He's only 28. Sure he's older than some in the squad but it's the prime age for a footballer. It's not some Willian style punt.
He's only 28. Sure he's older than some in the squad but it's the prime age for a footballer. It's not some Willian style punt.
NOTE: The location of this post has been moved and the thread title (which was previously Wenger is Leaving) has been manipulated by a notorious pro-Wenger moderator. What was previously a message that contained no profanity and made a comment on a real life event has now been manipulated by a deliberately provocative title. An old and crude propaganda and censorship technique.
Thing is though - you seem to be dealing in absolutes. Over-exaggerating by referring to 'singing Kumbaya' because I point out that the Club has earned a little slack re criticism of its transfer business missses my point.Originally Posted by 21_GOONER_SALUTE
This is not that there is nothing to improve on. As you have pointed out I agree that we need some back ups in a thinnish squad. I have acknowledged also that over the past few seasons, our return on outgoing players has been lamentable. But I feel that its unfair to criticise our net transfer business while also suggesting that we bungled a deal because we didn't simply accept a selling club's inflated valuation at the oustet. If we are learning some lessons and are a little cautious that's OK with me.
The last line of my 13/14 post that you pasted says 'What I simply can't understand is why we don't seem to be taking the obvious steps that are in the club's power to make silverware more likely. And that has nothing to do with either improvement or current league position' The difference now is (1) its too soon to reach this conclusion in the January transfer window, (2) the whole reason we are where we are in the face of clubs with far greater resouces than those available to us is the team-building and fostering of spirit and togetherness we have accomplished, and changing our strategy as a club to build for sustained success - and I understand that there are therefore some red lines when it comes to transfers. Most importantly, unlike the later Wenger period - we are clearly building towards competing for the league rather than simply settling for top four in the medium term. So while I'm disappointed re Mudryk, I don't feel as frustrated with our current situation as I did then.
Last edited by IBK; 19-01-2023 at 02:19 PM.
Putting the laughter back into manslaughter
I'd agree with that. And as I've said, I have more confidence these days that the club knows what it is doing.
Putting the laughter back into manslaughter
Trossard is not too old.
Both Partey and Xhaka are both older.
His price yesterday was £10 million, its now £15 million, £20 million to the Spuds and £30 million to Arsenal.
Get him.
Xhaka has been at the club almost seven years, Partey two and a half
The idea of adding anyone to the wage bill pushing 30 now is ridiculous and smacks of desperation. Especially for a winger most of whom will have peaked by Trossard’s age.
A big no thank you from me.
Do you live on here ?
...for six of which he was shite and now just about passes muster, but is still the offiical weak link
none of which disproves your point but again if it's the right deal and if Trossard's only with us for two-three years what's the problem? - can you not see that with enough players in the squad we could WIN THE LEAGUE this season?
hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Last edited by Mac76; 19-01-2023 at 03:53 PM.
Let's face it, technically he's at the level of most of our squad.
My main concern is that Arteta is able to live with his attitude and motivate him.... we don't need anymore Guendozi, Torrerria or Auba soap operas.... especially not now.
Last edited by 21_GOONER_SALUTE; 19-01-2023 at 04:12 PM.
I seriously doubt Arteta would have okay'd the move if he thought that would be an issue.
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