So how is everyone feeling over transfer activity

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Originally Posted by Boss

We've seen the same situation (almost) every year for the last five years so it's understandable that fans are skeptical that Wenger will hold true to his word, given that he hasn't numerous times before.

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Yes, that is understandable.
What isn't undestandable is people posting as though the transfer window is shut and Wenger's done nothing again.
If that happens then I'll be the first to criticize his inaction but given that the transfer window isn't even open much less shut I'll reserve judgement till it is. I know this thread is about how people are feeling now and a worry that he won't do enough is understandable and reasonable. Some of the comments on here go far beyond that though.

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Originally Posted by Grebbo

Let's be honest, Wenger should have been hounded out after last summer's utter shambles. We lined up with Almunia in goal because Wenger was too tight to spend £3m on Schwarzer and bought in a couple of shite defenders and no replacement for lazy Song.

Yet again we arrive at the transfer window needing a keeper, defenders and DM. Every bloody year we seem to need to buy the spine of the team and never do!!!!

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Pretty much, it's always one more chance with him....I've heard that for years now...simply don't believe in him and I'm not going to fall for the same cr*p again.

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Originally Posted by Letters (TPFKA WWTL@WHL)

Yes, that is understandable.
What isn't undestandable is people posting as though the transfer window is shut and Wenger's done nothing again.
If that happens then I'll be the first to criticize his inaction but given that the transfer window isn't even open much less shut I'll reserve judgement till it is. I know this thread is about how people are feeling now and a worry that he won't do enough is understandable and reasonable. Some of the comments on here go far beyond that though.

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In reality, he shouldn't even be here anymore, he's lucky he still is. That doesn't change the fact noone trusts him and the players that we've shown interest in (the ones other clubs have confirmed) have on the whole been nothing to rid home about.

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Originally Posted by ItsMe

In reality, he shouldn't even be here anymore, he's lucky he still is. That doesn't change the fact noone trusts him and the players that we've shown interest in (the ones other clubs have confirmed) have on the whole been nothing to rid home about.

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He's not lucky to still be here, he built up a lot of good will by tranforming us from a decent but not exceptional side to bring us the most successful period in our club's history (possibly the 30's aside but let's agree within living memory). That said, I agree the good will has run out now and scary as I find it I think it might be time to look elsewhere. But given that we're not going to I might as well get behind him and the club and at least wait and see what happens in the transfer window before commenting rather than making up stuff and whining about it ahead of time.

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Originally Posted by ItsMe

In reality, he shouldn't even be here anymore, he's lucky he still is. That doesn't change the fact noone trusts him and the players that we've shown interest in (the ones other clubs have confirmed) have on the whole been nothing to rid home about.

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Ok so what players should do you think we should be looking at?

You dont think much of who weve been linked with, so who should we get?

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Originally Posted by Save me Jeebus!

Ok so what players should do you think we should be looking at?

You dont think much of who weve been linked with, so who should we get?

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Strikers, players like Benzema (I'd love Aguero here), Falcoa who we know can score goals

Defence, don't mind Samba, Sakho, Ciani, Van der Wiel, Subotic, Chiellini

Midfield, Fellaini, Hazard, M Diarra, Toulalan, Gourcuff

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Originally Posted by ItsMe

M Diarra

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he is a free agent you know? Cancelled his contract with Monaco after they were relegated

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Originally Posted by Punchinello Beezo

he is a free agent you know? Cancelled his contract with Monaco after they were relegated

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Quality player, a leader and a rock in midfield...definitely worth a punt.

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Originally Posted by ItsMe

Strikers, players like Benzema (I'd love Aguero here), Falcoa who we know can score goals

Defence, don't mind Samba, Sakho, Ciani, Van der Wiel, Subotic, Chiellini

Midfield, Fellaini, Hazard, M Diarra, Toulalan, Gourcuff

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See, I don't actually think there's a whole lot wrong with our squad although we could do with cutting some deadwood (I'm looking at you, Denilson) and reinforcements are always welcome. IMO the big thing which stops us winning trophies is a mental fragility and a lack of organisation (not neccessarily ability) in defence. I honestly think our defence in the hands of a good defensive coach could be more than good enough. As for the mental toughness...that's harder but a good, strong captain would help. Cesc is a great player but not a great captain. I still think Wilshere, young as he is, could do a job.

I think you have to seperate this summers window with all other in the last 6 years.

The reason for that is that things are different this year. There is a completely different feel towards the team and wenger from the fans. Most have been supportive and fairly quiet with any criticism of the club over the previous 5 years out of respect for wenger's project.

However, come season 6 and we fail spectacularly again, the fans have had enough. Many are shouting things out at games, Comments directed at the team and wenger, Season ticket holders are suddenly not renewing, fans are getting angry and have lost their patience - and rightly so.

Wenger, and the board do realise this Im sure, as ignorant and stubborn as they have seemed these last few years, with Kronke now on board they can no longer be completely shut off from reality.

We have already heard a different tone at the AST meeting. Not once that I can recall in the last 6 years has anyone ever come out and said 'you will see a turnover of the playing staff, we will be busy this transfer window' or 'we are behind wenger 100%, but ultimately, its the fans who decide if he still has a job or not'.

Usually, we get the same old tired lines and excuses, but there didnt seem to be any of that this year. They know that their bread and butter is pissed off, and they now have to do something to rectify that.

Ive been there with some of you, pissed off and fed up with the whole thing, seeing the same old shite. Hell, my old thread was basically saying how disillusioned and depressed I was with football after the collapse again.

But after hearing what Gazidis had to say, I feel a little more upbeat, and Im looking forward to seeing some new faces in the team and some tired, shite ones going. Hopefully a more experienced and mentally stronger team challenging for trophies until the last game of the season, and maybe even winning something.

At the end of the day, the window isnt fully open yet, and its unfair to piss and moan that we havent done anything just becasue there is nothing concrete out the2e yet.