That is depressingly true enough
No 4th spot for us this year it seems
Well fourth spot is still within reach I'd say. With Arsenal you never know. But it's very unlikely Chelsea and/or City mess up so badly they end up outside the top four.
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Well fourth spot is still within reach I'd say. With Arsenal you never know. But it's very unlikely Chelsea and/or City mess up so badly they end up outside the top four.
And he still won't take responsibility for the inflammatory things he said and continues to say about Arsenal. It's very difficult to take seriously somebody that narcissistic and who lacks that much self-awareness and it makes me question his version of events on anything. He did an Adebayor and then wondered why he was suddenly hated.
Also if Arsene is his "football father" and made him the player he is I hate to see how he treats his real father.
Also pet peeve:
No it hasn't. The stadium debt can't be paid off in its entirety before 2031.
The_Hitcher89
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Get well soon. It was sad to hear him admit he doesn't do the celebration much anymore. I wonder if he got stick for it?
Wouldn't be surprised if he just didn't want people talking more about his celebration than his ability
I wanted to put together a post with gifs of his through ball goals against Arsenal, Fulham and Swansea, but couldn't find any
Isco referred to Pellegrini as his "footballing father" as well and straight up stabbed him in the back. It happens. It's a business and their livelihood after all.
We have pretty much confirmed that Coleman is indeed getting a new, improved contract this year.
He ain't going anywhere.
We also confirmed that we are going to splash £20+ on a new striker
Lukaku could very well stay
Can't really expect him to have a total understanding of the club's finances.
We do have money available now and that is what is important.
No offense, but Lukaku isn't staying at Everton. Too many bigger clubs will be in for him. Biggest advantage you have is Mou would probably rather sell him to Everton than Arsenal or Tottenham.
Stabbed him in the back lol. It's Madrid over City. Not really a choice is it?
Coleman is an enticing possibility, but I can't see it happening for a number of reasons:
- Everton would either refuse to sell him altogether or demand a high fee.
- Wenger, I imagine, would be reluctant to spend big in that position due to the necessity to buy a high profile forward among other things.
- Lots of other (inferior) cheaper options in the market.
- Everton would either refuse to sell him altogether or demand a high fee.
- Wenger, I imagine, would be reluctant to spend big in that position due to the necessity to buy a high profile forward among other things.
- Lots of other (inferior) cheaper options in the market.
Gilberto Silva was a god.
No Stuart Mccall, but what a player.
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Said Debuchy assuming Coleman won't be sold/too expensive.
There is also a dirth of quality right backs (bar Stephen Darby), and I think Debuchy is completely ok. Not brilliant, but he's decent.
Anybody post the new Nike Commercial?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo#t=171
Really fucking good of course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo#t=171
Really fucking good of course.
FortuneFaded
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Goes without saying really. It's like comparing any goalkeeper to Oggy.
The_Hitcher89
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I want both of them to stay, it will be intriguing to see where Martinez can take you. And I want to see what a beast Lukaku can turn into by playing every week with a manager who lets his players express themselves
In 2014 you'd say the same thing about City over Arsenal. In 2011 after City had signed Aguero and had Yaya and Silva, you would have said that to ("not really a choice"). *shrugs* But regardless, he had agreed to come to City with Pellegrini for many months prior to joining Madrid instead. It was a dick move but I can't blame him and Arsenal fans shouldn't blame Nasri either. He made the right move, clearly.
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this Ramires to Barcalona rumour is great! please be true.
The_Hitcher89
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Huge respect for Yeovil keeping their aims realistic when they got promoted, and choosing stability rather than fruitlessly chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Yeah, you're DC'ing.
Speaking of SM, he's been nominated for SPFA manager of the year and got Motherwell up to third. Bloke's a hero
Hands off Woodward.
(he was guff when he managed us mind- mainly due to us getting a new squad every 5mins)
No. Madrid are Madrid.
City just recently became relevant. Why would a kid from Spain pick Manchester City over Real Madrid?
Another big advantage is that he actually does enjoy under the manager and under the club in general. His familiarity with the place plus being a
n almost
Our biggest concern is his wages and Clubs in other Leagues. Apparently Atletico Madrid are strongly linked with him, especially now that Costa is strongly linked with Chelsea!
The_Hitcher89
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Haven't heard Stephen Darby's name for years
For most players it is yes, I just don't like it when they pretend otherwise. Arsene has shown amazing loyalty to his players, through injuries and drops in form when someone more ruthless like Fergie would have got rid of them and it hurts me to see him be betrayed on so many occasions.
