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02 Feb 2025 10:58:20
Loan move for Mathys Tel till end of season?

SY4

1.) 02 Feb 2025 13:52:41
I thought about that until I heard he turned down Tottenham for potential loan deal at man united.


2.) 02 Feb 2025 15:18:22
Not sure there’s a better option that doesn’t tie our hands in the summer - can’t do nothing…. can we?


3.) 02 Feb 2025 15:47:47
unfortunetly I am getting ready for the fall out in the upcoming weeks when the club states we tried (Watkins) but nothing availble, and Nwaneri is like a new signing.


 

 

26 Jan 2025 13:32:51
Ed, I read we turned down a loan for Muani. Why didn't we pay the money or was there another reason?

SY4

{Ed001's Note - Arteta wasn't keen on him.}


1.) 26 Jan 2025 14:23:15
Shame - Tjanks for the reply.

Was it attitude or that he doesn’t track back / press? Seems like a goal scorer.

{Ed001's Note - he has not impressed recently to be honest, so it is probably understandable that Arteta didn't fancy him. Big wages too.}


2.) 27 Jan 2025 09:17:11
he was not the answer, we need someone yes, but we need a big upgrade on what we have, most of the names mentioned or available are not the answer.

if we want to win the league we need to pay a over the asking price to land one of our actual main targets (PSR permitting) We have had some good deals recently and we seem to be a bit shrewd or at least more so than we have been in the past, but this is not the time to try and be too cleaver. spend big, offload some that are not required and go and win some silverware.


 

 

23 Jan 2025 17:50:05
People close to Edu


"Yeah, the Edu departure was a surprise. I spoke to people who were very close to him and very senior and they said that they thought he would go in two years last summer, not what turned out to be two months, so that was a shock, " Benge said.

Arteta went into the season in his strongest position of power ever at the club, having been handed a new three-year contract in September, " Castles said.


"That contract, I'm told, was one of the key reasons why Edu resigned his position as sporting director to take up a broader position with Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, the multi-club group, because he wasn't happy with Arteta's increasing authority at the club. ".

SY4

1.) 23 Jan 2025 18:33:55
Old news mate read this on Facebook about 2 weeks ago

This obsession is not healthy.

{Ed014's Note - googling shite every single day to post negativity is truly pathetic mate.


2.) 23 Jan 2025 19:28:15
I had to take a break for a couple of weeks trish would ended up banning me

I just don’t get it what is so wrong with the club in their eyes

We are financially sound we have assets in the squad and at the moment we are doing ok

Do they realise I’m off the drink and their getting my blood pressure up.


3.) 23 Jan 2025 19:27:36
Thanks Ed - i posted as there were a number of different opinions as to what Edu left for.

Hope you are well - not sure I’ve googled every day to post negative stuff but get the point. X.


4.) 23 Jan 2025 19:39:01
You off the drink? How you doing?


5.) 23 Jan 2025 19:41:57
Good to hear they are working round the clock to get a striker.


6.) 24 Jan 2025 11:47:49
Keep it up Malaga, good for your liver and your pocket, in that order! #healthmoreimportant thanwealth.


7.) 24 Jan 2025 12:49:18
Cheers sally I always go off the drink from January 1st till st Patrick’s day ☘️.


8.) 24 Jan 2025 13:47:21
My hubby is a fan of Guinness
0% Mal, have you tried it? Looks and smells exactly the same!


9.) 24 Jan 2025 14:32:23
I’m drinking it at the moment sally, it’s ok but I’d kill for scoop of the real stuff

Paddy’s day will get a right bash?.


10.) 24 Jan 2025 20:17:18
I’m allergic to beer…it’s great going to a pub with your mates and asking for a white wine while they all get a pint!


 

 

23 Aug 2024 21:00:59
Nico Williams Incoming? That would be just perfect as winger, fast, runs at people and goal threat.
That would be a window.

SY4

 

 

07 Nov 2023 21:14:01
Could it be true - " Arsenal are reportedly considering selling Kai Havertz for €40 million, with Real Madrid being an option if they return with an interest. "

Me, I'd keep him as long as we can sign the players we really need. He was purchased to play a role that was too big for him. He could still have a role to play but we must address the obvious first.

