What part of Spain is he from?
Does he have Cunt DNA?
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What part of Spain is he from?
Does he have Cunt DNA?
Basque. So no, nothing to do with Catalunya, in terms of where he was born.
Might've been at Barcelona B though.
No association with that supurb cunt club, however once he shines with us in the Champs league i believe they will be in with a £5m bid
Hated him when he tried to grab Gallas' face/eyes during a tackle
Gallas is a knob though, so welcome Mikel
I remember you being pretty good 2 seasons ago
I suppose the hang-up was over a 4 year deal - that takes him to 33, and we'll get what - 2 years max out of him? Very odd deal for Wenger.
He takes a decent set piece too :scarf:
Trainee at Barca
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Welcome.
To the treatment table.
Is he injury prone?
I think this is a good signing. He's at the age where it's his one last chance at a big club and at winning things, he's got tons of PL experience, he's got a blend of talent and grit. He should bring fresh enthusiasm to this downbeat squad.
His set pieces are awesome too.
Odd feeling this signing: He's not shit, I've heard of him, not playing in a French league & he's old enough to shave. Ok, he's injured a lot & was quite cheap, but 4 out of the usual 6, is not to be grumbled at.
Personally I've always quite liked him as a player and I think he'll do well with us. We should have bought him 2 or 3 years ago of course, but it's better late than never!
Apparantly he's also taken a pay cut to join us from 75k a week to 55k a week.
Fair play tbh.
Yeah I heard that too, fair play to the guy. Quite refreshing to see a player move for footballing reasons rather than financial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Save me Jeebus!
He was better than Cesc for couple of seasons, but isn't getting younger or better. Played for much of last season and was consistent if not brilliant. Should start in a midfield of Wilshire and Song with Wilshire playing in the advanced position.
I think he will be good for us, he has played in a team known for being robust and effective, and managed by a manager who doesn't tolerate anything less than 100%. He knows you need to earn your right to play in this league. If he can stay clear of injuries I think he can surprise us all.
Of course he's no Cesc but then not many are. He deserves a chance anyway, he's been around long enough.
Someone who likes to get in the box: Check
Someone who can spot a pass: Check
Premier League experience: Check
Lesbian: No
DNA: No
Nothing wrong with this signing at all. Quality player.
If we had signed him alongside a top quality player, it would have been a good bit of business. However, given the only other midfielder we've signed is Benayoun, it's an underwhelming signing.
But then again, he will be playing with Wilshire, Song, Diaby, Arshavin, Walcott, Ramsay etc etc. Don't care waht anyone says...they're still very good players on their day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
How will his family eat? :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Save me Jeebus!
Presmably Arteta will be training this week with the club. Good time for our medical team to work their magic on him. :good:
Great addition to our treatment room. :doh:
scholes played well til he was 35, and how old is lampard, 34,?..still gd player..i think arteta is more of lampard than scholes.i think he will play on til 33. so i am happy for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
Just like to say welcome to Mrs Arteta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRG1C3mWz0
jack has tweeted that he was the hardest midfielder he faced last season, and is glad he will never face him again.. good enough for jack, good enough for me...
Wayne Rooneys son has Arteta on the back of his Everton kit :pal:
Ive had better tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by Fats
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Originally Posted by Ach
He's an excellent player, shame he's not a long term signing as realistically he's 29 and thus will only have a few years. If he was 26 this would have been a fanstastic signing as he could have been part of a long term plan for success...as it is hopefully should do very well.
But he will ne next to a top quality midfielder jack wilshere yossi will be a sub anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
Im glad we got him, tbh, he's no cesc but will give us the creativiy we need and it would be good to have exprience in the middle of the park. At least rambo won't be starting games any thank feck.
Ramsey will be fine provided we don't expect him to be the controlling influence in the midfield, it's unreasonable to expect that of him at his age. People can go on about other 20 years olds being great but I'll bet they all had great players around them and weren't trying to hold together the sort of shite we saw out on the pitch last Sunday. Ramsey improved massively in the Udinese game once Rosicky relieved him of a bit of responsibility.
Marquee signing NO, I think we were looking to smash our transfer record and were disappointed when we didnt because it showed Wenger wasnt serious
But Aretas signing is a very good signing, he has been putting up comparable assist numbers to that of Cesc and Nas and knows how to score. . . .things also wont have to go through him as much and I can see him supplying the wide boys who have been upgraded with the arrival of Gerbil (sadly no Hazard) Oxo and Miya will be given time to improve. The team will hopefully have more balance and we will see a major mark up of the crap that went out on Sunday, Yossi's arrival too will make some think their place is by no means a cert, which Arshavin shouldnt anymore. . .M'Vila was the hope but Song gets a chance and Frimpong proved that he xan play. . . .just needs to leave the bad boy attitude to his tweetwr posts
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...ehind-him.htmlQuote:
MIKEL ARTETA has stunned Arsenal fans by admitting his best days are behind him.
The Spaniard was Arsene Wenger's standout purchase on deadline day as he secured a £10million move from Everton.
But the midfielder, who turns 30 next year, revealed time is fast running out for him.
He said: "There is always a start and an end and today is the end of probably the best time of my career.
"I am 29 years old so I haven't got much time left to take a chance like this one. I think I have done my best for Everton.
"It is very difficult to say goodbye. I still can't believe it but at the same time I think it is the right moment for everyone.
"It has been crazy. I can't believe what happened, and the way it happened but as I said, that is part of football and I am going to be playing for another club soon.
"Obviously I am never going to forget what I have done here and what the people and this club have done for me."
Arteta revealed the lure of Champions League football played its part in the move.
He said: "It is a big opportunity for me and my family and I think it is the right time for me to take it.
"It is a big challenge, a different challenge, fresh for me and I want to see myself on the biggest stage, the Champions League.
"I always try hard, I have been as professional as I could and I was grateful for the support and the love that the club and the fans showed me."
How many on here are stunned?
I don't read it that way at all - I see it more as him saying that he had a great time at Everton, not that his best days are behind him in terms of ability. Stupid headline.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
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Originally Posted by Ice Berg Kamping
Hes got the number 8
Whats Benayoun got?
30.