Arsenal

[Crimson Dynamo]

perched for "the signings"


bwahahahahahahahahahahahha

[GiRTh]

Arsenal agree £17m Lucas Perez fee, with £35m Shkodran Mustafi deal close (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37185258)

:dance::dance:

[Shaun]

that'll have to do I suppose

Understandable that the transfer limit has been divulged but I can't really explain why others haven't been shown the door to boost our funds. Surely even Theo could fetch us a bonus 20m or so.

[Drew.]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/d50693caa9697fd16ddb39a70323a107/tumblr_n8phzj0zaJ1rgx03lo1_500.gif

[GiRTh]

Wenger has just confirmed in his presser that we've signed both Mustafi and Perez.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/704545/Arsenal-Transfer-News-Arsene-Wenger-Watford-win

:dance::dance::dance::dance:

[Shaun]

Yeah just paperwork to finish I think

I'm sure many will mock Perez for not being a big name or whatever but then, when the media wanks off the Madrids and Barcelona only and lets the others fade into obscurity that's always going to happen I suppose. His stats aren't that bad I guess. Not a marquee but at least there're other options now.

[GiRTh]

Yeah just paperwork to finish I think

I'm sure many will mock Perez for not being a big name or whatever but then, when the media wanks off the Madrids and Barcelona only and lets the others fade into obscurity that's always going to happen I suppose. His stats aren't that bad I guess. Not a marquee but at least there're other options now.Agree. Perez scored 17 of Deportivo's 45 league goals last season. That a fair return playing in a side that finished 6th from bottom. Obviously people will point to the fact that he's uncapped but it doesnt matter. We need options up front and judging by the way he plays he should be a dangerous option for us.

[Shaun]

Calum on loan to Boro for the season :think:

[GiRTh]

Nottingham Forest have signed Nicklas Bendtner. All the crap he used to talk about how good he was yet a midtable championship club is probably his level. :joker:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37288136

[Shaun]

His Wolfsburg career ended in a shambles as well didn't it? Sure there was some animosity about something.

[GiRTh]

His Wolfsburg career ended in a shambles as well didn't it? Sure there was some animosity about something.There always is animosity with him. Shocked to see he only left Arsenal in 2014 and now he's out of contract again. We were the only mugs who let him play for any length of time or should I say Wenger was the only mug who couldn't see he was ****e.

[GiRTh]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/101ggvideos/arsenals-joel-campbell-scores-sporting-cp-video/

Joel Campbell scored today for Sporting while Walcott is getting slammed on ArsenalFanTV. Cant really see what Walcott can do to win some of the fans around and dont mind admitting I'm one of those fans. He wasnt bad today - Ox was far worse - but he still isnt giving the club what he should be at this stage of his career.

[GiRTh]

Can we finish 4th?

If we do and win the FA cup then Wenger is the luckiest manager ever. He should buy a lottery ticket - not that he needs the money. After this sh*t shower of a season where he's been finally found out. To end it with 4th and silverware would be a miracle.

[Shaun]

Our first transfer of the summer is already confirmed, and it's a freebie. From the Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson:

Arsenal have already provisionally agreed their first summer signing – the Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac – but manager Arsène Wenger has warned against wholesale changes this summer.

An agreement over a four-year deal for Kolasinac, who is a 23-year-old free agent, underlines how Wenger has been continuing to work on plans beyond the end of his contract even if final decisions on his future have not been made. Wenger wants to stay but that will still depend on reaching some sort of understanding over some structural off-field changes that Arsenal directors plan to implement.

The arrival in July of Kolasinac, an attacking full-back, clearly suggests that Nacho Monreal or Kieran Gibbs – and perhaps both – will leave this summer, and also that Wenger may well continue next season with wing-backs and three central defenders. The new system has certainly suited his existing attacking full-backs, while also providing a defensive stability that has helped the central midfield, notably Aaron Ramsey.

Wenger does not want to increase his overall squad numbers even if Arsenal do have the extra demands of the Europa League and believes that he will again be faced with a shortage of real quality at the right price. “We have a very big squad at the moment that is already difficult enough to manage,” he said. “A bigger squad is impossible. If we finish outside the top four, it will maybe be down to one point. One point would be difficult to swallow but that should not as well change the judgment on the quality of the team to a way where you think you have absolutely to change everything.

"It will mean just keep the same focus to try to strengthen the squad. We know where it has to be and that’s what the club will have to do.

“We lacked defensive stability in some important games this season, and we had to completely rethink the system. I had to make some changes and now we look more stable at the moment.

