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Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

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  • #992
    Fuzzy_Dunlop
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    The key things that suarez offers ahead of Higuain is versatility to play all along the forward line and a good record in big games and in Europe.

    His versatility and ability to create goals as well as score them is key. If we don't get him I'd almost say we're better off trying to go for a winger and striker for c. 25m each, whoever they may be.


  • #993
    Mickeroo
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    No loan for Ryo this year: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8842010/arsene-wenger-says-that-ryo-miyaichi-will-stay-with-arsenal-this-season
    Wenger said: "He did well, he's sharp and he's in the team. I like him.

    "I believe that he is in a position now where he needs to play to have a good chance to play at the top level.

    "At the moment he stays in the squad. If we buy more players I will reassess the situation. At the moment though, he will definitely stay with us."

    In other news, I made the mistake of picking up the Sunday World this morning and was quickly reminded why I haven't read the tabloid sports sections in a few years.


  • #994
    bad2dabone
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    Giroud is the big winner with us not signing Higuain. I think Giroud and suarez would be lethal together. If we're still in the no signings boat by next weekend I'm going to be fully panicking.


  • #995
    gosplan
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    How many times did you see Maradona play?

    Lol. Comparison between Higuain and Maradonna.

    Love it.


  • #996
    [Deleted User]
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    gosplan wrote: »
    Lol. Comparison between Higuain and Maradonna.

    Love it.

    Where?


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  • #997
    [Deleted User]
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    .jacksparrow. wrote: »
    This has got me thinking are we the only top club to let our top players go to premier league rivals, like city and united.

    Liverpool seem certain Suarez won't be joining us because it would strengthen us and weaken them, are we a laughing stock letting our players go, ade, nasri clichy and van persie?

    What we are guilty of is not showing quality players we have real intent on challenging for titles yes, but because of financial constraint and doing things the proper way.
    Liverpool have this problem at the moment because Suarez believes they aren't in a position to overtake Arsenal with their summer aspirations, throw in Champions League qualification, bingo.
    Otherwise why would he stay in the premier league if its all about leaving England.
    No one player is bigger than the club, players move on, we recreate


  • #998
    gosplan
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Where?

    Apologies should be correct about this. Technically it's a grouping of Higuain and Maradona into a select group of players. So it's more using Maradona's talent as an analogy for Higuain.

    Still no less rediculous.

    Regardless, neither could stoke wet Tuesday etc.


  • #999
    .jacksparrow.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,428 ✭✭✭.jacksparrow.


    Anyone read aldridge in the Sunday world today?

    Talk about dillusional, saying Liverpool are a better side in every department, keeper defence midfield and attackers, and Suarez would be taking a step down.

    How can he claim this after we have finished ahead of them for years now.


  • #1000
    [Deleted User]
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    .jacksparrow. wrote: »
    Anyone read aldridge in the Sunday world today?

    Talk about dillusional, saying Liverpool are a better side in every department, keeper defence midfield and attackers, and Suarez would be taking a step down.

    How can he claim ugh after we have finished ahead of them for years now.

    Yeah they are all doing it, Souness too, there is a reason Suarez wants to leave and it ain't because he doesn't like the taste of European flesh :pac:
    It's because he wants the taste of a European competition that isn't the Europa league.


  • #1001
    Mickeroo
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    .jacksparrow. wrote: »
    Anyone read aldridge in the Sunday world today?

    Talk about dillusional, saying Liverpool are a better side in every department, keeper defence midfield and attackers, and Suarez would be taking a step down.

    How can he claim ugh after we have finished ahead of them for years now.

    Yeah I was surprised at the level of delusion he displayed tbh. I suppose I was mad to expect a bit of objectivity in the first place.

    I had to laugh when he tried to compare the team man for man in every part of the field and liverpool came out on top in every single department in his eyes. Crazy crazy stuff.

    The Curtis fella (can't think of his first name) was equally as nonsensical on the previous page, though for different reasons.


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  • #1002
    mike65
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    Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »
    Yeah they are all doing it, Souness too, there is a reason Suarez wants to leave and it ain't because he doesn't like the taste of European flesh :pac:
    It's because he wants the taste of a European competition that isn't the Europa league.

    Make sure you win your knockout round games before saying anything to strong! Never know who you might get drawn against. :)


  • #1003
    Leiva
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    When does the the CL pre-rounds start?


