Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Dont Ban Me · 18-09-2008 04:25PM

As said I agree that Song played very well, needs a bit more pace to his game but there is room for improvement. Even though the boss see's him as a centre half in the long term. But as usual Adebayor who lives offside was shocking again, I really hope he slips and breaks his leg or something, I think we're hindered when he plays. We need Eduardo back asap!

Gangsta · 18-09-2008 07:53PM

I think Adebayor is massively important to us. A big and physical presence upfront is essential to the way we play.

Anyhoo, a draw in the end isn't the worst result, but given the unreal chances we had we should have been at least 2-0 by half time. Still think we'll top the group no problem, however I suppose that mightn't count for much like previous years.

Frisbee · 18-09-2008 11:12PM

Galvasean wrote: »

We have arguably the toughest game of the group out of the way.

Would have to disagree with you there.
Away to Fenerbache has to be looked upon as one of the hardest ties any can have to play in the CL. While there football might not be top notch, the stadium tiers down almost onto the pitch and they have some of the most intimidating supporters...

Away to Porto is no walk in the park either.

Pepe LeFrits · 19-09-2008 08:21AM

Arsenal key financial results:

Group turnover increased to £223.0 million (2007 - £200.8 million) reflecting growth in revenues in the core football business but a reduced level of property activity in the year.

Broadcasting income up to £68.4 million (2007 - £44.3 million) from new Premier League domestic and overseas TV deals but match day income £94.6 million (2007 - £90.6 million) remained the most important component of the Group’s income.

Improvement and extension of key player / management contracts resulted in total wage costs increasing to £101.3 million (2007 - £89.7 million).

Profit before tax of £36.7 million (2007 - £26.9 million excluding exceptional costs) confirms success of Emirates Stadium move and strength of Group’s financial position.

Group’s net debt of £318.1 million (2007 - £268.2 million) includes £133.5 million (2007 - £62.9 million) of bank loans used to fund investment in the Highbury Square redevelopment works.

Interesting.

That is an incredibly high wage figure, particularly given we've supposedly gotten rid of all the high earners in Ljungberg, Henry, Lehmann, Gilberto etc. So much for 'Arsenal are tight'. Though to be fair I think we pay our youngsters a lot more than other clubs; the top earners wouldn't earn as much.

PHW went on to add that the club has a cash surplus of £90m, although about £30m of that is restricted. Still, not short of cash.

Galvasean · 19-09-2008 03:33PM

Kroenke added to our board of directors..
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/other
Watch this space.

OPENROAD · 19-09-2008 06:25PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

PHW went on to add that the club has a cash surplus of £90m, although about £30m of that is restricted. Still, not short of cash.

And still people say we are short of cash, still that great expert dunphy reckons we won't challenge for anything this season.

L'prof · 19-09-2008 06:27PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

And still people say we are short of cash, still that great expert dunphy reckons we won't challenge for anything this season.

Of course we'll challenge, we just won't win anything!

OPENROAD · 19-09-2008 06:29PM

jasonorr wrote: »

Of course we'll challenge, we just won't win anything!

I have made a mental note of your post and hope to bring it up in May when we do.;)

leninbenjamin · 19-09-2008 06:31PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

I have made a mental note of your post and hope to bring it up in May when we do.;)

Carling cup ftw!

:pac:

OPENROAD · 19-09-2008 06:53PM

leninbenjamin wrote: »

Carling cup ftw!

:pac:

have us backed for it at 12/1, we should go very close.

Galvasean · 19-09-2008 08:07PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

And still people say we are short of cash, still that great expert dunphy reckons we won't challenge for anything this season.

He also says if United lose to Chelsea this Sunday their season is over. The man is a pair of fools, thats right so foolish he has to become two people to contain all of his foolishness!

DenMan · 19-09-2008 08:15PM

Hi Galvasean

Realistically over the course of the season do you see Chelsea losing 4 games, because I don't. Even if they draw in games where they may struggle they are still picking up points. Dunphy is right in what he says. If they build up a significant lead on Utd then all they have to do is match Utd's score throughout the season while still having extra points in the bag. Scolari knows that. They are professional enough to see that through. Heck they nearly did it last season, they only ran out of games. If Utd go down on Sunday it may be very difficult for them to catch up. They will be dependent on other sides dropping points. Chelsea because of their squad effectively have two teams in the Premiership. Their second 11 would run their starting 11 close over a season and are well covered in all areas. I wish we were the same.

