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

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  • #7562
    greendom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    jmayo wrote: »



    Holy **** what a collection of players.
    To really throw a cat amongst the pigeons.
    How many of the current crop would make it into the great double winning sides or the invincibles ?


    All of them ;)


  • #7563
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭smilerf


    jmayo wrote: »

    Where the fook do you get off with this sh**e that the only true supporters are the ones that optimistic ?
    Talk about BS.

    As in life everyone isn't or bloody well don't have to be an optimist or cheerful.
    Ever met somebody that is always optimistic and cheerful ?
    They are bloody infuriating and usually a bit of a halfwit.

    People can be pessimistic and still cheer on their team.
    I can give a prime example although it is from GAA.
    The likes of the Mayo Football team would have only a few thousand everytime they make it to an All Ireland final if it was only relying on the optimists.
    Instead you always have people that don't really think they can win, that they will probably come up short as per usual, but come game time most if not all of those are still roaring their ar**es off and hoping that their team make it through.
    Hell I could have used the Connacht rugby team as well.

    People may be pessimistic but they still want their team to win.

    So less of this sh**e about you are less of a supporter if you are pessimistic.
    Even the pessimists have a little part of them that hopes.

    Anyway I don't believe Arsenal are good enough to beat Bayern, but that still doesn't mean I don't want them to stuff the likes of Muller, Neuer, and robben (especially if he is playing) and beat them.



    Holy **** what a collection of players.
    To really throw a cat amongst the pigeons.
    How many of the current crop would make it into the great double winning sides or the invincibles ?
    Just sagna i reckon


  • #7564
    robby^5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,969 ✭✭✭robby^5


    Wigan should be a straightforward enough game with their current injury problems, they may well play for a draw though so we cant afford to go down a goal first. It'll be interesting to see if Wenger will keep the front three from Reading. Part of me wants to see Giroud back in action though, he'd thrive on the crosses Podolski was delivering against Reading.


  • #7565
    ronjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,187 ✭✭✭ronjo


    jmayo wrote: »
    Where the fook do you get off with this sh**e that the only true supporters are the ones that optimistic ?
    Talk about BS.

    In fairness he didnt say that at all.....


  • #7566
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,286 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    zp_Whitt_Hosp_07_8433.jpg?ic=3f72faT





    Make that kids Christmas wish come true and leave the club Santos


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  • #7567
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,286 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    jmayo wrote: »
    How many of the current crop would make it into the great double winning sides or the invincibles ?

    Theo in his prime may get to clean that muck off Henry's boots if he is a good boy


  • #7568
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    jmayo wrote: »
    How many of the current crop would make it into the great double winning sides or the invincibles ?

    I'd say Sagna would. One of our midfield trio could probably compliment Vieira in the centre too, depending on the match/situation. Other than that, nobody.


  • #7569
    Ed Winchester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Ed Winchester


    Just a thought that popped into my head while we were asking who'd get into the invincibles.
    Wo do we think is the best player at the club these days?

    Personally I think its Jack. Loving watching him in full flight again.


  • #7570
    HazDanz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭HazDanz


    Ed Winchester wrote: »
    Just a thought that popped into my head while we were asking who'd get into the invincibles.
    Wo do we think is the best player at the club these days?

    Personally I think its Jack. Loving watching him in full flight again.

    Yeah Wilshere when fully going is the best to watch. Cazorla has to be up there with him too and Sagna in his position is very effective hard to complain. Those three would be in a bracket above everyone else I think.


  • #7571
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I'd rate Cazorla considerably above Jack TBH. Sagna is one of the best in the world at his position so it's hard to not include him as one of our best.


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  • #7572
    Ed Winchester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Ed Winchester


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I'd rate Cazorla considerably above Jack TBH. Sagna is one of the best in the world at his position so it's hard to not include him as one of our best.

    Santi is great and without doubt technically he's our best player IMO. But I think Jack gives you more and he gives it consistently more. When fit, he plays well. Guaranteed.
    Santi had had several days already where he hasn't got to grips with a game or has been marked out of it. That doesnt happen to Jack and that's why he gets the nod from me.
    Agree with the points about Sagna though. Definitely up there. World class full back. Hope we can keep him.


  • #7573
    Ed Winchester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Ed Winchester


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I'd rate Cazorla considerably above Jack TBH. Sagna is one of the best in the world at his position so it's hard to not include him as one of our best.

    Santi is great and without doubt technically he's our best player IMO. But I think Jack gives you more and he gives it consistently more. When fit, he plays well. Guaranteed.
    Santi had had several days already where he hasn't got to grips with a game or has been marked out of it. That doesnt happen to Jack and that's why he gets the nod from me.
    Agree with the points about Sagna though. Definitely up there. World class full back. Hope we can keep him.


  • #7574
    .jacksparrow.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,428 ✭✭✭.jacksparrow.


