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08-08-2011, 07:57 PM
Xhaka Can’t

I heard £5m rising to £10
08-08-2011, 08:04 PM
hymppi

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport...ml?CMP=OTC-RSS

Arsenal target Samba set for scan
ESPN staff

Christopher Samba has a groin injury © Getty Images

Arsenal may be deterred from placing a bid for Blackburn's Christopher Samba after learning that the defender has been struggling with a reoccurrence of a groin injury.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has promised to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season, and Samba has been frequently linked with a move to Emirates Stadium.

However, Samba missed Rovers' friendly against Kilmarnock on Saturday, and Blackburn boss Steve Kean confirmed that the defender will have a scan on his injured groin.

"Chris has a niggling groin injury and I think it'll have to be looked at," Kean said. "We'll get a full scan on that early this week as it keeps reoccurring which is disappointing."

However, Kean remains confident that Samba will recover in time for Blackburn's Premier League opener against Wolves on Saturday.

"We are always hopeful because we've got a fantastic medical team," Kean added. "Dave Fevre and the lads in the medical room, if they can't get him fit then it is because he's nowhere near. If he is touch and go then I'm sure he'll be out there."

He'll fit right in...
08-08-2011, 08:04 PM
Joker

Not really the sort of signing we need. He may end up being a top quality player, but we need players who can do a job now, not someone for the future.
08-08-2011, 08:05 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

It's ok, he's only cost £12m

And we offered 10 for Jagielka.. :doh:

I bet Ox is making 30-40K a week too... AW is then going to say how our wage bill is second only to city n chelsea.. wat a fucktard!
08-08-2011, 08:05 PM
GP

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeYank

And we offered 10 for Jagielka.. :doh:

I bet Ox is making 30-40K a week too... AW is then going to say how our wage bill is second only to city n chelsea.. wat a fucktard!

Oh shut up you moaning git!
08-08-2011, 08:09 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

Oh shut up you moaning git!

Dont hate homes, participate!
08-08-2011, 08:09 PM
GP

Apparently Bendtner is gone.
08-08-2011, 08:09 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMe

So we sign the Oxo cube kid, seems a decent enough player from what I saw from him so happy enough with signing him.

But another winger, really?

Does that mean Walcott playing at CF? If so, I like it.
08-08-2011, 08:09 PM
Niall_Quinn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

Oh shut up you moaning git!

It IS a fucking monumentally stupid (and now I'm thinking corruption must be involved because how else can it be explained) decision to spend £6mill (plus £6mill later) on another kid who has DONE NOTHING, instead of adding that £6mill to our insulting offer for a proper PL defender and sorting out a major problem we've had for years. Fucking monumentally stupid. And it's far better to be a moaning git than a complacent, compliant cock scabbard. How many more thrusts are you willing to absorb before you have something to say about getting fucked up the arse?
08-08-2011, 08:10 PM
Niall_Quinn

Oh and welcome back to you all by the way! Missed ya!
08-08-2011, 08:12 PM
Letters

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

Apparently Bendtner is gone.

:patrice:
08-08-2011, 08:12 PM
Niall_Quinn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coney

Does that mean Walcott playing at CF? If so, I like it.

Nah, he's booked in to be injured most of the season. I agree though, Theo looks far better up front than out wide. He's not a great striker by any means, but then again he's not a great winger either. But he sometimes finishes well which might grab us the odd vital goal here and there. Plus his pace will always hurt teams with a ball played over the top.
08-08-2011, 08:13 PM
GunnerFan4Life

Can someone describe Oxlade's qualities? Whats he like?
08-08-2011, 08:14 PM
hymppi

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Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

Also, there was a Q&A with Gazidis tonight. He was asked why we aren't going after a centre back, and his reply was 'What makes you think we aren't?'

Possibly bullshit.

any links? what else did he lie--- i mean say?
08-08-2011, 08:15 PM
GP

Quote:

Originally Posted by hymppi

any links? what else did he lie--- i mean say?

