tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post1611881578027097052..comments2024-03-27T15:34:33.446+00:00Comments on Another Arsenal Blog: Smudger's spine surgery would result in a paraplegic Arsenal team1979goonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-39376722574266019992009-05-13T22:06:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:06:00.000+01:00It's very tricky to even look who to go after at t...It's very tricky to even look who to go after at the moment. I think the biggest problem is the missed oppurtunities in the past two seasons. Jakielka - would have been peanuts, as would have been Richards, Green... But not now. Almunia had a good year for sure and we should show some faith in him, it is the least he deserves.<br />Alonso ( I know, I know), we should have bought him when we had Sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198639805538341976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-47823190963948710672009-05-13T06:44:00.000+01:002009-05-13T06:44:00.000+01:00Great point Rhino about getting in players right o...Great point Rhino about getting in players right off the bat. It will be good to focus on the team and next season rather than reading the Sun and whatever else for false rumors all summer long.<br /><br />-rahul-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-83688384308315616872009-05-12T23:54:00.001+01:002009-05-12T23:54:00.001+01:00I wouldn't agree that the pieces are balanced!
Pe...I wouldn't agree that the pieces are balanced!<br /><br />Personally speaking my passion often clouds my judgement, sometimes I write more like a man on his tenth pint.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment Uncle Mike.<br /><br />I think it's going to be a very long close season this year, we should think of some way to pass the time without speculating on transfers?<br /><br />Any ideas?1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-3501995953648747952009-05-12T23:54:00.000+01:002009-05-12T23:54:00.000+01:00I wouldn't agree that the pieces are balanced!
Pe...I wouldn't agree that the pieces are balanced!<br /><br />Personally speaking my passion often clouds my judgement, sometimes I write more like a man on his tenth pint.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment Uncle Mike.<br /><br />I think it's going to be a very long close season this year, we should think of some way to pass the time without speculating on transfers?<br /><br />Any ideas?1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-1140131075467775032009-05-12T23:41:00.000+01:002009-05-12T23:41:00.000+01:00Welcome Uncle Mike! I visit many Arsenal blogs but...Welcome Uncle Mike! I visit many Arsenal blogs but this one is the best to leave comments on and have dialogue with others in my opinion.<br /><br />1979, Ted and Obsinho all write well balanced and thoughtful blog entries and are rational blokes.<br /><br />So feel free to chime in with your thoughts :-) It's a painful time to be an Arsenal supporter but stick behind the lads - things will turn Rhinogoonernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-75873554847661324332009-05-12T23:12:00.000+01:002009-05-12T23:12:00.000+01:00Good evening, A.A.Blogger. I only got into "footb...Good evening, A.A.Blogger. I only got into "football" at the start of this season -- growing up a stone's throw from the Meadowlands and equating this sport with high school, college and the old New York Cosmos will do that to a person -- so technically I'm still a Gooner rookie.<br /><br />But your blog (and a few others -- sorry for cheating on you) have helped me to understand what's going onUncle Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618876073064128027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-11302445029421781882009-05-12T21:04:00.000+01:002009-05-12T21:04:00.000+01:00Giovinco!Giovinco!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-45014256599792063162009-05-12T20:55:00.000+01:002009-05-12T20:55:00.000+01:00Hangeland look decent, I just wonder how good he r...Hangeland look decent, I just wonder how good he really is, I haven't seen enough of Fulham to say really.<br /><br />In the small chunks I have seen he doesn't look the most mobile but my look has been rather limited.<br /><br />I wouldn't say I'm writing him off, just expressing my opinion that I'm not sure he's good enough for the Arsenal.<br /><br />It would be interesting to know what Arsene1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-58491950483303024882009-05-12T18:55:00.000+01:002009-05-12T18:55:00.000+01:00While I agree it's one thing to look good at Fulha...While I agree it's one thing to look good at Fulham and another to look good in a CL club you cannot deny that Wenger has certainly missed out on some defensive gems who can perform at the highest level. Jagielka came from a relegated Shaffield Utd and to be honest he would have been one of the answers to Arsenal's defensive problems. Lescott as well was from a Championship Wolves team and would WCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-17565561292630443012009-05-12T17:47:00.000+01:002009-05-12T17:47:00.000+01:00I agree that we have to be slightly less fussy abo...I agree that we have to be slightly less fussy about how much money we spend.<br /><br />If the right player is available and wants to come, then we should just pay what it takes.<br /><br />If you csn get your hands on a Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, or a Michael Essien then they can be well worth the money.1979goonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783799499006052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328101106494598665.post-5576875308280585852009-05-12T17:44:00.000+01:002009-05-12T17:44:00.000+01:00At this time, the only point I want to make is tha...At this time, the only point I want to make is that we should identify the players we want and bring them in immediately. None of this drawn out saga for the entire window in an attempt to widdle down the price a few thousand or pick up the leftovers after Citeh, Chelsea, Man U, Poo and Barca have all picked through the best players available.<br /><br />I'm not saying this because I want to saveRhinogoonernoreply@blogger.com