“To buy doesn’t necessarily mean success. There is a shortage of top level players. There are some big teams in Europe who have big players but they do not need to sell them. You look and we are certainly the richest league in Europe, but there are still some top level players who play in other leagues. There is more money available than good players.”

Wenger remains adamant that finishing outside the top four would not affect the club’s summer planning or a decision on his own future. “It will not have any influence on the way the club will be led and how we will behave on the transfer market,” he said.

I'd imagine we'll keep Monreal and loan Gibbs out, since we're reluctant to fully sell English players... but with the new formation and tinkering this is quite exciting since Monreal's flourishing these past 2 seasons with new roles and hopefully competition for places can enhance that.

As is mandatory for all Arsenal signings, he's a handsome bugger.

http://www.squawka.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sead-Kolasinac-Schalke.jpg?resolution=1000,1

We'll pretend Gabriel Paulista didn't sign

[Drew.]

Finally building a squad of nasty bastards, excellent

[GiRTh]

Alisher Usmanov fails with £1bn bid to buy out Stan Kroenke at Arsenal (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/19/alisher-usmanov-fails-bid-stan-kroenke-arsenal)

He's now up'd the bid to 1.3bn. Please let this happen.

[GiRTh]

Our first transfer of the summer is already confirmed, and it's a freebie. From the Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson:



I'd imagine we'll keep Monreal and loan Gibbs out, since we're reluctant to fully sell English players... but with the new formation and tinkering this is quite exciting since Monreal's flourishing these past 2 seasons with new roles and hopefully competition for places can enhance that.

As is mandatory for all Arsenal signings, he's a handsome bugger.

http://www.squawka.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sead-Kolasinac-Schalke.jpg?resolution=1000,1

We'll pretend Gabriel Paulista didn't signArsenal announce something positive? Its must be season ticket renewal time

[Mystic Mock]

I've been saying this for years now, but what Wenger has needed to do is get some aggressive bastards in his team to balance the fact that he has alot of flair players going forward.

If you look at any team that wins the league they have a balance of aggressive bastards and technically great players.

[GiRTh]

Arsène Wenger feels sorrow for Tony Adams after negative comments (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/may/19/arsene-wenger-arsenal-tony-adams)

Its a shame that the Arsenal legend has made these comments but, he's hasn't said anything that isnt already quite well known to Arsenal fans. We know he isnt the greatest coach or tactician. Also didnt Patrick Vieira already claim Wenger cant handle confrontation? Add to that Pires' mystery firing and Henry's mystery firing last year. Arsenal legends cant get back in the door.

Wenger will stay for another two years but both he and Arsenal need to plan both of their futures very carefully.

[Alf]

Another trophy delivered for the Arsenal fans by Mr Wenger

Say Thank you Arsene.

[GiRTh]

Seven FA cups is very impressive. I wonder when's he gonna announce his new contract?

[AnnieK]

Arsenal played far better today....A well deserved win.

[Brother Leon]

Wenger In!

[GiRTh]

Did Wenger jsut say this team can win the Championship :facepalm:

Well done to Arsene and the lads but lets not get carried away. :thumbs:

[Shaun]

:flutter:

The change to the new system has been excellent.

Mertesacker/Holding/Monreal = the new Cannavaro/Costacurta/Maldini? I think so :clap1:

Great games for Welbeck, Sanchez & Ramsey as well (even if the latter did miss two sitters)... only shaky player for me was Xhaka but even he didn't do anything too awful.

[GiRTh]

Agree we looked more comfortable paying 343 than Chelsea and I never thought that would happen.

Welbeck showing why Giroud should never start upfront. Haven't criticized Big Olly too much this year as I think we dont play to his strength, so in that respect I understand why he'd be frustrated. If Marseilles have seriously bid over 20 million for him then please sell. He's 30 plus, doesn't fit into the stye of play and Wenger seems reluctant to change in order to accommodate him It'd be a good move for both parties.

[Denver]

So Tuchell to Arsenal?

[Drew.]

No thank u

[GiRTh]

If he wants the job then we should go and get him.

[GiRTh]

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager agrees two-year contract (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40073103)

Is anyone surprised? Why did he act like such a tease when we all knew he's had a deal on the table for months.

[Brother Leon]

Good ol' Conte sacrificing the FA Cup for 2 more years of Wenger.

[Shaun]

Not even mad. No one amazing available and the end of the season's been great with a new system. The problems are more the board's than his.

[GiRTh]

Good ol' Conte sacrificing the FA Cul for 2 more years of Wenger.

