[GiRTh]

As soon as the Benzema deal was exposed as the joke that it was it was clear we werent gonna sign anyone. The problem I have with Wenger is that if we'd lost 4 or 5 nil to Liverpool the other week I'm sure - knowing Wenger as I do - that he'd have signed at least two more players in this window,

Very frustrating.

[Ryan57]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

As soon as the Benzema deal was exposed as the joke that it was it was clear we werent gonna sign anyone. The problem I have with Wenger is that if we'd lost 4 or 5 nil to Liverpool the other week I'm sure - knowing Wenger as I do - that he'd have signed at least two more players in this window,

Very frustrating.

You ended up the only team from Europe's top five leagues not to sign a single outfield player.

Tbf though, how many top strikers were available? Cavani and Lacazette maybe? I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Ryan57

You ended up the only team from Europe's top five leagues not to sign a single outfield player.

Tbf though, how many top strikers were available? Cavani and Lacazette maybe? I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head.

They could of got Austin he may not be a star name but he can certainly score goals

[Ryan57]

Originally Posted by Adam.

That tweet there will have just ruined his career

It'll be interesting to see how he comes back from that now.

Originally Posted by MTVN

Spurs only got themselves to blame really, Levy thinks he's some transfer window wizard when really he just puts every deal at risk with stupid antics

Levy tries to rip teams off when selling, and then tries to buy players cheap. Which is the best way, but the latter won't often come off nowadays given the money lower teams have now. Huge double standards.

Originally Posted by Adam.

They could of got Austin he may not be a star name but he can certainly score goals

I doubt Arsenal fans would of been pleased by that.

Originally Posted by GiRTh

CHarlie Austin. Maybe not ideal for us but he has a proven goal scoring record.

We need more options upfront.

Having more options doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good quality, though.

A lot of Arsenal fans wanted a big name, but no big names have moved really. Even Real didn't sign a Galactico. I'm a heavy critic of Wenger, but I don't think he could of won either way in the striker scenario. No big names available isn't his fault and if he goes and signs Charlie Austin rival fans would laugh and some Arsenal fans would go berserk.

Edit: I may be wrong. A quick glance at Twitter seems like most Arsenal fans just wanted somebody. Some even suggested Austin.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ryan57

Having more options doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good quality, though.

A lot of Arsenal fans wanted a big name, but no big names have moved really. Even Real didn't sign a Galactico. I'm a heavy critic of Wenger, but I don't think he could of won either way in the striker scenario. No big names available isn't his fault and if he goes and signs Charlie Austin rival fans would laugh and some Arsenal fans would go berserk.

To hell with Arsenal fans. I once suggested we should sign Benteke and was laughed at by my mates who questioned whether he was 'mobile enough to play for Arsenal'. I then laughed at that comment. . many arsenal fans are snobs. They seem to like this team of diddymen/munchkins who are easy to knock off the ball. I dont, I'm old school I'm old enough to be a fan during the long ball days and 'one nil to the Arsenal'.

There are many ways to play football. We can only play it one way and we aint all that good playing like that.

Options is what we need in those games where we struggle to score. I dont think Austin would have scored 20 goals a season but he might have been a good option in those games where Wengers goes clueless

[Ryan57]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

To hell with Arsenal fans. I once suggested we should sign Benteke and was laughed at by my mates who questioned whether he was mobile enough to play for Arsenal. I then laughed at that comment. . many arsenal fans are snobs. They seem to like this team of diddymen/munchkins who are easy to knock off the ball. I dont, I'm old school I'm old enough to be a fan during the long ball days and 'one nil to the Arsenal'.

There are many ways to play football. We can only play it one way and we aint all that good playing like that.

Options is what we need in those games where we struggle to score. I dont think Austin would have scored 20 goals a season but he might have been a good option in those games where Wengers goes clueless

A lot of United fans were snobbish when we were linked to Benteke. Yet here we are relying on a past it Rooney. I'd of taken him at United.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ryan57

A lot of United fans were snobbish when we were linked to Benteke. Yet here we are relying on a past it Rooney. I'd of taken him at United.

Benteke would be a great option for us. Maybe 32 mil is high but he's looking pretty good so far for Liverpool

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ryan57

You ended up the only team from Europe's top five leagues not to sign a single outfield player.

Tbf though, how many top strikers were available? Cavani and Lacazette maybe? I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head.

CHarlie Austin. Maybe not ideal for us but he has a proven goal scoring record.

We need more options upfront.