Deuce Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dempsey is or is not on his way out of Fulham. Not playing on Saturday. Always struck me as an arsehole. He is tbh. Tough life growing up. Come a long way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 David Ornstein @bbcsport_david Alex Song set for Barca move. Clubs negotiating, won't play on Sat, Sahin lined up on season-long loan as replacement #bbcfootball #afc #fcb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Can see why Arsenal fans are totalling pissed off, Arsene just seems to have his head up his arse when it comes to transfer recently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Despite our seeming lack of first-team transfers, when you look at our rivals... Arsenal - Giroud, Podolski, Cazorla in, RvP & probably Song out...is that any stronger than last season? Spurs - Vertonghen has replaced King, Sigurdsson is in, but Modric is going...plus no Adebayor. Everton - Only change from May is Naismith in and Rodwell out. Liverpool - Allen, Borini & that winger in, Maxi, Kuyt & Bellamy out...much of an improvement? Think we have the capability to do very well if we get it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Can see why Arsenal fans are totalling pissed off, Arsene just seems to have his head up his arse when it comes to transfer recently Aye. Thought their additions were decent before the sales but I reckon they'll miss Song. Think he's a great player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sahin isn't the right replacement for Song either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Everton - Only change from May is Naismith in and Rodwell Aren't they close to Mirallas? Him and Jelavic would be a tasty front two. Rumoured £5m would be excellent business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Despite our seeming lack of first-team transfers, when you look at our rivals... Arsenal - Giroud, Podolski, Cazorla in, RvP & probably Song out...is that any stronger than last season? Spurs - Vertonghen has replaced King, Sigurdsson is in, but Modric is going...plus no Adebayor. Everton - Only change from May is Naismith in and Rodwell out. Liverpool - Allen, Borini & that winger in, Maxi, Kuyt & Bellamy out...much of an improvement? Think we have the capability to do very well if we get it right. I think we've had a good window so far, especially if we get Mirallas in. Of course, transfers are irrelevant when you start every year like we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sahin isn't the right replacement for Song either. The normal mind agrees. The Arsene-mind sees an out-of-favour cut-price younger player who he can throw onto the left-wing for a year or two of anonymous performances. After that period ends, Arsene will then make a genius move by playing Sahin centrally, where he'll play significantly better. 2 years later he will be sold for £23m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Arsenal don't need Sahin anyway, let alone him not being a replacement for Song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm glad RVP's left Arsenal, cos I do like them and he's an absolute cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Arsenal don't need Sahin anyway, let alone him not being a replacement for Song. Song isn't what Barca need either, unless they're planning to convert him or Busquets to centre back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Arsenal don't need Sahin anyway, let alone him not being a replacement for Song. Song isn't what Barca need either, unless they're planning to convert him or Busquets to centre back. What Barca need is irrelevant. Arsenal are going to be weakened further after losing their captain who carried them last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Rooney just tweeted a picture of Van Persie in his Man Utd gear to Piers Morgan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. I don't think they're in the shit as much as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. I don't think they're in the s*** as much as that. They have to replace 30 goals from somewhere, they only just edged in last season. Those two have to hit the ground running. They also need Gervinho to step up this year. Top 3 is a closed shop for me this season, 4th is all up for grabs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. I don't think they're in the shit as much as that. I'm with Nut on this one. They've lost their best two players from last season, that's going to take some replacing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. I don't think they're in the s*** as much as that. They have to replace 30 goals from somewhere, they only just edged in last season. Those two have to hit the ground running. They also need Gervinho to step up this year. Top 3 is a closed shop for me this season, 4th is all up for grabs. What order do you reckon the top 3-7 will be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 For Arsenal to finish top 4, they need Giroud & Podolski to do what Cisse & Ba did last year, that's a massive ask. I see no reason why they are not capable of that, especially with the ridiculous amount of chances Arsenal create and that's only going to get more ridiculous with Cazorla joining. Plus RVP was a one man band last season as far as goals go the whole team was built for him to score goals. This season they have Giroud and Podolski and you would expect the likes Oxlade, Walcott, Gervinho, Cazorla to chip in with a few goals here and there. I personally think replacing RVP won't be too much of a problem they just bought Giroud, Podolski and Cazorla who expect to make a difference. Thing last season was that if RVP didn't do it no one did, this season it will be more of a team effort i see Song being more of a loss as he leaves a massive hole in the squad, where as RVP's hole has been replaced by 3 players. I don't think they will have a problem getting top 4, but this happens every year it seems and every year they are doubted and every year they prove everyone wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Despite our seeming lack of first-team transfers, when you look at our rivals... Arsenal - Giroud, Podolski, Cazorla in, RvP & probably Song out...is that any stronger than last season? Spurs - Vertonghen has replaced King, Sigurdsson is in, but Modric is going...plus no Adebayor. Everton - Only change from May is Naismith in and Rodwell out. Liverpool - Allen, Borini & that winger in, Maxi, Kuyt & Bellamy out...much of an improvement? Think we have the capability to do very well if we get it right. I think we've had a good window so far, especially if we get Mirallas in. Of course, transfers are irrelevant when you start every year like we do. With all due respect, I don't particularly see you as our rivals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leffe186 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I really don't support footballers who sit and whine to get out of their contracts or force a move. Unless they play for Sunderland. Dempsey is my favorite but he's being a t*** right now. Fulfill the contract you signed. Think he'd probably be gone by now had he just handled this offseason with class. There's a lovely little rant from a guy on one of the Spurs boards in response to Igor Stimac saying: "'Daniel Levy promised a year ago that if an offer came from Madrid, he would let him go. And when the offer came, he changed his mind. I believe this guy is trying to become famous in the world of football, but this isn't the way to do it. When something is promised, it needs to be delivered." Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2188588/Luka-Modric-latest-Igor-Stimac-blasts-Spurs-chairman-Daniel-Levy.html#ixzz23pS3nFsm Part of the response: "Made a promise, did he, Igor? Prove it. Where's the document that says Daniel Levy 'promised'. Has anyone seen this, now legendary, promissory note? Documents that make promises, document that make promises. I'm sure there's some legal term for that sort of thing... I know! It's called a contract. Now, if only Daniel Levy had made a contract with Modric, then that would be the basis of an agreement. Wait a moment! They did sign a contract! Isn't the promise for Modric to play fro Spurs for six years?" It's bullshit, and as the man said, they need a slap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Despite our seeming lack of first-team transfers, when you look at our rivals... Arsenal - Giroud, Podolski, Cazorla in, RvP & probably Song out...is that any stronger than last season? Spurs - Vertonghen has replaced King, Sigurdsson is in, but Modric is going...plus no Adebayor. Everton - Only change from May is Naismith in and Rodwell out. Liverpool - Allen, Borini & that winger in, Maxi, Kuyt & Bellamy out...much of an improvement? Think we have the capability to do very well if we get it right. I think we've had a good window so far, especially if we get Mirallas in. Of course, transfers are irrelevant when you start every year like we do. With all due respect, I don't particularly see you as our rivals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Man Utd Man City Chelsea Spurs Arsenal Newcastle Liverpool I'm not being funny but if you offered me Arsenal's team and Tottenham's team currently ( keep in mind Modric is leaving and Adebayor has'nt been replaced) I would take Arsenal's all day every day and they have better depth, i think RVP's transfer has gone straight to people's heads Arsenal still have a fantastic team and they are definitely in a lot better condition than Spurs are atm. Opinions are opinions though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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