  • #1004
    Mickeroo
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    first leg 20 & 21 August, 2nd leg 27 & 28 according to wikipedia.


  • #1005
    L'prof
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    Leiva wrote: »
    When does the the CL pre-rounds start?

    20th August


  • #1006
    [Deleted User]
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    mike65 wrote: »
    Make sure you win your knockout round games before saying anything to strong! Never know who you might get drawn against. :)

    There's actually a very short list iirc and Arsenal will be overwhelming favourites versus any of them.


  • #1007
    [Deleted User]
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    mike65 wrote: »
    Make sure you win your knockout round games before saying anything to strong! Never know who you might get drawn against. :)

    we can get drawn against someone and so have a chance, I think that's the idea ;)


  • #1008
    .jacksparrow.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,428 ✭✭✭.jacksparrow.


    Paul Breen-Turner ‏@paulbreenturner 48m
    Apologies 2 arsenal fans;4got 2 mention ur club a front runner 4 malaga right back jesus gamez priced @ 5million euros!

    Española de Fútbol ‏@espanolasoccer 51m
    Rumour:#Arsenal are trying to instigate a swap + cash deal with Malaga for Jesús Gámez, with striker Niklas #Bendtner heading to


  • #1009
    bad2dabone
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    A right back? We've got sagna, jenks and bellerin. I would have thought we were ok for right backs.


  • #1010
    .jacksparrow.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,428 ✭✭✭.jacksparrow.


    bad2dabone wrote: »
    A right back? We've got sagna, jenks and bellerin. I would have thought we were ok for right backs.

    I'd be happy with it, jenks had a great season, but cant put all our faith in him if sagna gets injured, its a very important position.


  • #1011
    TheGunns
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    bad2dabone wrote: »
    A right back? We've got sagna, jenks and bellerin. I would have thought we were ok for right backs.

    Gamez can play CB too, wouldn't be a bad deal. Not seen much of him though


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  • #1012
    Mickeroo
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    Makes sense if Sagna is indeed 4th choice CB for the season.


  • #1013
    bad2dabone
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    Fair enough. Jesus gamez though, sounds like what american kids play at Christian summer camps.


  • #1014
    tayto lover
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    bad2dabone wrote: »
    Fair enough. Jesus gamez though, sounds like what american kids play at Christian summer camps.

    Well he is cheap.


  • #1015
    [Deleted User]
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    gosplan wrote: »
    Apologies should be correct about this. Technically it's a grouping of Higuain and Maradona into a select group of players. So it's more using Maradona's talent as an analogy for Higuain.

    Still no less rediculous.

    Regardless, neither could stoke wet Tuesday etc.

    It's not comparing their talents. There are any number of players through history and some from right now whose records and/or achievements speak for themselves. Playing in most matches for Real Madrid (who are a good deal stronger than us right now) also speaks for itself, a better than 1-in-2 strike rate in the league for each of the last 5 years, 20 in 32 for Argentina and so on.


  • #1016
    gosplan
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    It's not comparing their talents. There are any number of players through history and some from right now whose records and/or achievements speak for themselves. Playing in most matches for Real Madrid (who are a good deal stronger than us right now) also speaks for itself, a better than 1-in-2 strike rate in the league for each of the last 5 years, 20 in 32 for Argentina and so on.


    Ah OK, so in your entirely realistic analogy you could hAve just used Morientes.


  • #1017
    Jaafa
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    Looks like Gerv is off. http://www.football-italia.net/36888/roma-close-arsenals-gervinho


  • #1018
    jonneymendoza
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    Dont understand how active this thread is when really and truly **** all has happened in the summer transfer window.


  • #1019
    gosplan
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    jonneymendoza wrote: »
    Dont understand how active this thread is when really and truly **** all has happened in the summer transfer window.

    Ah now, a lot of players have left ;)


  • #1020
    [Deleted User]
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    gosplan wrote: »
    Ah OK, so in your entirely realistic analogy you could hAve just used Morientes.

    What's unrealistic about using statistics and reputation exactly?


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  • #1021
    sonic85
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    Jaafa wrote: »
    Looks like Gerv is off. http://www.football-italia.net/36888/roma-close-arsenals-gervinho

    I think this is why wenger said he wasn't going to send ryo out on loan this season. wenger must be planning on giving him a fair bit of playing time


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