If we had CM, CF and decent fast winger then keep him. If the 40m is stopping that as well as his ridiculous wage ( hopefully HR ran the negotiator thru a disciplinary for. ) then sell sell sell.

SY4

1.) 13 Nov 2023 08:16:15
Morning Ed002, would you have any insight as to whether Arsenal are looking to sell Havertz in January?

{Ed002's Note - No, they are not looking to do taht.}


2.) 13 Nov 2023 12:44:38
Thanks Ed,


3.) 18 Nov 2023 17:39:47
Just curious here, what role do you guys actually think he was brought in for? Back up for Ode? Replacement for Xhaka? Always thought of rice doing that role myself, that's when TP is fit holding the line anways, who knows, the guys looked p*ss poor wherever he's played.


4.) 19 Nov 2023 16:03:35
I'm guessing to replace Xhaka and/ or Partey Bruce.


 

 

 

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15 Feb 2025 14:49:45
Well done boys! Huge result. Well done e Merino ?

Good luck Wolves and next week Villa ?.

SY4

 

 

12 Feb 2025 22:32:59
Well done Everton! That's a nice two points dropped by Liverpool.

Hopefully our talented young guns help Arteta expose Liverpool dropped points over th3 rest of the season as we have some superb youngsters showing super promise ?

COYG.

SY4

1.) 12 Feb 2025 22:55:22
This run of fixtures is what I've been clinging on to - they have wolves (h) , villa (a) , city (a) , newcastle (h) up next whilst we have leicester (a) , west ham (h) , forest (a) in the same space of time. Cracks are showing, and they did collapse as soon as it went against them last season, afterall.

I know we've lost all four forwards but if we could pull off a miracle winning run there's still 3points at anfield to play for as well! COYG!


2.) 12 Feb 2025 23:29:43
Forest won’t be easy but will be fun to see what LFC are made of over the next few games esp if we can get our ? together. Fingers crossed.

Hoping the young guns show up &. Partey stays fit as he’s turned up lately as has Rice…that striker decision could be costly. Any decent freebies going?


3.) 13 Feb 2025 08:24:55
Martinelli or Trossard down the middle, I don't see any other options, personally I'd like to see Martinelli because I've always thought he would be very good in the role but whatever Arteta does

Up the Arsenal ?.


4.) 13 Feb 2025 09:00:44
You have always championed Gabi down the middle John. Hope his injury is not serious.
It's going to be a helluva of a ride.


5.) 13 Feb 2025 17:29:53
hi Bill mate, in the words of the late great Bob Marley

" you never know how strong you really are until being strong is the only option left open to you "


6.) 15 Feb 2025 11:15:11
Today's selection will be an interesting reveal of where Arteta goes with this. Will he opt for Sterling or one of the untested youngsters? If I had to gamble, I would think with Sterling. Either way, the options are limited.

Fingers crossed for three points and worry again on Monmday!


 

 

10 Feb 2025 21:13:47
Shock horror ;

According to Sky, Saliba considers a move to Real Madrid 'the ultimate dream of his career', and the prospect of playing alongside France teammate Kylian Mbappe is also appealing for the 23-year-old.

This is what happens when we don't win trophies and we don't address key positions. Why would Saiba be happy when he's playing well but not seeing the right talent in other positions on the pitch.

Go ask Saliba if coming second every season floats his boat. I will save you the trouble.

It doesn't and shouldn't - if it does then we should sell him as that attitude isn't good enough.

SY4

1.) 10 Feb 2025 22:27:18
Nice to see your still consistently looking for stories to be promote happiness amongst fellow gooners as usual SY.

I mean it's not as if many players, especially continental players see playing for Real Madrid as the ultimate honor in football regardless of what they may have achieved elsewhere.

I'm pretty sure Sir Alex Ferguson once said " when Real and Braca come calling few say no " but hey let's not let context get in the way of an opportunity to knock The Arsenal.

Your words will be music to Spurs fans ears, let's face it they needed something to cheer them up, well done again Sy.


2.) 10 Feb 2025 23:38:52
Not really mate, I just read about the club. I’m sure winning stuff stops players leaving.

