The Gooner thread

[nivek]

There... NOW everyone is represented :D

[Fern9do]

Lol...whats the latest with the gunners?have they signed nasri yet?is hleb staying?has gallas stopped crying:)

[nivek]

Wenger said hes close to signing Nasri... Hleb's agent said hes going in search of ice cream and tranquility in Milan...

So bye Hleb, hello Nasri :)

Good deal I think.. Hleb lacks an end product and Nasri is full of potential.. Cant wait to see him in midfield along side Cesc, Vela and Walcott.. Though it looks like Diaby will take up the CDM position..

French league ends today so should hear more about Nasri over this week...

[Fern9do]

Im gona cry if you guys sign nasri! for 14 million euros nogal! damn!
Also hear you mite be signing ben arfa from lyon. Looks like wenger meens bussines this time.

[nivek]

i think the nasri deal will materialize... will be pleasantly surprised if we get ben arfa too

[snapshot]

Hope Hleb comes to BArca!

[nivek]

the italians make better ice cream

[.geek]

I'm looking forward to some news on the defensive front. :)

[.geek]

Danny Fiszman spoke exclusively to Arsenal.com last week.

In a candid interview the Arsenal director discussed a number of hot topics including the departure of Keith Edelman, how he will be replaced, Arsène Wenger's transfer budget, the Club's wage structure, the Board's 'lock-down agreement' on shares and how the 'credit crunch' affects Arsenal. Read the full Q&A now.

Source: Arsenal.com (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=491901&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Fiszman+-+We+will+fully+support+Ars%26egrave;ne%27s+transfe r+plans)

[.geek]

Arsenal will not adopt the Chelsea model of pursuing success on the pitch regardless of the cost, according to director Danny Fiszman.

The Gunners failed to win a trophy last season but are determined not to seek a Chelsea-style benefactor such as billionaire Roman Abramovich in search of silverware.

Arsenal ran out of steam in both the Barclays Premier League and Champions League as Chelsea pushed Manchester United all the way.

But Fiszman has signalled Arsenal's determination not to go down the same route as Chelsea, whose pursuit of the Premier League and Champions League saw them ultimately come second best to United in both competitions.

Fiszman told Arsenal TV: "We don't believe in the benefactor model."

Source: Football365.com (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3615504,00.html)

[.geek]

Mark Randall knows exactly what is needed to succeed at Arsenal.

The talented midfielder recently returned from a five-month loan spell with Championship outfit Burnley. As well as picking up a wealth of first-team experience, Randall learned more of the values required to be a professional.

“I would say I have come back physically stronger and more hard-working,” the 18-year-old told Arsenal.com. “That is what I learnt a lot of at Burnley, so I would definitely say my loan helped towards me featuring at Sunderland.

“I know you need a lot of discipline to succeed as an Arsenal player, and a professional attitude. I have that now and I am so happy for the sacrifices I have made.

Source: Arsenal.com (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=491797&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Randall+-+I+know+what+I+need+to+succeed+here)

I'm looking forward to seeing more of him this season. :)

[.geek]

Nasri was in London recently to undergo a medical and agree a four-year deal with the Gunners, who are expected to announce the ₤11.2 million signing during the coming week.

The deal will prove something of a coup for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who has been criticised for his timid approach in the transfer market over recent years.

And Ribery, who played with Nasri at Marseille before moving to Germany last summer, expects the 20-year-old to flourish at the Emirates once he comes to terms with the pace and physicality of the Premier League.

"It is good for him," Ribery told reporters at France’s training camp in Clairefontaine. "It [Arsenal] is a good club with many young people.

Source: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-india/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=709758)

I'm not sure how reliable that is for a source, but it'll be nice if it's true. :)

Speaking of Ribery, I wouldn't mind him @ Arsenal. ;)

[killadoob]

ribery is a great player

hope you guys get him

we need arsenal strong for next season for a 3 way battle again :)

[gdiza]

What is this thread about actually? I'm reading but all I can figure out is that it's about soccer and that's it... doesn't make sense (to me) at least.

[alf101]

What is this thread about actually? I'm reading but all I can figure out is that it's about soccer and that's it... doesn't make sense (to me) at least.

gooners = gunners = Arsenal
I think

[.geek]

Correct. ;)

[Tarantula]

What is this thread about actually? I'm reading but all I can figure out is that it's about soccer and that's it... doesn't make sense (to me) at least.

