Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

DenMan · 25-10-2008 03:37PM

Suffice to say we will not be moving above Hull this weekend. Things are looking very rosy for them right now at WBA.

Two huge games coming up, West Ham on Sun and Tottenham on Wed. 6 points has to be a realistic target.

L'prof · 25-10-2008 10:53PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Wrong. It is crucial that a modern day player maintains healthy diet and fitness habits. they get paid thousands a week to keep themselves in prime shape as if they lose a second of their pace i could potentially cost the club millions. this guy is not fit to captain arsenal on or off the field and is behaving like a spoilt prima donna. its about time wenger stopped viewing him through rose tinted glasses and have the bottle to punish him and strip him of his captaincy which has been a series of blunders and mishaps. frankly i couldn't care less at this stage if he left us, he's more of a liability this year then an inspiration.

I just think you're completely overreacting when you don't know all the facts...nor do I! He was seen smoking once, that's all we know!

Wreck · 26-10-2008 12:59PM

jasonorr wrote: »

I just think you're completely overreacting when you don't know all the facts...nor do I! He was seen smoking once, that's all we know!

We don't even know that, given it was an unlight cigarette. And for what its worth, light or social smoking will have very little effect on fitness levels. Wenger himself said a few years ago that he would rather his players smoked than drank alcohol. Having said that, I personally think its a terrible example for the club captain to set, and Wenger doesn't appear to be taking it lightly.

As for todays match, it looks like Gallas, Toure and possibly Sagna will be available, so it should be interesting to see who comes back in. I think we will win pretty easily, but I'm not expecting us to keep a clean sheet!

Galvasean · 26-10-2008 01:09PM

I don't expect an easy game today. West ham are the kind of team that could put men behind the ball and frustrate Arsenal.
And here's hoping Redknapp doesn't whip the Spuds into shape by Wednesday.

Looking at the fixtures I see we have Fenerbache before United at home. I wonder if Wenger will rest a few stars for that game (Fenerbache, not united).

Wreck · 26-10-2008 01:16PM

Galvasean wrote: »

West ham are the kind of team that could put men behind the ball and frustrate Arsenal

Is Zola likely to do this? I really hope not, cause it will make it more difficult - would still expect an Arsenal win though.

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 26-10-2008 03:49PM

Excellent, Bendtner starts instead of Ade!

Cue Bendtner to have a stinker and Ade to come on second half and score a hat trick:p

DenMan · 26-10-2008 04:01PM

Looking forward to seeing Bendtner and Van Persie up front together. Hope that Song has a good game today. Hopefully no injuries with Tottenham on Wednesday night still to come. Come on Arsenal.

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 26-10-2008 06:01PM

playa3 wrote: »

Excellent, Bendtner starts instead of Ade!

Cue Bendtner to have a stinker and Ade to come on second half and score a hat trick:p

Heh, wasn't too far off in the end. Though Bendtner had a poor first half(along with RvP) but both were much better in the second. Van Persie was very unlucky not to get on the score sheet in the end. Quality ball from Bendtner for Ade's second

Wreck · 26-10-2008 07:41PM

Very much a deserved win against a West Ham side that played alot better than I expected, Parker looks like he may actually recover his Charlton form and Green was outstanding. Clean sheet as well, and the defence looked better today. Bendtner's ball for Ade's goal was the highlight of the game for me, super pass.

Spurs in midweek next, will be a totally different proposition under Redknapp. Should still be a win though.

Frisbee · 26-10-2008 11:19PM

Galvasean wrote: »

And here's hoping Redknapp doesn't whip the Spuds into shape by Wednesday.

Thats what Im terrified of, New Manager syndrome, although he won today so hopefully he has that out of his system...

Was in work so only saw the second hald on my lunch and the highlights but it looked like it wasnt a much higher scoreline because Green had a quality performance.

Was very happy to see Bendtner and RVP start together although I dont think they realy clicked today. Thought Ade really made the difference when he came on.
Taking off Theo and Nasri for Ade and Abou, for me, looks like an enormous luxury for Wenger to have as it can completely change the complexion of a game and the way we approached it.

leninbenjamin · 26-10-2008 11:46PM

Frisbee wrote: »

Was very happy to see Bendtner and RVP start together although I dont think they realy clicked today. Thought Ade really made the difference when he came on.
Taking off Theo and Nasri for Ade and Abou, for me, looks like an enormous luxury for Wenger to have as it can completely change the complexion of a game and the way we approached it.

only saw the first fifteen minutes today. how did Diaby look when he came on?

Frisbee · 26-10-2008 11:48PM

leninbenjamin wrote: »

only saw the first fifteen minutes today. how did Diaby look when he came on?

He wasnt as involved as he was on wednesday night but looked very relaxed. Nearly gave away a peno with a handball but luckily the ref didnt see it.

Bendtner's pass for adebayors goal was beautiful, if it had have been Steven Gerrard passing the ball the commentators would still be going on about it.

Frisbee · 27-10-2008 01:05AM

Lads has anyone got this years away kit?
I'm thinking of picking it up for Christmas or something but just wondering do they give you the red lettering on the back?
Or just the white they use for most of them?