We've had an obscene amount of cash in the bank for years. Hopefully with the Puma deal and the extension to the Emirates sponsorship in place we can finally start spending it. The 5 year Puma deal alone is worth two thirds of the remaining debt!
One thing I have to remind myself is how Belguim will do at WC.
Look at them winning the WC, and BAM both Lukaku and Mirallas are getting out for bigger clubs
Haven't heard Stephen Darby's name for years
Best right back in League One
Some nutjob on our forum claimed had he stayed at Pool he might have done what Flanagan did
West Yorkshire Hero the bloke, our POTY no doubt
Next up: Niall Heaton
Wouldn't be surprised if he just didn't want people talking more about his celebration than his ability
I wanted to put together a post with gifs of his through ball goals against Arsenal, Fulham and Swansea, but couldn't find any
You'll probably find them on Tumblr. Only reason I go there from time to time.
Case in point:
Hell, even Gerrard:
Wilbury
You know what Brendan can do for Welbz.
Relaxed Muscle
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RIP Tito.
A shame, this morning news seemed to indicate some possibility of recovery, but cancer end winning the battle. Fuck cancer.
A shame, this morning news seemed to indicate some possibility of recovery, but cancer end winning the battle. Fuck cancer.
It mattered to Baines and Jagielka.... and Coleman!
The_Hitcher89
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One thing I have to remind myself is how Belguim will do at WC.
Look at them winning the WC, and BAM both Lukaku and Mirallas are getting out for bigger clubs
Belgium won't be winning the world cup. Spain will bore their way to the final again, batter the opposition, and a bunch of knobends will pretend that they'd played like that throughout the tournament
Does Mirallas start for Belgium?
I'm genuinely annoyed that we have a manager who won't let us play with the flair we possess
Agreed. I can't stand seeing Arsenal fans call him an "Arsenal legend"
FortuneFaded
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He'll be immortalised along with Allan Johnston, Derek Adams & John McGlynn (the previous 3 winners of the award).
It can be hard for legends to manage the club with which they made their name. Some can handle it (Cruyff) and some can't (Shearer). Oggy has always backed away from the management route but I'd love to see him have go. Gary Mac managed us for a short time before he left to look after his sick wife. Will be interesting to see how Giggs copes.
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You'll probably find them on Tumblr. Only reason I go there from time to time.
Case in point:
Hell, even Gerrard:
Wilbury
You know what Brendan can do for Welbz.
I fucking loved that goal.
'Oh fuck, Gerrard's fallen over and lost possession we're gonna conc....wait......OMFG'
That's the match which has made this all possible I think. Ain't nothing that gives you momentum like a last minute win.
Huge respect for Yeovil keeping their aims realistic when they got promoted, and choosing stability rather than fruitlessly chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Also huge respect for giving us three points recently and six over the course of the season. #Invaluable
Yeah, he does start at the right flank, but is the usually prone for substitution later in the match. Usually for Wittsel!
He was always going to go back to Barca. I don't like the manner in which it happened but it was inevitable and he has never said a bad word about Arsenal and he has spoken openly about his desire to return one day. Putting him on the same level as RVP, Nasri and Adebayor is really, really off.
If he wants to come back this summer I would be overjoyed.
The_Hitcher89
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All Axels are cunts
Axel Rose
Axel Wittsel
Axel from Road Rash
All of them
@arkon, they're your Norwich
It's a shame at how darn good Kieran Trippier has turned out to be. We really, really could have used his cover in the past year or two with Micah being a completely liability or injured. Be curious to see if someone swoops for him this summer -- will be in the Prem next season either way!
Wouldn't be surprised if he moves back to Arsenal this summer. He was booed and whistled at when he came on for Xavi in the Bilbao game and with the recent rumors that Barca is interested in Ozil, who knows what might happen.
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It would surprise me a lot.
While there has been recent dissatisfaction from the Barcelona fans, that really doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things. It's the club's decision. And with Cesc being Barcelona born and bred, a new manager coming in, and a transfer ban likely, I just can't see him going anywhere.
That Ozil story is utter shit.
I really loved Fabregas but is there room for him now at Arsenal? Where would he play? For such a price tag he wouldn't be a bench player
The_Hitcher89
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Fabregas seemed like he loved Arsenal, but Barca was his dream. Van Persie went to a team you absolutely hate after winding his contract down, Adebayor and Nasri went to a rival.
They're nothing alike. The lack of class over the course of the Fabregas to Barca saga was on their part rather than his, as far as I can tell.
They're nothing alike. The lack of class over the course of the Fabregas to Barca saga was on their part rather than his, as far as I can tell.
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