Does it suck being an Arsenal fan at the moment?

[bbfan1991]

Stubborn manager promising to invest in the squad, so far they've bought one teenage defender and the usual experienced player from the French league. They are close to signing yet another teenage player, when the fans want experienced players so the club can challenge for the league again and try to end this 7 years trophyless spell.

Their two best players supposedly want to go, the fans are crying out for them to be replaced and the weaknesses in their teams defence to be sorted out but nothing has been done so far. No wonder some are fed up!

[King Gizzard]

Chamberlain..another young unproven player in a position that they don't even need

He's an idiot for moving when he had the perfect stage at Southampton, now he'll bench it up

[Marc]

Shouldn't it suck to be an Arsenal fan all the time?

[bbfan1991]

Shouldn't it suck to be an Arsenal fan all the time?

:joker: It must do, with Piers Morgan as a fan;).

[Locke.]

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[seanraff07]

Arsenal always let down, rarely win games against the big teams which is the difference.

[bbfan1991]

Arsenal always let down, rarely win games against the big teams which is the difference.

Always makes me laugh when the journalists/some people call them the English version of Barcelona, they play attractive football but that's not to say they're the only team in the country who does. It really annoys me.

Not every team has to play like Barcelona because they will have their own style of football and different tactics, players etc.

[seanraff07]

Always makes me laugh when the journalists/some people call them the English version of Barcelona, they play attractive football but that's not to say they're the only team in the country who does. It really annoys me.

Not every team has to play like Barcelona because they will have their own style of football and different tactics, players etc.

Barca play lovely football and have an end product to go with it, Arsenal seriously lack that especially when Van Persie is injured so often. They've never replaced Henry and that's hurting them badly.

[bbfan1991]

Barca play lovely football and have an end product to go with it, Arsenal seriously lack that especially when Van Persie is injured so often. They've never replaced Henry and that's hurting them badly.

Barcelona have their own style but seriously not every team has to play like Barcelona to produce results because every team will have other ideas and some methods that Barcelona may have other teams may not want to do them.

Arsenal always try and walk the ball into the back of the net sometimes, they do lack that extra end product I agree and the never say die attitude also because some of their players begin to lose confidence when they're behind.

If they worked at bettering that then perhaps they would be in a better position now.

[Novo]

The pressure is off them this season because no one really expects them to do well and nearly all the predictions have them finishing outside the top 4 so it wouldn't surprise me if they had a good season

[Shaun]

:bawling: yes, yes it does. I really don't understand why the fans are so patient with Wenger - they keep spouting the usual "unbeaten season, 3 league wins" (or whatever it is, I've forgotten :laugh:) but that was over 6 years ago now. We spend a whole summer to negotiate one signing and even then it tends to be an outgoing one, and as lovely as some of the youngsters we've secured have been, there've also been some big letdowns - Walcott in particular.

And then there's all of the others who aren't ever given a chance. I think Carlos Vela had the potential to be big but now he's just flung out on loan and left to dry... in favour of Chamakh? Please.

We need a reliable goalkeeper. That is, imo, our primary concern. The midfield and defence are relatively okay (but I would rather have a big name defender too), and we could do with someone of Arshavin and van Persie's calibre up front.

[bbfan1991]

:bawling: yes, yes it does. I really don't understand why the fans are so patient with Wenger - they keep spouting the usual "unbeaten season, 3 league wins" (or whatever it is, I've forgotten :laugh:) but that was over 6 years ago now. We spend a whole summer to negotiate one signing and even then it tends to be an outgoing one, and as lovely as some of the youngsters we've secured have been, there've also been some big letdowns - Walcott in particular.

And then there's all of the others who aren't ever given a chance. I think Carlos Vela had the potential to be big but now he's just flung out on loan and left to dry... in favour of Chamakh? Please.

We need a reliable goalkeeper. That is, imo, our primary concern. The midfield and defence are relatively okay (but I would rather have a big name defender too), and we could do with someone of Arshavin and van Persie's calibre up front.