:joker:

After winning the FA cup I suppose he had to be offered a new contract but, I think this will be Wenger last ever renewal. Why? Cuz he has a lot more work to do than he thinks he has. Unless he pulls his finger out Arsenal wll continue to decline in the league and the fan protests will intensify. I despair at him still claiming this group of players can win the premiership. :facepalm: So in two years time the next Arsenal manager will inherit 30 year old Walcott, 30 year old Kieron Gibbs and almost 29 years old Ramsey. Good luck to who ever they get cuz personaly I wouldn't want to manage those three at that stage of their careers.

[Shaun]

Whilst I agree there's a lack of exciting young talent - only two that spring to mind are Holding and Iwobi - I don't think he can be accountable for that either. With the money that pours into the club being at a similar level to United, Chelsea, Liverpool (I won't say City because I still perceive them to be richer, lol) if the story last year about his budget only being £40m can he really be to blame? And with the youth development being at similar levels to others, why aren't more coming through? :shrug:

My frustrations with him have been an over-reliance on old formations and players that don't work on every game - the former he's shown he's willing to change at the very end of this season and to good success. Once the latter is dealt with* I don't see why he can't be successful. I do wish we'd done a Chelsea last season though and not qualified for Europa League either because the same bad luck with injuries is probably going to resurface.

*[Gemma Collins voice] **** OFF, FRANCIS COQUELIN, THEO WALCOTT, KIERON GIBBS, GABRIEL
(I'm getting frustrated with Xhaka, Lucas Perez not being played, and Elneny being pretty much irrelevant, too, but these three are all decent players imo).

[GiRTh]

Holding is a prospect but remember he only came into the side due to the injury crisis. If Gabriel had been available would Holding have played? I doubt it cuz we know Wenger likes a small squad and only make changes when he really has to. Have to agree that I dont rate Gabriel at all yet I bet next year he's in the side above Holding.

Iwobi is also quite interesting. I'm not that big a fan cuz I think he epitomises the kind of player Wenger has been obsessed with lately. Technically gifted but cant run away from the slowest of defenders, Wenger still plays him even when he's hopelessly out of form - would have thought Wenger would have learned from that over the years, neat and tidy looks to pass all the time even when shooting is a better option and he seems to scuff every finish. The stereotypical Wenger player IMO. So I agree they are our only players coming thru which doesn't say much for the rest. Remember the days when we had Henry playing with Adebayor and Van Persie on the bench? We dont have those kind of riches anymore.

Totally agree that Wengers tactics are poor and his loyalty to certain players would frankly have got any other managers the sack. Personally I think the 4231 that he loves and has always loved - a mate pointed out to me the other day that the invincibles played a version of 4231 - just isnt working for a full season. However I think part of the problem is Wengers inability to coach anything else.

[Shaun]

Just re: Gabriel, I think Holding's been on a pretty equal footing with him in terms of first team preference - especially towards the end of the season with him becoming a "good luck charm". Obviously that stat will one day break but he's a great prospect.

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Our second signing seems imminent.

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Obviously plenty of doubt around him because we seem to sign "promising youngsters", immediately loan them out, and then cart them off on a free if they fail to set the world alight, but I hope he gets given a chance.

[Brother Leon]

He's decent(he's Nigerian so of course he is). Don't think he's close to ready for Arsenal yet though..

[Shaun]

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Party at GiRTh's house

[King Gizzard]

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[Drew.]

Holding is a prospect but remember he only came into the side due to the injury crisis. If Gabriel had been available would Holding have played? I doubt it cuz we know Wenger likes a small squad and only make changes when he really has to. Have to agree that I dont rate Gabriel at all yet I bet next year he's in the side above Holding.

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As confusing as Wenger is with some of his lineups etc i don't think he can look past Holding next season, hes been unreal since he came into the side and at the start of the season when he had a run of games he looked really good then. A majority of youngsters given chances these days are due to injuries in the team, Rashford, Iwobi, Holding, a bunch of Liverpool youngsters this year too because of injuries. Plenty of young players are good enough, they've just not given the chance.. Luckily Holdini was

[King Gizzard]

Tuchel is an overrated bellend btw

[Shaun]

yeah idk why some fans wanted him. He won a cup. :shrug:

[Denver]

Arsenal tend to put the trust in youths abroad or low down leagues instead of buying from British PL teams where they have had success in the past

[King Gizzard]

Can't wait for Arsene to announce his successor on the final day at the Emirates to the fans like Fergie did with Moyesy,


''Please welcome our new manager, you've got to give him a chance lads, he is the man for the job''

http://c.smimg.net/14/49/300x225/sean-dyche.jpg

[Drew.]

