ARSENAL FORWARD

[Dansteel - The Iceman]

Please tell me that not true. It go real grieve me to have to turn on the Professor.

So wenger quoted today as saying "we have 4 center backs we don't need any more" 

[Ngozi]

Please tell me that not true. It go real grieve me to have to turn on the Professor.

So wenger quoted today as saying "we have 4 center backs we don't need any more" 

I wouldn't worry about that he trying to ber discreet but he knows better ... think he just trying to keep the press out his business since they been in it so much ... he's stubborn but he's not stupid!!!!
If we ncan see how bad Schillaci is .. then he can definitely recognise that as well!!!

[Dansteel - The Iceman]

Please tell me that not true. It go real grieve me to have to turn on the Professor.

So wenger quoted today as saying "we have 4 center backs we don't need any more" 

I wouldn't worry about that he trying to ber discreet but he knows better ... think he just trying to keep the press out his business since they been in it so much ... he's stubborn but he's not stupid!!!!
If we ncan see how bad Schillaci is .. then he can definitely recognise that as well!!!

Yeah. I have always defended Wenger because I have faith in him but my faith has been sorely tested the last 6 months. If he doesn't strengthen the defence (push Squillaci down the depth chart, not buy Mats Hummels and Nemanja Vidic love child, mind you) then I go have to join the Wenger Out posse. I could even forgive losing Cesc and Nanas, although I'd rather not.

[giggsy11]

One thing I like and respect about Arsene, is that he has a great eye for talent, even though sometimes they are a fit for the EPL and sometimes they are not. He has unearth some gems in his time; more times than not he has been successful less so when he lets is ego take over. So lets hope he stops letting the ego make the desicions and focus on what is best for Arsenal to be succssful on the field.

[Tallman]

[Ngozi]

Arsenal agree terms with CampbellAugust 12, 2011
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Arsenal have agreed terms with Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa to sign teenage striker Joel Campbell.



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Joel Campbell has been making a big impact on the international stage for Costa Rica
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Campbell, 19, was in the Costa Rica squad for the recent Copa America and the Under-20 World Cup and was linked with a host of European clubs including Manchester United.

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger said: "Joel Campbell has already shown that he is a player with great ability, and has also performed well on the international stage at a young age. We look forward to the formalities of the transfer being completed and working with Joel when he joins us at Arsenal."

Reports suggest that Arsenal will pay £930,000 for Campbell, rising to just over £1 million, if certain bonuses are met.

[D.H.W]

 

[Observer]

 

Arsenal scored more goals that all the teams above them with the exception of ManU. However, they gave up more goals that evey team above them. I am not sure if its just the back four, because Arsenal's midfield defending is IMHO very weak and fails to protect its back line, sepecially with both full backs bombing forward. When they were having success the midfield general Viera was not only a ball winner, but a superb passer and organizer. Not to mention they had the likes of Petite and Edu. Yes they need a quality central defender, but for me the most pressing is a stable, athletic defensive midfielder.

[dwn]

Arsenal scored more goals that all the teams above them with the exception of ManU. However, they gave up more goals that evey team above them. I am not sure if its just the back four, because Arsenal's midfield defending is IMHO very weak and fails to protect its back line, sepecially with both full backs bombing forward. When they were having success the midfield general Viera was not only a ball winner, but a superb passer and organizer. Not to mention they had the likes of Petite and Edu. Yes they need a quality central defender, but for me the most pressing is a stable, athletic defensive midfielder.

I agree with you. But I would go a step further and say it's not just the defensive midfielder, but the defensive efforts of the entire midfield in general.

[giggsy11]

Arsenal scored more goals that all the teams above them with the exception of ManU. However, they gave up more goals that evey team above them. I am not sure if its just the back four, because Arsenal's midfield defending is IMHO very weak and fails to protect its back line, sepecially with both full backs bombing forward. When they were having success the midfield general Viera was not only a ball winner, but a superb passer and organizer. Not to mention they had the likes of Petite and Edu. Yes they need a quality central defender, but for me the most pressing is a stable, athletic defensive midfielder.

I agree with you. But I would go a step further and say it's not just the defensive midfielder, but the defensive efforts of the entire midfield in general.

Or defensive efforts as a team; and not rely on certain players.

[GunnerStunner]

We will see in a matter of hours

[Ngozi]

I'm kinda hoping they go with this midfield trio Song, Frimpong and Rosicky in the hole Theo, RVP , Gervinho up top!!

