Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

Mr.Micro · 14-08-2013 12:51PM

gosplan wrote: »

Amazing that some people have so little respect left for the man at this stage.

He deserves respect but also ire, he has been consistent in his parsimony when it comes to spending and we get beaten to the deal by other clubs. He can be so frustrating in his stubbornness.

.jacksparrow. · 14-08-2013 12:58PM

Le Grove ‏@LeGrove
.. it's pretty much always Wenger. One day, I'll be able to tell you a really interesting story about Arsène and a failed transfer.

DC ‏@DLDN22
All I will say is the reason for the delay for the transfers so far is Wenger. Not Gazidis or **** Law on this occasion.

Marty McFly · 14-08-2013 01:02PM

emergingstar wrote: »

I think we will make the additions to close the gap

But looks like not the quality to challenge

Not good enough imo this was a summer full of promise if we just sign players to fill the gaps we have left in our own squad instead of improving I will not be one bit happy or see that as satisfactory.

I'm still hoping we can pull something out of the bag.

Awesomeness · 14-08-2013 01:02PM

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Le Grove ‏@LeGrove
.. it's pretty much always Wenger. One day, I'll be able to tell you a really interesting story about Arsène and a failed transfer.

2 words come to mind. The second one is off

Alfred Borden · 14-08-2013 01:02PM

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Le Grove ‏@LeGrove
.. it's pretty much always Wenger. One day, I'll be able to tell you a really interesting story about Arsène and a failed transfer.

Le Grove is a clown to be fair.

Marty McFly · 14-08-2013 01:12PM

Raf32 wrote: »

Le Grove is a clown to be fair.

That he is but Dean is seconding that right now saying delays in Suarez bids and Gustavo transfer all down to Wenger, Dick Law and Gazidis not to blame.

Bit of a joke really we need a David Dein type back who takes these matter out of a penny pinching hesitatant Wengers hands and just make him focus on managing nothing else.

speedboatchase · 14-08-2013 01:13PM

gosplan wrote: »

Amazing that some people have so little respect left for the man at this stage.

Does he respect the fans or their wishes in any way these days? I worshipped the man for years but now I'm just baffled by his penny-pinching and lack of planning . And £7.5m a year for a manager that has spent the summer offloading his useless bargain buys, while not spending a penny from a £100m budget, is not value for money. It's a very cushy number for Wenger - any other top club would have let him go years ago. This is Arsenal Football Club, not the cult of Arsene Wenger.

Pepe LeFrits · 14-08-2013 01:16PM

Marty McFly wrote: »

Bit of a joke really we need a David Dein type back who takes these matter out of a penny pinching hesitatant Wengers hands and just make him focus on managing nothing else.

Sadly I think we need a manager capable of managing a superclub because it looks to be too big a job for Wenger now.

bad2dabone · 14-08-2013 01:17PM

I'll always have respect and be grateful to Arsene Wenger but at the same time, right now, i don't know what he's playing at.

emergingstar · 14-08-2013 01:23PM

bad2dabone wrote: »

I'll always have respect and be grateful to Arsene Wenger but at the same time, right now, i don't know what he's playing at.

I can handle that, you can question him or even want him gone
But he should be respected without question

tayto lover · 14-08-2013 01:27PM

emergingstar wrote: »

I can handle that, you can question him or even want him gone
But he should be respected without question

I wonder how many titles we would have won if there wasn't such penny-pinching though. We were close many times but for the lack of depth.

I really couldn't give a damn who manages the club if they do their best to ensure we have a great and competitive squad but we always seem to be that few players short.
We could have rectified that this season as we have the money but it's unlikely to happen now. Should have been done weeks ago imo.

bad2dabone · 14-08-2013 01:28PM

emergingstar wrote: »

I can handle that, you can question him or even want him gone
But he should be respected without question

hey when he leaves i'll be devastated, day of mourning all that malarkey.
And I won't call for him to be sacked. I want him to sign the players, and I want him to come out again as a success.
But perhaps he's too stubborn. I don't know.

Back to Gustavo, it's almost painful.
taken from a post on Arsenal Mania:

He wants to leave.
Bayern are open to him leaving.
We need a DM/someone to rotate with Arteta
He has been quoted as admiring our club and Wenger
He will get plenty of playing time at a top club in a top league in a world cup year

Seriously how hard can it be to tie up a deal? You can kind of understand the lengthy back and forth with Suarez (if thats true) but this really couldn't be more straight forward could it?

