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Football Thread 2012/13 |OT| The Beautiful Game
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Just read that Wenger quote about Diaby. Jesus fucking Christ... there are no words. Can't wait for him to have a ridiculously great (injury free) season the last year of his contract too to cement his place as "first name on the French team sheet".
We need M'Vila and we need an attacking midfielder (Carzola would be fine too). we shouldn't have to choose, especially with the funds coming in from RVP's impending sale. I'm not sure if Alex Song is a shit defensive midfielder and a great lobber of the ball, or if he just didn't get a chance, but at the very least, Song's ability or not, Frimpong is not a good enough backup and should be sent on loan (and hopefully not tear his ligaments again). Need another DM for sure.
We need M'Vila and we need an attacking midfielder (Carzola would be fine too). we shouldn't have to choose, especially with the funds coming in from RVP's impending sale. I'm not sure if Alex Song is a shit defensive midfielder and a great lobber of the ball, or if he just didn't get a chance, but at the very least, Song's ability or not, Frimpong is not a good enough backup and should be sent on loan (and hopefully not tear his ligaments again). Need another DM for sure.
true. and Wenger is known for usually answering every question that gets thrown his way, but still. Did he have to rub salt in the wound by mentioning DIABY?!? the fact that he's on 50k a week is insulting.
90TilInfinity
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Song was doing what he was told to do, really. He's being asked to play a box-to-box role while Arteta does a Busquets job, but unfortunately for us, Arteta is not Busquets.
Some feel we need defenders but I'm convinced our problem is the protection of our defence. We allow teams less chances than even Man Utd yet we conceded 49 goals, that's stupid and down to the fact we allow teams good chances. They never take pot-shots against us because there is always space in the hole where they can make a pass to create a (half) chance. We need to plug that hole, it's as simple as that.
His reaction to Cazorla (grinning then saying "I don't know this guy!") was encouraging, and he's a genuinely amazing footballer, but DM is the main priority.
Luckily there's still the possibility Arsene is playing games, but his faith in Diaby troubles me. It would've been like City hoping Hargreaves was the answer for them last season.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Not sure we'll get Moura, feels like Douglas Costa 2.0. One of those transfers where I'll be pleased if we get him but won't care too much if we don't.
I've already gotten my Lucas tattoo.
Holding the Champion's League 2012/2013, right?
Treble winners actually. My next tatt will be Mancini kneeling in worship to SAF.
It was either this or Lucas, but I feel Suso fits the theme of pre-season nicely.
Wenger relying on Diaby makes me laugh, I remember when he came on at Anfield last season, sort of controlled the midfield for about 10 minutes, then went off injured again. The guy's a really good player, but he's just a crock.
yup. Haven't had a quality DM whose job was simply to tackle and restrict space (Arteta's more of a pivot player for me, than a pure DM... kinda like Alonso-lite) since Flamini left. His departure and Wenger's (or the board's) refusal to replace him have cost this team time and time again.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=40163006#post40163006
CVG have got a 3 page Preview of FIFA 13 - new screens of manager mode and skill based games.
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Oh and Clegg, upset? UPSET? PISSED OFF more like.
CVG have got a 3 page Preview of FIFA 13 - new screens of manager mode and skill based games.
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Oh and Clegg, upset? UPSET? PISSED OFF more like.
I've responded in gaming side, needless to say, Manager Mode = yawn.
What's with all their injuries? Is it Wenger rushing them in? Their fitness/medical staff?
Maybe RVP isn't injury prone after all.
I'm pushing it I know
I think Wilshere's is more than an injury personally.
Also Wenger in his press conference said he wants RVP to stay. Probably already posted but said he's not going for M'Vila. WHY?! He'd be good in that Arsenal side.
Well, if City don't move for De Rossi they will try and get M'Vila.
Don't think this is a fresh injury, just the same persistent problem he's been suffering with for a season. It's passed the point of being damaging now, and moved into ominous territory though. As we said, the sheer length and unpredictability screams 'career ender'. That is unless it's not all a smokescreen to avoid a drugs test.
Wilshere hasn't had a setback, Wenger says his ankle and knee are fine. He just hasn't played football for a year. It takes a long time to get back to a level where you can play in the PL, he needs the next 2 or 3 months to get his fitness.
Vivalaraza
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Didn't De Rossi sign a new contract with Roma a few months ago?
Not that that stops anybody moving these days, just would have throught City would have made sure they got him back then.
