@KAY n DEBO - dudu is fit and we hope he does not get injured at all

anyways. . . .the captain is back to training

kay_pumpin:

Ashanti Kotoko is on his trail. . . . . . . . . . .

make dem do quick na

mukina2:

make dem do quick na

abi ooo. . . even if its for 10.000 Cedis

*Emirates Cup 2009

Saturday 1st August 2009
Rangers v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm Kick-off)
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid (4.15pm Kick-off)

Sunday 2nd August 2009
Atletico Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm kick-off)
Arsenal v Rangers (4.15pm kick-off)

Following the huge success of the two previous Emirates Cup tournaments in 2007 and 2008, Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Emirates Stadium will once again host a two-day pre-season tournament featuring four of Europe’s leading clubs.

*Wenger – Nasri could heal in six weeks

Arsène Wenger is hopeful that Samir Nasri’s fibula could heal in six weeks after discovering the fracture is a “simple one”.

The 22-year-old, who impressed in his first season at Emirates Stadium, suffered the injury on the first day of Arsenal’s pre-season training camp.

Speaking to Arsenal TV Online after Tuesday’s tour victory over SC Columbia, Wenger admitted that Nasri’s injury is a blow to his 2009/10 preparations. But the manager is buoyed by the return to full fitness of two other forward-thinking Gunners.

*Wenger: Knee injury scuppered Fabianski

Arsène Wenger has revealed why Lukasz Fabianski did not travel to Austria for the Gunners’ pre-season tour.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper was the only surprising omission from the squad which landed in Austria on Monday.

But, speaking after Tuesday’s victory over SC Columbia, Wenger cleared up the reason for his absence,


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Saturday 1st August 2009
Rangers v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm Kick-off)
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid (4.15pm Kick-off)

Sunday 2nd August 2009
Atletico Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain (2pm kick-off)
Arsenal v Rangers (4.15pm kick-off)

Following the huge success of the two previous Emirates Cup tournaments in 2007 and 2008, Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Emirates Stadium will once again host a two-day pre-season tournament featuring four of Europe’s leading clubs.

*Wenger – Nasri could heal in six weeks

Arsène Wenger is hopeful that Samir Nasri’s fibula could heal in six weeks after discovering the fracture is a “simple one”.

The 22-year-old, who impressed in his first season at Emirates Stadium, suffered the injury on the first day of Arsenal’s pre-season training camp.

Speaking to Arsenal TV Online after Tuesday’s tour victory over SC Columbia, Wenger admitted that Nasri’s injury is a blow to his 2009/10 preparations. But the manager is buoyed by the return to full fitness of two other forward-thinking Gunners.

*Wenger: Knee injury scuppered Fabianski

Arsène Wenger has revealed why Lukasz Fabianski did not travel to Austria for the Gunners’ pre-season tour.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper was the only surprising omission from the squad which landed in Austria on Monday.

But, speaking after Tuesday’s victory over SC Columbia, Wenger cleared up the reason for his absence,


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Just can't wait for august. . . my bday, d premiership n all.!!!!

Gunners4lyfe

Did someone say "Atletico Madrid"?. . .Sergio Aguero N Diego Forlan??. . .What a pair!!! I'd sure love to see em play against us!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1201544/I-hope-Manchester-City-Arsenals-Champions-League-spot-says-Chelseas-Ashley-Cole.html

Can you see why this Chipmunk is reviled?
Till today, a lot of top footballers respect their humble beginnings.
See what Cashley wishes the club that brought him to limelight.
Can't stand this guy at all
Rubbish

Chei.
Look at what Diabolical did to Samir!!

Cashley Cole will always be a dork, useless muppet

when Important people talk, morons want to be heard too, i dont blame him, its the people that granted his Arrow face an interview.

he will always be a bitter and greedy dog

chei!!! Nasri sorry oh

heard he will be out for six weeks only

Is that Nasri's babe or his grandmother

RuuDie:

Is that Nasri's babe or his grandmother

No, she is just a passer-by! Don't worry he is still single but unfortunately for you, he is straight!!!

@ Biina.
To round it up. To show you what WB did was no mean feat, they trounced both Bayern & Hof in the league. Dzeko and Grafite scored a total 54 league goals together.(i believe It's b.liga). So just imagine Rvp as Dzeko & Eduardo as Edinaldo Grafite, cos they'll do same this season.

Wenger's not worried about Nas so nobody else should too. My worry though is the impending sale of Sendo on football.co.uk. Why not Sly lik we all want ?