I know, Patience etc, but 3 days to go.

wonga77 · 14-08-2013 01:28PM

Respected without question for what he has achieved yes. But lets not forget we have to move forward too

Mickeroo · 14-08-2013 01:29PM

emergingstar wrote: »

I can handle that, you can question him or even want him gone
But he should be respected without question

I respect his achievements in the past and how he's kept the club stable, but I don't see why anyone should respect him without question in the present. He's not infallible and if we get to the 2nd of September without any decent signings he deserves no respect from anyone imo.

It's already too late I think with our first game in 3 days but I still hope he can pull something out of the hat yet.

emergingstar · 14-08-2013 01:35PM

tayto lover wrote: »

I wonder how many titles we would have won if there wasn't such penny-pinching though. We were close many times but for the lack of depth.

I really couldn't give a damn who manages the club if they do their best to ensure we have a great and competitive squad but we always seem to be that few players short.
We could have rectified that this season as we have the money but it's unlikely to happen now. Should have been done weeks ago imo.

I'm not blaming him for what went on before we don't no what money was available to him

From this summer blame is squarely at his feet

If he can't change like the game has we need to say out goodbyes and move on

bad2dabone · 14-08-2013 01:36PM

Mickeroo wrote: »

I still hope he can pull something out of the hat yet.

so do i.

so, whats the verdict on Michu?

to be honest i'd rather Benteke

and i said he was a risk earlier on in the window, seeing this:
http://balls.ie/football/gif-more-proof-that-christian-benteke-is-a-beast/

made me jealous.

emergingstar · 14-08-2013 01:36PM

I also think we're gonna look back over this week and wonder why we ever questioned wenger

I fully believe he is gonna pull this off

Alfred Borden · 14-08-2013 01:38PM

According to Twitter Luis Suarez said after the Uruguay match that he hasn't said he wants to stay at Liverpool.

keano_afc · 14-08-2013 01:38PM

I respect Wenger completely for what he has done at the club. He has revolutionised it from top to bottom. But he does not get a free pass from warranted criticism. He has major flaws, his policy on transfers is well documented and he is also an incredibly stubborn man. He has too much power at the club in my opinion and it is having a detrimental effect on the club.

Marty McFly · 14-08-2013 01:39PM

emergingstar wrote: »

I also think we're gonna look back over this week and wonder why we ever questioned wenger

I fully believe he is gonna pull this off

I really hope you're right I've been positive all summer, but the last day or two frustrations are kicking in.

Still clinging onto hope we will do the business.

FearDark · 14-08-2013 01:39PM

I don't see Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spuds or any other "top team" considering Michu. We are bargain basement shopping again and I'm absolutely ****ing sick of it.

Paulegend · 14-08-2013 01:40PM

Raf32 wrote: »

According to Twitter Luis Suarez said after the Uruguay match that he hasn't said he wants to stay at Liverpool.

link??

bad2dabone · 14-08-2013 01:40PM

except i don't think Michu will be a bargain basement price.

greendom · 14-08-2013 01:41PM

Paulegend wrote: »

link??

Sky Sports News reporting

emergingstar · 14-08-2013 01:42PM

Yes

We're gonna get Suarez

Mickeroo · 14-08-2013 01:44PM

Raf32 wrote: »

According to Twitter Luis Suarez said after the Uruguay match that he hasn't said he wants to stay at Liverpool.

Did anyone really buy it in the first place?

Paulegend · 14-08-2013 01:45PM

greendom wrote: »

Sky Sports News reporting

oh so we are in the business of lying are we?? just watched ssn there and they mentioned that we wants to stay and he scored for uruaguay but nothing about denying he wants to stay

greendom · 14-08-2013 01:46PM

Paulegend wrote: »

oh so we are in the business of lying are we?? just watched ssn there and they mentioned that we wants to stay and he scored for uruaguay but nothing about denying he wants to stay

must be

Awesomeness · 14-08-2013 01:46PM

So we are stil gonna sign Suarez and Gustavo and win the league?

Alfred Borden · 14-08-2013 01:47PM

Awesomeness wrote: »

So we are stil gonna sign Suarez and Gustavo and win the league?

the dream is back on :pac:

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