Its about all things Arsenal bru. :rolleyes:

Yea, apparently Nasri's move is gonna be confirmed this weekend. Any developments of the possible addition of David Villa?

[nivek]

Nice to see this thread has been reopened :) was wondering why it was closed

[nivek]

Source: Arsenal.com (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=491797&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Randall+-+I+know+what+I+need+to+succeed+here)

I'm looking forward to seeing more of him this season. :)

The kid has loads of potential... he could step in to the team tomorrow and contribute more on the wing than eboue :)

[.geek]

The kid has loads of potential... he could step in to the team tomorrow and contribute more on the wing than eboue :)

Wait, that doesn't say much about him... :D j/k

[nivek]

Wait, that doesn't say much about him... :D j/k

Did you see him in the final game of the season? He came on for 10 minutes and contributed more than Eboue did in his 40+ games last season

[Kule]

WEll done on signing Nasri! Good signing.

[.geek]

WEll done on signing Nasri! Good signing.

It's not finalized yet. :p

[.geek]

Arsene Wenger is monitoring developments surrounding Spanish international Dani Guiza and is prepared to step in with a £12 bid if Barcelona fail to make a move for the Real Mallorca striker.

The winner of this season's Pichichi Trophy, awarded to the top scorer in the Spanish top division, after scoring 27 goals in La Liga is also being watched by Real Madrid and Roma.

Guiza left the Nou Camp in 2003 having failed to break in to the first team squad at the time though with Samuel Eto'o likely to leave this summer Barcelona are on the look out for a proven goalscorer in the division.

Wenger has also made enquiries about Guiza's fellow Spain international Ruben De la Red, a combative Real Madrid midfielder.

The 22-year-old, who will feature in Spain's Euro 2008 campaign in Austria and Switzerland, is seen as a possible replacement for Mathieu Flamini, who left Arsenal to join AC Milan earlier this month.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/sport/2008/05/27/ufnars127.xml)

[.geek]

The number of England-qualified players starting in the Premier League dropped to an all-time low last season, research by BBC Sport has found.

Only 170 of the 498 players who started matches in the top flight in 2007-08 were English - just 34.1% of the total.

It marks a big slide from 2006-07, when 191 (38%) of the starters were English.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44692000/gif/_44692259_english_premiership_466.gif

Source: BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7417746.stm)

:D

[Tarantula]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44692000/gif/_44692259_english_premiership_466.gif

Source: BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7417746.stm)

:D

Walcott should've started way more games last season than he did, considering Eboue had such a horrid season. He is not a midfielder!!

Glad to see Arsene is opening his wallet for next season. About time! I heard he could spend up to 70 million if he wanted to.

[The Cosmos]

There... NOW everyone is represented :D

you mean the goons ? :D

[SuPaStA]

Walcott should've started way more games last season than he did, considering Eboue had such a horrid season. He is not a midfielder!!

Glad to see Arsene is opening his wallet for next season. About time! I heard he could spend up to 70 million if he wanted to.

I think we will see more of him next season, well i hope as his a great talent for the future of arsenal.

[nivek]

Walcott should've started way more games last season than he did, considering Eboue had such a horrid season. He is not a midfielder!!

Glad to see Arsene is opening his wallet for next season. About time! I heard he could spend up to 70 million if he wanted to.

Eboue is a total retard

[nivek]

Now Hleb says hes staying and loves Arsenal.. the kid is confused :)

[Tarantula]

Now Hleb says hes staying and loves Arsenal.. the kid is confused :)

Good!! Maybe the thought of playing with Drogba scared him off.

[nivek]

http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM834024-7824-ASSISTA+COMO+ESTA+SENDO+A+RECUPERACAO+DO+ATACANTE+ DO+ARSENAL+EDUARDO+DA+SILVA,00.html

:) :) :)
Eduardo is already kicking balls

[SuPaStA]

http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM834024-7824-ASSISTA+COMO+ESTA+SENDO+A+RECUPERACAO+DO+ATACANTE+ DO+ARSENAL+EDUARDO+DA+SILVA,00.html

:) :) :)
Eduardo is already kicking balls

amazing recovery considering what happend.