[Observer]

Arsenal scored more goals that all the teams above them with the exception of ManU. However, they gave up more goals that evey team above them. I am not sure if its just the back four, because Arsenal's midfield defending is IMHO very weak and fails to protect its back line, sepecially with both full backs bombing forward. When they were having success the midfield general Viera was not only a ball winner, but a superb passer and organizer. Not to mention they had the likes of Petite and Edu. Yes they need a quality central defender, but for me the most pressing is a stable, athletic defensive midfielder.

I agree with you. But I would go a step further and say it's not just the defensive midfielder, but the defensive efforts of the entire midfield in general.

Or defensive efforts as a team; and not rely on certain players.

Can't argue with that. This is the reason I said Viera was an organizer as well, he kept the midfield in balance

[dwn]

I'm kinda hoping they go with this midfield trio Song, Frimpong and Rosicky in the hole Theo, RVP , Gervinho up top!!

Thinking they will go with Ramsey ahead of Frimpong.

[GunnerStunner]

We need some muscle to deal with tiote

[GunnerStunner]

So stating squad is

Cheesy
Sagna tommy kos gibbs
Ramsey rosicky song
Gervinho RVP AA

Subs,
Theo, Oxlaide-chamberlain, jenkinson, frimpong, fabianski

[giggsy11]

 What happen to Chamakh; he still tired?

[Bitter]

Bullshit!

Red card for Gervinho, only a yellow for Barton?  Bullshit!

[kaliman2006]

How on earth did Barton not get sent off?

He put his hands on Gervinho first.

Gervinho's red card is probably justifiable, but Barton's red card should have been automatic.

[DeSoWa]

That was some BS officiating right there! 

Big Up!

[giggsy11]

Barton is a psychopath! That fella seems like he always plotting something negative. Song lucky tuh still be on the field! Stamping on Barton was stupid and he and his side were lucky touh get away with it. Not so lucky with Rick James doh!

[kaliman2006]

Barton is a psychopath! That fella seems like he always plotting something negative. Song lucky tuh still be on the field! Stamping on Barton was stupid and he and his side were lucky touh get away with it. Not so lucky with Rick James doh!

I now see what Capello was talking about. If Barton flipping out like this in the first game of the Premier League season, you could only imagine what would happen in a World Cup quarterfinal, semifinal or final.
I also agree with you about the Song incident. Arsenal coulda finished the game with 9 men.

[GunnerStunner]

My commentary for the game today
f**k you arsenal
f**k you wenger
f**k you barton
f**k you reff
Hello same Khaki pants
I wouldn't be shocked if we get relegated

[Bitter]

My commentary for the game today
f**k you arsenal
f**k you wenger
f**k you barton
f**k you reff
Hello same Khaki pants
I wouldn't be shocked if we get relegated

 

[Observer]

My commentary for the game today
f**k you arsenal
f**k you wenger
f**k you barton
f**k you reff
Hello same Khaki pants
I wouldn't be shocked if we get relegated

So how yuh really feel??

[Bakes]

I know see what Capello was talking about. If Barton flipping out like this in the first game of the Premier League season, you could only imagine what would happen in a World Cup quarterfinal, semifinal or final.
I also agree with you about the Song incident. Arsenal coulda finished the game with 9 men.

Now you understand why man saying they eh want no part of Barton on they team.

[ckhan]

Gervinho and Gibbs were the best for Arsenal today. Heard the Arsenal fans were chanting where's the f%$king money. The wheels are turning on Wenger. He didn't even look comfortable when the cameras were on him during the game. 

[GunnerStunner]

I feel de ja vu

[grimm01]

Gervinho and Gibbs were the best for Arsenal today. Heard the Arsenal fans were chanting where's the f%$king money. The wheels are turning on Wenger. He didn't even look comfortable when the cameras were on him during the game. 

the two of them were moving a lot and seeing plenty of the ball but their final touches and passes let them down. overall a very tepid and impotent performance from the Gunners.

I admire Arsene for his eye for talent and for sticking to his philosophy, but if he watch this performance and feel satisfied Arsenal going to challenge for any trophy, then they need to take him from the Emirates in a straitjacket.

[giggsy11]

Now is good time tuh play Arsenal and dem 'big sides' with question marks; before dey get dey shite together! Make hay!