I agree that the pressure will be less for you guys but there is still clearly some problems e.g. the defence not being sorted out. Playing Fabregas and Nasri when they might want to go could cause a negative influence in the dressing room is risky.

You guys definetly need an older and experienced GK but the defence needs a few new players in. Wenger keeps blaming it on the mental side of things from last season for the team but there's only been a slow bit of progress in the window?:conf:

[Locke.]

Gervinho is a really good signing. He isn't going to be scoring 20+ goals but he'll grab at least 10 in the league, and is definitely and improvement on Chamakh and Bendtner

[Boothy]

This is ****ing quality. I'm in tears.

hDBLSUKJiDY

[Legend killer]

Are there even Arsenal fans should be the question. Highbury wasnt called the Library for no reason

[Locke.]

Arsenal have agreed to sign teenage Costa Rican striker Joel Campbell from Deportivo Saprissa.

The deal for the 19-year-old is subject to the completion of formal agreements and processes.

Fabregas and Nasri out, Joel Campbell in

[Legend killer]

Nasri will be a much bigger lose than Fabregas. , in Wilshire they have someone who inho is just as good if not better than Fab but they have no one that is able to replace Nasri at this moment

They will struggle to finish top 8

[Shaun]

Great start. :rolleyes: what a signing as well.

[GiRTh]

Garbage Midtable dross

[Novo]

Can't believe the commentators were mouthing of about Barton for going down after Gervinho touched him.. the point is Gervinho should never have raised a hand, Barton was always going to make the most of the opportunity to get him sent of just like any other player would do in his position today

[Legend killer]

Barton what a legend would have him at United in a shot fergie would sort his rough edges out nicely and if not Nemanja would soon sort him out

[bbfan1991]

Gervinho diving on his debut and sent off, well Barton showed his thuggish qualities again by grabbing the Arsenal player and should have got a red card too instead of yellow.

I don't think what happened in the box with Gervinho and Newcastle players was a penalty either.


Alex Song should have got his marching orders for his dirty tackle on Barton, no wonder JB was getting annoyed. That aside it was a dull match but this controversy lightened it up and now everyone is debating.

Footie fans are fickle as usual because we slate other teams players for doing things and then our players do the same but then we are not impressed by everything and rightly criticise players for doing wrong things:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Today's events even more disastrous for Arsenal alongside off the pitch issues because Gervinho will be out for 3 games through suspension and Song might get charged by FA now for that tackle.

Arsenal now have games against Liverpool, Udinese and Manchester United coming up.

[Wildcat!]

Whatever happened to 30stone ???

[Locke.]

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[Marc]

:joker:

[Novo]

Getting beat by an extremely overrated Liverpool side at home.. it just gets worse

[Stu]

The Emirates was alight with the sound of You'll Never Walk Alone in a mashup with 'Spend Some ****ing Money!'.

It was beautiful, so it was. Arsene Wenger looking sad pictures will never get old.

[Novo]

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[Locke.]

Enrique was amazing, Walcott couldn't even get a touch of the ball. Arshavin was useless, they'd have been better off starting another one of the youth players.

And you know things are bad when you have to rely on Bendtner to come on and rescue you

[Stu]

£71 quid for a ticket at the Emirates. ****ing hell. No wonder the seats are so empty.

[Locke.]

The fans all dissapeared when it started raining :joker:

[Boothy]

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What a wonderful picture.

[Novo]

if Udinese beat arsenal in midweek then they are really ****ed they'll lose so much money and with no Champions league football less big name players will be interested likely leading to them not even qualifying for next seasons Champions league one of the most important games in their history when you look at it like that

[bbfan1991]

It gets even worse for Arsenal:joker:.

Liverpool top of the table, will it be their year as it's been claimed every year?:p

[Locke.]

No we will finish 3rd or 4th, Utd and City are the top 2.

Next season is our year

[Boothy]

I said it at the end of last season and I still think it now, Liverpool are the ones to watch this year. It wouldn't surprise me at all if they finished in the top 2.

