Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning Linked in OP

Maire2009 · 11-04-2014 9:22pm

I've this ready for tomorrow

Spanish Johnny · 11-04-2014 9:23pm

Despite all the differences here and negativity associated with Arsenal in the past month ya have to acknowledge that this stage of the Cup is carnival like in atmosphere. I am really looking forward to it. Good hype now and as mentioned above it will be like a home game with the Arsenal crowd but better given that it's the Cup and out of the Emirates.

I think we will win tomorrow but I think it will be a grind. And I think it would also be a grind if Ozil, Wilshere, Walcott and Kos were available too. So we need patience tomorrow and not just panic and say 'we are ****'. It's a big occassion, Wigan ashamedly have more experience than us here and will not be over awed. So it will be a tough contest but I actually expect some guys to thrive tomorrow at Wembley. Cazorla - we are looking at you!!

So I am going to soak up the atmosphere pre kick off on here and on twitter as sadly it will be as close as I get and I shall be very merry if we prevail.

Enjoy everybody....

....until Vermaelen concedes an early penalty and gets a red card and we all cannibalise each other on here.

Just kidding:)

11-04-2014 9:28pm

Colonialboy wrote: »

Fair point, and AdamD made good points too...
Im genuinely not having a go at Wenger.

Im genuinely interested in why Wenger has never really discovered 'a diamond in the rough in the PL. Thats the league he watches week in week out.
Just curious why he hasnt found ANYONE in the PL or even the Scottish to play a role for Arsenal . Fill a gap, just be a squad player that wil lgive a decent 90mins when needed.

I suppose he did sign Ramsey, Chamberlain, Jenkinson (who admittedly is still very raw) and Walcott. All were playing at championship or in Jenks case below championship level. But your probably referring to established players. My friend once argued that Arsenal needed a no nonsense type of established British player in the middle to break up the play. Not necessarily world class but gets the job done. You'd probably get better for cheaper abroad.

From Scotland he signed Gio Van Bronckhorst from Rangers who was unfortunate with injury but went on to win the UCL with Barca ironically against ourselves. Fact is i would argue there wasnt much quality in Scotland apart from James McCarthy who was still raw talent when he was signed by Wigan and has developed into a very very good holding midfielder when he would have been originally an attacking midfielder.

11-04-2014 9:29pm

Are we wearing yellow tomorrow or whats the yellow ribbon for? Easter? :pac:

11-04-2014 9:31pm

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Despite all the differences here and negativity associated with Arsenal in the past month ya have to acknowledge that this stage of the Cup is carnival like in atmosphere. I am really looking forward to it. Good hype now and as mentioned above it will be like a home game with the Arsenal crowd but better given that it's the Cup and out of the Emirates.

I think we will win tomorrow but I think it will be a grind. And I think it would also be a grind if Ozil, Wilshere, Walcott and Kos were available too. So we need patience tomorrow and not just panic and say 'we are ****'. It's a big occassion, Wigan ashamedly have more experience than us here and will not be over awed. So it will be a tough contest but I actually expect some guys to thrive tomorrow at Wembley. Cazorla - we are looking at you!!

So I am going to soak up the atmosphere pre kick off on here and on twitter as sadly it will be as close as I get and I shall be very merry if we prevail.

Enjoy everybody....

....until Vermaelen concedes an early penalty and gets a red card and we all cannibalise each other on here.

Just kidding:)

We might need a new superthread by tomorrow evening :pac:

11-04-2014 10:08pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Are we wearing yellow tomorrow or whats the yellow ribbon for? Easter? :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1v1Z0j7pZo

http://shewore.com/2014/03/08/she-wore-a-yellow-ribbon-the-song-and-the-orgin-behind-it/

Gringo180 · 11-04-2014 10:42pm

Gonna hit the Mercantile for the match tomorrow any time I have been in there watching a game we have always put in a great performance so it could be a good omen (clutching at straws here :pac:)..... Buzzing for the game now, OH to be a GOONER :cool:

OneEightSeven · 11-04-2014 10:49pm

Here's an article from last month from the Mirror about Arsenal's training: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-injury-problems-down-incompetent-3233644

He mentions the players are being trained like marines rather than footballers. Some players' bodies just can't hack it and the hard work doesn't seem to be paying its dividends like last season when we went on that run.

extra gravy · 11-04-2014 10:50pm

Remember this? :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnPaOi6F4wc

greendom · 11-04-2014 11:01pm

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Here's an article from last month from the Mirror about Arsenal's training: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-injury-problems-down-incompetent-3233644

He mentions the players are being trained like marines rather than footballers. Some players' bodies just can't hack it and the hard work doesn't seem to be paying its dividends like last season when we went on that run.