I’ve read plenty negative articles about our players contracts being run down with zero transfer values etc but I ve not posted as didn’t want to put more negative posts on here.

This is about a winning mentality - how many players jumped ship with City winning stuff…

We have some really great players and some not great players. This will cause the great ones to question why we don’t upgrade or win stuff.

I’d be pissed if I was Saliba - defending well and seeing us not convert chances nor sign a striker. I’d question does the club ambition match mine. Why should he give a xxxx if we have “improved”. He wants to WIN.

It’s a banter site and I'm sure you can post how proud you are that we don’t win anything but at least we try our very best. After all in the decade of the snowflake “everyone’s a winner” regardless of league position. ?.


3.) 11 Feb 2025 07:10:51
Yeah yor right SY it is a banter site and of course you are quite within your rights to run the club down as often as you personally choose to, you are very much within your rights to search high and low for negative stuff to post about potential future negative outcomes for the club, quite why any Arsenal fan would want to do so on such a constant basis is a mystery but it's our right to do so no question about that.


4.) 11 Feb 2025 09:21:28
I don’t think it’s negative to say we want to win trophies and that’s what the club should be trying to do! If we don’t win trophies the players will want to move to clubs that do, players won’t be happy to come second they want to win regardless what anyone says, this is what’s wrong with grass roots football they teach kids from a young age winning is taking part, which is ridiculous in my eyes, giving medals out for finishing last regardless if they are kids or not winning should be the priority, but as sy put it too many snowflakes now that think taking part is all that counts, most of the rumours on here come from the media if people can’t take the negative media posts along with the positive ones then that’s there problem, life isn’t all smiles and roses I’m afraid.

{Ed001's Note - perhaps you should try learning why they don't make youth football all about winning, rather than spouting ignorant nonsense about snowflakes.}


5.) 11 Feb 2025 11:40:53
My point is kids think taking part is all that counts in football then they won’t have the winning mentality when older, when I played kids football it was winning the lead or cup that counted if we didn’t win that we had nothing to show for it Ed I was brought up
Wanting to win things that’s why we have little snowflakes today who’s bum hurts when they don’t like what they hear.

{Ed001's Note - that is absolutely untrue. That is why the British Isles fell behind the world because of dinosaurs like you, who have not got a clue what they are talking about.}


6.) 11 Feb 2025 11:42:49
I’m apart of the generation that wanted to win the league not come last in a tournament and get the same medal as the winner.


7.) 11 Feb 2025 11:47:19
I’ve put my reply but it probably won’t get posted.

{Ed001's Note - any more of this crap and I will ban you for being a t**t. This is the kind of idiocy that annoys us editors. You say stuff like this, it will lead to your posts getting deleted out of hand in future.}


8.) 11 Feb 2025 11:55:07
Never forget that millions of snowflakes can cause an avalanche. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️.


9.) 11 Feb 2025 12:03:18
If we talk of snowflakes I’ll get banned?

{Ed001's Note - ok you are clearly a moron. I wish I hadn't wasted my time now.}


10.) 11 Feb 2025 18:35:38
Voddy, stop falling out with everyone, ya muppet!

Also, I dislike the way the word snowflake is used these days. John Cleese is credited with saying, "Yes I've heard this word. I think sociopaths use it in an attempt to discredit the notion of empathy".


11.) 11 Feb 2025 19:47:49
From what I remember n sorry memory is not as good as it was but Saliba has never hidden his desire to play for Real Madrid and we shouldn’t hold that against him, or place the success ( or failure) of the club on a player wanting to leave. Who is to say Saliba has had enough of fans that can see the team going through a difficult patch but won’t stick by the team.

Fully appreciate people have different opinions but honestly but constantly moaning about the same thing over n over again using incorrect statements to add weight to your arguments. I’m not happy coming runners up three times in a row but I would hate to be in relegation battle. At the start of the season I said my expectations for the end is the season were to make a good challenge for the title. Top 4 but ideally top 3 winning the premier league is not just about having 11 great players on the pitch there’s a lot more that’s required and some things are just not in our hands. So for me we are on course for that improve our champions league standing. Tick that. Finally I would have liked us to bring in a trophy either the fa cup or league cup. Unfortunately didn’t achieve this. Lesson learnt we need a stronger squad which takes time.