[Stu]

Top 4 this year. Anything less would be a dissapointment. Next year is the one. Most Liverpool fans with half a screw were saying that last year.

[Marc]

If Arsenal win the premier league I will eat my own poo

[Novo]

It is City's next last season they are just about getting on Par with United right now but neither of them will win the league this season

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[Shaun]

I honestly give up :bored: but nooooooo0o00o0ooOoOoooO~ we've got to trust Wenger, he's always so patient. **** HIM. KILL THE PIG. BASH HIS HEAD. SPILL THE BLOOD.

[Marc]

I honestly give up :bored: but nooooooo0o00o0ooOoOoooO~ we've got to trust Wenger, he's always so patient. **** HIM. KILL THE PIG. BASH HIS HEAD. SPILL THE BLOOD.

:thumbs: Yes I agree.

[joeysteele]

I think if he survives the season, this is likely to be Wenger's last season at Arsenal.It wasn't just that Liverpool,(who were well in the doldrums for a lot of last season but always find a way through it), beat them at home, it's the fact at home Arsenal didn't even get a goal.

All teams have to lift their game against Liverpool,Arsenal though looked demoralised and actually very weak now.

[Marc]

I reckon if they lose in playoffs/group stages in Champs League then he'll be off sooner than we think.

[joeysteele]

I reckon if they lose in playoffs/group stages in Champs League then he'll be off sooner than we think.

I agree,think you are spot on there.

[Marc]

I agree,think you are spot on there.

It's tough how they treat managers, but I guess if the supporters go off them then they have to go? :shrug:

[Shaun]

It's not like he's had no opportunity to turn things around :tongue: he's spent the past 5-8 years in this "let's train up the youngsters" mentality which is very fun to watch until they retire or decide to bugger off in search of trophies. We haven't had a great goalkeeper since Lehmann left, and the defence went to **** after Campbell and Gallas both went AWOL.

I mean we've signed two unknowns this summer and lost Eboue, Clichy and Fabregas. Probably going to lose Nasri too.

BUY. YOU FOOL. BUY.

[Locke.]

How are you feeling right now Shaun?

[Novo]

^ Got there before me

[Ramsay]

lol

[Iceman]

Poor Shaun :hug:

[bbfan1991]

I'm delighted with the result as a United fan but do have sympathy for the Arsenal fans because the rivalry from years ago used to be so exciting and now it's almost non existent due to the rise of City, Chelsea challenging as usual and Liverpool being a force again.

Arsene Wenger looks drained, he has responsibility for the state of the club but it's not just him because the board and most of all the players have to take the blame too.

[Shaun]

jesus christ :o just seen the result.

I cannot even begin to defend Wenger for that.

[Captain.Remy]

I've always been a Manchester fan anyway.

SO GO GUYS!

But other than that, what's Arsenal's problem recently? Not being able to do anything right. I mean, come on, 8 to 2 ?

[bbfan1991]

jesus christ :o just seen the result.

I cannot even begin to defend Wenger for that.

I wonder what the invincibles think of this current Arsenal squad Shaun? They sure as hell wouldn't have took any crap and it's sad to see.

How are Arsenal meant to sign world class players in this shambles? Most of them want to go to Barcelona, Madrid, United, Chelsea, Man City or the Milan clubs etc...

[Legend killer]

I tell you one thing i would 8-2 be an arsenal fan

yes i know i am good

[Iceman]

I tell you one thing i would 8-2 be an arsenal fan

yes i know i am good

Got there before you in the United thread :tongue:

[Legend killer]

^^^ lol sloppy seconds

[Ryan57]

I've always been a Manchester fan anyway.

SO GO GUYS!

But other than that, what's Arsenal's problem recently? Not being able to do anything right. I mean, come on, 8 to 2 ?

Arsenal not selling Cesc and Nasri earlier in the summer, so they had time to pinpoint good replacements, will ultimately, in my eyes, cost Arsenal this season.

[GiRTh]

Got to see if these buys are panic buys or are Arsenal changing their policy in the transfer market.

