So far, for each of the past five or six seasons, we've had a negative net spend I think. Allegedly there's an actual transfer budget this year (which is why the business got done early), but still. Cazorla + Giroud + Podolski... probably a little bit extra from Song sale.
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Football Thread 2012/13 |OT2| @agent_89: My sources tell me the season has started
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So far, for each of the past five or six seasons, we've had a negative net spend I think. Allegedly there's an actual transfer budget this year (which is why the business got done early), but still. Cazorla + Giroud + Podolski... probably a little bit extra from Song sale.
You only need him for one season anyway. Win the league, and then Xabi Alonso comes back home.
And so you guys go and buy United's most promising young player :'(
He'll do well for you guys
Huh. All the more reason to go for Sahin, then. Although I have to say that asking £5M for a 1-year loan actually does seem a bit preposterous.
Tottenham still working hard to bring in Leandro Damiâo and Willian
André Villas-Boas is busy as Spurs prepare to reinforce their reputation for last-minute wheeling and dealing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/...ham-leandro-damiao-willian-andre-villas-boas?
André Villas-Boas is busy as Spurs prepare to reinforce their reputation for last-minute wheeling and dealing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/...ham-leandro-damiao-willian-andre-villas-boas?
My emotions can't handle the thought of Xabi returning.
Never going to happen, just glad he spent as much time at the club as he did. One of my all time favourite players. So classy.
Bubble Metropolis
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After the brilliant, uplifting start to the summer that we had transfer-wise, I would be absolutely crushed to end another transfer window with Wenger saying something like 'we are content, we have Rosicky and also Diaby who is like a new signing.' Absolutely crushed. The very definition of one step forward, two steps back.
I guess I should be used to it, but it was so promising a month ago. It's the hope. It's the hope I can't stand.
I guess I should be used to it, but it was so promising a month ago. It's the hope. It's the hope I can't stand.
Heard nothing from more reliable sources.
Its all bollocks. Theres no way we'd sign a CM.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Well our match was really drab, but we got the result in the end.
Glad to hear we're leading the race to sign Sahin but I won't be convinced until I see him in our shirt. My main worry is not buying a proper finisher/goalscorer. A finisher with Suarez, Borini, Gerrard all chipping in with goals could be decent.
I also hope Sterling get's more game time, especially ahead of a mediocre player like Downing. Cole, Spearing, Adam need to be shifted as soon as possible aswell.
If we get Sahin, keep hold of Agger, sell those three and get a good finisher in, I will be very happy.
Glad to hear we're leading the race to sign Sahin but I won't be convinced until I see him in our shirt. My main worry is not buying a proper finisher/goalscorer. A finisher with Suarez, Borini, Gerrard all chipping in with goals could be decent.
I also hope Sterling get's more game time, especially ahead of a mediocre player like Downing. Cole, Spearing, Adam need to be shifted as soon as possible aswell.
If we get Sahin, keep hold of Agger, sell those three and get a good finisher in, I will be very happy.
QuikZilver
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Devastated with the Barca game should of ended the tie in Camp Nou.
I don't want us to sell Downing, I still feel he's got a lot to give, and he isn't as bad as people make out. Technically he's strong, and he can beat a man on the wing. Sure, he goes missing a lot, and sometimes he'll make a questionable decision, but his speed, ability to pass the ball under pressure, as well as his ability to cut in and shoot, or take a man on and cross is something we need at this moment in time.
I think he's used as a scape goat a lot of the time, and people will just qualify the team not playing well as 'Downing had a quiet one'.
We aren't interested in that Mexican guy, 100%.
Comolli was, but he's gone now. And our interest ended alongside that.
You've joined Yurt on the list.
Vivalaraza
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This Mexican reporter seems pretty convinced this is going to happen and if the quotes from the Pachuca man are genuine...they think it will too, though maybe they are just trying to shift him.
It's weird though. He has just turned 22 but has only played 27 games in the Mexican league. Everyone seems to think he was very impressive this summer...but I dunno, you'd just expect more game time. If we sign him, paying £9m seems like a lot...and then there really is no guarantee he will be ready for the PL. He is still in a very early stage of his career, regardless of what level.
I still want him obv. New players are cool and he is actually a CM, which would be nice.
It's weird though. He has just turned 22 but has only played 27 games in the Mexican league. Everyone seems to think he was very impressive this summer...but I dunno, you'd just expect more game time. If we sign him, paying £9m seems like a lot...and then there really is no guarantee he will be ready for the PL. He is still in a very early stage of his career, regardless of what level.
I still want him obv. New players are cool and he is actually a CM, which would be nice.
I'm trying to inverse my surprised happiness, but I can't imagine how disappointing this must be for Arsenal fans. He was supposedly signed, sealed and delivered since the weekend. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere he's about to have a medical at Melwood.
FootballFan
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Here comes the "valdesinha":
:lol I can't help but laugh. What a dumb mistake.
Problem is, I see him attempt to beat his man only once (if not twice) a game and the rest of the game he does indeed go missing. I'm definitely willing to give him a chance though and see how he progresses under Rodgers but I'd rather he wasn't in that first XI.
Forgot to mention, he doesn't have Football or Agent included in his name. How more reliable can a twitterer be
look at that barca JT immediately cry for unicef after the ball goes inHere comes the "valdesinha":
filthy team, go cry to your president so he buys a decent keeper instead of the ref
LabouredSubterfuge
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He handled what is basically the Brazil first team fairly well.
Based on what I watched of him in the Olympics, he'll be ready to do a job for us. No matter his age or games, if he's good enough play him.
The loan back will most likely be due to his work permit issues.
Vivalaraza
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Yeah that can't be stressed enough, hence why we lost Le Pog.
I'll confess ignorance about Herrera, is he basically a ball-winning CM?
LabouredSubterfuge
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Box to box.
A Darren Fletcher clone, very calm and confident on the ball.
He's played as a DM/CM before apparently. Did so against Brazil too iirc.
LabouredSubterfuge
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:lol
Joel Was Right
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Share your impressions of this
Where is Wilbs.
Reading festival I think.
Joel Was Right
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Robbie Savage says Arsenal are no longer a big club. I agree with Mr Savage. On that note, anyone who listens to 606 will appreciate the man is a no-nonsense straight talker. Isn't afraid to rip apart callers. I often find him agreeable.
Either is Liverpool. :/
Vivalaraza
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We are. It's nonsense to believe otherwise.
When we can go to America, or China, and command the sort of fanbase and attention that we do, it'd be moronic to suggest otherwise.
Major_Lazer
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Lol yeh if Arsenal isn't a big club then fucked if i know what Liverpool are.
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