[killadoob]

wow

go eduardo

really happy he is coming right, i still cringe when i think what happened to him

[nivek]

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=717463

I get goosebumps just reading that

[Kule]

So all the Arsenal fans are praying that Nasri will be signed. have you guys given some thought to how that will impact the team?

Nasri and Fabregas play in almost the exact same position. Iv heard Fabregas might not like Arsenal buying a player who plays virtually in his position.

[nivek]

Rosicky, Hleb, Diaby were also all central.. Hleb and Rosicky were made to play wide.. With Nasri being Hlebs potential replacement, he'll be put on the left.. Or behind Ade/RVP/Eduardo in the hole in 4-5-1

[Kule]

Yip, should work. Might be complications tho. Fabregas so young, and they already thinking of getting a replacement.

[nivek]

The current squad is built around Cesc.. there is no replacement, and he isnt going anywhere..

The problem this season that past was depth.. Nasri will add that.. Cesc played nearly every game

[Kule]

Ya, but their is growing concern that Cesc might leave or might ''want'' to leave when Nasri comes. He is longing to go back to Spain.

[nivek]

thats what the spanish press wants you to believe...

Cesc will be a gunner as long as Arsene is there :)

[Kule]

LoL

Not the spanish thread. he is Catalan long before he was ever a gunner. His family and friends are all in Spain.

Dont rule out a move back to his home in the future.

[nivek]

yeah he said he wants to eventually..that doesnt mean anytime soon.. maybe in 4 or 5 years

[Kule]

yeah he said he wants to eventually..that doesnt mean anytime soon.. maybe in 4 or 5 years

Ya, im sure all gunner fans hope so. I just wouldnt want him to play for Real. For the nxt 5 years he can stay at Arsenal. Then he can come home after that.

Barca dont need him in the midfield.

[.geek]

http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM834024-7824-ASSISTA+COMO+ESTA+SENDO+A+RECUPERACAO+DO+ATACANTE+ DO+ARSENAL+EDUARDO+DA+SILVA,00.html

:) :) :)
Eduardo is already kicking balls

O M G. That is amazing. :eek:

Thanks for the link nivek. :)

[iDOL]

for all your related news :

Arsenal (http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Arsenal)

[proximiti99]

There's so much of crappy rumours about transfers out there, will someone please post here when there is a sure transfer in our team ....

[iDOL]

@Xeo57

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/06/10/ramsey_swayed_by_wenger_appeal.html

Is Aaron Ramsey right to choose Arsenal over Manchester United?The 17-year-old Cardiff midfielder has spurned United’s offer and decided to move to the Emirates for £5m instead. Is he right to think Arsenal is the better club to nurture his talents and offer him more opportunities to play?

[killadoob]

no i personally dont think so, i dont think it would matter which club he chose in terms of nurturing him

maybe he is wanting to go to arsenal because he sees more of chance to play than at united who in all honesty have alot of good players, well alot more in terms of arsenal who have a pretty small squad

i think he will find first team footie at arsenal a lil easier due to the smaller squad size

o guys im not trolling hey :)

[SuPaStA]

United were going to loan him back to his old team, I said long before that he shouldnt go with them for that reason.

Why would you want to sign for a big club but then be forced to play in your old team.

[proximiti99]

no i personally dont think so, i dont think it would matter which club he chose in terms of nurturing him

maybe he is wanting to go to arsenal because he sees more of chance to play than at united who in all honesty have alot of good players, well alot more in terms of arsenal who have a pretty small squad

i think he will find first team footie at arsenal a lil easier due to the smaller squad size

o guys im not trolling hey :)

U must be on crack dude. Manure's squad is no way better or have a bigger squad. We had a bad run of injuries, simple.

[killadoob]

my thoughts on this have nothing to do with supporting united i just feel arsenal's major weakness is the size of their squad

[iDOL]

@xeo57 , in this instance Killadoob is correct, most other sides have larger squads. It is this factor that has cost us in the end. There is not enough players to step up when our regulars get injured.

With Eduardo and Robin VP out injured, all we had left was Ade (I want to go to Milan) and Bendtner.

Gallas, Toure and Senderos (Oh dear not him) is our specialist Centre Backs, we have at times had to start with Gilberto in there.