This dude was there.

http://twitter.com/#!/ashburton_grove
08-08-2011, 08:15 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn

Nah, he's booked in to be injured most of the season. I agree though, Theo looks far better up front than out wide. He's not a great striker by any means, but then again he's not a great winger either. But he sometimes finishes well which might grab us the odd vital goal here and there. Plus his pace will always hurt teams with a ball played over the top.

When he is heading for goal and is in a central position, he does take pot-shots at goal. When he comes in from the side, he often seems unsure whether to cross or shoot and ends up making an indecisive shot/pass which loses us the momentum. His pace running through the centre onto a pass from Cesc Wilshire should cause problems for the opposition.
08-08-2011, 08:19 PM
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

£12m and probably around £4m wages over the course of his contract.

meaning we've got around £24m left to spend.

not too promising.
08-08-2011, 08:21 PM
hymppi

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Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

This dude was there.

http://twitter.com/#!/ashburton_grove

thanks mate!
ashburton tweeted:
ashburton_grove Ashburton Grove
The stadium attendance will no longer be announced at the stadium.

huh? are they afraid we won't sell the seats?
08-08-2011, 08:23 PM
Özim

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnerFan4Life

Can someone describe Oxlade's qualities? Whats he like?

He's quick and skillful, I think he has a lot of potential, but he's only 17 so it's hard to tell how much he'll play.

From what I've seen of him, he's what I expected Walcott to be when we signed him.
08-08-2011, 08:23 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn

It IS a fucking monumentally stupid (and now I'm thinking corruption must be involved because how else can it be explained) decision to spend £6mill (plus £6mill later) on another kid who has DONE NOTHING, instead of adding that £6mill to our insulting offer for a proper PL defender and sorting out a major problem we've had for years. Fucking monumentally stupid. And it's far better to be a moaning git than a complacent, compliant cock scabbard. How many more thrusts are you willing to absorb before you have something to say about getting fucked up the arse?

:gp: :bow:
08-08-2011, 08:23 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by hymppi

thanks mate!
ashburton tweeted:
ashburton_grove Ashburton Grove
The stadium attendance will no longer be announced at the stadium.

huh? are they afraid we won't sell the seats?

That was also asked at the AST meeting. Personally, I don't give a toss either way about the attendance announcements. There are slightly more important issues.
08-08-2011, 08:25 PM
hymppi

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Originally Posted by Coney

There are slightly more important issues.

obviously.
that comment 'how do you know we already haven't (signed a cb)'...
:pray: it's not pr talk
08-08-2011, 08:28 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnerFan4Life

Can someone describe Oxlade's qualities? Whats he like?

He is black..
08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by hymppi

obviously.
that comment 'how do you know we already haven't (signed a cb)'...
:pray: it's not pr talk

I'd say it clearly indicates we are buying at least one more CB.

Of course he is right, in that the speculators claiming that nothing is happening are talking out of their arses as they have no hard information.
08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeYank

He is black..

But is he young and gifted?
08-08-2011, 08:30 PM
Gubby Allen

Interesting signing Chamberlain. Historically when we fork out on 17 year olds, they're integrated into the side very slowly with small rises in seniority over 3 or 4 seasons - and usually with a loan involved.

But then, historically they don't cost 12 million and historically we weren't this shit.

Nothing would surprise me any more. You could tell me that come Christmas he's played 20 Premier & Champions League games or that come Christmas he's extent of time has been 20 minutes with Steve Bould's side and I could believe either.
08-08-2011, 08:31 PM
Letters

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coney

That was also asked at the AST meeting. Personally, I don't give a toss either way about the attendance announcements. There are slightly more important issues.

I'd be happy if they started to announce the attendance, 'cos they've never done that.
What they announce is tickets sold. So if I didn't go I'd still be counted 'cos effectively I've bought a ticket via my season ticket.
08-08-2011, 08:31 PM
GP

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeYank

He is black..

