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Football Thread 2016/17 & Offseason |OT2| Wenger In Fam! Wenger Out Blud!
- Thread starter Lunar FC
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As an AC Milan fan for 15 years now, these last few years have been the hardest to watch. I'm glad the Banter era is finally over. No more being mocked by the likes of Everton and Leicester fans, feels good man. Finally I can play with my team on FIFA again and actually enjoy myself.
On another note if we sign Aubameyang think we good to go, on paper anyway. Just hope we gel fast enough for the new season.
On another note if we sign Aubameyang think we good to go, on paper anyway. Just hope we gel fast enough for the new season.
His Majesty
Banned
Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek and Aké gone
ffs they never learn
ffs they never learn
This is what I don't understand (rant incoming...)
We used the least players in the league last year, I think, bar Burnley.
This year every top PL side looks stronger. We will also, MINIMUM, be facing 6 extra games in the CL.
Bakayoko might miss the start of the season. Matic is going. Loftus Cheek has gone on loan.
And now we've let Chalobah go for £5m? Who's going to cover in midfield? Are we going to get through the opening of the season with Kante and Fabregas? What if one gets injured?
I don't understand why we couldn't have given Chalobah some assurances about playing in that squad - we simply DO NOT HAVE THE COVER in that area.
A straight swap would be a joke - Ox has ONE YEAR left on his contract. I'd take Ox + 15m.
Not surprised, Chelsea don't see youth as proper players, just capital to get and sell on for profit. Can't criticise management as we did just win the league for the 2nd time on 3 years after 5 seasons, but as fans it's nice to see our academy used for the first team rather than to make money.
OTOH, mceachran was meant to be the new bees knees alongside wilshere 5 years ago, and look at how they both turned out. So, maybe the club does know what it's doing
OTOH, mceachran was meant to be the new bees knees alongside wilshere 5 years ago, and look at how they both turned out. So, maybe the club does know what it's doing
Well - players get better playing with better players, right?
McEachran could well have developed into a good player (if not a top one) by being given the opportunity to play alongside Matic/Fabregas/Lampard etc
Loftus Cheek, I think, has made the right move. He needs games to develop his obvious talent and was not getting enough time at the club.
Chalobah though... I don't know, letting him go seems like such an odd choice. He only had a year left, yes, but we look woefully short in that area now - and how do we go about solving that? Dropping another 30-40m on someone?
And Wilshere was destined to be a top player - a seriously top player - but injuries and, I think, staying at Arsenal too long, have hampered him big time.
It will be another young player that will play some cup games, but no important ones. The cycle repeats.
Wilshere and a lot, but not all, of the young English players suffer from bad mentality. Breaking into the first squad and getting a bumper contract too early. Other players the same age at the same clubs that aren't English make much less but often play more.
Wilshere and a lot, but not all, of the young English players suffer from bad mentality. Breaking into the first squad and getting a bumper contract too early. Other players the same age at the same clubs that aren't English make much less but often play more.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Round 3 between us in the 2018/19 Champions League final
It's round 2. I tend to have no recollection of the 2004/2005 season.
It will be just like old times.
On a more current note, I hope we get an Arsenal and AC Milan final this season (Europa League). It will be a good final and even better if we thrash them.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Chelsea sign a striker yet? No.
Bakayoko confirmed officially yet? No.
Is this the worst? Yes.
Bakayoko confirmed officially yet? No.
Is this the worst? Yes.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Sorry Double Post
cartoon_soldier
Member
Really want a DM to join up for pre-season.
Let's do Woodward
Do you guys see Mourinho using 3 at the back?
Let's do Woodward
Do you guys see Mourinho using 3 at the back?
RocknRola
Member
I see RM is going all out on the "2 teams in 1" model. To be fair, it definitely works. Quality players to use when the more known ones need a rest will definitely help them fight for the title/CL once more.
Not on a regular basis, but he did use it a few times last year so maybe in certain situations he would.
He will look good in blue.
I share your frustration, but remember that Luuz and Alonso came relatively late and turned out fine.
If things are still dire in a month, then I might start to panic. Hopefully Evening Standard's claim of a Chalobah buyback clause is true.
Most reports I've seen are that Chalobah had a release clause and did not sign a buyback clause...
I hope so too. We tend to include them (or sell on clauses)
Losing him and Ake in the window is a real blow, as a fan. I hope, though, that reports Christensen is being given a chance is true.
LegendofDragoonLives
Member
Damn that's a good looking dude. I don't know how how much better the team got, but they got better looking lol
McMoneyman
Member
Looks like Lucas Leiva is on his way to Lazio for 5m. Great servant, but I think the time is right to part company.
Biglia is done. Medical today.
The same club signing Bonucci and Borini doesn't look right.
Borini could be useful in some situations though.
Until it's confirmed he hasn't signed 😛
Eh, he's bang average.
WhateverItTakes
Banned
Hope we seen him back at Anfield for some charity games or what have you. Been there through the thick and thin of the last decade.
A summer of snitching!
His Majesty
Banned
MaizeRage25
Member
Mendy next?
Walker cost a ton, but will certainly be a huge upgrade for City over what they had last year at RB. Should be the same case on the left side.
Jury is still out on Stones, but agree he did not impress last season.
Walker cost a ton, but will certainly be a huge upgrade for City over what they had last year at RB. Should be the same case on the left side.
Jury is still out on Stones, but agree he did not impress last season.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
So what about them Chelsea signings...
Bakayoko was at Cobham today so....
GoldenCrow
Member
I don't think any old City fan can complain about this as they have done their own fair share of moaning about United fans back in the 90's and 00's that could essentially have been that word for word.
I do like Walker even though last season wasn't his best. The season before though he was excellent. Should have put a sneaky bid in for Alderweireld whilst they were at it.
A Serious Man
Member
Bakayoko should be done, it's really just a question of which striker we panic buy.
ALL OF THEM