**** sakes

[Drew.]

and yeah Tuchel has literally done nothing, he's signed exciting young players but i guarantee another manager will get more out of them than what he has

[Shaun]

I'd happily take that gravelly-voiced beast

Arsenal tend to put the trust in youths abroad or low down leagues instead of buying from British PL teams where they have had success in the past

With the over-estimation now of prices for English Premier League players going to their rivals, it's not really surprising. I dread to think how much the likes of buying Ian Wright or Sol Campbell would've cost in today's money.

[Denver]

I'd happily take that gravelly-voiced beast



With the over-estimation now of prices for English Premier League players going to their rivals, it's not really surprising. I dread to think how much the likes of buying Ian Wright or Sol Campbell would've cost in today's money.

Sometimes there are bargains Liverpool has just signed one of the best English youth internationals for dirt cheap.

A player is more likely to make it if they have experience with a big team in the same league

[Denver]

Plus Man City and Chelsea have dozens of capable youth players that they are scared to use should try poach them

[Shaun]

Solanke? Experience? :unsure:

[Denver]

Solanke? Experience? :unsure:

He broke so many records at youth level and has trained with some of the best players and managers in the world all he need is a chance to shine

[Drew.]

sometimes there are bargains liverpool has just signed one of the best english youth internationals for dirt cheap.

A player is more likely to make it if they have experience with a big team in the same league

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[Drew.]

Come on then Arsene, one last push me old fruit

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[Jake.]

Happy for him to have one last crack of the whip

[Shaun]

me old fruit

https://68.media.tumblr.com/97fb2e7fc50ed3382e1d9cfd744cefb6/tumblr_ns9nmznBIs1r6ibubo3_250.gif

[GiRTh]

As confusing as Wenger is with some of his lineups etc i don't think he can look past Holding next season, hes been unreal since he came into the side and at the start of the season when he had a run of games he looked really good then. A majority of youngsters given chances these days are due to injuries in the team, Rashford, Iwobi, Holding, a bunch of Liverpool youngsters this year too because of injuries. Plenty of young players are good enough, they've just not given the chance.. Luckily Holdini wasWenger likes what he knows so I doubt Holding will be starting in August if all our defenders stay and are fit. This is part of his problem; his blind loyalty to certain squad members at the expense of others. I hope you're right as I also think Holding is a player with potential but our manager needs to change his stubborn ways and embrace more change at the club.

[GiRTh]

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Boring. The same old sh*t he's been spouting for years about not being able to buy players. No way did we bid 87 mil for Mbappe or we did it so that when he goes to Real Madrid we can claim 'we tried ' to sign him. I hope Wenger realises how much work he has to do cuz I found it a bit disturbing for him to say he wants a 'maximum' of three players. If he doesnt sort things out the fans protest will start again. :facepalm:

[GiRTh]

Alexandre Lacazette agrees to join Arsenal (https://www.arsenal.com/news/alexandre-lacazette-agrees-join-arsenal)

:dance:

[Brother Leon]

Very nice signing for you guys.

[Shaun]

wet rn

[Brother Leon]

wet rn

You a fan of beard gang then? :laugh:

[Shaun]

Oh no not for those reasons, just love a big money signing I do. Makes me feel like Lucas.

[GiRTh]

Arsenal Exclusive: Crocked Santi Cazorla not expected to play for Gunners again (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/824374/Arsenal-Exclusive-Santi-Cazorla-Gunners-Injury-Premier-League-Contract-Arsene-Wenger-News)

Then the bad news. Kind of saw this kind of thing coming for Santi, he's struggled with fitness for a few seasons now. After Sanchez our best player by miles and always a massive loss when he isnt playing. I think we need to plan for life without him.

Time for Ramsey, Wilshire etc to step up or maybe find a replacement before the transfer deadline.

[GiRTh]

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/826082/Arsenal-Transfer-News-Thomas-Lemar-Monaco-Personal-Terms-Agreed

Alot of reports saying Thomas Lemar has agreed personal terms but not fee has been agreed, reports saying he's stalling talks with Monaco and would prefer Arsenal to Spurs - Gotto love him for that alone. Was really impressed with how quickly the Lacazette deal was done. Its common knowledge that Wenger hates the transfer window so it looks like finishing 5th has finally woken him up. Its very unusual for us to be this active so early in to the transfer window, Wenger usually waits until we suffer a couple of early season defeats before he lifts a finger. So does mean he finally getting his act together. Lets hope so.