I’m looking forward to the remaining season still plenty to play for and many twists and turns to come. I would like the club to finally replace David dein with someone of that calibre and to see our squad increasing in strength over the summer.

Maybe I am what they call a snowflake, but where I’m from snow flakes are those that you can easily wind up and tends to cause drama and hysteria on things they don’t even understand.


12.) 11 Feb 2025 21:47:08
Good post G4.

To be an accepting snowflake or constantly angry fruitcake?

Oh, now that a tough choice ????

If someone seriously thinks being a constantly angry fruitcake makes them a winner, I'd seriously question their capacity for reasoned thinking.


13.) 11 Feb 2025 22:45:43
Hi 62, I’m not a fruitcake. I if we didn’t repeat stuff this site would be empty. Either bollox on being proud when we draw or negativity concerning style of play : not addressing key issues or propaganda on trust the project.

Most stuff is repeated.

We aren’t playing great, we’ve improved from 5 years ago, we haven’t addressed obvious issues, have some superb talent, have key contracts ending very soon and no trophies.


We are at the business end of the season - we need to start thinking about next season as this season isn’t panning out. If we are to improve you do that by looking at areas we must improve on and consequences of not improving. It’s all opinion bud, even some of your quotes are opinions.

Why post positive nonsense that does nothing but set low standards.

Why post negative rubbish that can be demoralising.

Why compete if you don’t want to compete?

I’m negative - yes because there will be consequences for no trophies. They did nothing for past few seasons and came second rather than 1st as they weren’t brave. That’s opinion but fact is - they blew it and didn’t sign players we still need now. Isn’t that insanity to quote you?

If no one posts - no one visits.

Why don’t you do a piece on the fantastic things Mikel has done and may be a balance one with some criticism. I do praise by the way ??.


14.) 12 Feb 2025 03:16:56
Saliba always wanted PSG or Madrid before he ever kicked a ball for us, and from what ed002 said we're lucky he ever did kick that ball for us. Enjoy him while he's here!


15.) 12 Feb 2025 03:18:55
PS: Ed001 is a legend.


16.) 12 Feb 2025 07:12:16
I havnt argued with anyone sharp having a conversation isn’t an argument.


17.) 12 Feb 2025 07:32:11
Gunsforever where I’m from that word is somone or people that get offended by words that aren't actually aimed at them, or just get offended by everything in general, maybe different people have different meanings of the word, you should have a little look at Ricky Gervais he sums up a snowflake perfectly, I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I like him lol happy Wednesday everyone.


18.) 12 Feb 2025 09:56:40
Voddy, when people start calling you a t**t, and/ or threaten to ban you, that usually means the "conversation" has run it's course. Stay humble, eh! And drink some chamomile tea.


19.) 12 Feb 2025 10:52:25
Dublin, you’re a plum. I’ve coached my son’s football team from a young age, and the taking part is the most important process for kids as they develop.
There’s also some less fortunate children with disabilities who should be involved and encouraged to play sport. In your world they shouldn’t play because it might mean the team loses?


20.) 12 Feb 2025 15:34:30
When did I say disadvantaged kids shouldn’t play sport! Wow I can’t believe your trying to make out I’ve said that I said when I grew up that’s how I was taught and I think todays football doesn’t do that and I think they should, so where on earth you got that from is a joke! And you call me a plum take a look at your self mate.


21.) 12 Feb 2025 15:44:25
Mine and your sons football was is in a different generation Glenn! Like I’ve said above that’s how I was taught, how can you blame me for the way i was taught lol that’s the way I was taught so it’s the way I think, you were prob taught diffrent I don’t have a hissy fit and blame you for somthing someone taught you that’s ridiculous, blaming the student for what the teacher said unbelievable it’s like a witch hunt, and please don’t put word into my mouth about disabled kids shouldn’t play sports! Because there’s members on here that take everything seriously and will believe I actually said it.


