Arsenal Banter Archive June 08 2016
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08 Jun 2016 22:53:44
Jeez, if we get Mkhitaryan.
What a player. Massive statement.
This guy is top top quality.
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09 Jun 2016 00:07:51
He's an exceptional player dags I hope the rumours are true mate
Can you imagine a forward line of.
Sanchez. Ozil. Mkhitaryan
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09 Jun 2016 00:10:19
Would u say he is already twice the player of any others in the league?
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09 Jun 2016 07:23:15
Jeg, Suarez.
Chris, his name is twice as long :-)
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09 Jun 2016 20:41:09
Fairytales dags ;)
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08 Jun 2016 20:52:20
Hi eds, hearing that we recently put in a bid for Mahrez. Bit of a longshot I know, but any truth in it?
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08 Jun 2016 19:10:39
Jergooner, spurs have started business today in jannsen, he is Hollands top goal scorer last season with 27 goals. Also michu batsayshi from Marseille is on his way soon with umtetti from lyon.
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08 Jun 2016 20:53:28
3rd is looking bang on for you boy's mate.
#enjoytheshadow.
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08 Jun 2016 21:01:37
Quaver, , how are you me old mucca? How's the nova? :)
I saw the rumours today mate n let's be honest even dirk kuyt scores goals in the Dutch league (nuff said)
I do like Michu B though I must admit but rumour has it he's heading to Italy
They still don't come close to sanogo mate sorry.
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09 Jun 2016 10:05:47
The good old nova gsi, I used to make the m25 look like Silverstone racetrack as the raver was going from raves in London to Essex in the good old days.
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08 Jun 2016 18:43:54
This Vardy business is going to turn out like another Higuain saga like a few seasons ago.
It drove everyone up the wall " He's coming he isn't, he's having a medical etc it went on and on. We ended up with nothing.
If Vardy wanted to be at Arsenal that badly he would have done the business with us and that would have been that.
He obviously has he's reasons but in the meantime we need to move on and not let the grass grow under our feet waiting around for him to decide what he's doing.
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08 Jun 2016 18:57:25
We were never even close to signing Higuain or Benzema I can only think of Matta who we got really close to getting but lost out on, we have had an offer accepted for Vardy and sat down with him and made him an offer he considering and that's a million miles further than the Higuain non event ever got.
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08 Jun 2016 18:58:13
I agree we need to move on and we shouldn't judge vardy too harshly he is focusing on his first major international tournament. The problem is to move on we would need to target a striker who has no international distractions and apart from benzema I can't think off the top of my head who else there is! I think we can safely say that no striker will be coming before the euros are over.
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08 Jun 2016 19:40:07
G62. Whether we were close to signing Higuain or not is not the issue mate.
I was saying that the name of Higuain coming to Arsenal a few seasons ago was virtually over every rumour site like a rash day after day.
So much so it got boring mate. I'm sure the Eds on here at the time were sick and tired with people asking the same questions over and over again,
I'm hoping this won't happen with Vardy as its doing my head in already.
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08 Jun 2016 20:09:04
I totally agree mate I personally think we should chill out and see what happens, personally I'm delighted the club has been actively trying to solve a striking problem rather than chasing rainbows at arms length that no one than over hopeful fans expects to get us anywhere.
I think we've made an excellent start to the summer transfer season and for the first time in years feel we are seriously trying to plug the gaps that need plugging to make us contenders.
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08 Jun 2016 20:26:03
Didn't we make early start last Summer mate ) :)
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08 Jun 2016 20:30:18
Personally I'd set him a date say before the euros start and if no reply withdraw the offer. I'm one who wouldn't mind vardy. But if it's taking too long move onto the next target.
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08 Jun 2016 20:36:20
Ummm good point Banbury mate :-) but? Na I've got nothing :-)
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08 Jun 2016 17:38:02
Just read an article saying Wenger was shocked that vardy didn't jump at the chance to play for us. That changes things for me. If true, now that vardy hasn't taken that offer i can't see it happening. I can't see aw risking waiting around. He was acting early and surely going to concentrate efforts elsewhere now and only if it falls through go back to vardy.
Not sure how true the morata/ man u links are either. Fingers crossed we have plan b, c and d underway. :)
Not a suggested target, but does anyone know how Defoe's stats compared with vardy? Especially chances/ goals.
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08 Jun 2016 18:26:49
I suppose the fact that vardys agent was supposed to have contacted us first about a transfer, suggests that he at least must want to come. The truth is there is a lot of speculation about why he has not given an answer, but i'm sure arsenal will know what's happening and will act accordingly.
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08 Jun 2016 18:38:00
Jim mate.
A few seasons ago it drove everyone mad about Higuain.
He was coming then he wasn't it went on for months mate.
If we don't let this Vardy story drop this will be the same.
Personally I think Wenger should be looking elsewhere now and lively too.
