Arsenal Rumours Archive April 17 2012

17 Apr 2012 18:10:59
don't know if you guy's know this but currently Sochaux are in relegation places and they have some good players such as Marvin Martin-8.4M-Attacking mid
Ryad Boudebouz-6.2M-Midfeilder/left winger
modibo maiga-4.5M-Forward/Winger

All are under 24 and would be willing to come.
Martin was valued around 15M- however if they get relegated then...
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Do you think it would be worth going for any of them?

Fees seem a bit random
89'gooner

My question is this: all these players who we're linked with, especially the ones in rubbish teams - how do we know if they're any good 1) playing alongside good or better players or 2) playing against better opposition? 6 odd mil for a squad player then fine but I would rather we bought a dead cert than a charlie adam.

It's of the transfer markt website 89
1732

17 Apr 2012 11:34:56
Cabaye on Eden Hazard: "I do not know if he is in touch with Arsenal but I think it would be the right club for him."
Retweeted by Le Grove

I just read this and was about to post and ask people's thoughts!

Curse you and your speedier response!

Anyways I'll tag along now, it's probably something of nothing, but players listen to former team mates (and money, but for arguments sake I'm going with teammates)
So he'd probably have cabaye offering us up as most suitable, Gervinho there trying to convince him, Vermaelen giving his money's worth and hopefully Vertonghen (who apparently Newcastle are scouting now) who'd along with vermaelen offer some Belgian comforts!

Now like I said its something of nothing, but it got me thinking do you guys think, and If so where, Eden hazard would fit into our team?

Saying poldi is moving to us, and he's a 26 year old German international, he's honna want first team, plus the ox needs time to play, so I wondered if maybe theo was gonna be converted to a striker? That way he'd come on as a impact player more often than not, poldi out right to cut in, hazard out left to cut in and ox wilshere playing just infront of Alex song, who'd take up a pueblo deep lying play maker role?

Now, like I said: something of nothing, suggestions, your opinions, don't come on here getting all offensive cause you know, it hurts my feelings and I get all sad.

I'm just kidding (fooled you eh?)

Nahh, say what you honestly think, but I can't stress enough, I'm not saying THIS WILL HAPPEN etc it's a what if.

Much love

D

Haha sorry mate, its was pot luck, I only check the twitter once or twice a day and as soon as I had signed on it was right at the top.

Were associated with any big transfer but never get them. Hazard won't be coming.

"Were associated with any big transfer but never get them. Hazard won't be coming."

that's it mate, think positive anyway's...

More chance of hazard joining cabaye at newcastle, then there is of us getting him. Cabaye ben arfa, hazard, ba, cisse. not bad eh? {Ed002's Note - There is no chance of Hazard joining Newcastle.}

Swap him for Gervinho and cash. I'd personally drive him there myself.

G95

I would imagine man city is front of the que here - but I have a sneaky suspicion they will pull out all the stops to sign Bale.

I don't see him going to barca.

Billybob

Eden Hazard on the next season of Geordie shore, never say never lol

CT

Shezza
sagna kos/vert verm gibbs
Song
Wilshere
Ox Hazard Podolski
RVP

Dream Team!! very unlikely but always fun to dream.

R.O.B

Think positive comment name me the one big signing in recent times were associated with and who'm we actually signed. None

^ indeed. We dont sign big names, we make them. Well...thats fair enough, and its actually more enjoyable to see a young player unproven, come good. However, it hasnt won us a single trophy...so what do we do about it.

17 Apr 2012 03:25:08
I am sick to death of people defending him. He's crap!

For the record I support Arsenal. Not Ramsey, not Henry, not Vieira, not RVP... ARSENAL!

The club will be there long after they are all gone. All I ask is to not be given headaches and a sore throat from shouting about how utterly useless some of our players are. I spent months of last season complaining about Squillaci, the seasons before Almunia and Bendtner, before that Senderos and Cygan etc etc. I'm not a complainer but NONE of those players should be at a club like Arsenal for that long. Perennial failures overstaying their welcome has dragged the club from the top to the middle.

Has anyone ever defended any of them the way people do Ramsey?

I am not obligated to him nor am I obligated to have sympathy for an injury received 2 seasons ago nor am I going to cry myself to sleep over his heartbreak concerning Gary Speed as Ike seems to think we who slate him should (as awful as it is)

Jesus! I want what's best for Arsenal NOT RAMSEY!

PS. AW needs to stop fathering these players, its criminal. He's an honourable man and I'll always love that about him but he has to put the club and fans first, not players feelings.