22.) 12 Feb 2025 21:18:07
Hi Glen I coached my sons team too, I coached the lads from the age of 10 to 15 years old I made training fun as possible for them as I genuinely believe kids and adults learn more if they enjoy what they are doing. The deal we had was that if I and the other parents who helped me run the side turned up every Tuesday to train and entertain them plus turned up every Sunday morning with hangovers to put nets up rain or shine they had to give 100% effort for the entire game win lose or draw but once the final whistle went it was back to having fun regardless of whether they won lost or drew.

In the first season the lads finished bottom of the league losing every game but one which they drew, at the end of season we had raised enough money to take the kids, parents and the rest of the family to Butlins for a footballing tournament which was some the families first ever holiday.

The next season the lads won the league losing just one game all season and went to win the league for 3 of the 4 followin seasons too, sadly this wasn't down to my fantastic coaching abilities it was down to how much fun everyone got out of taking part, the kids, mums, dads, siblings, and even grandparents. There no was no pressure on anyone to be the best only to be the best they wanted to be.


23.) 12 Feb 2025 22:00:30
We are mixing two things and arguing

There is a place for what you talk about 62 - for sure

However having a world that we refuse to say competition is good and not allowing people to celebrate wins because we are worried about upsetting the losers is not healthy. Where will UK economy on a macro level be if we don’t drive competition, hard work, hard knocks and survival of the fittest. What’s next? A Labour Party punishing hard work, good earnings, employment and running your own business? Oh wait… we are there

Inclusion is good

It’s a competitive world economy that you need to be tough to survive. Self entitlement and poor work ethic won’t cut it., big thinking and risk taking should be rewarded. Not following or expecting others to provide
In that works there is a need for care and support but everyone can’t get it with no one pushing to be an entrepreneur. Just doesn’t work. Who pays for all the support?

Same here - competition is good and should be encouraged and embraced.

Others can play it for fun or getting fit. But should find their space to compete. U. K. needs that to compete.

A world of entitlement and lack of competition is a poorer world. Football has multiple leagues where people compete to be the best at their level.

We can’t have a world where no one competes / that’s ridiculous. I want my kids to be competitive as guess what. That’s the real world. Celebrate competitiveness and inclusion but not at expense of competitiveness.


24.) 12 Feb 2025 23:04:24
Like most things Sy mate we see things very differently.

I don't see life and people as being all about winners and losers, I see life as a wonderful experience to be enjoyed. There a some very angry and unhappy millionaires and billionaires that some people would consider to be lifes winners and equally some of the happiest people don't have a lot of material wealth who some would consider to be life's losers even though they themselves are full gratitude for all they have.

As I said Sy we are very different people, I've never expected anything of my kids, I've only ever wanted them to be happy with ever deliberately or consciously making anyone else unhappy.


25.) 12 Feb 2025 23:47:18
We are and the world is better by having both of us.

It would be a sad world with all mes with pressure / fall outs but progression / drive Vs a world that’s too nice / soft / unprogressing if all yous. Sorry if a bit rude there.

The nice people need commerce and competion while the people driving commerce need people with other agendas to bring balance. Both are required and that was my point really. I’m just not very articulate.

Where would we be without someone creating the microchip or the combustion engine. Where would we be without equal pay / equality.

I’m a commerce and competition guy. A world without that is hopeless. I’m still happy - you miss that point because I point out our failings or you say moan… competitive people tend to think that way and enjoy the moment but have an eye always on improving.

I want my kids to be happy and have money. They need to be competitive, tough, polite and have sharp elbows sometimes as well as a thick skin to get there. I’ve paid for school to give them the best chance and work bloody hard for that privilege. That’s my job. However, their happiness is number 1. Same as you. We aren’t that different just different sides of the same coin… ?.


26.) 12 Feb 2025 23:49:36
Thanks for the banter - I love it. I love a little friction also as that’s progressive and never mean. Hope you are well and enjoy getting to know you better. Plus challenge myself ?.


 

 

05 Feb 2025 23:45:29
Question to the Arteta knows best, believe in the plan clan.

Which argument do you support:

We are moving in the right direction and competing. So get behind him.

Or

We don't need a striker now because we can't win the league this season.

Surely it can't be both.