Whereas ManU , have a lot more to choose from.

It is not a criticism, just merely stating a fact.

What grates my nerves is Arsene stating in the press, that Centre Back is not one of our concerns, he won't be looking at strenghtening in that area.

I guess we will have to contend ourselves with being 2nd or 3rd for another season.

I would get rid of :
Adebayor (Milan want to pay 32Million pounds, (strongly rumoured,don't know if it's true, but anyone that wants to pay 32mil for him, then yes please) ,

Gilberto and Senderos(both have been linked with moves to Juventus ),

Hleb (he seems intent on leaving, so why keep him around, he will affect the morale in the squad, ciao bella then barca or bayern, who cares)

If we can collect some 40-50 Million pounds in total from these sales, I am certain Arsene(scrooge) will be able to use it wisely. But he does hate spending money I must say.

Well with Ramsey on his way for 5 million Pounds and Nasri predicted to be coming at 12million, I think he is about done with his wheeling and dealing.

[Tarantula]

@xeo57 , in this instance Killadoob is correct, most other sides have larger squads. It is this factor that has cost us in the end. There is not enough players to step up when our regulars get injured.

With Eduardo and Robin VP out injured, all we had left was Ade (I want to go to Milan) and Bendtner.

Gallas, Toure and Senderos (Oh dear not him) is our specialist Centre Backs, we have at times had to start with Gilberto in there.

Whereas ManU , have a lot more to choose from.

It is not a criticism, just merely stating a fact.

What grates my nerves is Arsene stating in the press, that Centre Back is not one of our concerns, he won't be looking at strenghtening in that area.

I guess we will have to contend ourselves with being 2nd or 3rd for another season.

I would get rid of :
Adebayor (Milan want to pay 32Million pounds, (strongly rumoured,don't know if it's true, but anyone that wants to pay 32mil for him, then yes please) ,

Gilberto and Senderos(both have been linked with moves to Juventus ),

Hleb (he seems intent on leaving, so why keep him around, he will affect the morale in the squad, ciao bella then barca or bayern, who cares)

If we can collect some 40-50 Million pounds in total from these sales, I am certain Arsene(scrooge) will be able to use it wisely. But he does hate spending money I must say.

Well with Ramsey on his way for 5 million Pounds and Nasri predicted to be coming at 12million, I think he is about done with his wheeling and dealing.

Couldn't agree more! If they offering 32 mil for Adebayour they should take. Scrape some pennies together after selling a few "hanger-oners" and we can get a class act like Villa, who lets be honest, is just awesome at the moment.

Looking forward to how Nasri and Ramsey fair in the next season.

[proximiti99]

Yeah, if Ade and Hleb leaves, and if we sign Ramsey and Nasri, then we shud also invest in either Benzema or Villa, and at least one decent center back ;)

[Kule]

Why does everybody put Benzema on thier transfer list. He has made it clear since mid season that he doesnt want to go.

[nivek]

Senderos isnt that bad.. He's decent backup as he proved when Kolo went to ACN. No one was arguing then, only after the 2nd Pool game where he made a few mistakes, which every defender does now and again.. He is still young and will get better..

Song is also looking decent at CB..

The only player i'd like see sold is Eboue.. and maybe Djourou and Hoyte

[proximiti99]

Ramsey transferred, when does Nasri come?

[nivek]

Guessing sometime early this coming week.. if the rumours are true he had his medical on friday

So expect something official Monday/Tuesday

[proximiti99]

Any news on Ade? Hope he stays...

[nivek]

Looks like hes moving to Barca.. Let him go if thats what he wants, he had 1 decent season, thats it.. If Wenger gets the 29 mil for him he should just use the cash to bring in Villa...

That'd be fantastic...

Ade has caused alot of unnecassary issues with Bendtner also..

[proximiti99]

Ye Villa is a decent replacement. Maybe Wenger can pull some strings for Benzema ;)

[.geek]

Looks like hes moving to Barca.. Let him go if thats what he wants, he had 1 decent season, thats it.. If Wenger gets the 29 mil for him he should just use the cash to bring in Villa...

That'd be fantastic...

Ade has caused alot of unnecassary issues with Bendtner also..

