Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

DenMan · 19-07-2009 11:53AM

Can't wait for the new season. Come on Eduardo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH2bNRVBRpU

TheNorthBank · 19-07-2009 11:59AM

jasonorr wrote: »

Are you insane???

Not on my last assessment anyway! Lol
You obviously disagree with me but why? Do you not think we look strong? On the Ade thing, he was our first choice striker for 3 full seasons and only scored about 14 or 15 goals in his first and last seasons. Yeah he scored 30 in the one in between because he put in the effort for a big money move or a new contract but essentially he's a lazy player who misses too many and gets caught offside constantly. I think 25 mil for a guy who might have scored 15 goals for us next season is fantastic. And lets be honest about it, he's not a 25 million pound striker, he's worth about 10-15 max. The only team in the world that would give us 25 is City.

L'prof · 19-07-2009 12:02PM

TheNorthBank wrote: »

Not on my last assessment anyway! Lol
You obviously disagree with me but why? Do you not think we look strong? On the Ade thing, he was our first choice striker for 3 full seasons and only scored about 14 or 15 goals in his first and last seasons. Yeah he scored 30 in the one in between because he put in the effort for a big money move or a new contract but essentially he's a lazy player who misses too many and gets caught offside constantly. I think 25 mil for a guy who might have scored 15 goals for us next season is fantastic. And lets be honest about it, he's not a 25 million pound striker, he's worth about 10-15 max. The only team in the world that would give us 25 is City.

You've taken me up completely wrong! Look at the part I highlighted in your post, that's the part I was commenting on!

Redzer7 · 19-07-2009 12:06PM

On another note it's nice to see the arsenal thread lively

yahoo_moe · 19-07-2009 12:10PM

Ade's not irreplaceable but for those saying there's NOTHING to replace, remember that he scored 10 of our 68 league goals last year. Obviously we're hoping Eduardo will more or less play a full season this year but it's far from certain. Given more games, Bendtner should up his tally from last year's 9 but our new main striker always misses 6-8 games a year through injury too so it's all a bit of a shot in the dark if we stick to what we have.

As for suggesting that Barazite will be the one to fill the gap, that's just mental. IMO of course. He's a good player but he won't be displacing Rosicky/Nasri/Arshavin/Walcott just yet, and he ain't a frontman.

TheNorthBank · 19-07-2009 12:12PM

jasonorr wrote: »

You've taken me up completely wrong! Look at the part I highlighted in your post, that's the part I was commenting on!

Oops, sorry I missed that. Maybe its time for another assessment!

eirebhoy · 19-07-2009 12:19PM

Fabregas, Rosicky, Arshavin, van Persie, Nasri, Walcott and Eduardo... 2 of them will have to be on the bench along with Bendtner so I don't think Arsenal need another attacker.

I think at home against most teams Fabregas, Rosicky and Nasri may cope without a DMC.

jesus_thats_gre · 19-07-2009 12:25PM

I imagine that you guys are delighted that Adebayor is gone. To top it off, 25m is a nice chunk of change.

From reading the last few pages, I see that quite a few Arsenal supporters seem to want another striker signed. Do you really think ye are short of talent up top?

In terms of offensive players, Arsenal possibly have the best players of any team in the league. Fabregas, Nasri, Rosicky, Arshavin, Walcott, Van Persie, Eduardo, Bentdner and Vela is a shed load of talent. Then you have the likes of Wilthsire on the fringe of the first team also.

Considering there is a glaring weaknesses in the centre of midfield and possible the centre of defense, would you not prefer him to go out and spend the 25m on 1, even 2, energetic holding midfielders that should take some pressure off of the defense hopefully reduce the amount of soft goals that ye were conceding last season.

No doubt some will say that ye have Denilson, Diaby and maybe Song in that position. My immediate thoughts on these players are that they may eventually be able to offer Arsenal what they need but they still have a few more seasons of development before they are at the required level. An immediate solution is required if Arsenal are to genuinely mount a challenge.

Also, do you think that selling Adebayor is maybe Wenger signalling his intentions to revert to a 4-2-3-1. IIRC, Arsenal always look far more comfortable in this formation. I think the attacking players maybe suit this formation too. Saying that, I am not sure if Van Persie is up to playing the lone striker role.

Redzer7 · 19-07-2009 12:51PM

Reports on SSN say that Richards has giving Ade the swine flu

:pac:

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 19-07-2009 01:16PM

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I imagine that you guys are delighted that Adebayor is gone. To top it off, 25m is a nice chunk of change.

From reading the last few pages, I see that quite a few Arsenal supporters seem to want another striker signed. Do you really think ye are short of talent up top?

