Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

gosplan · 29-08-2008 10:22PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

Going to get lots of this over the next 72 hours but just been reading the Evening Standard which has stated that Wenger has refused to rule out a bit for Michael Owen, have to say if he kept fit wouldn't mind him.

Rubbish - total rubbish.

We're playing Newcastle on the weekend so Wenger said something along the lines of 'We have to respect Newcastle and players like Owen'. Then the Evening Standard do the rest.

Worst thing is it'll probably be repeated a few places tomorrow.

OPENROAD · 29-08-2008 10:39PM

gosplan wrote: »

Rubbish - total rubbish.

We're playing Newcastle on the weekend so Wenger said something along the lines of 'We have to respect Newcastle and players like Owen'. Then the Evening Standard do the rest.

Worst thing is it'll probably be repeated a few places tomorrow.

Obviously it is rubbish but makes for an inteesting weekend of gossip and who we will be linked with.

As per usual I expect us to sign a Chelsea player again, Gallas 2006 Diarra 2007 2008?

Wreck · 30-08-2008 05:57AM

OPENROAD wrote: »

As per usual I expect us to sign a Chelsea player again, Gallas 2006 Diarra 2007 2008?

Essien?

gosplan · 30-08-2008 01:32PM

Wreck wrote: »

Essien?

I can honestly say that if Arsenal could have any player in the world, I'd like Essien. He'd be perfect for us.

Unfortunately, our rivals will only sell us muck players like Silvestre.

Pepe LeFrits · 30-08-2008 01:48PM

Malouda?

OPENROAD · 30-08-2008 03:14PM

Good article imo

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/james-lawton-wengers-revolution-lays-down-test-of-loyalty-for-arsenal-fans-913161.html

Vokes · 30-08-2008 03:40PM

Fabregas making his 200th Arsenal appearance today and still only 21. Wow!

Royale with Cheese · 30-08-2008 06:47PM

Anybody heard anything about Van Persie's injury?

With Eduardo out for another 3 months, doesn't look great if Van Persie's got another long term injury. Don't think Adebayor/Bendtner is a great partnership.

Time to push Walcott up front? Could be a good move if Rosicky wasn't also crocked. Although Wenger seems to be intent on playing Eboue on the right wing anyway.

Is it too early to try Vela up there?

Pepe LeFrits · 30-08-2008 06:56PM

Don't think it will be that long before Eduardo is back.

Vela looks ready to play.

OPENROAD · 30-08-2008 07:29PM

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Anybody heard anything about Van Persie's injury?

Nothing yet but as most of us know I have a feeling we will never get a full season from RVP which is a great shame I really hope I am wrong.

Nasri has setlled in very welll imo Thought Eboue played well today and Adebayor was more his usual self.

Galvasean · 30-08-2008 08:10PM

Typical RvP finally brings the goods to the table.. gets injured

Quality performance today but lets not get too carried away. Newcastle were severely under strength.
I think Vela could make a great foil for Adebayor if Rvp is out for a bit. The little n' large combo could do us well.
Also, Nasri has reaped more attacking rewards in his few short games than Hleb did all of last season IMO. Great replacement.

I know the result against Fulham hurt us bad but remember we have only conceded one goal in 5 games. That's pretty good.

herbieflowers · 30-08-2008 08:11PM

Trust in Wenger

OPENROAD · 30-08-2008 08:28PM

Arseene quote after the match today: I really think he wanted Alonso.

On potential signings...

"We are trying to buy but the problem is availabliltly, as well as the fact we have to find players better or as good as the ones we have."

Pepe LeFrits · 31-08-2008 11:30AM

van Persie's injury not serious - he's off to join the Dutch squad for the International break. Phew.

So only 2 days left before the window closes, fingers crossed Wenger can sign a midfielder. I'm certain he's trying to sign one, but his main targets haven't materialised. I think Alonso is his #1, but unless Barry moves neither will he, while Inler doesn't seem to want the move. Frustrating. Another CM would make the squad look so much better - we'd be stronger than last season.

Galvasean · 31-08-2008 12:24PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

van Persie's injury not serious - he's off to join the Dutch squad for the International break. Phew.

More like, Oh No! He typically gets injured playing for Holland.

Hoyte scores OG for 'boro. :pac:

edit: we got Sheffield United in the Carling Cup at home. Should be a good test for the young guns.

