sign Lemar but with Sanchez staying for this season I would kill two birds with one stone and sell Gibbs Gabriel Wilshere etc and buy Matuidi and Van Diya and would play three at the back . But it ain't football manager! So Steve if we bought those two would we have a chance of top six πŸ˜‰COYG.

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08 Aug 2017 15:50:18
We need to address that defensive frailty.

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08 Aug 2017 11:48:35
I've seen a post where Ian Wright wonders why we are not after Diego Costa? I know he's mental, but we were after suarez and he tries to eat people lol, I don't think he would be a bad option, proven goal scorer in the league, any thoughts on this.

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08 Aug 2017 12:19:53
Chelski will miss Costa, a big mistake letting him go, bad attitude or not, he was a winner when the whistle blows. Will morata replace him?

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08 Aug 2017 13:26:06
I can't see it Steve R, its a big gap to fill, even when not scoring he's a handful, and helps create goal's, might be worth a punt, I'd say he'd love to get back at conte.

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08 Aug 2017 13:39:12
I'd have Costa as a Sanchez replacement but I prefer Sanchez staying. We won't be interested in him.

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08 Aug 2017 11:22:45
Is there still interest in kostas monolas.

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{Ed002's Note - Arsenal has not had any interest but there is plenty from elsewhere.}

08 Aug 2017 12:30:33
Was it Sokratis the Greek CB we were interested in?

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

08 Aug 2017 07:53:46
wow I think some people like to be cynical just the sake of it, Steve how did Xhaka just pass sideways when he attempted 14 long passes in the game, more than any other player. it's not like he and Ramsey dominated Chelsea and Kante for the second time in less than 3 months. just admit you'll never give Xhaka credit and wanna be proven right instead of peddling ridiculous arguments.

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08 Aug 2017 08:53:11
Don't dondo I have just realised that he's a spurs fan undercover to wind us arsenal fans up.

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08 Aug 2017 10:29:02
I don't judge on pre season friendlies I'm sorry. In that respect a waste of time. I want s to challenge for the league, We won't with players like xhaka.

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08 Aug 2017 10:43:54
Dondo I won't give xhaka credit until he actually does something. I don't think he's good enough and I think that he will prove that this season. He proved it last and people still think he's going to " improve " Well when "he" does I and millions of others will I'm sure. Just my opinion because i want the best. I don't like hangers on and we have a few of them, that's why we finished where we did. If all these great players people go on about at arsenal were that good, we may actually put a title challenge in.

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08 Aug 2017 10:51:27
I think Steve made a very good point that outside some Arsenal fans no one rates Xhaka, both Ed 001 and Ed025 have said they don't think he's anything special and I personally haven't spoke to any non Arsenal fans who rate him.
Some times what we want to see and those special Arsenal glasses can cloud our opinions.
When we start getting bids for Xhaka that are above the 34 million we paid then I don't think there can be too much argument about him, if Chelsea Utd City Barcelona Real start showing interest the doubters will have been proven wrong but until then we will have to agree to disagree I guess.

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08 Aug 2017 11:14:12
Xhaka was not good for most if last season, no dispute. He was good to end the season and i stand by my original post. He will be excellent this seaaon and people will eat their words, or, at least, find something else to have a whinge about. Some people on here could be drinking ale, but still be having a whine. It's so boring.

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08 Aug 2017 11:48:11
Out back you find opinion boring, I find rose tinted glasses ideal boring but that's just the way it is. A spade is a spade to me not a top of the range rotavator.

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08 Aug 2017 12:18:40
I personally think he looked good since we changed formation and was very impressive Sunday. I remember before we got him I'm sure ed002 said Bayern was keen on him. Season or two before I think it was. Each to their own but I don't think he's as bad as some people are making out.

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08 Aug 2017 14:20:06
I don't think the issue is if Xhaka is good enough or not, i think its more a case that as usual we bought the wrong player to fill a role which is not natural to him. Xhaka is not a DM, never was, and never will be, as he can't tackle and doesn't track back. What he does do well is keep and distribute the ball as an attacking force, just like he does for his country. The problem is you partner him in CM with Ramsey and its just too lightweight against the very best in the league, and it exposes our CB's. Personally i will give him the benefit of the doubt for 1 more season but i would like to see him pushed further forward and partnered with a decent top notch physical DM, such as a Mutuidi, Carvahhlo or Kongdogbia.

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08 Aug 2017 15:57:36
Lads your not aloud an opinion lol.

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{Ed033's Note - Only Girls Aloud are allowed an opinion, you're not.

08 Aug 2017 06:08:25
I noticed that against Chelsea many of our players had bulked up, presumably as a result of new fitness coach Darren Burgess. Bellerin looked much stronger physically. It was something I noticed last season, that other clubs had bulked their players up, particularly the Toot, whose players looked ripped.

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08 Aug 2017 13:14:30
I look forward to seeing all our opponents bouncing off our beefy boys next season. It will make a nice change.

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08 Aug 2017 06:03:20
I would love to see us try and sign Van Dijk, as a trio of Van Dijk, Mustafi and Koscielny would be awesome. We could sell Chambers Β£15m and Gabriel Β£15m to pay towards the cost of acquiring him.

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08 Aug 2017 10:30:51
Yes got ambition so will sidestep us.

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08 Aug 2017 12:09:02
Liverpool is not anymore ambitious than us.

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08 Aug 2017 12:27:11
Xhaka, they signed klopp who catapulted them above us, without net spending a penny. If they sign van dyke it will be a massive improvement on a weakness they have. I don't think he will end up at Liverpool anyway. I think he could go to chelski.

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07 Aug 2017 23:47:11
Hi Ed's i have been reading this page first thing out of bed each morning, and first thing before bed at night for a couple of years now, usually the EDs (Ed002) at some point during the transfer window would write a whole list down of possible transfers for the club during the window, but i haven't seen such a list this year, was wondering if its possible for the Eds to compile such a list for us again this year. thank you.

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{Ed002's Note - I feel it extremely weird that you want to read someting I have written whilst in bed. I appreciate what most Arsenal fans are, but irt still seems a little weird you are asking me to wax the TBird over tis, so to speak. Would you like to see some photographs of me?}

08 Aug 2017 08:08:01
😁😁😁.

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08 Aug 2017 11:11:32
I for one would like to see a photo of you ed.

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{Ed002's Note - Sure, perhaps late this evening when everyone is ready for bed.}

08 Aug 2017 13:33:58
Forget the photos. What about a video? .
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{Ed033's Note - Ed002 looks remarkably similar to the image on the Shroud of Turin!

08 Aug 2017 15:29:42
Dags will take that πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.

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