If Vardy wanted to play that badly for us he would have jumped at the chance.
He obviously has his own agenda but we can't hang around while he makes his mind up.
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08 Jun 2016 18:51:46
To be fair Arsene is constantly surprised by Ranaldo Messi Neymar and Saurez not asking to come to Arsenal, for Arsene every footballer should want to play for Arsenal football club such is his own passion for the club which is no bad thing but it's sadly just not reality and we have to accept that if we are to be successful.
Unless a player happens to be a natural gooner he's going to concentrate 100% on what's right for him his career and family and only come to us if it's what feels it's his best option.
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08 Jun 2016 18:59:58
Stevie R
I hope you right
I think you know I'm a Wenger in man.
I have just read your post pointing out my bad luck at betting, lol
But I have a real feeling Leicester will struggle,
Did we not have this scenario with Campbell, and Wenger pulled out
Ps What odds are on Sam diggle could be worth a shout.
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08 Jun 2016 19:05:40
LANESRA
Back of the net
Spot on.
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08 Jun 2016 19:37:07
It may just be a case that vardy wants to come and the deal is being finalised, but won't be revealed as a gunner till after the euros, to prevent any distractions, especially if vardys wife is getting abuse on twitter about the deal.
The media claim he's torn but we don't know for a fact that that is the case, he might be over the moon lads.
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08 Jun 2016 20:28:08
Arrogant from Wenger . why did he leave it so late
Another Ace move.
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08 Jun 2016 21:19:35
Banbury what are you talking about? Are you saying Wenger has left it late signing a player before the transfer window has even opened?
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08 Jun 2016 22:03:14
Welsh I dispute that your a Wenger man, your a whole Arsene Wenger appreciation societ and in a whole league of your own :-) don't sell yourself short mate :-)
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09 Jun 2016 00:50:00
Welsh sam dingle and leicester to win the champs league £50 double, get on.
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08 Jun 2016 16:41:57
Hi eds. After lots of rumours and guess's about vardy, is there any information you've heard you can share or in your opinion which way vardy is leaning?
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08 Jun 2016 17:05:24
Just my opinion.
Vardy will not decide anything until after Euro's.
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08 Jun 2016 17:15:29
I think that's a no shizzle Sherlock comment there dags me ord mate.
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08 Jun 2016 17:23:52
But it seems strange to me to start talks with another club if you wasn't willing to leave. I would of thought he'd know already but it is public yet.
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08 Jun 2016 17:39:49
To be honest, too big a deal is being made out of this 'delaying' his decision stuff.
If certain areas of the media hadn't come out saying he'd of made up his mind by Monday, we'd be none the wiser and people wouldn't be going on about it.
I'm, for once, confident we have our affairs in order this window.
I'd imagine we've got a plan b in mind (or plan c if Vardy was second choice to Morata) and are already moving for other players in the meantime too.
Xhaka signed nice and early, chasing Vardy, apparently chasing Mkhitaryan (depending on who you believe, we're not far from that prospective deal) .
The way it's going, I'll be tipping my imaginary cap to Arsene and co come the seasons beginning.
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08 Jun 2016 17:49:44
Sanogo,
"No shizzle" indeed my friend :-)
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08 Jun 2016 19:02:47
DAGS
With that nugget of information you just give can I have you as my phone a friend, When Tarrant asks me the million pound question.
ps
If I won a million I would only be 17 million behind Vardy fantastic deal we have offered him.
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08 Jun 2016 20:56:51
Welsh,
I'm at your disposal mate :-)
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08 Jun 2016 21:07:08
Agree with D.
Just chill :)
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08 Jun 2016 16:41:50
Ed, has the ship sailed for us in case of Morata.
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08 Jun 2016 19:03:52
BH
No Wenger is rowing it as we speak.
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08 Jun 2016 21:07:43
Welsh
Yeah with one Orr :)
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08 Jun 2016 15:59:28
Very jealous reading Vincent Janssen is in talks with Spurs, would be perfect for us IMO.
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08 Jun 2016 18:50:08
Don't know a lot about him but, We can always highjack that and give him a future.
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08 Jun 2016 19:38:09
What future finishing 4th and winning nothing some red sunset welshgooner.
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08 Jun 2016 23:05:01
Poor raver still can't get through last season.
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08 Jun 2016 23:09:22
Always ahead of you guys, raver.
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08 Jun 2016 12:56:52
With city looking like they might tie up a deal for aubameyang I was wondering what peoples thought were on young Kelechi Iheanacho and if the eds knew if city would be willing to look at offers for him or if arsenal had ever shown an interest.
He is a striker i believe could do very very well in the prem.
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08 Jun 2016 13:56:00
To be fair, I hadn't given Iheanacho much thought but yes I'd love it if he came to Arsenal. Him or Higuain for me.