I remember a super book I read as a kid, I recommend it:The Emperor's New Clothes.

"Finally, the weavers report that the emperor's suit is finished. They mime dressing him and he sets off in a procession before the whole city. The townsfolk uncomfortably go along with the pretense, not wanting to appear inept or stupid, until a child blurts out that the emperor is wearing nothing at all. "

Let's see what he's wearing next season as that needs to be his last if unsuccessful.

Success means properly competing, a trophy of some description and playing football like a big club again as Liverpool do and City did.

That's not a big ask for a big club that's spent a fortune on players and wages. Our net spend and wage bill are both up there and need a return on investment.

Go get a decent number two who will challenge you. A top top striker who doesn't defend and has a little attitude problem. A. Comfortable world isn't a winners world. You need a bit of friction. None of this singing songs around the fire holding each others hands talking about a lightbulb creates a winning mentality. We simply don't have one and we need that next season. Do that and i'm happy competing and coming a close third as we will win the year after. Look at Liverpool over the years. They've won plenty as they got that right.


This isn't a reaction to the game tonight but to reading multiple posts - COYG.

SY4

1.) 06 Feb 2025 00:44:05
Option C: Arteta does not have sole, or even majority, control of transfers.

We definitely need a striker.


2.) 06 Feb 2025 01:04:42
enough for me.


3.) 06 Feb 2025 07:39:21
None of them for me, I’m happy where we have come from, but we should have never bought Kai we should have bought a striker instead of him and I do believe we would have had a title by now if we had bought one.


4.) 06 Feb 2025 08:11:56
Since sakas injury we have gone out of both cups and lost Jesus and dropped points. Arsenal had all of January to try and find an attacking options and did precisely nothing but never mind we will go big in the summer. We need to wake up to the fact that it is always jam tomorrow for arsenal fans but what about now, what about the present, does that not matter? Sadly for us tomorrow never comes!


5.) 06 Feb 2025 08:36:36
Next year is always our year O’Leary and it’s getting a little frustrating now.


6.) 06 Feb 2025 09:43:05
The most infuriating thing about it voddy is we are so close and they seem so unwilling to take the final step.


7.) 06 Feb 2025 11:21:54
O’Leary - spit on. That’s my frustration in a nutshell.


8.) 06 Feb 2025 12:56:15
After last night and SY's post above I've been thinking.
Are we good enough to attract top strikers at the moment? I've seem a post suggesting Kane might leave in the summer so Bayern could be looking at Sesko or Gykores. Could we compete if big teams are looking for strikers? I don't think it will be easy. Our strength in depth is pretty shallow and we seem to struggle against physical, committed teams like Newcastle. A lot of teams play like this now and they seem to have worked out how to block any attempt we have at scoring. I think we had such a good result against City because we play similar possession-based football and we were superior that day. Obviously City are not at their best.
I wonder if this style of play will ultimately become obsolete and that direct, break-up-the-play football will become the norm. We have plenty of big strong players who could adapt I reckon.
I think losing Saka and Jesus has shown us how short we are in attack and this definitely needs addressing. Maybe we have a little gem coming through from the academy.


9.) 06 Feb 2025 14:25:15
Good post sally maybe we have missed an opportunity maybe we should get Kane lol.


10.) 06 Feb 2025 17:36:35
could you imagine lol.


11.) 06 Feb 2025 17:48:55
Hi Sally, but we are a big club.

We have finished top 2 in England for the last 2 season and are currently 2nd again plus top 3 in European football, I'm guessing most players around the world would have watched our game against City on Sunday and wouldn't have been put off joining us from what they witnessed, especially given we did it without Saka and others available.

In my opinion some people are painting us in an a completely exaggerated negative light when in reality we are currently the best we've been in two decades.


12.) 06 Feb 2025 18:25:23
G62 if you listen to the media and other fans we are awful and the worst team around but as you say we have come along way in 5 years, but we need that extra push that should have been addressed 2 years ago I personally think if we had a 25/ 30 league goal striker we would have won the title last year and this year.


