28 Jan 2014 12:10:18
It struck me as strange when Fabio Capello got a great new deal from England - before he had delivered the goods. We've had a good start to the season but we shouldn't let all this excitement go to our heads. The job is far from done and it remains a very real possibility that we might end up scrapping it out for 4th place again. Don't get me wrong - I'm not being negative, I've been as proud and ecstatic as anyone to see us at the top of the table, but can see a mountain to climb ahead with many slippery slopes.
I sincerely hope AW brings in some reinforcements, specifically up front - we all know that failure to do that would be madness - maybe the kind that comes from being an autonomous leader. We have a great chance to capitalise on our position THIS season, don't let's blow it by missing the boat. This transfer window is beginning to look familiar. If there's business to be done surely leaving it to the last minute like this can only be a risky strategy. The signing of Ozil might have papered over a few cracks. We got him at the last minute and it doesn't bare thinking about how close we came to missing out - or where we'd be without him. But the need for another striker was clear even then.
The mood here this season has been slightly giddy, myself included - AW's beautiful game with added steel and a new determination are huge cause for optimism - but the run of fixtures ahead would stretch a squad the size of $hitty's.
Hope I don't get blasted for these words of caution, but even if the signings are made, leaving it so late is making my bum incredibly squeeky.
COYG!

1.) 28 Jan 2014
Mornin' mate,

I don't think any Arsenal fans are that arrogant to be counting their eggs before they hatch at this point in the season tbh, especially how the last 5 five years have gone.

But as you say, everyone is in good spirits because the club is heading in a great direction and we are competing without a sugar daddy or being bank rolled by a billionaire owner.

I would just say that Wenger clearly knows what he's doing, he is not without fault by any means, but I would not swap him for any manager in the world past or present. He is Arsenal through and through and will do what he thinks is best for the team.

Keep the faith bruv!
Peace,
Trinidad-Gooner

2.) 28 Jan 2014
In complete agreement, very happy with where we are, but do we risk everything on Giroud remaining injury free and Super Nick banging them in when he plays? Or with money in the bank do we do the prudent thing and strengthen the strike force? How will fans feel if we come up short on silverware due specifically to not strengthening that position - imagine coming 3rd or 4th because we end up with no fit striker? That would be entirely down to Wenger and there would be no hiding from the facts.

3.) 28 Jan 2014
Realisticgooner

You said " I hope I don't get blasted for these words of caution".

Far from it mate, great post in my opinion and you echo the thoughts of most Gooners.

Good post.

4.) 28 Jan 2014
Totally agree we need another striker but to be fair signing the right player doesn't look easy! There are a shortage off top quality strikers and in this window players are not always going to want to move now and risk not making the world cup I think that there will be a lot of clubs trying to sign forwards in the summer and more chance of getting the right deal done then