[GiRTh]

Sampdoria make bid for Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10952258/sampdoria-make-bid-for-arsenals-jack-wilshere)

I think its time to call it and say Wilshire along with Walcott, Ramsey, Gibbs etc are not gonna be the players we thought they'd be as teenagers. They're all squad rotation players. :shrug: So I have no problems with any of them leaving but lets at least get a bit of money for them

[GiRTh]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/scores-fixtures/2017-12

Having a look at all our fixtures to find to my horror that on five of our six Thursday Europa leagues group games; our next premiership fixture is away on the Sunday. Five out of six, including Man City, Everton and Chelsea. That's a bit unlucky.

Wenger massively screwed up not getting into the Champions league and judging by his transfer window and the current state of the team, he doesnt seem to think so.

Get ready for a long hard season guys cuz I reckon come March/April 2018 we are gonna be talking very seriously about him being fired. Even those who think it outrageous will come around after this season.

[Shaun]

Oh yeah I'm bracing myself for a nightmare.

I agreed however with whoever said it during Super Sunday - think it was Neville but might've been Carragher - none of that team today showed any form of commitment or drive and it's been true of pretty much all of them for at least five years now. At least in the Arshavin/Hleb/Eduardo days we seemed to try.

Xhaka, Ramsey, Bellerin, Monreal, Ozil and Ox have all been average at best for a long time now and I don't know why we continue to entertain the idea of employing them. With Monreal and Bellerin you could argue they're being played out of position and should never be CBs (and I 100% agree) but even their actual jobs... Bellerin's a disastrous defender. Monreal has his good days but just as many bad ones.

I wanted to like Xhaka but he's just not good / is always partnered with another liability.

I just can't name more than 5 Arsenal players right now that I enjoy watching and believe they want to play.

[Brother Leon]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYTlP4SF4nY/


Poor guy.

-No idea how to embed Insta-

[GiRTh]

Agree with all of that.

Ramsey switching off (again) was the worst thing of todays performance, for me. Closely followed by Xhaka's performance. He doesnt have the legs to get about in front of that back four and snuff out threats plus I have no idea why he is on the edge of the opponents penalty area early on when we are attacking. The team was a mess today, so many people out of position, no real plan other than 'just knock it about and express yourself lads'. We are miles behind the top clubs.

[James]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYTlP4SF4nY/


Poor guy.

-No idea how to embed Insta-

I thought the point of social media was to filter your life to only show the good things. :think:

( BYTlP4SF4nY to embed. All the codes are here (http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/misc.php?do=bbcode) )

[Brother Leon]

p/BYjED_Ph03d/


https://www.instagram.com/p/BYjED_Ph03d/?taken-by=m10_official

[Shaun]

Yeah that was a surprising post. Nice but at the same time glosses over every valid criticism of the club lol. Bless him for trying.

[GiRTh]

Easy win now just the small matter of FC Koln on Thursday and Chelsea away next Sunday. Good luck lads :joker:

[Shaun]

WE'VE MADE A SIGNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!






































Of a greek defender no one's heard of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://e1.365dm.com/18/01/16-9/20/skysports-konstantinos-mavropanos-arsenal-arsene-wenger_4198535.jpg?20180104175525

Arsenal have completed the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos.

Mavropanos has arrived on a permanent deal for a fee of around £1.8m (€2m), according to Sky sources.

The 20-year-old has made 16 appearances in the Greek Super League for PAS Giannina since breaking into the first team, but will be loaned out to gain more experience.

[GiRTh]

No comment on the performance today. Terrible doesnt say enough. At least now winning the FA cup will not save Wenger's season

[Shaun]

Worrying how far this club's got to decline before changes will be made

[GiRTh]

After that, its going to be fascinating to see who plays against Chelsea in the week. IF we field a weakened side and get beat I dread to think where Wenger will stand with the fans.

[bots]

oops :laugh:

[GiRTh]

It going to get worse

[GiRTh]

WE'VE MADE A SIGNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!






































Of a greek defender no one's heard of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://e1.365dm.com/18/01/16-9/20/skysports-konstantinos-mavropanos-arsenal-arsene-wenger_4198535.jpg?20180104175525Apparently this is the first signing recommended by our new Chief Scout Sven Mislintat. And rumour has it that Wenger had very little say in the matter. This is needed, its about time Wengers power at the club was curtailed. I hope Sven and the new Director of football Raul Sanllehi get more of a say in everyday team matters.

