Arsenal Transfer Rumours And General Chat

DSB · 08-08-2007 05:19PM

Ah I wouldn't go as far to say Newcastle this season. I know Allardyce will bring something but that defence was a calamity over the last few seasons and will certainly take time to get settled.

Pepe LeFrits · 08-08-2007 05:33PM

Well, I was looking at one particular Newcastle defender, but in general I don't think they'll be any worse value than Arsenal's defenders, who aren't likely to keep a large number of clean sheets, or score many goals.

gosplan · 08-08-2007 05:38PM

Have to put in three Arsenal players....always...regardless.

Fabregas and Van Persie are totally worth it. Fabregas nearly didn't score at all last year and ended up with loads of points. I expect him to do better this year.

Yeah, already have a couple of Newcastle and Everton defenders in. Givens gone for a while now though.

Sorry for getting this so off topic and not posting it in the ff thread.

ARSENAL RULE

gosplan · 08-08-2007 05:39PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote:

Well, I was looking at one particular Newcastle defender, but in general I don't think they'll be any worse value than Arsenal's defenders, who aren't likely to keep a large number of clean sheets, or score many goals.

geremi?? Might play in midfield due to injuries!!!

Pepe LeFrits · 08-08-2007 05:41PM

Will probably take free-kicks too.

Anyway, we're OT.

Can't wait for the Fulham game.

AnCapaillMor · 08-08-2007 06:06PM

With Lawrie sanchez in charge, we'll get a chance early on to see how we handle physical teams.

Pepe LeFrits · 09-08-2007 03:55PM

Gallas named captain :eek:

Unpopular yet interesting choice.

~Rebel~ · 09-08-2007 04:07PM

could be cause he's a bit older so when he finishes up it will be the perfect time for Fabregas to take over..If Toure got it, Fabregas probably never would..just a thought..though in this case id have gone with Gilberto instead i think

Gangsta · 09-08-2007 04:16PM

Strange choice indeed with longer servants at the club. I thought it would have been Gilberto.

PHB · 09-08-2007 04:22PM

I think Gallas has been named captain because he personifies the style of football that Wenger wants next season. Beautiful but effective. Gallas has pretty much said, I don't care how we play once we win. Wenger wants a mix, and Gallas gives them that.
I think it's a very clever choice.

*cough*

Most importantly, there seems to be a change in attitude, largely shown by Gallas (who I think might be made captain because of this).

:P

AnCapaillMor · 09-08-2007 04:33PM

Always thought a defender makes a better captain. not surprised with the choice, gallas can be very vocal.

jank · 09-08-2007 06:16PM

Could have sworn that football365 said that gilberto was captain.
Actually would have like it if he was. Gilberto ahs become very important to the team in the last few years.
3rd french captain in a row aswell!

Galvasean · 09-08-2007 07:12PM

Rumour has it arsenal plan to sell Gilberto to Juventus for £4million to pave the way for a £5million swoop for Lasanna Diarra.
I hope tahts not the case. Gilberto was great last season. Wenger seems to have a Logan's Run philosophy (anyone over 30 should be gotten rid of).

AnCapaillMor · 09-08-2007 07:12PM

Was sure bert was captain and kolo 2nd in command, but then again nothing official was said. Never believe the papers especially when it comes to Arsenal.

Bert is great but he can have some really bad games at times.

Vokes · 09-08-2007 07:21PM

Also maybe Wenger forsees Gilberto been edged out of the team this season by one of the younger lads Diaby or Denilson...

keano_afc · 10-08-2007 07:47PM

Djourou gone on loan to Brum. Am I right in thinking this leaves us Senderos and Gallas when the ANC is on??

cson · 10-08-2007 10:22PM

keano_afc if that is true then ffs. I don't like questioning Wenger but his rationale is seriously hard to understand. Our squad is size fúcking zero as it is. Nicole fúcking Richie size.

Any long-ish term injuries to any of the squad at any stage will make shít of our season.

PHB · 10-08-2007 10:27PM

It's better for Djourou in the long run, who could be top class if it goes right for him. I would imagine this means somebody else is coming in though.

Mossy Monk · 11-08-2007 02:37PM

Some news of the forthcoming Arsenal television channel. Seems it will be a part of the Setanta package. Not bad I guess.

News

Galvasean · 11-08-2007 03:16PM

Bout time we got our own channel.

Nothing about the Djouru loan on arsenal.com I doubt its true considering Djouru is better and more versatile than Senderos. With Toure and Eboue going to the ANC we will need all the available defenders weve got.

And Wenger says he wont make any more signings in this transfer window:
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=480137&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Wenger+-+There%27s+no+need+for+further+buys

AnCapaillMor · 11-08-2007 11:19PM

Galvasean wrote:

And Wenger says he wont make any more signings in this transfer window:

Balls and here was i hoping for another last minute henry, suker transfer.

PDN · 12-08-2007 09:05AM

Galvasean wrote:

Nothing about the Djouru loan on arsenal.com I doubt its true considering Djouru is better and more versatile than Senderos. With Toure and Eboue going to the ANC we will need all the available defenders weve got.

It's confirmed there: http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=news&article=480102&cpid=703&title=Johan+Djourou+joins+Birmingham+City+on+loan

This makes no sense to me whatsoever.

dardoz · 12-08-2007 11:17AM

is the arsenal match today not being televised?

eZe^ · 12-08-2007 11:25AM

dardoz wrote:

is the arsenal match today not being televised?

Dont think so, Im watching it on Star Sports though.

dardoz · 12-08-2007 11:27AM

what is star sports? how do i watch that

Raskolnikov · 12-08-2007 11:47AM

Just flicked over to the Arsenal game to see Hleb miss a sitter.

Arsenal 1-0 down. Seems to be lots of empty seats in the Emirates.

Vokes · 12-08-2007 11:49AM

Engineering works with the Tune I think, so they had to play a day later and much earlier than normal.

Drag00n79 · 12-08-2007 11:50AM

The match is being streamed on StarSports SEA. I'm using TVU Player. Just download it and go onto rojadirecta.org.

Raskolnikov · 12-08-2007 11:50AM

mms://a1729.l2168647534.c21686.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1729/21686/v0001/reflector:32105

There's a link for the game. Half-time now. 0-1.

PHB · 12-08-2007 11:55AM

Odd stuff from Arsenal, they really should have put something away bar super goalkeeping from Falner (I think is his name)

Hleb is playing both incredible and **** at the same time. His runs have been mesmorising. His final ball has been shocking.

Still think Arsenal will win it.

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