There's no doubting we've really suffered this year Hopefully they get to the bottom of the issue pretty quick. I'd very much doubt it's as black and white as Verheijen claims though. I'm sure there will be people on the payroll who have as much if not more expertise than him

11-04-2014 11:06pm

extra gravy wrote: »

Remember this? :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnPaOi6F4wc

I miss the old crest

Maybe we need to put the old Victoria Concordia Crescit back into the logo?

For old times:

Much nicer writing too.

bad2dabone · 11-04-2014 11:29pm

BUZZING for tomorrow.

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 12:39am

Ah I do miss that crest too. Still have it on a mug somewhere I think :P

jonneymendoza · 12-04-2014 4:38am

crap im awake. about to que up and buy some new shoes that have same colour as our clubs kit. i will go back home midday, get some sleep then head to wembley!!

COME ON U GUNNERS!!!

IN WENGER WE TRUST!!!

PLEASE PLEASE GIVE US SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!!!

CatInABox · 12-04-2014 8:50am

Deleted User wrote: »

I miss the old crest

Maybe we need to put the old Victoria Concordia Crescit back into the logo?

For old times:

Much nicer writing too.

It is a nice crest, but I just keep thinking that the "L" is ejaculating.

Perhaps it's just me......

CatInABox · 12-04-2014 8:51am

jonneymendoza wrote: »

crap im awake. about to que up and buy some new shoes that have same colour as our clubs kit. i will go back home midday, get some sleep then head to wembley!!

COME ON U GUNNERS!!!

IN WENGER WE TRUST!!!

PLEASE PLEASE GIVE US SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!!!

Enjoy Wembley JM.

*Under breath* Lucky B*****d */Under breath*

keano_afc · 12-04-2014 9:44am

Starting the day with a big coffee in my massive Arsenal mug. Working from home until 4 and then it'll be into my 1979 cup final jersey and parked in front of the tv. Would love to be there.

Come on the Arsenal.

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 9:49am

CatInABox wrote: »

It is a nice crest, but I just keep thinking that the "L" is ejaculating.

Perhaps it's just me......

Well that's that ruined forever :pac:

keano_afc · 12-04-2014 10:14am

CatInABox wrote: »

It is a nice crest, but I just keep thinking that the "L" is ejaculating.

Perhaps it's just me......

Come again?

Soups123 · 12-04-2014 10:17am

jonneymendoza wrote: »

crap im awake. about to que up and buy some new shoes that have same colour as our clubs kit. i will go back home midday, get some sleep then head to wembley!!

COME ON U GUNNERS!!!

IN WENGER WE TRUST!!!

PLEASE PLEASE GIVE US SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT AT THE END OF THE SEASON!!!!

Full kit w*anker in matching shoes, nice

gebbel · 12-04-2014 10:17am

Arrived in London yesterday. Decent session last night. Up early and decided to go and see Dennis Bergkamp. Well his statue anyway! Thanks for the memories Dennis, you were out of this planet. If only we had you had you now!

Meeting gang shortly for a liquid lunch and building up to the game. Excited!

tayto lover · 12-04-2014 10:21am

That's a very crude looking construction.
Hope Dennis's butt is not too sore.

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 10:46am

tayto lover wrote: »

That's a very crude looking construction.
Hope Dennis's butt is not too sore.

That is now also ruined forever.

bad2dabone · 12-04-2014 11:20am

Can we please stop ruining ****!
Best wishes to the jammy gits going to the game today!

Topbike77 · 12-04-2014 11:28am

Anyone know what channel the match is on today ive been looking but can't find it?

Gringo180 · 12-04-2014 12:06pm

Have a nice full irish in the pan, then up for a paddy power and off into town for pints for the match, butterflys are kicking in, please please dont **** this up today.