[GiRTh]

Sven Mislintat allays Arsene Wenger’s fears over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/15/sven-mislintat-allays-arsene-wengers-fears-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-7232203/)

Lets hope Svens Dortmund influence can get this done. He was the one who originally discovered Aubameyang in the first place and brought him to Dortmund. Looks like Sanchez is already out and Ozil will follow by the end of the month imo but if we can get Aubameyang then all is not completely lost :fc:

[Denver]

He will bring trouble

[GiRTh]

Hope so. Too many players playing sh&t and still getting in the team

[Denver]

There is a reason Dortmund want him gone and Arsenal will be the same next year he is one of those players who thinks he owns the game

[GiRTh]

There is a reason Dortmund want him gone and Arsenal will be the same next year he is one of those players who thinks he owns the gameI know he's caused trouble at Dortmund but I dont really care TBH I'll take anything to shake up this hapless side.

[Brother Leon]

Thanks for Alexis, guys.

I say we are even for Welbeck now.

[GiRTh]

Thanks for Alexis, guys.

I say we are even for Welbeck now.:laugh:

Hope Alexis performs for you like Welbeck has performed for us.:joker: He wont win anything with you that he hasnt already won with us so I hope you guys can deal with his sulky performances when he realizes that. :idc:

[Alf]

Thanks for Walcott. He's settled in perfectly. His pace will work well for us playing off Rooney.

[Alf]

We felt sorry for you after your Swansea result, and that explains why we let you hammer us.

[GiRTh]

Walcott should do well for Everton if Sam lets him play to his strengths

[GiRTh]

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[GiRTh]

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[James]

Not sure why he gets paid to say stuff like that, after his time as Valencia manager.

[GiRTh]

Stadium is half full for league leaders Man City. As if anymore evidence was needed that this club is on its ar&se

[GiRTh]

Not sure why he gets paid to say stuff like that, after his time as Valencia manager.He's right though. When a manager has players strolling around and walking in a Wembley final then he can no longer motivate them.

[Denver]

Arsenal played really well

[GiRTh]

Arsenal played really wellFor about ten minutes in the first half and about 15 in the second the rest was all city.

I almost hope that the weather stays bad, the team keeps underperforming and the stadium stays half empty then that might spring the board into action and move the club forward.

[Denver]

Looks like Brendan Rodgers will be the next manager :joker:

[Denver]

Wow what a turn around.

Arsenal are looking so dominant with the clean sheet and goals they scored

[Denver]

Who needs Aubameyang when you could have Glenn Murray?

[Alf]

I'd like to take the pi55, but Everton are even worse.

[GiRTh]

Four defeats in a row.

[Denver]

Arsenal are in a position where Liverpool were after Rafa left.

Struggling to make the champions league will struggle to get Europe all together will struggle to bring in quality player unless they pay way to much wages to them and will struggle to find a world class manager to replace Wenger and will go for a mid table manager instead

[bots]

Wenger can't be far off getting the boot now

[GiRTh]

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[GiRTh]

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[Alf]

Arsene who?

[GiRTh]

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A fitting send off to our greatest ever manager.

[GiRTh]

Arsene who?Wenger :hehe:

[GiRTh]

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[GiRTh]

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[GiRTh]

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[GiRTh]

Mikel Arteta is strong favourite to replace Arsène Wenger at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is the strong favourite to succeed Arsène Wenger as manager at Arsenal, with productive talks having progressed between his camp and the club.

Conversations are so advanced that Arteta is giving thought to the people he might want in his backroom team. It is unclear whether Steve Bould would stay, with Wenger’s assistant not always seeing eye to eye with Arteta when they were together at Arsenal.

The club have considered the merits of a number of managers, including Max Allegri, but the current Juventus manager wants greater control over budgets and recruitment for the next cycle of his career. Those demands do not match the Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis’s vision for the job and Allegri is understood to be leaning towards staying in Turin.

Arteta would be happy to take a job more akin to that of a head coach. That would not compromise the structure put in place by Gazidis. Last November the club appointed Dortmund’s Sven Mislintat and Barcelona’s Raul Sanllehi as head of recruitment and football relations respectively.

Arteta, a former Arsenal captain who played for the club from 2011 to 2016, has been working as a coach at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola since July 2016. City’s manager has said he would not stand in Arteta’s way if Arsenal come calling.

“If he decides to move because he has this offer, this option, I will not say you don’t have to go,” Guardiola said. “I want the best for my friends and he’s a friend of mine. If he decides to go, I will be so sad but I will understand his decision, because it’s his career, his life, his family.”


