In total agreement.
In total agreement.
that article would hold credence if he broke down exactly why - as arsenals second highest ever goalscorer - theo can be a striker. what his attributes are and what he is missing, instead of just saying "he'd be brill".
surely even wright could manage that.
I'm not sure Theo would see praise for his articulacy from Wright as a compliment.
Why do you fink that?
The old "Wenger is a father to me" crapBarcelona midfielder Alex Song has paid tribute to former manager Arsene Wenger, claiming the Frenchman was “like a father” to him during his seven-year spell with Arsenal.
The Cameroon international moved to north London as a 17-year-old, and initially found it hard to adapt to life in the capital after leaving his family in France.
And Song claims that Wenger made the transition to a new country and culture easy, allowing him to focus on his progression as a footballer.
“I am who I am thanks to him [Wenger],” he told Barca Magazine.
“When I came to England, he was a big help to me. I was very young, just 17, not 25 like I am now. Wenger was like a father to me.
“It was very hard for me at first because I had left my family behind in France, and so he treated me like a son.
“I have a great relationship with Wenger. I want to thank him for believing in me. I want to give him back everything he gave me I’m sure he's happy to see where I am now and the kind of player I have become.
“He always said ‘do you remember your first touches of the ball when you came to Arsenal? They’re not the same as they are now’. And I’d answer: ‘you’re right. They’re certainly not the same as they are now’”.
Song claims that he is settling into life in Spain well, but also offers his thanks to team-mate Cesc Fabregas for helping him adjust.
He added: “I have known him [Fabregas] for a long time and I slept at his house for the first few nights I was here. He’s a good friend. He tries to help me in training, in every game, on and off the field.”
What a ****Cesc Fabregas has stated he has had to adapt his style of play since transferring from Arsenal to Barcelona because of the difference between the Premier League and La Liga.
Although the Spaniard joined Arsenal when he was 16-years-old, he still believes the basis of his game came from his coaching in the Barcelona academy, where he was trained before joining the Gunners.
"A lot of my style is based on that of the Premier League but with a base of La Masia [the Barcelona academy]," Fabregas told El Pais.
"Returning to Barcelona took some work, because I had spent a long time doing other things."
"Here, there is more order. You have to live through it to understand the difference."
The 25-year-old midfielder also revealed how difficult it was to go from being considered the best player in his position at Arsenal, to a club where they have more competition for places.
He added: "To play for the best team in the world is not easy. I was Arsenal captain, I felt super-important and here you need to take on board that three of the five best players in the world play your position.
"[But] it is fantastic. All I can do is fight, learn and when one [of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi] is not there, play, work hard, and enjoy myself."
I found that quite interesting. Still a **** though.Originally Posted by Ach
Putting the laughter back into manslaughter
Pretty much what all fans expectedFrank McLintock has told Arsenal fans to forget about any big-money singings arriving at the Emirates in the transfer window.
Reports have emerged from the Gunners that Arsene Wenger has a £35million transfer kitty to spend in January on a star striker.
But former Highbury favourite McLintock claims Wenger’s prudence means he won’t be splashing out on just one player.
“Things are looking pretty good at Arsenal,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast. “There was talk in the papers over the last few days that Arsene Wenger has £35million to spend on a striker but I don’t think he’ll ever do that. He’ll have a heart attack before he ever does something like that!“
But the McLintock did go on to say that, even if the club don’t land a big-name signing, honours could be coming Arsenal’s way at the end of the season.
“I like the look of what I’ve seen already apart from the Chelsea game,” he said. “Most of the performances have been very good.
"The defence has tightened up, there seems a little bit more team-work, Luka Podolski and Santo Cazorla have been outstanding and Olivier Giroud looks a hard working player.”
Read more at http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-ne...lUhUEM034Sb.99
That £35m will be going in to Wengers and Boards pockets
What a despicable **** he isCesc Fabregas says he would have spent his whole career at Arsenal if Barcelona hadn't bid for him.
The Arsenal skipper left London to head back to his hometown club last summer for a fee of £35m.
But Fabregas says he was extremely happy at Arsenal and wouldn't have left for any other club.
"It was a dream for me to play for Barca, but I wasn't upset at Arsenal," the Spaniard told the French press ahead of Spain’s match against France on Tuesday night.
"I lived in what, for me, is the most beautiful city in the world, I was in an incredible team with a great coach and the fans adored me.
"It was not a matter of life or death [to leave Arsenal]. If Barca had not come calling I would have spent my entire career at Arsenal. That is certain."
The Spaniard also refuted suggestions he moved for money.
"There are teams that would have paid me so much," he added. "But it was always very clear to me. Either I went to Barcelona or I stayed at Arsenal.
"In the end the money...well I came to Barcelona and I earn less [than at Arsenal]."
Read more at http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-ne...gmTyzZYfrmm.99
Frank, Only saying what most are thinking, even if he seems like an old bitter oaf.
Cesc Not sure why he's a **** most players who go to barca if they had the chance.
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