StEvE {Ed025's Note - you say your not a complainer steve...you could have fooled me mate!..

Totally agree and gervinho is utter garbage aswell looks just like arshavin on the ball

I couldn't agree more. I used to be a Ramsey fan when he dictated play and actually looked like a playmaker. He is just so slow, never ever plays a killer ball, can't shoot. That injury ruined him. People can defend him saying he is only 21 and will develop, but Sergio Aguero is only 23, Mario Goetze is what? 19? Eden Hazard is 21, Christian Erikesen is only 20. These are all class players, completely out of Ramseys league. Can you honestly say he would get in United's, City's, Chelsea's or Spuds first team? Simply - Ramsey is not good enough for Arsenal.

Coity Gooner

Brilliant post.
Ramsey is poor full stop.

FB

Agree lets get rid of all the crap and lets give the youth system the chance they deserve and START BUYING QUALITY

Yet another whingeing Arsenal fan. You'd do better if you're fans got behind the team rather than slating everybody every two minutes! The worst supporters in the league. You seem to just expect success. The premiership is a hugely competitive league and you're in THIRD place, Champions League qualification looking fairly certain. Pathetic.

I never understood Wenger's persistance with him(Aaron) - He is not the Business PERIOD / Its time others had a go in midfield. Gev never recovered from a Pen miss in the AFCON Final, Theo not the best but you would say he's outdone them both.

PretoriaGooner

The original poster, absolutely spot on. Its a fan's right to be able to critique or praise any player/coach he wishes 2 - and Aaron ramsey and others, are well worth the criticism they are getting at the moment. However, its not their fault, its Arsene Wengers, because he is the one playing them in matches they are not good enough to play in. Its his fault they are being selected because there isnt anyone else to play. The buck stops with him.

After 7 years without a trophy I feel that the fans should be allowed to have their say. Last night, we were 0-2 down and down to 10 men. Surely the sensible thing to do would be to bring on the Ox, but what does he do, bring on an out of form midfielder who has the fans on his back (unfairly)? He then makes another howler by taking off Yossi who was having a good game and bringing on Gervinho, who is awful and more concerned with his hairband. The Ox finally gets his chance when it is too late. To make matters worse, he embarasses himself by yelling about wasted time when the truth is we are just not good enough and sadly the buck stops with the manager who picks the team. We have lost to QPR, Wigan and Blackburn this season and drawn with Bolton. We have conceded 8 in a match for the first time in a Premiership match and surrendered healthly leads against lesser clubs. How can it be disputed that it is time for Wenger to go? To me it should be a simple decision - enough is enough!

I agree, the substitutions were atrocious. Gervinho and Ramsey.. come on Prof.

Ash

Totally agree, ramsey is overated, he walks around pitch thinking he is ten times better than he is. he doesn't tackle, gives ball away far too much and has no work ethic. why does arsene stick with him, ferguson wouldn't, anyone remember kleberson or liam miller

Go and support Man City. I guess they will gladly buy anybody you want.

Wenger is the best signing arsenal have ever made HE brought all these quality players, look at all the other teams around us over spending and in massive debts. He is the reason arsenal have been able to move to the emirates and have all these young quality players. I agree the subs were strange but we are third with a thin
Squad I would argue the weakest in the top 8 in depth. He has never failed to deliver for me and I would be interested to hear who people would like to replace him. I bet they won't be as successful as Wenger.

17 Apr 2012 02:37:09
I was at the Wigan game and I think we have to go 3-4-3 next year. With a basically s**t team they murdered us and have also done United and Chelsea. With our technically more gifted players we could take teams to the cleaners next year using that formation and tactics.

Also Djourou was alright, not great but not totally s**t.

GoonerDan

I have never liked Wengers formation, since we won the F A Cup, way back in 2005. The current formation fails to provoide adequate cover for the back four & rarely allows the defensive security of doubling up on players, leaving our defenders continually one on one with the opponents forwards. For Saturday 4-4-1-1
Szczesny
Sagna Koscielny Vermaelen Gibbs
Walcott Song Ramsey Santos
Rosicky
RVP

Sorry but Djourou is not alright at fault for 2nd goal does not know what goal side means.

Bad things happen to AFC when he's playing

We can't defend with 4 at the back, let alone 3..

danijel

Completely agree...we havent had a solid back 4 for years. 3 at the back pfffft

17 Apr 2012 01:00:00
FC Koln's recently-sacked manager has confirmed Podolski is joining the premier league next season. Apparently.