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Maverick Jester
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I see that Walcott is due to sit down and have talks over a new deal? Really? He's played 38 games since his last deal was penned? Why do Arsenal do things this way?
Players need to sign a new deal before they have two years left on there current contract. Once he has two years left he can basically leave at the end of that season. If you sign players on 4 year deals it means that you're basically renogotiating every 2 years.
You are aware that he has been injured for twelve months? So counting games since his last deal might be a bit misleading.
Edit: Walcott most probably would have two years left on his current deal come June. So this would be the time where they would start renegotiating.
Edit2: From what a read he has 1.5 years left on his current deal.
No sure what you think Arsenal is doing wrong here.
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This is exactly the thing. He could not have done anything to earn a contract extension, especially because he still has some time to sign a new one. The mooted contract will also include a pay rise, from what I've seen- which is where my questioning comes from.
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Not sure if anyone mentioned the Invincibles book by Amy Lawrence, but this quote really flummoxes me:
So why the hell has he not been replaced? Wenger is so frustrating
Arsene Wenger said:
So why the hell has he not been replaced? Wenger is so frustrating
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Not sure if anyone mentioned the Invincibles book by Amy Lawrence, but this quote really flummoxes me:
So why the hell has he not been replaced? Wenger is so frustrating
Yep. Try being a Gooner
Gilberto (and to an extent Edu) was immense for us. Though, if I could have anyone from that side right now in a defensive position, it would be Campbell, without a doubt. He was a monster, and the rock at the back that we've missed since, well, then.
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On night shift, and the company has blocked everything on SuperSport.com except for the links on the homepage (so can't go to the next page with the link for our game). SuperSport also decided to link the Madrid v Liverpool game twice?! Anyone able to post the link to our game here? <3
Edit: the links are after "... full schedule".
Edit: the links are after "... full schedule".
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You've got two options. Sign new contract or let him go on a free. If you think letting Walcott go on a free makes any any sense then this discussion is over.
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Indeed. We've had issues in the past with star players leaving, usually after contract negotiations have gone nowhere. Best to get the deal tied up earlier, rather than struggling with it later when Man City, et al, start their poaching again. Apparently his current deal will put him close to Sanchez and Ozil with regards to salary. Worth it? Maybe not. Worth not having to play against him? Definitely. We've changed our stance over the last couple of seasons with regards to letting players go (Sagna and TV5 the obvious exceptions), so let's hope it stays that way.
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