RuuDie:

Is that Nasri's babe or his grandmother

sharap dia . .jolosy

People are getting antsy about Wenger and signings, and I am not surprised - given this is how he played out the last transfer window till no one joined (bar Nasri) then the concern is justified.

I however will try to give benefit of the doubt - we have ~5 weeks till the window closes, so there is still time to sign players. All I'd request is that Arsenal FC break this secrecy thing for once.

I personally believe Wenger is often denied of funds or not allowed to spend as much as he does,  but he never says so - now if the club come out and say we won't spend Ade's fee because we need it for so and so, at least we KNOW why and people don't start blaming AW and calling him 'stingy'.

Yes it could make us look cash strapped, but seriously, I'd personally want to know whether it is AW not interested in spending and deluded the squad is adequate, or whether he has true spending constraints that he is simply trying to manage with his words.

Back to Silvestre/Senderos. . . . . I think if I were to keep anyone, it'd be Big Phil. That said, MS will likely be gone in a season max, cos I'm sure he only signed a 2 year deal when he joined. Senderos? I don't really know - let's hope we can see him against Hannover or Valencia or at the Emirates cup so we can judge objectively. I personally like the lad even though he's had a few horrible moments especially against DD.

DD ? The elephant .
@ Debo
So unfair to Sendo to base his performance on how he handles D. That guy is a behemoth , few defenders would have a good night sleep knowing they'l face him the next day. Let's just thank God his brains dont match his muscles if not ?

Anyone still probing the reasons for Arsenal's inertia in the transfer market needs to be lobotomised. The same imbeciles will still be here to argue that:

(a.) Arsenal are a big club with bountiful reserves

and

(b.) Arsene Knows


If the reason behind Arsenals transfer inactivity is not the anti-thesis of (a.) then that surely contradicts (b.) and vice-versa. This shows that gaynners arguments are conflicting and that the oddities in their positions are gargantuan.

Hazarding a guess, I would posit that Arsene's inactivity in the transfer market is mostly down to his own intransigence, as evidenced by his rejection of Real Madrid's advances, because he liked the challenge of working within stringent limits. There is no doubt that Arsene has the clout to force Gazidis to loosen the purse-strings, but everyone knows that he is an inside-man.

mukina2:

sharap dia . .jolosy

Jolosy 4 wetin. . . .  shey u no fine pass d'at woman wey Nosiru go dey follow Abi ur hips dey lie?

Grandmom to Nasri: shebi i have told you before to go and play with your age mates

RuuDie:

Jolosy 4 wetin. . . .  shey u no fine pass d'at woman wey Nosiru go dey follow Abi ur hips dey lie?

RuuDie:

Jolosy 4 wetin. . . .  shey u no fine pass d'at woman wey Nosiru go dey follow Abi ur hips dey lie?

sharap dia stop jolosing the boy's babe

Ibime:

Anyone still probing the reasons for Arsenal's inertia in the transfer market needs to be lobotomised. The same imbeciles will still be here to argue that:

(a.) Arsenal are a big club with bountiful reserves

and

(b.) Arsene Knows


If the reason behind Arsenals transfer inactivity is not the anti-thesis of (a.) then that surely contradicts (b.) and vice-versa. This shows that gaynners arguments are conflicting and the oddities in their positions are gargantuan.

Of course arguments are conflicting. A great section of gunners are influenced by the 'selling club' ideas being thrown around by the media, while another section is solidly behind Arsene's comments about he being able to do what he wants and being in full charge of the team/spending.

If you're in camp A, then Wenger is stingy and pursues a very wrong strategy for a big club like ours.

If you're in camp B, Wenger is not at fault and should be congratulated for doing what he has done with such lean resources, though he has some stubborn flaws.

The financial records do not help either, as many items are obfuscated under ambiguous headings without clear delineation to show what is spent where.

Hazarding a guess, I would posit that Arsene's inactivity in the transfer market is mostly down to his own intransigence, as evidenced by his rejection of Real Madrid's advances, because he liked the challenge of working within stringent limits. There is no doubt that Arsene has the clout to force Gazidis to loosen the purse-strings, but everyone knows that he is an inside-man.

Firstly, this isn't a matter of clout - if the club is broke, there is no loosening of strings to be done, the money is simply not there.

Secondly, Wenger values his stability/position at Arsenal more than anything and knows he already has a name - there's little left for him to achieve except win the CL, which he can claim he is close to doing by virtue of two semis and one final. He will never be given as much absolute power as he has at Arsenal FC, so why leave?