Mikel Arteta is strong favourite to replace Arsène Wenger at Arsenal (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/15/mikel-arteta-favourite-to-become-arsenal-manager-replace-wenger)

Heard this form a decent source last week and now the story is picking up speed. He may end up being successful but I'd rather a more experienced manager. I have a feeling Allegri is going to Chelsea which would free up Antonio Conte. If that happens I'd like Conte as next Arsenal manager. But wouldn't it be a very Arsenal thing to do to appoint the inexperienced Arteta when its clear there are going to be many experienced managers moving clubs over the summer

[Shaun]

To be fair though GiRTh, Conte was an experienced manager and he - whether his fault or anyone else's - has turned Chelsea from champions into a very damp fifth. I just don't think 'experience' is as much of a guarantee of success any more and hopefully Arteta's picked something up from working with Pep. From the other "bigger name" options I don't really see anyone too special to feel any strong sense of demand towards.

[GiRTh]

To be fair though GiRTh, Conte was an experienced manager and he - whether his fault or anyone else's - has turned Chelsea from champions into a very damp fifth. I just don't think 'experience' is as much of a guarantee of success any more and hopefully Arteta's picked something up from working with Pep. From the other "bigger name" options I don't really see anyone too special to feel any strong sense of demand towards.My number one choice is Allegri but I really dont think we are even looking at him.
I still like Conte even after the disaster of this season. Our players need coaching and vast majority of players who have played for Conte all rate his coaching methods. And of course his record at Juventus was astonishing. So if he was to become available I hope we get him over Arteta or the Liverpool assistant manager. My feeling is that those two are top of the list for our clueless board.

[Shaun]

I wouldn't mind Conte either tbf, if I'm just being shallow because he seems like a nice guy and pretty cool :laugh: Also cultivated probably one of the greatest ever defences with Juventus and that's precisely what we need to concentrate on. Attacking-wise we're all set.

[bots]

Arsenal are close to signing centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £16m.

The 29-year-old Greece international has a year left on his contract with the German Bundesliga side.

It is the latest step in Arsenal's drive to rebuild their defence with experience and leadership.

The Gunners are also working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, 34, on a free transfer from Juventus.

The Premier League club intend to bolster their squad with signings who are immediately ready for first-team football and, over time, continue to recruit younger players for the medium to long term.

An example is Papastathopoulos' countryman Konstantinos Mavropanos, 20, who joined in January and was the first signing overseen by new head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, formerly chief scout at Dortmund.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44279973
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Seems to me they just want to give commentators a headache :fist:

[Denver]

Why why they go for someone so injury prone

[Shaun]

He's referred to as Sokratis on his shirt thankfully :p

[Shaun]

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Lucas Torreira seems set to follow. With it looking like Wilshere is on the way out, I wonder which keeper will be shown the door. Hopefully Cech, but I can't see that happening.

[Shaun]

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If anyone needs me I'll be catatonic with grief

[bots]

:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

200 games in 10 years is a joke

and he can f off about coming to WHUFC as we dont want him

[GiRTh]

With absolutely no sadness I see Jack Wilshire is leaving Arsenal. Someone else can now deal with his inflated ego and bad attitude. We wont miss him and his departure will only make us better. We need to learn lessons from Walcott, once we suss they arent good enough...get rid. certainly dont allow them to play close to 400 games for the club like Walcott did.

[GiRTh]

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Lucas Torreira seems set to follow. With it looking like Wilshere is on the way out, I wonder which keeper will be shown the door. Hopefully Cech, but I can't see that happening.The biggest signing of the summer IMO. Finally we'll have a proper defensive midfielder and not the make shift deep playmaker that Wenger loved so much.

[Crimson Dynamo]

With absolutely no sadness I see Jack Wilshire is leaving Arsenal. Someone else can now deal with his inflated ego and bad attitude. We wont miss him and his departure will only make us better. We need to learn lessons from Walcott, once we suss they arent good enough...get rid. certainly dont allow them to play close to 400 games for the club like Walcott did.

AMEN

[Denver]

Bet he signs for Rangers

[GiRTh]

Gerrard wont want him.

[Denver]

Well if he has just signed a woman beater he will sign anyone

[GiRTh]

Well if he has just signed a woman beater he will sign anyone:laugh:

[GiRTh]

Arsenal: Lucas Torreira agrees deal & Matteo Guendouzi set for medical (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44764063)

:dance:

[Denver]

They are signing bang average players tbh similar to Everton last year

[GiRTh]

They are signing bang average players tbh similar to Everton last year:laugh: Marked Ronaldo out of the game :smug:



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[GiRTh]

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[Mystic Mock]

Well if he has just signed a woman beater he will sign anyone

Who's the woman beater?