13.) 06 Feb 2025 20:10:01
I totally agree we are a great club 62, my point being would we be able to compete against Real Madrid or a. n. other huge club who might be after Isak or any of the other top strikers. There aren't too many of them around!


14.) 06 Feb 2025 20:17:34
If we had a striker we could have won 1 of 2 titles coming into this year. For some random unknown reason he signed Kai. Not a solution to the obvious problem. He made a rod for his own back their and tied up money that could have been used to get a striker. Top of the league at Xmas by a long way and we just needed that investment to remove any doubt of winning it. As Henry said - he’s too conservative full stop.


15.) 06 Feb 2025 22:42:56
Hi Sally, internationally can anyone compete with Real? They have long been the ultimate club worldwide for players to play for.

As for the rest of Europe, if you discount money I believe it's all about a player chosing the right club at the right time for them.

NAME DROP ALERT ( well sort of)

I was once on a week long course with the Ox dad Mark Chamberling and in the bar one night the conversation inevitable turned to what happened, and he said I had the choice between Liverpool or Sheffield Wednesday, I chose wrong and the rest is history, that was around 25 years ago but something never change and for the right player we are most definitely the right club.


16.) 07 Feb 2025 17:29:39
Hi Guys

To say this was unexpected would be a lie. I didn't think we would sign anyone significant and mainly outgoings.

For me right now our biggest problem is replacing Edu its been a few months and we have still not replaced the person who gets us the players. I have said this before and will say it again we need a David Dein to bring in the players.

To bring someone like David Dein we need new owners that can match the supports ambition. We have a quality manager and a quality starting 11, someone to keep bringing in what we need is a must, and we won't get that under Kronke.

The difference between what 1st gets you compared to coming 2nd is a couple of millions the way Kronkes brain works (and you can see that in his other sports interests) why would he spend 60-80 mill to get a few millions extra to them its a numbers game. Peopel may start saying they spent 700 mill in in last 5 years etc but what have they done for the previous 20 years.

A few years back people though we were contenders for the relegation battle we are now at the other end of the table. Its much better place to be and yes we need investment but Arteta and the team won't be bringing that investment that lies with Kronke time to get them out.


17.) 07 Feb 2025 20:53:13
G4 - agree. We need a Dein to keep the club, board and manager competitive. Same as Wengers last few years. We can spend X and still get top 4 but zero appetite to spend 4X to compete.

Arteta needs someone to push him as he’s so frustrating. He’s to comfortable and needs pushing.

The players need a number two who shouts at them a bit more. Way too comfortable.

A Dein would shake things up and wouldn’t have allowed us to sign City and Chelsea rejects. How can you win buying players that aren’t good enough for competition.


18.) 08 Feb 2025 08:05:26
When city rejects came in they came because of their ability to create a team spirit and make us contendors again. They respected arteta and played for him. Mission accomplished. The Chelsea rejects that came in where due to back handers to edu.

We are no longer in the same position we were in a few years ago. We are now contenders and we need a bigger investment into the club that takes us from contenders to winners. If the owners are happy with us being contenders and let’s be honest no fan, no player or manager with any ambition would regularly be satisfied with being contenders regularly and not winning anything. It would be interesting to see what goals and objectives Arteta was given in his latest contract. If it was to be a challenger than we don’t need a striker and we won’t keep hold of our key players.

I believe Wenger is the perfect replacement for dein. Loves the club and the fans. Excellent scouting network, excellent football knowledge, has an eye to find hidden gem, is greatly respected in the footballing world, keeps things very close to his chest. Would he come back to the club not while the kronke is about or is given complete control of incomings and goings with a very good budget.

We fans need to realise where the problem lies and I honestly believe it’s the owners rather than the team or manager. The owners will continue milking us ghe next step will be to start selling players to maximise profits. After that it will be replace manager who will take the blame and new manager will be bought olin to restart the building process. The sooner we get our owners out the better.


19.) 08 Feb 2025 17:20:44
Sorry but I don’t agree G4 - I just don’t see Arteta as having it in him. He bottled it the last 3 seasons playing safe rather than playing the style that got him there. He’s still doing it now. He’s done a nice job but like the “rejects” he signed. They weren’t good enough to win the league but promote a harmony by easy to manage players rather than harmony thru winning.