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08 Jun 2016 16:11:27
Kanu just got us one Nigerian Wonderkid.
Maybe he can get us another!
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07 Jun 2016 23:05:37
What I can see happening, vardy waits and ponders a move, we wait for him, then he says "chat s*** get banged", and we will panic buy and end up with Lord Bendtner. never mind him, get higs or little pea.
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08 Jun 2016 12:13:46
I have on good authority (Malaga) , that Wenger will play the following apir up-front is a new-look 4-4-2.
Bendtner Sanogo.
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08 Jun 2016 12:19:28
Bendtner and Sanogo is the stuff of dreams. for every defender in the country.
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08 Jun 2016 16:12:51
Will be known and feared across the country.
#bewarebendogo.
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08 Jun 2016 16:40:08
Shows how far we have fallen behind that even vardy is making is wait. Honestly we need to move on. He is not even suited for us. He is no suarez or aguero and he is getting old. Why can't we put in a bid for icardi or morata?
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08 Jun 2016 09:06:52
Strong rumours in respect of Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining us. I think he is an exceptional player, but once again we are after an attacking midfield player, when we need cover at RB, a top CB and a striker. In addition I believe we need a top LB.
We already have a problem with so many attacking midfield players at the club; Ramsey, Ozil, Cazorla and Wilshere all look better and want to play in the sole central attacking midfield role. To accommodate them, Wenger plays them wide or deep, where they are not at their best. Can Henrikh Mkhitaryan play wide? If he does sign, surely we are selling one of the players I mentioned, as we cannot accommodate so many top players in the team.
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08 Jun 2016 09:48:18
This is a classy classy player.
Our new Pires Classy.
Sanchez and Mkhitaryan together. WOW!
Although, I don't see this AND Vardy.
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08 Jun 2016 10:09:18
yes although I would prefer us to concentrate on a top class CB and cover at LB/ RB (don't think Gibbs or chambers are good enough cover at full back) and obviously a CF, if Mkhitaryan is available at a reasonable price why not get him on board. God knows we struggle with injuries!
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08 Jun 2016 11:34:36
@RG: He's been playing right wing most of this season. I'd prefer Reus but Mkhitaryan is still a great player, most definitely an upgrade on Theo, Ox, Joel.
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08 Jun 2016 16:42:45
mkhitaryan is a classly classly player. Great turn of pace and with a great eye for a pass. If there is a former arsenal player i would compare him to it is rosicky.
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08 Jun 2016 18:48:51
Mkhitatryan is a stellar, stellar player but a forward and CB are the priority. We have one of the best leftbacks in the league and for the moment Gibbs is sufficient cover. Bellerin has been fantastic too, we also have Debuchy and Jenkinson too. In my opinion another fullback or two isn't necessary.
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08 Jun 2016 08:33:37
I posted yesterday because for some reason Vardy doesn't sit well with me. With the varying opinion, he will clearly divide the fan base - not in a Wenger in/ Wenger out fashion, more so in a sense of ambition.
I don't doubt that he would come into this team and get 15-20 goals, but we have Giroud who gets us that many. We all want that 25-30 goal a season man - or who at least we THINK would get that many.
Now, if he is to come into this side, 'people' are saying it would be at the expense of Walcott or Giroud. If Vardy plays right hand side, I think that nullifies a lot of what is good about him. I also don't think he has the presence to play the way we would need him to in order to get the most out of the team a la Giroud being used as a wall.
Will it signal a change in formation, a change in playing style, a change in attitude? Who knows.
I think he has something to offer, and trying to take a step back as a fan - we would all ditch our day jobs to pull on a shirt for The Arsenal so it seems unbelievable to think that anyone would have to 'consider' joining us - I just don't think he is THE MAN that will win us a title. That is where my indifference comes from.
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08 Jun 2016 02:40:42
How the flying fudge do man city have Aubamayang tied up for around 50 million pounds and we don't steady make a serious bid and show him how badly we want him. It really bugs me to see a team like city come out of no where in the last decade and just step all over such a great club like ours with so much more history of success. Sorry if I sound like a brat but it just pisses me off that something isn't being done at the board level. I really really want usmanov to come in and start to crap all over the abramovich and sheik mansoors . Financial fair play is a joke. I just want us to have some top players for once. how the fudge do man city have pep?!?!? I mean what the hell have they won before the sheiks came in?
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08 Jun 2016 07:41:09
Calm down laddie, u can't sign everyone!
U have spent 35m on xhaka already, I'm told he is decent and your looking to sign Vardy to for another 20m
I'm sure with what's left Alex Bruce could be a cheap option too.
U will then have 3 of the best players to ever grace a football pitch and would be already twice the players u want to sign are.
This year is your year :)
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08 Jun 2016 13:38:46
Ctr as a Man U fan u cannot relate.
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08 Jun 2016 17:11:02
Chris is correct though.
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