That has been the one thing I've really disliked about Adebayor. It'd be a shame to see him go though. Nice price tag, I wonder how much he cost Wenger initially?

[.geek]

Personally I'd like Podolski. :)


The Germany international, whose three goals at Euro 2008 have helped his national team to the semi-finals, made only eight Bundesliga starts last season and has repeatedly admitted his desire to play regular first-team football.

PODOLSKI REIGNITES EXIT TALK (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3721641,00.html). He reminds me a lot of Van Persie, which I guess wouldn't work as they're both left footed players and are therefore quite similar as far as forwards go.

[iDOL]

24/06/2008 Arsenal Rumours (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/jun/24/arsenal.marseille)

The Marseille midfielder Samir Nasri yesterday announced on his website that he has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal although his agent, Jean-Pierre Bernes, later said: "It is premature to announce this. Discussions are continuing between the two clubs and the player." Arsenal have yet to confirm the deal.

Milan appear to have admitted defeat in their attempts to sign Emmanuel Adebayor from the Gunners. "Adebayor has a contract and I'm always a pessimist," the vice-president, Adriano Galliani, said.

"If the club don't allow you in there's nothing you can do. If the player is at the end of his contract then his wishes are important but if not, and there's a contract and the club who owns him says no, then it's no."

[.geek]

The long wait is over.

Arsenal's Training Ground in London Colney was, once again, a hive of activity as some of the first-team squad returned after their summer break. Manager Arsène Wenger put the players through their places as preparations for the 2008/09 campiagn got underway in Hertfordshire

There were some notable absentees, though. Newly crowned European champion Cesc Fabregas is yet to return as are the other Gunners who represented their countries over the summer.
Arsenal.com (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=493721&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Exclusive:+Players+return+to+training+-+picture+special)

[iDOL]

It's now offical : Samir Nasri agrees to join Arsenal from Marseille


http://www.arsenal.com/images/n/nasri_samir1.jpg


http://www.arsenal.com/images/n/nasri_samir2.jpg


French international midfielder Samir Nasri has agreed to join Arsenal from Olympique Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Nasri (21), who made two appearances for France in Euro 2008, was voted as the French Ligue 1 'Young Player of the Year' for 2006/07 and was also Olympique Marseille's Player of the Year for 2007. (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=493818&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Samir+Nasri+agrees+to+join+Arsenal+from+Mars eille)

[.geek]

Good news. :)

Those photos are quite funny. It looks like he ordered the shirt online and posed in his backyard with it on. :D

[proximiti99]

Mmm, @ last, great news!

[nivek]

nasriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[.geek]

Hleb's departure from the Emirates Stadium has seemed likely all summer after the player admitted he was "mentally tired" of the combination of living in London and playing top-level football.

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3825566,00.html

ROFL. So it appears playing for Barca isn't top-level football. ;)

Another big loss for Arsenal. :(

[poffle]

Hleb is a great loss but

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3825590,00.html <- Xavi Alonso .... interesting

Gilberto has gone to Panathinaikos http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3825464,00.html

[.geek]

Gilberto has gone to Panathinaikos http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3825464,00.html

For only £1 million apparently. :o

[.geek]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3825590,00.html <- Xavi Alonso .... interesting

Alonso or Barry? Who'd you guys prefer?

[nivek]

Barry...

btw the barnet friendly is on arsenal tv on SS6 this weekend at 3am...

should get a glimpse of ramsey and vela

Sagna is in the list too :) and i dont see Eboue please let that be a sign

Justin Hoyte is there tho and any Barry deal would include him, so i guess the barry deal is off or was never on :)

[.geek]

Thanks for the heads up nivek. :D

[.geek]

Alexander Hleb has completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona after signing a four-year contract with the Catalan giants.


The 27-year-old midfielder will cost Barca an initial 15 million euros (£12million), rising to 17 million (£13.5million) depending on the club's success during Hleb's spell.

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3827609,00.html

[nivek]

and Gilberto has officially left for Greece too

[.geek]

Yeah, some nice photos of him here: Gilberto leaves Arsenal - a picture special (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494016&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Gilberto+leaves+Arsenal+-+a+picture+special).

[11akhtard]

who do you think arsenal should get as another forward if emmanuel adebayor leaves?