Thirdly, Arsene does in a sense fancy working under 'stringent' conditions, as it will increase his personal satisfaction/glory if he achieves success under these conditions. Even as things stand, to achieve what he has with that quantum of spending is in itself a minor miracle.

Fourthly, the truth likely lies halfway in between - some intransigence from AW, and genuine financial constraints within the club. In the end, AW is forced to make only part of the decisions he desires to make, and this inevitably leads to his 'excuses' about being 'unlucky', 'young' and 'close' in order to protect the club as a whole.

This is in contrast to someone like Benitez, who will complain publicly about lack of funds season after season as the reason for his failure to win.

So if Wenger refuses to join Madrid that's an indication of his personality and his stance on board room dealings ?
Wenger's not the only tactician to refuse Madrid. Benitez has doing so since his first day at liverpool.
Any one with half the class of the french wizard wouldn't want to sink to pretentious welcome that greets all Madrid coaches at recruitment ; rude awakening of boo-ing fans at winter break ; and ultimately an acrimonious departure by may. He's just too wise for that which may even be the season of his derision for their transfer style that's being emulated by the rest of Europe.

Can someone please remove the poll on this thread. Its ridiculous

The main reason that arsenal arent spending as much is simply cos they are cash strapped, and the downturn in the economy hasn't helped.
Unfortunately, they need to maintain their UCL spot for a few more years, else they may end up in a financial crisis, but the money bags at City, and to a lesser extent Villa and everton, have a different idea.
I think if they could hold on to that spot for like 5 more years, they would have passed the worst, but now that doesnt look likely.
Unless Arsenal gets funds from some money bag, there are tough times ahead.

AW likely turned down madrid possibly cos it would be like he failed at the project and then ran away. If arsenal had been winning in recent times, I am sure he would have taken the offer.

According to the gospel of Biina, every club in England is going broke.

Whilst sensible clubs like Arsenal and Man Utd leverage their future earnings against new stadiums and buyouts, the idiots at Real Madrid leverage their future for near-term acquisition of players. Florentino Perez's financial wizardry will soon be exposed as a con, and Real Madrid will soon have to be bailed out again by their quasi-stakeholders at Madrid City council.

biina:

AW likely turned down madrid possibly cos it would be like he failed at the project and then ran away. If arsenal had been winning in recent times, I am sure he would have taken the offer.

Ridiculous assertion - Arsene will not leave because he is not interested in a hire/fire job at Madrid period.

Arsenal doesn't need moneybags to remain 4th - the current squad will do that at a canter - what we need is choice additions to propel us HIGHER.

@ Biina
From the way you write, one would think winning or being successful in footie is just about buying loads of players.
My dear friend, footie doesn't always work like that.
If it did, u won't have a Barnsley and Burnley beating Chelsea, neither would you have Senegal beating France 1-0 in 2002 world cup.
As much as I am an Arsenal fan and would like AW to buy in NEEDED areas(For Christ sake, there is quality in the Arsenal squad),
I would never support him paying over the odds for a player!
Really, how would it feel shelling out 30m on a player and he comes to you and flops!
There is some quiet in transfer activities as we speak, but watch out.Arsenal is not through with player transfers yet.
On the flip side, we have only lost one player,who 95% of the fans would rather see leave anyway.
Compare to last year when Flamster and Hleb had gone and Adebayor was flirting with both Barca and Milan!

I personally trust AW to sign atleast one more player this window but i hope he makes the right choice! I believe that what Arsenal really need is an experienced defensive midfielder,i wuld have said a defender but then he's already signed one so although we might need a striker,i think we need a defensive midfielder who would do the "dirty work" more! Now, i think AW has figured that out and might be secretly searchin 4 one but i say to AW "speed it up" i won't want a case whereby he brings in one in january and then won't be able to use the player for champions league matches!

MoneyRule:

I personally trust AW to sign atleast one more player this window but i hope he makes the right choice! I believe that what Arsenal really need is an experienced defensive midfielder,i wuld have said a defender but then he's already signed one so although we might need a striker,i think we need a defensive midfielder who would do the "dirty work" more! Now, i think AW has figured that out and might be secretly searchin 4 one but i say to AW "speed it up" i won't want a case whereby he brings in one in january and then won't be able to use the player for champions league matches!

good piece!!

in that regards. . .i suggest Lorik Cana. . .i so much like him

a new striker too wont hurt