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 12:10pm

Ronan14 wrote: »

Anyone know what channel the match is on today ive been looking but can't find it?

It's on Itv I think.

dobsdave · 12-04-2014 12:11pm

Ronan14 wrote: »

Anyone know what channel the match is on today ive been looking but can't find it?

Lol, you didn't look very far

Its on utv.

Alfred Borden · 12-04-2014 1:01pm

Meant to be studying but just cant get my head around it, another 4 hours, hurry up!

Pudders · 12-04-2014 1:40pm

I'll be in mannions at wembley before the game one of the designated arsenal pubs. And I'll have a tricolour with the arsenal logo if anyone is going and wants to say hello. I will also be drunk as a skunk when we win.

Galvasean · 12-04-2014 2:37pm

Need to do 1st goal count of new thread...

Spanish Johnny · 12-04-2014 4:04pm

arseblog ‏@arseblog 2m Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Monreal, Arteta, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski, Sanogo

12-04-2014 4:07pm

No Gibbs or Rosicky

And what in hell is Sanogo doing there?!

Gah!

Spanish Johnny · 12-04-2014 4:09pm

Deleted User wrote: »

No Gibbs or Rosicky

And what in hell is Sanogo doing there?!

Gah!

Injuries a factor.

Happy to see Sanogo start. We have looked way better in attack as a whole with him there lately as I think Giroud has run out of steam.

bad2dabone · 12-04-2014 4:10pm

I called the team right, it's an omen, we're gonna win!

12-04-2014 4:11pm

Should still be easily a strong enough line-up to win it.

CatInABox · 12-04-2014 4:11pm

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Injuries a factor.

Happy to see Sanogo start. We have looked way better in attack as a whole with him there lately as I think Giroud has run out of steam.

Me too, and Sanogo deserves to keep playing in the FA cup, he played against all the hard* teams, so he should get the start.

*said with all due respect to Wigan, but I'd fear Spurs, Liverpool and Everton far more.

Mr Blobby · 12-04-2014 4:11pm

Good to see Sanogo start.
He'll add some much needed pace!

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 4:12pm

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Injuries a factor.

Happy to see Sanogo start. We have looked way better in attack as a whole with him there lately as I think Giroud has run out of steam.

Sanogo scored a perfectly fine goal last week too, was wrongly disallowed for offside. He also got into the game more than Giroud did in general.

I don't mind him starting, that team should be enough to beat Wigan and if we haven't scored by a certain point we have the likes of Giroud on the bench.

AdamD · 12-04-2014 4:17pm

I think this Spurs collapse benefits us. Its probably better for United to be hindered by the Europa League next season than Spurs.

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 4:19pm

AdamD wrote: »

I think this Spurs collapse benefits us. Its probably better for United to be hindered by the Europa League next season than Spurs.

If we win the cup and finish 4th they'll both be in it no?

OneEightSeven · 12-04-2014 4:21pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

If we win the cup and finish 4th they'll both be in it no?

Runners-up qualify if we finish 4th or 5th.

CatInABox · 12-04-2014 4:22pm

Hopefully Sunderland continue to do us a favour and contain Everton.

Spanish Johnny · 12-04-2014 4:25pm

AdamD wrote: »

I think this Spurs collapse benefits us. Its probably better for United to be hindered by the Europa League next season than Spurs.

Fair point.

OneEightSeven · 12-04-2014 4:25pm

CatInABox wrote: »

Hopefully Sunderland continue to do us a favour and contain Everton.

We still want Everton to finish 5th, though.

Mickeroo · 12-04-2014 4:40pm

Wes Brown. :mad:

Maire2009 · 12-04-2014 4:42pm

How is it possible to be so excited and so very scared at the same time?

tayto lover · 12-04-2014 4:45pm

CatInABox wrote: »

Hopefully Sunderland continue to do us a favour and contain Everton.

STFU :mad:
Look what you did.

efb · 12-04-2014 4:45pm

Feck Sunderland

bad2dabone · 12-04-2014 4:46pm

In fairness nobody is expecting Sunderland to do us a favour

Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning Linked in OP

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