[nivek]

Another heads up:

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
03:00 - 06:30 SS6 Arsenal TV: Szombathelyi & Burgenland

[.geek]

Arsenal's summer woes have been compounded by the news that Kolo Toure has been diagnosed with malaria.

It's thought that the defender contracted the disease while on holiday in his native Ivory Coast. After flying out for Arsenal's pre-season tour of Austria and Hungary, the 27-year-old was sent to hospital in Vienna where malaria was diagnosed.

Although an Arsenal spokesperson described Toure as "being in good spirits", it seems unlikely he will be fit for the start of the new season. That leaves Arsene Wenger with only Johan Djourou or Philippe Senderos as potential partners for William Gallas after he decided against recruiting any new defenders this summer.

Source: Football365 (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3854891,00.html)

:( Senderos potentially starting the season in defence.

[iDOL]

Now we just need Senderos to go down, and PSG to come in with an offer for Gallas and then I will be happy. Then he will be forced to buy a replacement as cover.

I wish Wenger could get rid of Johan Djourou, Philippe Senderos, Eboue, Adebayor and William Gallas.

I am not fond at all of any of those players. Footie Manager 2008 here I come.

[nivek]

yeah, agreed... except i think senderos and gallas should stay... the rest of the names mentioned should be out

[iDOL]

senderos and gallas both for the door.

I am tired of Gallas and all of his emo stuff, you are the captain for goodness sake.
I am surprised he has kept his trap shut, normally he would have been wining about our current transfer activity and the player exodus.

Senderos, is beginning to give old "horse" aka Oleg Luzhny a run for his money or even good ol Pascal Cygan. Wengers teams will never be complete without one of these type of weirdos in defence for Wenger it seems.

Get rid of both, out with the old and in with something else.

[.geek]

Arsenal in Austria - latest pictures from training camp (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494365&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Arsenal+in+Austria+-+latest+pictures+from+training+camp). :)

[.geek]

Barcelona was my dream move - Hleb (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7526172.stm). :(

LOL @ his accent/English. Makes me think of Borat. :P

[Tarantula]

I rate Senderos. He had a few bad seasons, but last season he wasn't terrible. Even scored a few goals. For a reserve central defender, he is fine in my opinion. Gallas really needs to keep his head, which he seems to lose way too often. Especially as our captain! Should he be captain.. I am not sure, but then again, who else is there?

Song and Djourou should really be sold in my opinion. With Toure having malaria and all, they'll at least be warming the bench come August. That is quite worrying.

I wouldn't right Arsenal off. I remember this time last year, on Sky News, some old Man U fewl was saying that Arsenal had zero chance of winning anything that season. Sure we didn't win anything but we could've quite easily won a whole lot if it wasn't for some torrid luck and an injury bonanza.

And to Flamini and Hleb, goodbye, nice knowing you. Funny how when players leave Arsenal they dip into a bad run of form. *holds thumbs*

[nivek]

I agree, Senderos was great when Kolo was at the african cup, he had 1 bad game against liverpool and everyone wants him out

[nivek]

Burgenland XI 2-10 Arsenal - Match report

ouch
lol

[.geek]

LOL. They actually scored against us? :o

[.geek]

Official first-team squad numbers announced (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=493134&lid=&Title=Official+first-team+squad+numbers+announced).


Here are the squad numbers in full:

1. Manuel ALMUNIA
2. Abou DIABY
3. Bacary SAGNA
4. Francesc FABREGAS
5. Kolo TOURE
6. Philippe SENDEROS
7. Tomas ROSICKY
8.
9. EDUARDO
10. William GALLAS
11. Robin VAN PERSIE
12. Carlos VELA
13. Alexander HLEB
14.
15. DENILSON
16. Aaron RAMSEY
17. Alexandre SONG
18.
19. GILBERTO
20. Johan DJOUROU
21. Lukasz FABIANSKI
22. Gael CLICHY
23.
24. Vito MANNONE
25. Emmanuel ADEBAYOR
26. Nicklas BENDTNER
27. Emmanuel EBOUE
28.
29.
30. Armand TRAORE
31. Justin HOYTE
32. Theo WALCOTT

:D

[nivek]

blah, eboue is still in the list

[nivek]

watched that 10-2 game now.. 8 English players in the Arsenal team for the 2nd half..

