Got some solid players which will hopefully provide the experience and resiliance that we need. Let see how the next couple of months go.
Got some solid players which will hopefully provide the experience and resiliance that we need. Let see how the next couple of months go.
FairOriginally Posted by Coney
Bit shit tbh
On the other hand, if Utd hadn't stuffed us it's very possible the suits were going to wing it with no new players coming in. So it could have been a lot worse.
One plus, it will be nice to have a bit of experience on the pitch and hopefully (if Wenger leaves them alone) players who won't bend over at the first hint of pressure. You never know, some of these new signings might encourage the existing squad to man the fuck up and stop being bitch playthings.
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Quality would've been nice. I don't think we've done too well (overall) with the signings. Happy about Mertesacker and at least Arteta should be able to hit the ground running. I'm sure Benayoun was brought in simply to prevent Rosicky from getting into the team.
When most teams change half their starting line-up, you'd be worried about the team not gelling/lack of understanding/lack of team spirit etc. We're starting from 0 so we can't actually do any worse. I think the one potential positive is the sheer number of changes; 4/5 new, experienced players (albeit not 'super quality') will have to force a change in the style of play. If it was just one new player (as we have seen in recent seasons), they'd get sucked into playing the way the team currently is. What we have right now is Mertesacker, Arteta, Park, Santos, Gervinho, Benayoun being given a free reign. It could either go very well if they're up for the challenge or very badly if they're just here to enjoy London. Wouldn't want to call it.
I was really hoping for a big signing of £20m+
I think we've done quite well given it was the last minute.
Signed lots of experience and the squad is much better now.
It all comes down to the fitness of Arteta and Benayoun.
In conclusion: ok. We were always going to be weaker by selling Cesc and Nasri - there's not many players who can replace them and even fewer that are available and would want to join us.
We have a fighting chance of getting 4th, yesterday we had no chance.
Pretty much. This week's business has turned the transfer window from an unmitigated disaster into one which might not be so bad after all. Lots of players to fit in to the squad and it's far from certain how we'll do this season but this week's given me some hope. Let's see where we are at Christmas, by then we'll have some idea.
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