In terms of offensive players, Arsenal possibly have the best players of any team in the league. Fabregas, Nasri, Rosicky, Arshavin, Walcott, Van Persie, Eduardo, Bentdner and Vela is a shed load of talent. Then you have the likes of Wilthsire on the fringe of the first team also.

Considering there is a glaring weaknesses in the centre of midfield and possible the centre of defense, would you not prefer him to go out and spend the 25m on 1, even 2, energetic holding midfielders that should take some pressure off of the defense hopefully reduce the amount of soft goals that ye were conceding last season.

No doubt some will say that ye have Denilson, Diaby and maybe Song in that position. My immediate thoughts on these players are that they may eventually be able to offer Arsenal what they need but they still have a few more seasons of development before they are at the required level. An immediate solution is required if Arsenal are to genuinely mount a challenge.

Also, do you think that selling Adebayor is maybe Wenger signalling his intentions to revert to a 4-2-3-1. IIRC, Arsenal always look far more comfortable in this formation. I think the attacking players maybe suit this formation too. Saying that, I am not sure if Van Persie is up to playing the lone striker role.

That is exactly how i feel anyway. Use the money for a DM and/or defender and we'll be in very good shape. I just hope to christ both Rosicky and Eduardo can stay fit for the most part, they'll make a big difference imo.

Galvasean · 19-07-2009 02:38PM

For me a DM is the priority, anything after that is a luxury.

Galvasean · 19-07-2009 02:50PM

Redzer7 · 19-07-2009 06:35PM

Anyone intrested in doing a fantasy football league for just us arsenal fans?

Galvasean · 19-07-2009 06:38PM

Redzer7 wrote: »

Anyone intrested in doing a fantasy football league for just us arsenal fans?

We could organise it via the social group...
I remember making up a fantasy team made up of only former Arsenal players last season... it didn't do so well.

Redzer7 · 19-07-2009 06:42PM

Yeh and we could give the league code out in a pm so non-boardsies and United fans can't get in:p.

Souless · 19-07-2009 07:17PM

Redzer7 wrote: »

Anyone intrested in doing a fantasy football league for just us arsenal fans?

Yeah Id be game, be nice not to be in one full of pool and man u fans for once

Mossy Monk · 19-07-2009 08:13PM

I'd be interested.

L'prof · 19-07-2009 08:33PM

Yeah, may as well!

CantGetNoSleep · 19-07-2009 08:56PM

Anyone reckon Mamadou Diarra would be a good signing? I'd say he could be signed for €10 million-ish

Royale with Cheese · 19-07-2009 09:03PM

He'd be better than nobody. What's the deal with his injury though? And how did his Real career go before it? I never really saw much of him.

Seeing that his squad number was taken off him and given to Lassana Diarra last year, they'll most likely be getting rid of him.

FearDark · 19-07-2009 09:07PM

Id be interested in the fantasy league.

OPENROAD · 19-07-2009 09:12PM

Redzer7 wrote: »

Anyone intrested in doing a fantasy football league for just us arsenal fans?

+1

Was going to se up one, but would definitely be inerested, I think if you are setting up one pm the code and kick out any non Arsenal supporters that try and join the league.

TheNorthBank · 20-07-2009 12:05AM

You can count me in for the Fantasy Football, I'm up for it. Did rubbish at it last year so hopefully I'll do a bit better this year.

Evil_Clown · 20-07-2009 08:56AM

Goonership 09/10 sounds like a great idea
I wonder how many teams will not have either Fabregas or Arshavin as their captain :pac::pac:

WillieCocker · 20-07-2009 09:17AM

Delighted Adebaypoor is gone.
Now we can get back to being "Victory through harmony" without some lanky, money grabbing stick insect getting in the way.
We don't need any more players in IMO.
Ok Arsene may decide to get a DM , but that remains to be seen.
We are quite capable with the squad we have and the return of Rosicky & Eduardo is like two new signings and i think Eduardo will be massive this season if he can stay fit.
Eduardo top scorer PL = 33/1 what a bet.

Oh and count me in for the League.

Redzer7 · 20-07-2009 09:32AM

So following up on the idea lads what will i create? A head to head league or a classic league?
EDIT: Right lads just done the classic league so anyone who wants in pm me for the code.

Redzer7 · 20-07-2009 09:44AM

Evil_Clown wrote: »

Goonership 09/10 sounds like a great idea
I wonder how many teams will not have either Fabregas or Arshavin as their captain :pac::pac:

Thanks for the league name

:pac:.
Theres also a section where you can post your team etc in the Arsenal social group

keano_afc · 20-07-2009 11:42AM

Yeah that sounds good, count me in. Be goos to see the social group busy again!

shano_88 · 20-07-2009 11:59AM

in for the league.

Quazzie · 20-07-2009 12:05PM

Just to add if anyone wants access to the social group just PM me for an invite. I see quiet a few new faces in here, but will invite on request.

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