Comments on: We’re all just looking for a few, good, hard men

By: LRV

LRV — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:24:33 +0000

There is nothing wrong with wanting your club to buy, however, Arsenal fans must closely study the Liverpool situation before making such demands. For quite a few seasons, the Scousers demanded and got more buys to ‘Strenghten’. Look where it got them? 0 (ZERO) league title since they won their last one in 1987/88. We deposed them in 1988/89 and they have not been able to win a league glass cup in 20 YEARs. Now they are insolvevent.

Arsenal fans must learn from this. The dot.com puts up the current Equifax Credit Rating and Arsenal top with 98%. Liverpool comes in at just 26%; that’s how bad their rating is.

By: arsesession

arsesession — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:56:14 +0000

@gunner90, @ gooner

gunner90 summarizes clearly why we are concerned about transfers

I know you haven’t forgotten the second half to the 07/08 season.

By: arsesession

arsesession — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:44:36 +0000

@17highburyterrace, totally agree about current backups at CB – there is a lack of experience in Djourou and Sylvestre’s future is in his past.

From Djourou’s past performance, imo, he has technical & tactical level for Arsenal; like Song, he needs regular playing time to build his confidence; he is still a youngster!

Optimally, we need strong players that can be versatile in more than one position. A Vermaelen at CB & back up holding midfielder PLUS Song holding midfielder & backup CB give Arsenal options. We definitely need another experienced CB – as Gallas is already approaching 31 or 32. With 4 CB’s, there can be good rotation to keep everyone fresh.

We have money in hand – it would be to the Arsenal advantage to bring in the player NOW, where he is not rushed and can acquire teammate understanding vs. January thru March has many key league and Cup matches.

By: ArseChicago

ArseChicago — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:56:01 +0000

Gooner,
Arsene Wenger has said that he’s still considering transfers, so why shouldn’t we? As mentioned, we’re already being hampered by injuries and we’re simply focused on filling in for Song when he’s away for the African Nations Cup. As for Arsenal fans, I, too, have been surprised at how spoilt the lot seems, but if you really want to call out the whiners, I suggest hitting up Le Grove long before you come here and point fingers. People here for the most part have been very thoughtful and reasoned in their commentary, while also being extremely supportive and faithful in the club. We’re all thrilled to pieces about how the season’s going, but the season’s like a novel with it’s ups and downs, and we’re all thinking prudently about how to ultimately prepare the squad for the inevitable challenges and pitfalls. Again, Wenger knows this, Arshavin knows this, Fabregas knows this. And I think they’re adhering to something the Wolf in Pulp Fiction reminded: “Ok, gentlemen, let’s not start sucking our own d*&$s just yet.”. Go you Gunners!

By: gunner90

gunner90 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:47:16 +0000

We already have at least 5 players out through injury and we have only played 3 games so far. The squad is one player less than last year which was already considered too small and cost us games last season. I cannot believe Wenger will not buy before the deadline especially if Sendorous is sold. Our record with long term injuries is worse than all the other top teams and they all have larger squads. Where has the money for Toure/Adebayor gone? With Song missing yesterday – there was not one Arsenal player on the field who could tackle on saturday. If Wenger does nothing this week – you can forget about winning the CL and PL.

By: 17highburyterrace

17highburyterrace — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:53:43 +0000

@arsesession, Totally agree about this as an option….except that it means playing someone else (of presumably lower quality–Djourou/Sendy/Gerry) behind him.

The problem of searching for a solution (to the back-up DM/CB we’re all hoping for) in the transfer market is that the fans want instant high quality to trot onto the pitch if someone gets injured or goes to the ACN. Perhaps ManCity or Real Madrid or Chelsea can keep players like this on the bench. A player like that isn’t cheap and shouldn’t want to come if he can’t get 1st team football.

A final thought is that January is maybe even a better time to find a disgruntled defender if we feel we’re still lacking

By: gooner

gooner — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:21:18 +0000

why the hell is every1 still worrying about the transfers!!!!!! our first 2 games of the season we have scored 10 GOALS!!! and still people criticise the team! what more do you want from the players? fair enough every1 was worried in pre-season because we werent sure how well we would do this season without more players. but wengers side are stepping up their game this year and have impressed so far, when we start losing games that is the time to worry!! but not when we r hammering teams into the ground or going through them like they r nothing. some arsenal fans make me sick!! theres no pleasing some people

By: ctpa

ctpa — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:53:13 +0000

@WC, We can’t have Yaya because he doesn’t want us. Yaya would also cost more than 15m, my spending limmit for the club

My personal favorite though who actually does have experience (26yo), can play defense, can attack, weighing in at 185 and stands at 6’1″, in the blue corner: Koffi Romaric of Sevilla.

By: ctpa

ctpa — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:40:04 +0000

Eto’o-Ibrahimovic. Who looks to be ahead in this deal and that would be Barcelona. Ibra is a nice piece added to the puzzle that revolves around Messi. Eto’o can’t carry Inter without a decent midfield passing. Frankly, Inter looked like cow dung today and got a ‘gift’ PK to tie their game w/ a newly promoted team.

Nice to see Altidore looking lively even if it is w/ Hull.

I once again would implore Wenger to sit Fabregas on Wed. even if he can play.

By: arsesession

arsesession — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:32:29 +0000

Tim, we do have a strong backup for Song.

It’s Vermaelen.

What are the qualities Arsenal need for the holding midfielder?
Excellent reader of the game – good anticipation. (Flamini’s strengths)
Stamina
Strong in the air.
Effective at breaking up the play/strong tackler;
Technical and tactical skills to initiate a counter attack.

Maybe some of you see shortcomings in his game that would restrict this option, so far, I can’t.