Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2020/2021

Manzoor14 · 22-01-2021 12:50pm

Underground wrote: »

Good signing, might never need him but we're definitely sufficiently covered now should anything happen to Leno.

He holds a UK passport according to his wiki so registration slots won't be an issue.

UK passport doesn't equal homegrown. Prior to Ryan signing we have 1 non-homegrown slot available (freed up by Kolasinac leaving). To register both Odegaard and Ryan, one player will need to removed. My guess is either Runarsson (out on loan) or Mustafi (barely played in the league this season and Chambers getting close to fitness?).

greendom · 22-01-2021 12:57pm

Ornstein saying that loan deal for Odegaard is 90% done

greendom · 22-01-2021 1:17pm

Manzoor14 wrote: »

UK passport doesn't equal homegrown. Prior to Ryan signing we have 1 non-homegrown slot available (freed up by Kolasinac leaving). To register both Odegaard and Ryan, one player will need to removed. My guess is either Runarsson (out on loan) or Mustafi (barely played in the league this season and Chambers getting close to fitness?).

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Seeing mixed stuff on this - do you know the rules that mean a passport is not enough?

irelandrover · 22-01-2021 1:21pm

You have to have been brought up through a club. A passport isn't enough. For instance Eric Dier is not homegrown even though he plays with England.

Manzoor14 · 22-01-2021 1:27pm

greendom wrote: »

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Seeing mixed stuff on this - do you know the rules that mean a passport is not enough?

Yep, from: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1869523

A "Home-Grown Player" means a player who, irrespective of nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to The Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons, or 36 months, before his 21st birthday (or the end of the season during which he turns 21).

Ryan only moved to a UK club in 2017, aged 25. Note on the link above as well, he is not classified as Home-grown.

Jmac24128 · 22-01-2021 1:27pm

greendom wrote: »

Ornstein saying that loan deal for Odegaard is 90% done

Another loan from Spain, I wonder will any of these every actually work out amazing....

We have sum track record with them

2ndcoming · 22-01-2021 1:33pm

irelandrover wrote: »

You have to have been brought up through a club. A passport isn't enough. For instance Eric Dier is not homegrown even though he plays with England.

I'd be fairly sure Runarrson will be sent out on loan now to free up the spot.

2ndcoming · 22-01-2021 1:34pm

Or better yet sold and a permanent deal done for Ryan in the summer.

tayto lover · 22-01-2021 1:37pm

2ndcoming wrote: »

Or better yet sold and a permanent deal done for Ryan in the summer.

I think we should wait until we see what he’s like.
I like that he’s a fan and hopefully he’ll be great.

DenMan · 22-01-2021 2:22pm

How does it work with signing players during a global pandemic from other countries? Will Odegaard have to go into a 14 day quarantine first? Zidane himself has just tested positive for Covid-19.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55768093

x PyRo · 22-01-2021 2:29pm

https://twitter.com/PaddyArsenal/status/1352605004394352644

Ardennes1944 · 22-01-2021 2:33pm

DenMan wrote: »

How does it work with signing players during a global pandemic from other countries? Will Odegaard have to go into a 14 day quarantine first? Zidane himself has just tested positive for Covid-19.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55768093

Ornstein just posted that he hasn't been identified as a close contact and so shouldn't be affected

5star02707 · 22-01-2021 3:02pm

Haha Real Madrid doing us a favour

https://twitter.com/ZRAFC/status/1352616459877421059?s=19

djan · 22-01-2021 4:09pm

Fantastic to get an established PL keeper in as back up!

Definitely a few candidates that can be taken out of the squad for Odegaard. Runarson out on loan or Mustafi would be the obvious choices.

The potentially two additions be excellent value and prevent a disaster at low outlays.

Royale with Cheese · 22-01-2021 4:30pm

Get this guy on loan as cover for 6 months then take back Fabianski on a free in the summer? Not sure if he'd want to go back to being a no.2 but I'd take him.

2ndcoming · 22-01-2021 5:06pm

tayto lover wrote: »

I think we should wait until we see what he’s like.
I like that he’s a fan and hopefully he’ll be great.

He's very solid, Brighton number one for 3/4 years and a Fantasy Football favourite due to his good save figures, including pens.

2ndcoming · 22-01-2021 5:06pm

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Get this guy on loan as cover for 6 months then take back Fabianski on a free in the summer? Not sure if he'd want to go back to being a no.2 but I'd take him.

Either would be a solid option long term.

2ndcoming · 22-01-2021 5:08pm

Linked with Bertrand as left back deputy for KT. Fits the same profile as Cedric, experienced, likely to be reliable when called upon and unlikely to give you too many headaches.

