Damn straight we would have laughed at Wenger. Because we wouldn't be signing this accomplished 34 year old, it would have been an unaccomplished, mediocre 34 year old.
And that player would 100% have regressed and been a disaster under the old goat.
Who cares what would have happened under Wenger? It doesn't matter anymore. Also, the fact he didn't play much in the CL is of no concern to us.Originally Posted by SMatthews
I still think he's a bit old.
must admit i think you're right - Cech proves what happens when you get someone towards the end of their career - they can lose effectiveness and reaction times quite quickly
it's fine if you're someone like Villa taking John Terry but we need to invest in longer-term bets
My guess is Emery is fully aware of just how much shit Wenger has left the defence in. This signing is obviously an emergency stopgap. A quick and cheap import of experience that can be done immediately and influence the pre-season without protracted negotiations for a 50 mill quid Johnny Bumblefart from Crewe who will be the next big thing (again). The real transfers will come, but there's major surgery to do in the meantime just to get the patient off life support. Hopefully this old guy can bring some knowhow to our know nothings and won't die of old age in the process. I don't expect to see him playing many games, but I'm sure he'll be a permanent fixture on the training ground.
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Bellerin has become really shit. See how our former LB Debuchy has prospered since leaving us, almost making the WC squad. Not surprised Bellerin didnt make the Spain squad. He was wholly ineffective for us. The new guy at least should be able to tell him how to do the basics like cross the ball and be in sync with your teammates.
Make 2mrw better than 2day
Think one thing we've learnt is not to question SASIE because their judgment has been pretty damn good so far.
I'm really looking forward to see how they all shape up to a new manager. Who will make it and who will be out? We are stepping out into the unknown.
So was Wenger's in the early days.
The new team should be treated like any other. Supported when they are giving 100% and getting results, hounded to the ends of the earth if they let things drop by even 1%
That's how it works at the very top of any competitive sport. That's how you get out of the also-ran league.
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Yep, let's give them a chance. I know you and PnG are eager for it to come crashing down but lighten up
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