Galvasean · 27-10-2008 11:00AM

Frisbee wrote: »

He wasnt as involved as he was on wednesday night but looked very relaxed. Nearly gave away a peno with a handball but luckily the ref didnt see it.

Well if they missed Green's red card offense... Even so Diaby's incident was ball to hand.

Frisbee wrote: »

Lads has anyone got this years away kit?
I'm thinking of picking it up for Christmas or something but just wondering do they give you the red lettering on the back?
Or just the white they use for most of them?

I got mine at the Emirates, so red letters all the way.
I asked this same question in another thread at the start of the season. Apparently Elverys have red letters but in short supply. Might be worth ringing them first. You may have to order them in.

yahoo_moe · 27-10-2008 03:09PM

Frisbee wrote: »

Thats what Im terrified of, New Manager syndrome, although he won today so hopefully he has that out of his system...

Yeah pretty nervous about that too - especially someone like Redknapp, who's extremely enthusiastic and could galvanise players like Bentley and Jenas.

Though as you say, hopefully the initial lift might have worn off by then.

Frisbee · 27-10-2008 05:23PM

Galvasean wrote: »

Apparently Elverys have red letters but in short supply. Might be worth ringing them first. You may have to order them in.

Cheers man, I'll try them. Now the decision of who to get...

gosplan · 27-10-2008 07:29PM

Frisbee wrote: »

Cheers man, I'll try them. Now the decision of who to get...

Clichy. One of the longest serving, biggest legends and he'll be there for years.

Redknapp or not, bring on Spurs i say.

OPENROAD · 27-10-2008 08:05PM

Arsenal shareholders meeting on Arsenal TV now, should be interesting.

leninbenjamin · 27-10-2008 08:16PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

Arsenal shareholders meeting on Arsenal TV now, should be interesting.

keep us updated on any drama please

OPENROAD · 27-10-2008 08:17PM

leninbenjamin wrote: »

keep us updated on any drama please

Will do, obviously most is already up on the website but always love listening to old Etonian Peter Hill Wood

Frisbee · 28-10-2008 11:12AM

gosplan wrote: »

Clichy. One of the longest serving, biggest legends and he'll be there for years.

Haha, yeah I was thinking along the lines of Clichy/Ramsey/Song/Fab alright.

Galvasean · 28-10-2008 12:46PM

Frisbee wrote: »

Cheers man, I'll try them. Now the decision of who to get...

ROSCASTLE 7

Royale with Cheese · 28-10-2008 12:48PM

Personally I'd go with Clichy. He's a legend, and the type of player that Arsenal fans will fully understand why you got him on the back of your jersey, but everyone else will be wondering why you didn't get Fabregas.

Bought the away jersey myself but didn't bother getting anybody on the back. Might get the home jersey at some stage.

Frisbee · 28-10-2008 12:51PM

Yeah I wouldnt usually really bother getting the home and away jersey but I really like this years away jersey

DenMan · 28-10-2008 01:01PM

I also like our away strip this season. (both of them actually)

On another note big Tones to be confirmed as new Portsmouth manager now. Press conference called for 13:00.

I hope they are not rushing him into management too soon. Hope it goes great. Don't be surprised if Redknapp makes a move for Diarra. That would annoy me very much. imo he should have stayed at Arsenal.

Frisbee · 28-10-2008 01:06PM

DenMan wrote: »

I hope they are not rushing him into management too soon.

I reckon they pretty much are. He's been assistant at Pompey for a few years now but I really don't think he has the caliber to manage a premier League side, not yet anyway, cant see him lasting long before he is down in the Championship

premierstone · 28-10-2008 01:07PM

DenMan wrote: »

I hope they are not rushing him into management too soon. Hope it goes great. Don't be surprised if Redknapp makes a move for Diarra. That would annoy me very much. imo he should have stayed at Arsenal.

Yeah I would think this is very likely, read an interview with Redknapp talking about the currrent spurs squad and where it needed improvement and he practically described Diarra

Galvasean · 28-10-2008 01:13PM

Adams kind of reminds me of Roy Keane from a managerial POV. Many said Keane wouldn't hack it and was becoming a manager too soon, but look where he is now! Adams has managed before (at Wycome, albeit without much success) and coached two teams in Holland (Feyenord and Utrecht if memory serves correct) before spending two years as AM at Pompey. I'm sure he has learned a lot in that time. Best of luck to him.

yahoo_moe · 28-10-2008 05:19PM

premierstone wrote: »

Yeah I would think this is very likely, read an interview with Redknapp talking about the currrent spurs squad and where it needed improvement and he practically described Diarra

Weird, the first thing that popped into my head when I heard about Redknapp moving was that Diarra would very likely go with him. Portsmouth seem to need money, Diarra wants a bigger club and he's very much needed there.

Then I wondered if Defoe might go back too, though it'd seem highly unlikely.

premierstone · 28-10-2008 05:27PM

yahoo_moe wrote: »

Weird, the first thing that popped into my head when I heard about Redknapp moving was that Diarra would very likely go with him. Portsmouth seem to need money, Diarra wants a bigger club and he's very much needed there.

Then I wondered if Defoe might go back too, though it'd seem highly unlikely.

Why to fcuk would he go to the spuds so?

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