i mean sure on the basis of one signing it seems like a complete overreaction by most of us. but it isnt. it links into a deep rooted, historical social flaw at this football club that falls on the shoulders of one man.
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i mean sure on the basis of one signing it seems like a complete overreaction by most of us. but it isnt. it links into a deep rooted, historical social flaw at this football club that falls on the shoulders of one man.
Yeah this. We're wasting time, effort and money with this pointless signing. Why not direct all this effort and time into identifying real available talent that we can acquire that can make an immediate impact. I mean what exactly do Dick Law and his bunch of clowns do? Don't they have people scouting other leagues other than Ligue 1?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooner23
No doubt he'd be on high wages for someone of his stature, just like most of our young players which will make it even harder to sell him once we realise he's useless in a few years. We'll probably end up having to perpetually loan him out until his contract runs out thus making no money of the transfer to cover any of his wages and other associated costs like healthcare, agent fees, etc etc. Wellington Silva, Carlos Vela, Gilles Sunu are just some of the examples of this flawed strategy. Mind you, I wouldn't mind taking a punt here and there on these types of transfers but not at the expense of purchasing actual quality and giving Wenger an easy excuse to not bolster the squad .... "It would kill Wellington Silva"
I'll reserve complete judgement until this transfer is confirmed and our transfer activities grind to a halt (if they haven't already) but this is a shockingly poor start. Nothings changed at all.
Its not even ligue 1 tbh. Its the 2nd division which makes this move even more laughable.
not doing too badly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory
654 goals in 30 games. bring him home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Campbell
http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/20...medium=TwitterQuote:
Arsenal will attract top players even if we miss out on top four, says Wenger
Arsène Wenger insists Arsenal would still be able to attract the top players to the club in the summer even if they miss out on top four
Arsène Wenger insists Arsenal would still be able to attract the top players to the club in the summer transfer window even if the Gunners fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Arsenal travel to Newcastle United on Sunday knowing that a victory will guarantee a top-four finish and a place in Europe’s elite club competition for next season.
Tottenham could still pip their north London rivals to fourth place should Spurs beat Sunderland and Arsenal fail to win against the Magpies.
But although Wenger accepts that being in the Champions League makes it easier to attract star quality, the Frenchman feels the Gunners would still be able to sign top players before next season.
“It’s easier to attract the players – top, top, top players – if you play in Champions League,” said Wenger.
“But that’s part of the rule of the market. And anyway we have a good team. We will attract one or two players that we want no matter what happens.
“For us we want to be with the best.”
And Wenger insists that the financial benefits of finishing in the top four are not as important as having the chance to compete against Europe’s top teams.
He continued: “There is a difference between the Champions League and Europa League. Why? The Champions League plays with the best teams in Europe and that is what we want to do.
“Yes the financial consequences are big but that is not the most important thing for me.”
WUMger. :bow:
is that it? he cant even beat kevin campbell's record of 655 in 30 games?Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry Tuffnutz
wenger :doh:
:lol: We'll still get the same cailbre players regardless of Champions League football. Gervinho, Cazorla, Podoloski, Arteta, Merts, Giroud...it's not as if they're Champs League regulars.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoringBoringArsenal
It also worries me that he said we'll attract 'one or two players'.
It's 1,654 (that second figure on Wiki is a mistake), also:Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry Tuffnutz
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He officially debuted in the senior turd's national football team on 5 June 2011
Thats Arsene for you, he has no intention of strengthening the squad the way most of us want it strengthened. It'll be a couple more "Projects" and maybe one signing of note and that'll be a replacement for Bac.Quote:
Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory
I do actually think Arsene has a few credible targts lined up, the problem will be that he won't be prepared to pay the market rate for these players.
I've always questioned Wenger's so called principles on this. Especially as he's never really had a problem letting go of our better players at prices that reflect the market rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by selassie
Our team is in dire need of proper investment. What's the point of investing in a 1st rate superdome only to pollute it with shit players serving up shit football and a shit virtual trophy?