I like the theory of this kind of squad building, 2 in each position with a blend of youth and experience throughout, you can see what they're aiming for at least.

tayto lover · 22-01-2021 5:20pm

2ndcoming wrote: »

Linked with Bertrand as left back deputy for KT. Fits the same profile as Cedric, experienced, likely to be reliable when called upon and unlikely to give you too many headaches.

I like the theory of this kind of squad building, 2 in each position with a blend of youth and experience throughout, you can see what they're aiming for at least.

If we get those 3 players then they cover the 3 positions I believe needed fixing.
Get them in and hopefully they shine for us.

brianregan09 · 22-01-2021 6:39pm

Yep Bertrand would be a solid back up cant complain

brianregan09 · 22-01-2021 9:22pm

Has scored twice and apparently contract talks are still very much ongoing aswell

tayto lover · 22-01-2021 9:39pm

brianregan09 wrote: »

Has scored twice and apparently contract talks are still very much ongoing aswell

Not all gloom so.

emmetlego · 22-01-2021 10:00pm

tayto lover wrote: »

Not all gloom so.

Finished with a hat-trick. Won 5-0

beer enigma · 23-01-2021 1:06am

emmetlego wrote: »

Finished with a hat-trick. Won 5-0

Who lol

Ol' Donie · 23-01-2021 1:19am

It's a stupid early game tomorrow isn't it?

So annoying.

Bobby Baccala · 23-01-2021 8:22am

I think this is the first game of the season I’ll miss due to work, would be nice to keep the unbeaten streak going at least. Enjoy the game!

greendom · 23-01-2021 9:59am

Ol' Donie wrote: »

It's a stupid early game tomorrow isn't it?

So annoying.

I don't mind the early Saturday kick offs. I could do without the Saturday and especially Sunday evening ones though.

DenMan · 23-01-2021 11:23am

We're first up today lads in the Cup. 12:15pm. COYG

Ol' Donie · 23-01-2021 11:48am

DenMan wrote: »

We're first up today lads in the Cup. 12:15pm. COYG

I don't care what anyone says, I love the FA Cup. Really really hope we beat these today.

Come on Arsenal!

DenMan · 23-01-2021 11:51am

We've Southampton again on Tuesday night in the league. Both games at St Mary's.

tayto lover · 23-01-2021 12:02pm

DenMan wrote: »

We've Southampton again on Tuesday night in the league. Both games at St Mary's.

Odd that.
It was the same when we played Newcastle, Cup and then League, but both were at home.

23-01-2021 12:17pm

Two keepers on the bench. Maybe Ryan can play LB?

Jmac24128 · 23-01-2021 12:22pm

That's Southampton strongest 11, tough tough game for us away from home with fellas out of form and lack match sharpness.

Can we be realistic with the moaning today please.

Ardennes1944 · 23-01-2021 12:24pm

Surprised Southampton have gone so strong.
Happy enough with our team though, about what I would have hoped for

tayto lover · 23-01-2021 12:28pm

Last chance from me for Pepe and Willian. Time for them to show up.

wonga77 · 23-01-2021 12:34pm

Is this on the bbc?

Irish Aris · 23-01-2021 12:48pm

wonga77 wrote: »

Is this on the bbc?

BT sport I think

greendom · 23-01-2021 12:59pm

tayto lover wrote: »

Last chance from me for Pepe and Willian. Time for them to show up.

I'm still waiting for Pepe to catch fire. Keep hoping it will happen but that hope reduces each time he plays. Prove me wrong Pepe!

DenMan · 23-01-2021 1:00pm

Auba had a personal matter to attend to and was sent back by Arsenal. Just read it on the BBC website. Walcott plays against Arsenal and Soares plays against Southampton. COYG

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Cedric, Elneny, Xhaka, Pepe, Willian, Martinelli, Nketiah.

Quazzie · 23-01-2021 1:29pm

This game was made for Balogun to burst from the bench.

DenMan · 23-01-2021 1:30pm

We've started quite well. Willian and Martinelli linking up well.

DenMan · 23-01-2021 1:32pm

Excellent save from Leno.

DenMan · 23-01-2021 1:35pm

Gone are the days of Leno kicking it out short from the back.

Awesomeness · 23-01-2021 1:40pm

Gabriel having a bit of a mare

greendom · 23-01-2021 1:41pm

Poor from Willian. What a surprise!

djan · 23-01-2021 1:45pm

Unlucky Gabriel there, an inch more on the ball and he'd be getting praised for great block.

All stemmed from overpaying it on the right and El Neny or Leno not hoofing it out. The long ball out after inviting pressure has worked well so far.

Pacifico · 23-01-2021 1:50pm

Willian is so terrible

Alfred Borden · 23-01-2021 1:50pm

Can Fenerbahce take Willian as well?

brianregan09 · 23-01-2021 1:55pm

Should have played Mat Ryan......instead of Willian

AdamD · 23-01-2021 1:57pm

Is Nketiah on the pitch?

Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2020/2021

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