Anyone else really looking forward to Mertesacker playing?
Anyone else really looking forward to Mertesacker playing?
Anyone else really looking forward to Mertesacker playing?
I'll be looking forward to him playing against N'Zogbia, Bent and Agbonlahor. It'll be like watched a baby giraffe trying to chase hyenas.
Confident that Arsenal will be lurking around 4th place towards the end of the season if most of our players stay fit. Surprisingly optimistic about our season after these signing, shown some intent on Wenger's part although when Arteta deal was called off i was worrying for us, and Wenger. Anyway, my prediction for the end of the season:
3rd: Chelsea
4th: Liverpool/Arsenal
5th: Arsenal/Liverpool
I'm a bit nervous about it to be honest - I've not seen a lot of him, but when I have seen him he's been slow and clumsy on the ball. Wenger is usually spot on, though and although it's a late deal, he's scouted him for a while and they've been negotiating all summer. Nervous, yet confident he can rise to the challenge.
Also, Mike - have to hold up my hands on this one. You were absolutely right about Lille being ****** off at Wenger - I (perhaps naively) assumed they were a little peeved - particularly at the player - but understood that business is business.
Lille reveal farcical Chu Young Park airport chase to stop Arsenal transfer | Metro.co.uk
By the way - Sorry about the whole "signing your player" thing, ajt. Cba to go back 10s of pages but it seems we pulled out due to his wage demands and Arteta's people called our bluff and re-started talks. Not sure Arteta needed to "ask for a move", but he certainly doesn't seem to have been a whiny **** about it... Hope you're happy-ish with the transfer (and the money you've received - probably a little lower than you might have got, but not too far off.
Plug:
Summer transfer window roundup: analysing the deadline day five | Arsenal Report
Not written by me, so any criticism aim Ix's way in the comments section or by phoning her on 141-999 (South African number, y'know?)
"Optimistic" and you're aiming for 4th/5th???
I'm a bit nervous about it to be honest - I've not seen a lot of him, but when I have seen him he's been slow and clumsy on the ball. Wenger is usually spot on, though and although it's a late deal, he's scouted him for a while and they've been negotiating all summer. Nervous, yet confident he can rise to the challenge.
Also, Mike - have to hold up my hands on this one. You were absolutely right about Lille being ****** off at Wenger - I (perhaps naively) assumed they were a little peeved - particularly at the player - but understood that business is business.
Lille reveal farcical Chu Young Park airport chase to stop Arsenal transfer | Metro.co.uk
By the way - Sorry about the whole "signing your player" thing, ajt. Cba to go back 10s of pages but it seems we pulled out due to his wage demands and Arteta's people called our bluff and re-started talks. Not sure Arteta needed to "ask for a move", but he certainly doesn't seem to have been a whiny **** about it... Hope you're happy-ish with the transfer (and the money you've received - probably a little lower than you might have got, but not too far off.
Plug:
Summer transfer window roundup: analysing the deadline day five | Arsenal Report
Not written by me, so any criticism aim Ix's way in the comments section or by phoning her on 141-999 (South African number, y'know?)
After how the start of the season has gone, yeah. Hoping for 4th, but Liverpool are strong, so 4th and 5th between us will be close.
I think as soon as Wilshere's back playing will start rising the table. BTW who's our 3rd captain since wasn't Vermaelen promoted to vice captain?
I think as soon as Wilshere's back playing will start rising the table. BTW who's our 3rd captain since wasn't Vermaelen promoted to vice captain?
I thought he was VC?
He is - Quasit means he was 3rd choice last season and is now 2nd...
And I have no idea. Rosicky perhaps? Or failing that probably Sagna - he usually gives it to oldest players after first (two) choice(s).
I think as soon as Wilshere's back playing will start rising the table. BTW who's our 3rd captain since wasn't Vermaelen promoted to vice captain?