[nivek]

20:00 - 22:15 Soccer Club Friendly: Stuttgart v Arsenal
Tonight - SS7

[.geek]

Thanks nivek. :)

[.geek]

The French-born Portugal Under-21 international completes move to Emirates Stadium from Werder Bremen

Source: Arsenal.com (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494612&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Portuguese+midfielder+Amaury+Bischoff+joins+ Arsenal)

[nivek]

nice game... vela is doing great so far

by the looks of things england's euro 2012 team is gonna be 50% arsenal players :)
wilshere, lansbury, simpson, walcott, randall, hoyte x2

[.geek]

Today
Against
JUVENTUS (H)
Date
Sat, Aug 2, 2008
Kick Off
4:15 PM
Competition
Emirates Cup

What I'd do to watch that.

nivek, do you perhaps know if any of the Emirates Cup will be shown on SuperSport?

[nivek]

it doesnt look like it
:(
but it'll be on Arsenal TV monday morning.. its nowhere near the same when it isnt live:(

[.geek]

There's a very slick website that's been put up commemorating the '89 league title win at Anfield. I wasn't aware of this. :p

Nike Arsenal - Become Legends (http://www.arsenal.com/becomelegends/).

It's very cool though.

[.geek]

it doesnt look like it
:(
but it'll be on Arsenal TV monday morning.. its nowhere near the same when it isnt live:(

Damn. :(

The Emirates Cup 2008 - Special homepage (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=news&article=494565).

[nivek]

doesnt look like the amsterdam tournament is gonna be breadcast either :/

[Fern9do]

Theres always a stream somewhere guys. So far ive watched every one of liverpools pre season matches via live streaming.
Sometimes its crappy but other times you get lucky with a great stream:)
Google it

[.geek]

Although the Twente questions had been searching, Arsenal managed to smuggle a vital 2-0 victory back from Arnhem on Wednesday night.

Arsène Wenger's weakened side were on the rack for most of this Champions League third qualification round first leg tie. Steve McClaren, in his first competitive game since England's defeat to Croatia last November, had asked his team to tear into Arsenal from the first whistle and they responded in style.

Good result, although the performance wasn't great apparently. Away from home, with a few injuries and a very young side, I don't think we could ask for more than a 0-2 win. :)

http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/171344/first-team/fc-twente-v-arsenal?tab=report

[nivek]

Great start for Nasri :) kid looks quality, midfield will be top quality with cesc and rosicky back and nasri there as well..

Djourou is also looking good

[iDOL]

Silvestre set for shock move to Arsenal (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=1995232&postcount=980)

[iDOL]

Silvestre is signing at Highbury House now (http://www.arsenalnewsreview.co.uk/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=1042&cntnt01returnid=42) :rolleyes:

[Genius.]

Nasri looks great.

[.geek]

AFC vs FC Twente - SuperSport 5 on now! :D

[.geek]

GOONERS :D

[The_Traveller]

great result for the gunners. Lets hope they can show this kind of display throughout the season.

[nivek]

that'd be great

wonder how rvp is doing, hope the injury wasnt serious

[.geek]

Apparently his foot is just bruised and he's been allowed to join up with the Dutch squad. :)

I heard this on Sky Sports news.

[Genius.]

Arsenal play by the far the most attractive football in the EPL. Only problem in their squad is experience.

...but their brand of football is great!

[Greg43]

Im an Arsenal Fan. Always have been, Always will be.

[smokey]

Did you really have to dig up a 3 year old thread to say that instead of just going to the arsenal thread ON THE FRONT PAGE!!!!

[fishfly]

FAIL!

[Tarantula]

Im an Arsenal Fan. Always have been, Always will be.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktuycoKMgS1qzma4ho1_500.jpg

[TirNaNog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33-fVsL5Kdc

Oh, sorry, wrong thread... my bad!

[The Voice]

Gervihno definitely looks the business! His first goal against Cologne was pure win, and I'd hate to say it, but his second was brilliant, too: how many times last season (oh, and the 5 before that!) did we try and string 12 passes together in the 6yrd box, without finishing?! First-time crosses + tap-ins = profit! I hope he links up well with RvP.

Come on you Gunners!