tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post4411136077517351453..comments2024-03-27T15:34:33.446+00:00Comments on Another Arsenal Blog: Ken Friar books long summer holiday1979goonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-39295006692567316482008-05-11T19:50:00.000+01:002008-05-11T19:50:00.000+01:00Obsinho has a good point.However I reckon we can b...Obsinho has a good point.<BR/><BR/>However I reckon we can bring in a couple of top quality experienced players in their mid twenties without buggering our wage structure.<BR/><BR/>As you say though there are a lot of muppets who have this almost childlike attitude of I pay for my ticket, so the club must spend all the money it can or else.<BR/><BR/>These cretins should grow a brain before 1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-234768480911885162008-05-09T16:31:00.000+01:002008-05-09T16:31:00.000+01:00But that still means that in the short term we are...But that still means that in the short term we are unlikely/less likely than others to win something than our rivals (footballing and revenue wise). They will spend money and improve - we need to find a way to do it, and so far we are worse off than this time 2 weeks ago. <BR/><BR/>Wenger got close last season, but he has to do the same and more again. We need 4 Eduardos/Sagnas and 2 of Vela/Obsinhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682633045526999412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-57047526926493871412008-05-09T15:26:00.000+01:002008-05-09T15:26:00.000+01:00I think you make a good point Obsinho. It was hard...I think you make a good point Obsinho. It was hard to see at the time in the late 1990's that Leeds would fall so fast or so hard. We should be careful not to follow their lead. Chelsea have been technically bankrupt for several years and if Abramovich goes then they are utterly fucked. ManUre and Liverpool are treading a risky line with their debt management, and will be in major problems if Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195190597835036529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-33852929513320530342008-05-09T14:54:00.000+01:002008-05-09T14:54:00.000+01:00I had a look on the Le Grove website, and the pani...I had a look on the Le Grove website, and the panic on there is impressive. I do feel that people think "I support a big club, so I deserve to have big signings". Although generally this is simplistic, I am starting to agree. Whether we like it or not, the premiership is a big footballing circus that breathes, shits and pisses money. We spend a lot watching the team every week (and if we can in Obsinhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682633045526999412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-83753024552520358152008-05-09T11:11:00.000+01:002008-05-09T11:11:00.000+01:00Think Gilberto/Fabregas should be first choice in ...Think Gilberto/Fabregas should be first choice in central midfield and there is already adequate back up with Diaby, Denilson, Song and Toure.<BR/><BR/>I won't miss Hleb much - 11 goals in 3 seasons is not much to miss and he rarely provides that many assists. He also slows down the game a lot. Vela and Walcott are quick players and I hope they get their chance.<BR/><BR/>I do think we need K manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914600260045669589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-59042937520579181292008-05-09T10:38:00.000+01:002008-05-09T10:38:00.000+01:00I agree we're small in midfield. It is also somewh...I agree we're small in midfield. It is also somewhat surprising that given we have lost Diarra and Flamini this season, that few people are saying we need a new centre midfielder.<BR/><BR/>I guess it may be that if Arsene does buy some super duper centre back then Kolo and Song will be in contention to play the holding role in midfield?Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195190597835036529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-6860029329713196802008-05-09T10:09:00.000+01:002008-05-09T10:09:00.000+01:00firstly I'll have a copy ted, maybe two!secondly i...firstly I'll have a copy ted, maybe two!<BR/><BR/>secondly it's over 100% because you can vote for more than one position<BR/><BR/>thirdly great piece, enjoyed it, I have to say I've been getting this nagging feeling that the weakness from long balls is partly due to our smallness in midfield1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-58958218081692373802008-05-09T09:43:00.000+01:002008-05-09T09:43:00.000+01:001979 - the votes thing has the following results s...1979 - the votes thing has the following results so far:<BR/><BR/>Goalkeeper - 4%<BR/>Centre Backs - 65%<BR/>Midfield - 34%<BR/>Wingers - 60%<BR/>Strikers - 21%<BR/>Something else - 4%<BR/><BR/>Thats an improbable 188%!!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195190597835036529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-19594275726195427772008-05-09T09:29:00.000+01:002008-05-09T09:29:00.000+01:00It looks this morning like Hleb is off. Well fuck ...It looks this morning like Hleb is off. Well fuck it then. There is absolutely no point is being loyal to players who want to leave.<BR/><BR/>We need new players everywhere. Ken Friar can cancel his holiday and get on the fucking phone. Sign everyone who is available. EVERYONE!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195190597835036529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-43583938703198320892008-05-08T22:00:00.000+01:002008-05-08T22:00:00.000+01:00Sagna cost about £6 mil and no one knew him. Arsen...Sagna cost about £6 mil and no one knew him. Arsene knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-66438088368163441282008-05-08T18:22:00.000+01:002008-05-08T18:22:00.000+01:00No don't.Looks like Ted is setting himself up for ...No don't.<BR/><BR/>Looks like Ted is setting himself up for a summer full of ranting against any potential Arsenal buys - could be quite quiet then. Very few of us on this blog have said splash the cash willy nilly but 2 or 3 good signings wouldn't go amiss - if they happen to be cheap Sagna type signings then all the better. Have high hopes for Vela and Walcott but no I don't think Billy and K manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914600260045669589noreply@blogger.com