Mixed race.

So he's not all bad.
08-08-2011, 08:33 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letters (TPFKA WWTL@WHL)

I'd be happy if they started to announce the attendance, 'cos they've never done that.
What they announce is tickets sold. So if I didn't go I'd still be counted 'cos effectively I've bought a ticket via my season ticket.

Can they figure out actual attendance though? Wouldnt they need to count every seat in the stadium or do they get counted when u swipe/slide your membership card?
08-08-2011, 08:33 PM
Coney

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letters (TPFKA WWTL@WHL)

I'd be happy if they started to announce the attendance, 'cos they've never done that.
What they announce is tickets sold. So if I didn't go I'd still be counted 'cos effectively I've bought a ticket via my season ticket.

We only want your money.
08-08-2011, 08:34 PM
fakeyank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm

Mixed race.

So he's not all bad.

Oh boy, another Obama. Dont tell me he is Muslim as well.. :sulk:
08-08-2011, 08:37 PM
Keith

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMe

But another winger, really? I mean we've already signed Gervinho and we really needed some defenders and a striker to cover for RVP and choose to sign a 17 year old winger.

Nasri moves inside, Theo moves up front.
08-08-2011, 08:40 PM
Niall_Quinn

Apparently we're close to signing that Campbell kid as well. The crèche will be bursting come Saturday. Shame there won't be enough grown-ups to look after them.
08-08-2011, 08:46 PM
Fist of Lehmann

So, Oxfam-Chambermaid huh?

Oh well, no Mata.
08-08-2011, 08:46 PM
Fats

How much ????? For an unproven player we dont need?????

Fuck off Arsene you thick prick
08-08-2011, 09:02 PM
Niall_Quinn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fist of Lehmann

So, Oxfam-Chambermaid huh?

Oh well, no Mata.

It's still possible we'll sign Mata, Cahill, Samba, a goalkeeper and an experienced striker to save us from Chamakh when RvP is injured. There's a whole six days before kick-off and after all, Wenger did promise to make big changes. When you look at Wenger's track record I'd say it's highly likely we'll sign the players we need before kick-off. Think about it, there's no way Wenger could have looked at what happened last year and still insist on the same policy of signing untested youngsters. I think we'll definitely be signing 4-5 big names in the next few days. Arsene knows.
08-08-2011, 09:08 PM
Grebbo

I'm actually glad we've signed Ox. Hopefully it'll relegate Walcott to the bench who is hopeless.

Ox looks powerful and I thought he looked awesome against Manure last season.

I think he'll be great.

There is also no way that Wenger would spend £15m on a kid and not strengthen the defence as well. The money is clearly there to be spent. Wenger is a fool but he's not that much of a fool to think he'll get away with spending £15m on a kid and not strengthen defence.
08-08-2011, 09:30 PM
Syn

Always nice to sign an Englishman. Looking forward to seeing him play.
08-08-2011, 09:32 PM
Syn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grebbo

There is also no way that Wenger would spend £15m on a kid and not strengthen the defence as well. The money is clearly there to be spent. Wenger is a fool but he's not that much of a fool to think he'll get away with spending £15m on a kid and not strengthen defence.

I don't reckon he'll strengthen the defence.

I don't think we'll get anyone now. Wasn't even expecting this kid but yeah - £10m and £12m respectively for Gervinho and Oxo cube...that's us done on the buying front. Might well sell Nasri or Cesc to cover that spending but oh well.
08-08-2011, 09:34 PM
Tipsychubbs

Cahill's doing the rounds again on twitter :rolleyes:

Quote:

MickTheGooner Michael Gooner
BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal are very close to confirming the signing of Gary Cahill. Deal should be concluded by Thursday.

MickTheGooner Michael Gooner
Regarding Cahill to Arsenal, the source is exemplary & tipped me off about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having medical before SSN.
4 minutes ago »

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