Also, youth team beat Wolves 3-1.
http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/3034541/youth/wolverhampton-yth-v-arsenal-yth?tab=report

31-08-2008 02:02PM

i think we will purchase tonight. Matuidi from St Etienne prob the most likely now that Inler or Johnson has signed on. Perhaps Xabi Alonso may be surprise signing. A long shot would be the return of 'Big Pat'. Not beyond the realms of possibility, Arsenal could use his experience and perhaps he's at a stage of his career where it would neccessarily hamper anyone elses career. diaby, Song, and Denilson would learn so much from him and would be ready to take the baton from the big man when he hangs his boots up and he knows the club inside out, so i say why not.

Of all, id love Flamster back and thought we should have looked after him better in the summer of 07. Of course thats definately not going to happen.

leninbenjamin · 31-08-2008 02:20PM

Deleted User wrote: »

A long shot would be the return of 'Big Pat'. Not beyond the realms of possibility, Arsenal could use his experience and perhaps he's at a stage of his career where it would neccessarily hamper anyone elses career. diaby, Song, and Denilson would learn so much from him and would be ready to take the baton from the big man when he hangs his boots up and he knows the club inside out, so i say why not.

good idea, except for the fact he's absolute muck now.

31-08-2008 02:31PM

leninbenjamin wrote: »

good idea, except for the fact he's absolute muck now.

really, to be fair i havent been following his career since he left the Arsenal. hard to believe such a good player could become 'muck' as you put it. Must be the auld 'Arsenal departure' curse.

leninbenjamin · 31-08-2008 02:52PM

Deleted User wrote: »

really, to be fair i havent been following his career since he left the Arsenal. hard to believe such a good player could become 'muck' as you put it. Must be the auld 'Arsenal departure' curse.

well, I guess i haven't seen to much of him since. most of what i would have seen would be from champions league appearances and the world cup. but every indication is that he is long past his best, and would seriously struggle with the pace of the premiership these days. i don't even think he'd be good enough for most premiership teams, let alone be good enough for Arsenal.

OPENROAD · 31-08-2008 04:26PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

van Persie's injury not serious - he's off to join the Dutch squad for the International break. Phew.

Another International weekend ahead :mad:

Pepe LeFrits · 31-08-2008 04:58PM

Vieira has also missed loads of the last 2 seasons through injury.

Galvasean · 31-08-2008 07:16PM

It's true. Vieira is less than half the player right now than he was when he left Arsenal. Age and injuries have taken their toll. His has very poor speed, a poor first touch and hi passing has gotten wayward.

vincenzo1975 · 31-08-2008 07:20PM

Ricardo Queresma would be sweet.

Any news on RVP yet, has the xray been done?

AnCapaillMor · 31-08-2008 08:03PM

vincenzo1975 wrote: »

Ricardo Queresma would be sweet.

If he suddenly turned into a tough tackling no nonsense powerhouse of a central midfielder.

DenMan · 31-08-2008 08:09PM

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

If he suddenly turned into a tough tackling no nonsense powerhouse of a central midfielder.

I take it he doesn't fall into that category? Metzelder would be a terrific signing, should we be able to that is.

vincenzo1975 · 31-08-2008 08:37PM

apparently, according to scolari, arsenal made an enquiry about solaman kalou

Galvasean · 31-08-2008 08:39PM

vincenzo1975 wrote: »

apparently, according to scolari, arsenal made an enquiry about solaman kalou

That would be a very strange move..

AnCapaillMor · 31-08-2008 11:41PM

Wenger was always interested in him, altho as mr antacid said, it would be a very strange move now. I'd ike tiago looks like Juve are mad to get rid of him, altho i heard spuds made a 10m bid.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/aug31r.html

DenMan · 01-09-2008 11:58AM

For a team who notoriously do not shoot this stat from the weekend gives me enormous encouragement for the season ahead. Nasri's contribution so far this season is far better than Hleb's previous two seasons. With Rosicky set to come back soon (another player not afraid of shooting), optimistic times are ahead. In Wenger we trust.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11096_2705370,00.html

Wreck · 01-09-2008 12:04PM

Denilson's stats look really good, quite a surprise to me. Imo he played well against Newcastle at the weekend, but has been quite poor otherwise.

Nasri has been brilliant so far, hope he keeps performing to this level. At the moment he looks like a superior player to Hleb.

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