OPENROAD · 19-09-2008 08:51PM

Galvasean wrote: »

He also says if United lose to Chelsea this Sunday their season is over. The man is a pair of fools, thats right so foolish he has to become two people to contain all of his foolishness!

I saw that, have to say that made me

madness

Galvasean · 19-09-2008 11:08PM

To be honest Den, yes I do feel Chelsea could drop over 12 poits in the course of the season. They are by no means immortal.
United had a slow start to last season too but won it in the finish up. The league's history has time and again shown epic comebacks.

Slightly off topic.

leninbenjamin · 19-09-2008 11:40PM

I think some people are forgetting how new Scolari is to the English game, and now he's just lost who is probably the most experienced member of his staff. Remember, in 4 years managing Portugal he couldn't get them to defend set pieces properly, in every tournament he managed them they lost out to the same thing; set pieces. and this was while working with some of the best defenders in the world. the man isn't infallible, yes he's got a great squad but there's still plenty of room for mistakes.

I personally think this years points winning points tally will be lower than last years. Pool still don't look that consistent despite their tally. Arsenal are vulnerable in midfield and aerially, as usual, and relying on players who still haven't fully been acclimatised into the starting 11. United lost Querioz, and the evidence so far is that Ferguson has looked slightly out of his depth without him. Chelsea i've outlined above. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, there are plenty of points to be dropped this season, so there's no point placing to much emphasis on this one match.

edit: thought this was the match thread for some reason. so apologies if it appears out of place.

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 11:47AM

Its fine Len, we were kind of discussing that anyway.

Back to the gunners.

Wenger annoyed by the amount of people hacking Theo:
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-punish-defenders-who-target-walcott

Don't forget. Setanta Ireland is showing our match today.

leninbenjamin · 20-09-2008 12:30PM

Galvasean wrote: »

Don't forget. Setanta Ireland is showing our match today.

Jaysus you're right. **** the Irish times anyway, i nearly would have missed it, they seem to have made a right arse of their TV listings recently. somebody is looking at the English Setanta schedules i think...

Frisbee · 20-09-2008 03:05PM

Last weeks match, this weeks match, next weeks match.
All on at 5 / 5.30 on a Saturday.

Have to work 5-10 every saturday.

Stupid fixtures... Why cant we have more early matches?? :mad:

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 03:37PM

According to Arsenal's website its on Setanta Sports 1.
Kick off at 5:30
Best keep an eye open so.

roryc · 20-09-2008 04:12PM

wtf, why is he resting van persie? there goes my fantasy football

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 04:23PM

Made this today. Hope you all like it

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 05:30PM

Now i see why Theo and RvP got rested.
Hope Clichy is okay.

Gangsta · 20-09-2008 06:33PM

Anyone else fear we'll do great upto a point and then just run out of steam:(?

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 06:36PM

Another good 3 points. Top of the table

High scoring consecutive away wins against Blackburn and Bolton. Yes please!

Attention turns to Wednesday. Whose it gonna be?

Fabianski

Eboue

Djourou---Silvestre----Gibbs

Walcott---Ramsey---Song----Wilshire

Vela----Bendtner

amacachi · 20-09-2008 06:36PM

Anyone else fear we'll do great upto a point and then just run out of steam:(?

Obviously yeah.

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 20-09-2008 07:53PM

Phew

Clichy given all-clear after Bolton injury

Gael Clichy suffered only bruising to his shin during the game at Bolton on Saturday.

The left back went off just before half time feeling the effects of a challenge by Kevin Davies. He went to hospital for a scan but they found no fracture.

As a result, Gael was able to join up the rest of the Arsenal squad for the journey home.

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 08:36PM

That's a relief. Our defense looked seriously disorganized in the second half without him.

Mossy Monk · 20-09-2008 08:43PM

Galvasean wrote: »

According to Arsenal's website its on Setanta Sports 1.
Kick off at 5:30
Best keep an eye open so.

It was on Setanta Sports 1 in the UK. For some reason they changed it in Ireland.

newbie2 · 20-09-2008 08:43PM

Arsenal top - -Tottenham bottom.
Pls end the league now.

Galvasean · 20-09-2008 08:48PM

newbie2 wrote: »

Arsenal top - -Tottenham bottom.
Pls end the league now.

Agreed. :cool:

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