    Ed Winchester wrote: »

    Santi is great and without doubt technically he's our best player IMO. But I think Jack gives you more and he gives it consistently more. When fit, he plays well. Guaranteed.
    Santi had had several days already where he hasn't got to grips with a game or has been marked out of it. That doesnt happen to Jack and that's why he gets the nod from me.
    Agree with the points about Sagna though. Definitely up there. World class full back. Hope we can keep him.

    It's Santis first season,and he has done incredibly well,I think your views of Jack been a better player,is a bit nostalgic


  • #7575
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I'd say Jack could be one of the best in the game in a few years time, but right now if someone asked me which of the two I'd rather have miss a game I'd have to say Jack. Santi's ability to unlock defenses is just magic.


  • #7576
    Santi101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭Santi101


    robby^5 wrote: »
    Wigan should be a straightforward enough game with their current injury problems, they may well play for a draw though so we cant afford to go down a goal first. It'll be interesting to see if Wenger will keep the front three from Reading. Part of me wants to see Giroud back in action though, he'd thrive on the crosses Podolski was delivering against Reading.

    Tbh I think it will be anything but straightforward. Typical Arsenal to make hard work of it after a good match on Monday, it's how we roll.

    Hope Wenger goes with the same front 6 as the other night, they deserve another go, if aonly to see how Theo does against a different type of team i.e i'm expecting less space to run into behind their back 4 compared to Reading.


  • #7577
    dvemail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭dvemail


    Hearing a few mumblings that we want David Villa on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
    I know he has been injury prone as of late and is 31, but he could still have 2 or 3 good seasons left in him.


  • #7578
    gnfnrhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,478 ✭✭✭✭gnfnrhead


    dvemail wrote: »
    Hearing a few mumblings that we want David Villa on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
    I know he has been injury prone as of late and is 31, but he could still have 2 or 3 good seasons left in him.

    I imagine he is on a massive wage. Whatever about a loan, no chance of it being permanent unless he took a fairly big cut.


  • #7579
    dvemail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭dvemail


    gnfnrhead wrote: »
    I imagine he is on a massive wage. Whatever about a loan, no chance of it being permanent unless he took a fairly big cut.

    Yeah, would imagine taking on a player in their 30's and on wages well in excess of 100 grand a week wouldn't go with Arsenal philosophy.


  • #7580
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,286 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I'd rate Cazorla considerably above Jack TBH. Sagna is one of the best in the world at his position so it's hard to not include him as one of our best.

    Id tend to agree but only because Jack is still developing whereas Cazorla is probably the full product or close too it


  • #7581
    iainconlon12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭iainconlon12


    dvemail wrote: »
    Hearing a few mumblings that we want David Villa on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
    I know he has been injury prone as of late and is 31, but he could still have 2 or 3 good seasons left in him.

    He's not injury-prone. He just had a broken leg that kept him out for ages! That was his only proper injury I think. I do agree with you though, we could get 2-3 seasons out of him. Can't see it happening though.


    Walcott set to start up front again tomorrow. I expect us to win this one but you never know with Arsenal :P


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  • #7582
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,707 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    iainconlon12 wrote: »
    He's not injury-prone. He just had a broken leg that kept him out for ages! That was his only proper injury I think. I do agree with you though, we could get 2-3 seasons out of him. Can't see it happening though.


    Walcott set to start up front again tomorrow. I expect us to win this one but you never know with Arsenal :P

    3 league wins in a row if they actually manage it. I think thats called a winning streak or something.


  • #7583
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,909 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    3 league wins in a row if they actually manage it. I think thats called a winning streak or something.

    It'd be the first time since March. If we did a start to the new year like this year we may give up.


  • #7584
    Pepe LeFrits
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 15,001 ✭✭✭✭Pepe LeFrits


    dvemail wrote: »
    Hearing a few mumblings that we want David Villa on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
    Could you not ask them to speak up?


  • #7585
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Cavani, Falcao and Villa. No new contract for you Theo :P

    I also heard Chamakh is off to West Ham for £4million in January. I'd wager good money he'll score against us on the rescheduled Boxing Day match.


  • #7586
    Santi101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭Santi101


    same team as Reading.

    good to hear, looking forward to seeing how it works today.


  • #7587
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,836 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Giroud ill and doesn't make the bench:


    Arsenal team v Wigan: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski, Walcott

    Subs: Mannone, Jenkinson, Koscielny, Coquelin, Ramsey, Arshavin, Gervinho.


  • #7588
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I set up a match thread for today's game.


  • #7589
    wandatowell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,433 ✭✭✭wandatowell


    Galvasean wrote: »

    I also heard Chamakh is off to West Ham for £4million



    :eek:


  • #7590
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I could have misheard. It may well have been £4.


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  • #7591
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,222 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I could have misheard. It may well have been £4.


    £4 :eek: were robbing them.


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