 

 

05 Feb 2025 22:10:13
Let's push on in the league and Champ League - let's see where we get to ?

Liverpool away to Everton and still to play us.

Need to beat Forest ?.

SY4

{Ed025's Note - as much as i would like to i cant see Everton doing you any favours SY, its a possibility i suppose mate but i feel they are too strong for us.


1.) 05 Feb 2025 22:20:43
Forest away will be tough - need a favour from you boys and an my old home. They are having a blast this season and attacking opponents, fun to see and great for Nottingham. Watching them is enjoying the ride and the moment. We are above them but a different story.


2.) 06 Feb 2025 01:35:28
All form goes out the window whenever Liverpool and Everton play, Ed. And even though Liverpool has the stronger team, games are never won on paper. Considering that Everton has the chance to scupper our league hopes, you lot will be up for that game and will make things difficult for us. I wouldn't be surprised to see us drop points when we play you.

{Ed025's Note - oh you can bet your life that we will be trying Drac, you only have to look at last season when we deservedly beat you with an inferior side, but we are coming into this on the back of 3 wins and that scares me mate, if we believe we can beat you playing good football then as sure as eggs is eggs we will lose, we have more chance with the dogs of war spirit because man for man this liverpool side are just too strong for us..


 

 

 

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02 Feb 2025 23:06:15
You don’t think we will get a loan for Tel done?

SY4

{Ed001's Note - isn't he a winger?}


 

 

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02 Feb 2025 15:18:22
Not sure there’s a better option that doesn’t tie our hands in the summer - can’t do nothing…. can we?

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26 Jan 2025 14:23:15
Shame - Tjanks for the reply.

Was it attitude or that he doesn’t track back / press? Seems like a goal scorer.

SY4

{Ed001's Note - he has not impressed recently to be honest, so it is probably understandable that Arteta didn't fancy him. Big wages too.}


 

 

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23 Jan 2025 20:56:14
Wont be Randal Kolo Muani either as he’s gone to Juve.

Wonder if that has a knock on impact?

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23 Jan 2025 20:53:22
Hi Sally, hopefully we move to plan A or B. Seaman was saying on talk sport we are working super hard trying to get a striker which is good to hear. Not sure if we left it u til a Jesus got injured or European next round guaranteed ( almost ) but sounds like they are trying. ?.

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16 Feb 2025 14:10:14
Hoping for a Wolves draw after the Foxes lost

Hope you are well.

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16 Feb 2025 13:03:50
Great result but Leicester have lost 16 of their 25 games. We should beat them and we should have the depth in squad to do so. Let’s call it what it is. LS saved our ass with a remarkable block.

Sui g players in form and in position is key

Having depth and quality in squad is key

Martinelli would not have stayed on side as intelligently as Merino did, based on history. Not fact just opinion - lacks a bit of intelligence.

3 points but 3 every top 5 team would have expected.

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12 Feb 2025 19:29:28
Sorry I hacked Ed14’s account….

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12 Feb 2025 23:49:36
Thanks for the banter - I love it. I love a little friction also as that’s progressive and never mean. Hope you are well and enjoy getting to know you better. Plus challenge myself ?.

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12 Feb 2025 23:47:18
We are and the world is better by having both of us.

It would be a sad world with all mes with pressure / fall outs but progression / drive Vs a world that’s too nice / soft / unprogressing if all yous. Sorry if a bit rude there.

The nice people need commerce and competion while the people driving commerce need people with other agendas to bring balance. Both are required and that was my point really. I’m just not very articulate.

Where would we be without someone creating the microchip or the combustion engine. Where would we be without equal pay / equality.

I’m a commerce and competition guy. A world without that is hopeless. I’m still happy - you miss that point because I point out our failings or you say moan… competitive people tend to think that way and enjoy the moment but have an eye always on improving.

I want my kids to be happy and have money. They need to be competitive, tough, polite and have sharp elbows sometimes as well as a thick skin to get there. I’ve paid for school to give them the best chance and work bloody hard for that privilege. That’s my job. However, their happiness is number 1. Same as you. We aren’t that different just different sides of the same coin… ?.

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