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ricardo I like this blogs article its very funny

2009-07-02T11:00:40.422+01:00

ricardo
I like this blogs article its very funny

Indeed. Subconsciously I think we all know we can...

2009-06-18T16:32:16.660+01:00

Indeed. Subconsciously I think we all know we can't rely on Diaby.

Maybe he'll prove us wrong, here's hoping.

We may not need one but I think it is a gamble and...

2009-06-18T12:36:15.735+01:00

We may not need one but I think it is a gamble and a big one at that. We've lacked depth in this area and so we will need a player to step up and play in this position for parts of next season. I'm not confident of Nasri, Denilson or Ramsey doing this but I sincerely hope I'm wrong.
So let's disagree.
Interesting that nobody has even mentioned Diaby's name...

Blakey, I disagree. We have cesc who is our playm...

2009-06-18T11:36:21.308+01:00

Blakey, I disagree.

We have cesc who is our playmaker.

If we sign one combative enforcer, then we have this new guy and Song, making two excellent solid defensive players.

We then have Denilson and Ramsey as back up.

It should also be remembered that Nasri can play centrally in this role.

We also have some oustanding kids coming through

I never said we should buy Alonso, however we are ...

2009-06-18T10:48:29.012+01:00

I never said we should buy Alonso, however we are going to need an experienced creative midfielder as well as an enforcer otherwise we are going to be entirely dependent on Cesc playing every game, staying injury free and having a great season. I can't see Nasri or Arshavin performing this role.

Good rant 1979. Well done. I 100% agree about Alo...

2009-06-18T09:51:44.999+01:00

Good rant 1979. Well done.

I 100% agree about Alonso. He is the new Jamie Rednapp. Yes - he looks a "classy" player, but then they are 6 to a dozen in the Premierleague. Perhaps we should re-sign David Bentley as well?

If we did not already have Cesc, Arshavin, Nasri, Denilson etc in the squad, then I might think about Alonso. But I simply don't see how a

Yes Blakey, they are young. However we do not nee...

2009-06-17T23:01:56.998+01:00

Yes Blakey, they are young.

However we do not need to buy a technical ball player, we already have cesc.

We need someone who can defend, who can get in and amongst it, and who can add some steel to our midfield.

Alonso has the age and that's about it, he is most definitely not what we need in my eyes.

Ramsey is what 17? Denilson 21? Cesc 22? Cesc has ...

2009-06-17T17:55:56.657+01:00

Ramsey is what 17? Denilson 21? Cesc 22? Cesc has repeatedly said how important Viera was to him when he first came to the club. Denilson describs Gilberto as a father figure in practically every interview he does. The same goes for Walcott regarding Henry. If we don't need experienced midfielders then what do we need?! If we go through any extended period of time when were relying on Ramsey

Indeed. Don't forget, as well as Cesc, Nasri and ...

2009-06-17T17:43:43.597+01:00

Indeed.

Don't forget, as well as Cesc, Nasri and Denilson, we have people like Aaron Ramsey who are developing nicely in the background.

We simply do not need a player like Alonso even if one assumes he's great at what he does, something I don't.

Denilson had a great season. We still faltered whe...

2009-06-17T16:59:04.742+01:00

Denilson had a great season. We still faltered when it mattered and he was exhausted by the end of the season. If we are not going to invest in creativity in the middle then let's hope 1) Cesc has a great season. 2) Doesn't get injured. 3) Either Nasri or Arshavin can play as an attacking midfielder when required.

Interestingly Denilson's stats were better than Al...

2009-06-17T16:45:15.805+01:00

Interestingly Denilson's stats were better than Alonso's last season. He's also much younger and has much more potential for improvement.

Alonso is the hole in the head we don't need.

Absolutely. God knows why Wenger was chasing him o...

2009-06-17T16:33:48.046+01:00

Absolutely. God knows why Wenger was chasing him or why Cesc said he would be just what Arsenal need.

We COULD have TWO world class central midfilders and a ball winning holding midfielder at Arsenal, most other clubs seem to cope with that. Crikey we even used to manage that.
Of course most other clubs are managed by idiots who don't realise Alonso just runs around injuring

I like Alonso. I think he's a decent player. But I...

2009-06-17T16:31:34.013+01:00

I like Alonso. I think he's a decent player. But I DO NOT think he is required at Arsenal.

Like 1979 has said, we need a midfield enforcer/destroyer that will break up play and do a bit of the nasty work when required. We need that player to have some character, leadership and intelligence.

I don't want another nice guy. I'm not looking for a tosser like Diouf

yep, we really need more technical ball players a...

2009-06-17T16:18:56.896+01:00

yep,

we really need more technical ball players at the club,

great idea,

the fact that our squad is full of excellent ball players and we barely have a midfielder that can break up play and defend should be ringing bells,

we do not need alonso, it's obvious

Absolute shite. Alonso is a gentleman AND friends ...

2009-06-17T14:00:36.846+01:00

Absolute shite. Alonso is a gentleman AND friends with Fabregas. Fabregas got injured while training, of course he'll be angry. Who has ever said Alonso is a holding player?! He is a deep lying playmaker. A phenomenal passer, lots of experience, works EXTREMELY hard and is a vital part of the Spanish team. We need/needed him because our central midfield is weak and we lack creativity in the

thanks for the comments. alonso is massively over...

2009-06-17T08:18:26.565+01:00

thanks for the comments.

alonso is massively overrated.

i am speaking as an arsenal fan and part of my frustration is the way in which alonso is labelled as a holding player when he cannot defend.

arsenal need alonso like a hole in the head.

by the way mascherano is the key man at liverpool, alonso is immensely average in comparison.

What a completely stupid article. Just because yo...

2009-06-17T02:52:59.234+01:00

What a completely stupid article.

Just because you dont like the guy, doesnt mean you can base that on how good a player he is.

Alonso last year was the most fouled player, where the fouls resulted in a red card. Alonso is a class, and yes it is annoying if Cesc is injured but don't blame it on Alonso, especially considering that they are good friends.

Utter rubbish! Alonso is a gentleman on and off th...

2009-06-17T00:35:30.653+01:00

Utter rubbish! Alonso is a gentleman on and off the pitch and would never want to intentionally hurt a fellow pro let alone his friend cesc. Do not worry alonso wouldnt be interested in taking a step down anyway. Ask any reds fan and they will tell you how great xabi is to the team. good luck with diaby and song instead!