Not that that stops anybody moving these days, just would have throught City would have made sure they got him back then.
Yeah he did back in January. Extra 4 years IIRC. Mancini tried in Jan, was told no - make do with what you have. So we got Pizarro on loan.
De Rossi is his dream signing though. I could see it happening, but not for less than £30m. Yikes.
pslayer666
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Is there a footie-gaf EPL fantasy league going on?
What's the code to enter? And is the EPL fantasy site working alright for you guys? It shows up funny and won't let me log in here.
What's the code to enter? And is the EPL fantasy site working alright for you guys? It shows up funny and won't let me log in here.
Surprisingly optimistic for a Spurs fan. I like to stick to the sensationalist drug habit stories.
Still think it's more than a traditional injury though, as DC said. It's been far too vague, and gone on for far too long, with far too little communication with the Arsenal fanbase to be a run of the mill, albeit prolonged injury.
For the price he'd cost considering his contract (if he did sign one, I'm merely pontificating), plus his age (28), I don't think he'd represent good business. I rate the player, but there comes a time when you have to accept that there are better options out there in the long term.
There's a fine line to be struck, though. Paying £30 million for a player already at his peak is nearly as dangerous as paying that amount for a 19 year old, in my book.
MarshMellow96
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Back from a doctors appointment this morning..
I've either torn my rectus sheath muscle or I have a Spigelian hernia - a rare type that has the highest risk of strangulation. I've been laboured up for weeks on ibuprofen and now I've got to wait a while longer for an ultrasound scan that could result in surgery. All this from a relatively innocuous stretch in bed.. I'm never sleeping on my front again!
Looks like I'm going to be spending a lot more time on GAF. Wall of shame, we're coming for you.
I've either torn my rectus sheath muscle or I have a Spigelian hernia - a rare type that has the highest risk of strangulation. I've been laboured up for weeks on ibuprofen and now I've got to wait a while longer for an ultrasound scan that could result in surgery. All this from a relatively innocuous stretch in bed.. I'm never sleeping on my front again!
Looks like I'm going to be spending a lot more time on GAF. Wall of shame, we're coming for you.
I went the doctors this morning, it's the only reason I'm up. Been getting a numb sensation in the joint where my leg meets my groin. The doctor basically had a feel around, analysed my entire testicle region, then concluded that it was a completely innocuous feeling brought about by trapped nerves when I sit down. All's well, basically.
Not to make light of any doctors visit but that was no Dr. That was Wilbury.
MarshMellow96
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Yeah, that does sound like Wilbury.
Human bodies are the worst.
Human bodies are the worst.
Yeah they suck. Big time.
I remember a few years back I had this pressure in my head. No a headache, but it felt like my brain was too big for my skull.
I thought something was really wrong with me.
Trip to the Dr's and they did some tests and put it down as a virus - 2 weeks off work.
It stayed around for a bit afterwards on and off. I personally thought it was my wisdom teeth, as they were coming through at the same time.
MarshMellow96
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Dr Singh has a fuck off beard and wears a PNE jumper, I'd be very surprised if it was.
My first thought when reading your description was, 'my arse isn't a sheath'.
Well they reassured me I had nothing major. But I don't think it was a virus in the end. When my teeth came through it all stopped.
SAF has just held a presser at the team hotel in China. Says Vidic resumed full training as of today.
Also said that United haven't reached an agreement with Lucas but are still interested in signing him.
Quotes: We're not lying on our backsides doing nothing. We're trying hard to bring other players to the club.
Also said that United haven't reached an agreement with Lucas but are still interested in signing him.
Quotes: We're not lying on our backsides doing nothing. We're trying hard to bring other players to the club.
I have similar sensations all around my extremities. If you're stressed or your posture is poor (or both) you can exacerbate that quite a bit because your muscles tighten up unnaturally and constrict your nerves.
Vivalaraza
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@MandyHenryMedia: SAF on Moura: "We haven't reached an agreement - we've shown interest.Until such time we reach an agreement we can't say he's ours" #mufc
Sounds confident I think.
We're not City.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out an immediate move for Yann M'Vila. http://t.co/GqA4LqNw
Sky's Graeme Bailey
GOGOGO!!!
I would have said that Sao Paulo want to keep everything as open as possible for a trumping bid, but one really doesn't seem likely at this point. It's either us paying big bucks or him staying put.
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