Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 12/13 MOD POST #232

Think there's a press conference this morning ? Nothing much to be revealed I would imagine.

GeorgeBailey wrote: »

Another way to look at that is Spurs let the transfer of Modric drag on all summer and are now in a hurry to do all their business days before the window slams shut.

You're pretty bang on there. Tbh, it's probably the only realistic way of looking at it. They could've been more pro-active, their manager was signed early enough in the summer. With the way AVB works, it'll probably take a bit of time for the new players to gel, so it's a bit of a tactical nightmare for the club.

Arsenal on the other hand, I don't know why people think it's an absolute disaster that the club hasn't signed another player yet! The only thing that's pissed me off is the fact that the club did not have a proper pre-season because of commercial interests!!! This is pretty much going to be the case from now on. With new sponsorship deals, come new endorsements and so on.

RE Berbatov, a brilliant player and one that showed commitment with Spurs and at times with Utd. He gets the work done, it's not a case of laziness but more tactical deployment on Fergie's part. We already have Giroud, who's shown much more physical promise than Berbatov. Goals will come, but I think people are clutching at straws when they think he's going to be a success with Arsenal. Every striker we've had in the past 15 has had to work for their goals. Look at Henry against Utd when he skinned 4-5 players. Wenger utilises a forward that does more work than your average forward. This is where I think Berbatov would lack but to play devil's advocate, we need a fox in the box for corners as last weekend showed and Berbatov would be ideal for this. But that's pretty much all.

Show more confidence in what we have and those happy vibes will come through the tv/pc and onto the squad, and then we'll have results!

keano_afc wrote: »

"We are not close to signing anyone. I cannot give you any names. We are in the market, but only for super super quality. If we do business you will be the first to know. I am confident in my squad."

So this forum does have an ITK

Dercola wrote: »

Are any of you guys here a member of the Cork branch of the Arsenal supporters cub? As far as I know, they meet in the Joshua Tree and go to the occasional game? Just wondering if any of you's were members and if ye think its worth the outlay

Apologies if this is in the wrong place btw.

Jaysus, I think I remember seeing something a few years ago, but that was pretty much it. Didn't know they met at the Josh though, I thought that was a Utd/Liverpool bar, then again most pubs on Blarney Street are usually one of the two. I'd normally hit the Old Oak for a few games, usually red jerseys in there or else the local Hollyhilll Inn, although I'm normally the only Arsenal supporter there.

Just found this there if it's any help Dercola. I'd be interested in getting involved in this. We're pretty much a rarity in Cork

Cork Arsenal Supporter's Club

Joel Campbell for Betis. I think he's going to improve a lot this year. He's always looking to provide and works hard. If he can improve his pace on the ball for beating players, we could have an extremely versatile forward in our squad. Betis is an ideal squad for him also, a lot more responsibility in attacking, providing defensive coverage and it's not a team that will get hammered week in and week out so it shouldn't affect his form/confidence.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how our loanees are looking next year when they return. I don't think I remember seeing so much potential out on loan all at once (Denilson being excluded of course).

If we don't sell we won't buy I reckon it's gonna be one out one in scenario

James olley, just tweeted park, chamak, bendy boots not at training looks like on there way out yaaaah

If Chamakh, Bendy Boots and Park do go there has to be another striker coming in the opposite direction. We can't play the full season with only two strikers.

dvemail wrote: »

If Chamakh, Bendy Boots and Park do go there has to be another striker coming in the opposite direction. We can't play the full season with only two strikers.

I read somewhere this morning that the reason we haven't bought yet, is because we have to have a minimum of 8 home grown player in the squad. I don't know, because I haven't counted, but apparently we currently have 17 non home grown players in our 25 man squad. So therefor, we have to sell before we buy..

To be honest, I'd be happy if come tomorrow night we'd have sold the above 3 and brought in Dempsey and a utility defender.

RVP 11 wrote: »

If Chelsea beat us badly, i can't wait to see what you will post about the £80 spent on each ticket.;)

sack wenger