Every one can see that 'Project youth' has been a huge flop. Not enough players are coming thru at the right time and the ones that do come thru have a couple of decent seasons, catch the eye of the big money clubs in Europe and leave. It simply is not working.

Maybe its time to sign more experienced players who probably have never played at a club the size of Arsenal. Players who, for want of a better word, are a bit desperate and will probably be loyal. We'll have to wait and see.

[bbfan1991]

The thing is Wenger is so stubborn it frustrates the Arsenal fans, well that is my view as an outsider.

At least he saw sense this time to actually buy some experienced players at the end instead of the usual younger players/Ligue 1 stars LOL:laugh2:.

I've got a feeling this will be a tough season still for Arsenal.

[GiRTh]

The thing is Wenger is so stubborn it frustrates the Arsenal fans, well that is my view as an outsider.

At least he saw sense this time to actually buy some experienced players at the end instead of the usual younger players/Ligue 1 stars LOL:laugh2:.

I've got a feeling this will be a tough season still for Arsenal.
Totally agree.

I have a feeling Arsenal are going to do well in one of the cups and that will redeem Wenger. We've got no chance in the league. I dont even think we'll finish in the Europa league places.

[Ryan57]

The thing is Wenger is so stubborn it frustrates the Arsenal fans, well that is my view as an outsider.

At least he saw sense this time to actually buy some experienced players at the end instead of the usual younger players/Ligue 1 stars LOL:laugh2:.

I've got a feeling this will be a tough season still for Arsenal.

Spot on there, imo.

It seems Arsenal's wage structure has also denied them signing top players.

[Locke.]

Blackburn 4-3 Arsenal

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[bbfan1991]

Latest doing the rounds on Twitter and Facebook:

I would 8-2 be an Arsenal fan for 4-3 weeks...

[Mystic Mock]

It seems like when we beat Arsenal in the Carling Cup final last season that the Arsenal team has lost there confidence.

[joeysteele]

It seems like when we beat Arsenal in the Carling Cup final last season that the Arsenal team has lost there confidence.

:joker: Well said jf, really classic comment that one.

[Mystic Mock]

:joker: Well said jf, really classic comment that one.

Thank you Joey,I couldnt help myself.:joker:

[Dilligaf]

I would like to say i sympathise with Arsenal and their fans but i don't. I can't stick them :)

[Marc]

It just gets worse.. Yesterdays performance was scatty and awful

[Mystic Mock]

Gosh we really have put a curse on the Arsenal squad,as there losing at home to Shrewsbury.:joker:

Dont worry though Arsenal fans,Birmingham will get whacked tommorrow as Chris Hughton wants us to go hard on the championship teams.

[Locke.]

Not one player on the bench that will come on and change the game either

[bbfan1991]

Arsenal lost 2-1 to Spurs. Arsenal 15th in the table on 7 points and 12 points gap between them and the 2 Manchester clubs already with Chelsea just behind.

Bacary Sagna suffered from a broken fibula so that is him out for 9-12 weeks. Jack Wilshere has been moaning on Twitter too.

What a shambles, looks like Wenger is running out of excuses and his side need more defensive training than before.

[Mystic Mock]

TBF Tottenham are a tough team to beat at White Heart Lane.

[Ramsay]

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/ha

[MTVN]

I think after the 8-2 jokes went on 4-3 weeks, Arsenal have just turned in 2-1 big joke now

[Locke.]

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[Jake Jacksonville]

Yes I think arrsenal have 2 many french players and bot enuff english

[Locke.]

Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal

Arsenal are almost certain to finish without a trophy for the seventh year running after deservedly losing at Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round.

Fourth in the Premier League and facing likely elimination in the Champions League, Arsenal's season is in tatters.

[Legend killer]

Arsenal aswell As Liverpool need to be chucked the **** out of the PL ASAP. They are a fuken Disgrace send them down to divison 1 or some other **** league

[Locke.]

Bringing Liverpool up in an Arsenal thread. Obsessed.