Disagree. What motive does DD have to appease Arsenal fans? He's no longer part of the set up? I'm sceptical about AW spending, but I think DD is saying what he believes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
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Disagree. What motive does DD have to appease Arsenal fans? He's no longer part of the set up? I'm sceptical about AW spending, but I think DD is saying what he believes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
He's Wenget's best mate.
All the more reason for not to talk shit then, I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Can't see why DD would bother saying this, all the same. If he were still with the club, I could understand DD being used to sell season tickets for next season, for example, but he's not - and is hardly likely to want to 'appease' fans to help the current board. Makes more sense to take it straight and conclude that DD believes it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Better response than mine, dammit!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm
As much as I like DD and would like him back as he has contacts and wants the club to be the best, he also thinks Wenger is still the man to bring the glory days back (not so good).
When it comes to Wenger, his judgment is clouded....he still believes in a guy who's past his sell by date by a considerable numbers of years. I'm not wasting my energy getting excited about a Wenger spending spree....it's not gonna happen.
Don;t get me wrong. Neither am I - but IMO DD is saying what he thinks - not playing to an agenda. I would like to see him back with Wenger's successor - he would help him a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arse n Wonga
I'm over itQuote:
Ray Parlour has told Arsenal fans to ‘get over’ Robin van Persie’s move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils completed a £24million switch to Old Trafford last summer and has already won the Premier League trophy, a prize that eluded him during his eight year stay at the Gunners.
Home supporters at the Emirates are expected to show the Dutchman their feelings on Sunday, when the two teams meet, but Highbury legend Parlour claims the Emirates faithful need to move on.
“Manchester United have been absolutely fantastic this year,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “They’ve bounced back from last season and Sir Alex Ferguson and the players have done a great job.
“If I was playing of course I would applaud, they’ve been the best team this year, there’s no question about it.
“There will be a bit of friction between Robin van Perise and the fans, but you’ve got to get over it and move on. He’s switched to Manchester United. We’d have loved to see him in an Arsenal shirt this season, but it wasn’t to be.
There will be a bit of friction between Robin van Perise and the fans, but you’ve got to get over it and move on
— Ray Parlour
“You don’t want to sell your best players to your rivals. Robin van Persie going to Man United was a big blow for Arsenal fans.”
Arsenal are currently third in the Premier League table, but a Champions League place is far from secured, and Parlour insists the Gunners must finish in the top four to attract players who can fire club back into the title reckoning.
“It’s a massive summer for Arsenal,” he added. “The big players want to play in the Champions League so how can you attract those sort of people if you’re not in it? Arsenal is one of those clubs that could be massive but they’ve got to make that extra step.
“They need to go out and spend that extra bit of money on better players, to make the team a better side. They need three or four top end players and then they can compete with Man City and Man United.”
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Wrighty :bow:Quote:
SOME people will say Arsenal’s celebrations at Newcastle were a bit over the top.
I understand why they may feel this. It looked as though they had just won the Premier League title rather than finished fourth.
And you could argue that the team seemed pleased with mediocrity.
But I think you have to have close links to Arsenal or Tottenham to realise the importance of Sunday afternoon, as this was arguably bigger than any North London derby.
To win 1-0 at Newcastle and seal the final Champions League spot ahead of Spurs was absolutely massive for the Gunners.
You have to understand the relief of the Arsenal players who had overcome a seven-point gap with their rivals following the defeat in the North London derby. That was a decent achievement.
Yes, it is a sign of the times. Arsenal are nowhere near Manchester United and I think the club’s fans have now accepted this.
Yet to finish below Spurs — and end up with a Europa League spot — would have been horrendous for everyone connected with Arsenal.
This is the club with the fourth- ighest wage bill in English football so Arsene Wenger and his team have finished exactly where they should — fourth.
Arsenal have neither over-achieved nor under-achieved.
I am certainly not saying it has been a great season, far from it — as there have been some real low points along the way.
Without doubt, I would swap a trophy for fourth place any day of the week, whatever Wenger may have previously said.
Eight years and counting for a piece of silverware is simply not good enough.
This team certainly needs improving in more than just a couple of areas.
Arsenal need another goalkeeper, two centre-halves and a top-quality central midfielder. There also needs to be more strength in depth.
Wenger also has to buy an excellent striker who will score over 20 league goals. My choice would be Edinson Cavani and this, of course, is where the problems start.
It seems Arsenal have money to spend this summer and Wenger has promised to buy big.
The problem is that the amount being mentioned is £70million, including wages.
And that does not get you a lot if you are competing with the biggest clubs in Europe.
You would probably get Cavani for £70m including wages. And that’s it. Arsenal would be unable to afford anyone else.
Arsenal will have the same problems if they are looking at Atletico Madrid’s Radamel Falcao or Dortmund’s Robert Lewandowski.
Realistically, those players I’ve mentioned would probably choose Chelsea, Manchester City or United because of the money.
The name of Wayne Rooney keeps cropping up but I cannot see him joining Arsenal.
I am not sure why he would leave United, who are in such a good place right now.
I think Chelsea will be a force under Jose Mourinho next season.
United will still do well and City can once again buy who they want so I fear that fourth is the best Arsenal can hope for in the Premier League.
This is why Wenger has to prioritise the cups.
Winning one of these competitions would be fantastic, which is why the losses to Bradford and Blackburn this season were so disappointing.
Wenger will be in the final year of his contract next season.
Who knows what will happen in 12 months’ time? But most importantly of all, I want to see Arsenal actually win something.
And then we can all have a proper celebration.
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Love this guy
Won't be jackQuote:
David O'Leary does not expect his Arsenal appearances record to be broken - but he'd love to see Jack Wilshere do it.
The former centre back left the Club 20 years ago this week after playing his final game for Arsenal in the FA Cup final replay win over Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley.
I would be delighted if it's someone like Jack, because then I will know that a tremendous player - who I am sure will improve and improve - played at Arsenal for a long time
David O'Leary
That was O'Leary's 722nd appearance, spread over an 18-year-old Highbury career. He wasn't quite a one-club man - making a handful of appearances for Leeds United after leaving Arsenal - but O'Leary believes the movement of modern-day footballers makes his tally hard to beat.
"I'd love to be proved wrong but I just can't see my record being beaten," he told Arsenal.com.
"It's a lot of games. When you look at the numbers I think we were averaging 50 games a season. I didn't think it was a big deal, that was what you had to do, you had to play two or three times a week.
"It's hard to see someone going past my appearances but records are there to be broken and if it is I would be delighted if it's someone like Jack, because then I will know that a tremendous player - who I am sure will improve and improve - played at Arsenal for a long time. And that can only benefit the Club."
O'Leary departed in style two decades ago, lifting the FA Cup in his final moments as an Arsenal player after Andy Linighan's last-gasp winner in May 1993. The Irishman won six major trophies at Highbury and he says his loyalty to the Gunners came naturally.
"All I can say with myself is that it wasn't a hard thing to do," said O'Leary. "It was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to play there for 20 years. It is a great club, and it was no hardship to stay all that time - the honour was mine.
"It was a club that looked after you, it was easy to be there. I'm amazed I lasted that long and everything I have, I owe it all to Arsenal Football Club."