City wouldn't loan a title rival their back up goalkeeper, plus he's injured.
Arsenal in talks with Lehmann
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City wouldn't loan a title rival their back up goalkeeper, plus he's injured.
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But would Man City let Arsenal have their sub goalkeeper? Unlikely.
I think for cover reasons, this is a good deal. Szchesny is the longn term solution, and has looked decent, but they need to get rid of Almunia and Fabianski.
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I feel sorry for Almunia, he was really good against Barcelona and Manchester United. Don't really see a need for Lehmann, he's retired.. he won't be match fit.. why not just promote a reserve goalkeeper?
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He's been brought in as back up to Almunia, nothing more. Sczcezny will be Arsenal's long term 'keeper for some years I reckon, he has a lot of potential and just needs experience. Almunia will leave in the summer though, I would think. It's a good move to bring Lehmann in imo
A free, experienced keeper with prior experience of Arsenal and no delusions about staying longer than his contract. Also, if he's as good as he used to be, a **** good backup. Don't see how this is a "really poor choice"?
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Won't see that again - Arsenal aren't due to play Chelsea until next season.
Best bit of that video was Andy Gray.. how I miss thee :wub:
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Because the next goalie up, which should be the 5th goalie, has a knock and isn't match fit either. In addition James Shea if I'm correct, isn't good enough for the Prem.
So I suppose this is a decent decision, and for free. Sol Campbell did decent last year, and besides he isn't a star signing. Not even an emergency player, just an emergency back up. So I doubt he'll get to play at all, maybe one or two matches if almunia stays in shape.
You'd think someone with Darren Fletcher in their avatar would understand how a player can improve over time.
Clever... Fletcher proved himself over several seasons not Weeks, come back when Fabianski does that.
Thats the thing he is 41 and left arsenal because he wasnt deemed good enough, so does anyone actually think he has got better in the last 3 years.
No. But he's not going to be starting, so it doesn't matter unless Almunia gets injured. You're making Everest out of a molehill.
I just dont see how a character like Jens can help anyone.. He is a controversial nutter, which trouble follows around. that is something Arsenal could do without.
I have also hardly commented on Jens, and have certainly not made Everest out of a Molehill as you put it, I was simply responding to your suggestion "Also, if he's as good as he used to be, a **** good backup" Saying why there is no chance of him being the good Jens of 2005-07
Key word if . If he is half good as before, he wouldnt be free. But hey, **** logic
Anyway, we shall see! ****. At least we'll see Lehmann's neurotic yelling again (A)
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He's experienced and was a **** fine keeper in his day. The Arsenal youngsters would do well to look up to him, a man who helped Arsenal win a trophy. Sure he's controversial, but he's also an inspiration and no doubt decent at coaching too.
Key word if . If he is half good as before, he wouldnt be free. But hey, **** logic
He's free cause he retired.