[Denver]

Flanagan

[Shaun]

Kroenke now the majority shareholder.

Could be doom and gloom for the next decade or two...

[Drew.]

We're ****ed. The entire club is now being run by a man who is only interested in $$$. The worrying thing about this is the loan taken out to buy the shares. Wouldn't surprise me if we sell our biggest assets in the next few years so he can start paying it back

[GiRTh]

Lucas Torreira has ‘confidence’ playing as Arsenal’s most advanced midfielder, says Unai Emery (https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/27/unai-emery-explains-new-position-lucas-torreira-arsenals-midfield-10990820/)

This guy really is clueless. The team isnt playing well at all so he's experimenting. Ozil will be at the club long after this joker has been **** canned

#SpanishPardew #FreeMezutOzil

[GiRTh]

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AFTV back to its best. Robbies gonna be minting it in now the teams this bad. Its his best time of year.

[Dogeatdog]

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AFTV back to its best. Robbies gonna be minting it in now the teams this bad. Its his best time of year.

How much has he just thrown away there!? Arsenal season tickets aren’t cheap. :laugh: I feel for the fans though, it’s just the same thing week after week, change is needed desperately.

[GiRTh]

About a thousand. :laugh:

Bit surprised there was more of a scrum for it. If' he'd thrown that away near me I'd be having it for sure.

[Dogeatdog]

About a thousand. :laugh:

Bit surprised there was more of a scrum for it. If' he'd thrown that away near me I'd be having it for sure.

:joker:

I feel for the fans though, it must be really frustrating paying all that money and the performances are just appalling week after week.

[GiRTh]

Emery's a clown. Today was the first time he had his four best attackers on the pitch at the same time. He's quoted as saying he doesnt mind 3-2 or 4-3 so what was he waiting for,. Our defence is so poor that he cant be trying to keep it tight at the back. He's doing a lot of damage and if he doesnt go soon I dont think the next manager can get us out of it.

[GiRTh]

https://i.imgur.com/0noLa48.jpg

Our managers twitter profile page says so much about him. Primarily that, like his tactics and team selection, it makes no ****ing sense.

Is this the way he sees himself?? Implementing science, maths and engineering equations on the football pitch? Now I can see why its so confusing, obviously these equations are not solvable.

That picture beautifully sums him up. Get him out now before he does even more damage.

[Dogeatdog]

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That guy got his season ticket back :laugh:

[GiRTh]

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That guy got his season ticket back :laugh::laugh:

[GiRTh]

4rjw2mJKfREThe great Tippa Irie on Arsenal Fan TV. 'Hello darling, hello good looking'

[Dogeatdog]

Crucial Robbie and Tippa Irie should do a collab about Arsenal :laugh:

[GiRTh]

Crucial Robbie and Tippa Irie should do a collab about Arsenal :laugh:His dancehall name always makes me laugh. :laugh:

[Dogeatdog]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q7C6XGGzL._SX355_.jpg

His album cover is too much though :laugh:

[GiRTh]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q7C6XGGzL._SX355_.jpg

His album cover is too much though :laugh::laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

The rut will stop soon I think.

Arsenal just need to settle down with a new Manager that will hopefully slowly clear out the club's mistakes to put it bluntly.

[Zizu]

Get Patrick V back there !


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[Shaun]

Arteta is all but confirmed.

Let's hope he can work wonders with these reprobates :love:

[Denver]

It has been rumoured that they have told him they wont back him in the market at all so I defo think it's the wrong job for him

[GiRTh]

It has been rumoured that they have told him they wont back him in the market at all so I defo think it's the wrong job for himRumoured? That why he didn't get the job in 2018, because he wanted more control over transfers and the board wouldn't give it to him/. The board dont back anyone so its up to him to make the most of what he's got. The board is the biggest problem at Arsenal.

Everyone raves about Arteta from the players to Pep so they all rate him highly. I think he's going to be a good manager lets hope its for us.

[Denver]

I think it's a huge risk and it will either make or break him as a manager

[GiRTh]

Agreed but this is Arsenal and these days we do everything on the cheap. The moment I heard it would take 14 million to get Rodgers I knew it wasnt going to happen for that reason. We should have approached Allegri or Poch and offered as much as they wanted but instead we've gone for the cheap option. Its a big risk lets hope it pays off.

[Shaun]

longest run of clean sheets since 1903

youngest ever player in the champions league

we're just record-breakers aren't we :love:

[bots]

let's see how it looks in january, but they are in a very good looking position