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Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 9:29pm On Jul 10, 2020
Akinbahm:
Bro, this is a moot point sincerely and you sounds emotionally biased...

Someone who up his game during the period your old clowns failed to turn up...
Lol... Who upped his game? Guen? This season or when? Come on bro?
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 9:30pm On Jul 10, 2020
Akinbahm:
I don't know what he's trying to drive out on Guendozi issue, if he can point out 5 good games Xhaka won single handedly for us and when he won Player of the month for Arsenal since Prof signed him into the team...
I don't quite get this. Maybe you can rephrase it
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 10:43pm On Jul 10, 2020
Jodera:
Lol... Who upped his game? Guen? This season or when? Come on bro?
up I mean there's someone who plays with agility nd fearless of oppositions without exception.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 10:45pm On Jul 10, 2020
Jodera:
I don't quite get this. Maybe you can rephrase it
Xhaka kokane has been packaging all this while he should highlight five matches he has bailed us out with his individual brilliance...
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 11:44pm On Jul 10, 2020
Akinbahm:
Xhaka kokane has been packaging all this while he should highlight five matches he has bailed us out with his individual brilliance...
xhaka doesn't need to bail us out. He's a midfielder orchestrating play, which he's been doing well now. People to bail us out ought to be our strikers and wingers (attackers), or attacking midfielder(sometimes). It's not the work of cm or DM to bail someone(team) out, even tho I'm not against it.....

So I think the question is unfair on xhaka
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:49pm On Jul 10, 2020
Tierney was a beast in training when he came that his teammates complained he was taking things too serious. He came with the Celtic mode which was opposite to the Arsenal way that Wenger instilled.


Now cos of that, He is now the beloved of Arteta, who wants rigorous, intense training sessions.



Perhaps we see those its affecting badly not getting game time.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 11:50pm On Jul 10, 2020
Akinbahm:
up I mean there's someone who plays with agility nd fearless of oppositions without exception.
lol... I guess you're talking about pashun("passion" as they call it).

With all the attributes you mentioned, we saw how our team was getting decimated wen he was a regular 11 unlike now. With all his pashun, he hardly gives key passes, he slows down attack and draws fouls unnecessarily, thereby allowing opposition team to regroup, he's always out of position which mostly affects the team structure.

He's best as squad player presently, and arsenal ought not to have such a player as first team, wen he's not fabregas
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 12:08am On Jul 11, 2020
Jodera:
lol... I guess you're talking about pashun("passion" as they call it).

With all the attributes you mentioned, we saw how our team was getting decimated wen he was a regular 11 unlike now. With all his pashun, he hardly gives key passes, he slows down attack and draws fouls unnecessarily, thereby allowing opposition team to regroup, he's always out of position which mostly affects the team structure.

He's best as squad player presently, and arsenal ought not to have such a player as first team, wen he's not fabregas
Guendozi starting ahead of Xhaka back then shows ow he's not good enough for Arsenal standard and even comparing him to Xhaka shows sth is seriously wrong in that midfield...

Bro, sentiments apart is Xhaka a player we can rely on in that midfield to achieve our aim of competing for the league?

In all honesty Xhaka seems to be the one who does this most slowing the attack he's only good with his long range pass and shot nd latter has been minimal for a while so tell me aside those two I listed what's he good at? Slow in making decision, cannot beat his nearest man, cant move ball except side ways pass in this modern day football...

I watched Madrid match tonight Kross at age 30 did sth tonight if it was Xhaka in that position I'm sure he will drop a panick pass to Martinez which could lead to a goal.

What I'm saying is lets face reality and stop worshipping mediocrity...
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 12:11am On Jul 11, 2020
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Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by iamoyindamola(m): 4:41am On Jul 11, 2020
Roland17:
Except someone matches every dime we are paying Ozil on his current contract, Baba, is not going anywhere. He is not bothered about not playing a whole season next year as long as he is getting his raba.
Simple grin
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by iamoyindamola(m): 4:48am On Jul 11, 2020
Just look at the way they are criticising Jerry curls, this is something I have been doing since last season but was tagged ' hater'
As for xhaka, that one is anywhere belle face he cant move ball forward. If a player pass the ball to him he returns the pass at that same spot without moving forward
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 6:10am On Jul 11, 2020
Roland17:
Except someone matches every dime we are paying Ozil on his current contract, Baba, is not going anywhere. He is not bothered about not playing a whole season next year as long as he is getting his raba.
There are other ways it can be done. For example we could sell him to Stoke City and accept to pay 50% of his pay
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Fkhalifa(m): 6:15am On Jul 11, 2020
iamoyindamola:
Just look at the way they are criticising Jerry curls, this is something I have been doing since last season but was tagged ' hater'
As for xhaka, that one is anywhere belle face he cant move ball forward. If a player pass the ball to him he returns the pass at that same spot without moving forward
Your criticism sometimes looks like hate, but generally I think you are fair, because you don't pin the Arsenal general problem on him and also have seen you use the same energy or even more on players who are more deserving it.

As for Xhaka, I wonder what some see in him, he's far from what I like in a modern player. I'll take Coquelin 100% ahead same as Guen and Willock only if they are physical.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 6:24am On Jul 11, 2020
Spy360:
I believe strongly Ozil will leave. Not sure of Guen. He may just apologize. I am sure Kokaneprodigy wouldn't want it.
I have nothing against Guen staying if it will make good business sense and if he’s ready to learn. I trust Arteta not to be as foolish as starting him the way Emery did when we had better options. I was only against the undue privilege he had under Emery despite poor run of results.

Though I must say with what I’ve seen so far at 21 he doesn’t look like someone with a upside.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 6:37am On Jul 11, 2020
Akinbahm:
So, Xhaka is tantamount to be included among Robust bench. In all honesty our Midfield start to regress when Ozil and Xhaka set in unless you want to hide away from the truth.
Look if u have better ideas state it, don’t stop at just antagonising.
My inputs are based on situation on ground which include funds and how I’ve seen some of these guys play. I’m being realistic here knowing how limited we are when it comes to spending and how inflated the market is today.

Realistically how many ‘A’ class midfielders can we get in one window. What I’m saying is we should go all out to get a 10 and a solid DM that can both walk into our starting line up which won’t come cheap. Ceb has the potential to rotate a number 10 position with the new guy if need be and the DM too. Torreira can partner the new DM while we retain Xhaka as a squad player.

There are lots of games to play, EFL, EPL, FA cup and the possibility of Europe, fatigue and injury will happen. Xhaka is not the best out there but times have shown that with right partnership he pulls his weight.

Just take a look at city’s bench.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 6:46am On Jul 11, 2020
iamoyindamola:
Just look at the way they are criticising Jerry curls, this is something I have been doing since last season but was tagged ' hater'
As for xhaka, that one is anywhere belle face he cant move ball forward. If a player pass the ball to him he returns the pass at that same spot without moving forward
Reason I said squad player and this choice is not about my love for Xhaka I’ve once advocated for his sale here but we just have to be realistic. I don’t know why Akinbahm is trying to make it a Guen argument which I’m done with.

If we are to go by the players y’all want out how many would be left and how much can we spend to replace them with better players in one window.
You want Mustafi,Ozil,Laca,Xhaka,Guen,Luiz, Torreira all out in one window?
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 10:16am On Jul 11, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
Look if u have better ideas state it, don’t stop at just antagonising.
My inputs are based on situation on ground which include funds and how I’ve seen some of these guys play. I’m being realistic here knowing how limited we are when it comes to spending and how inflated the market is today.

Realistically how many ‘A’ class midfielders can we get in one window. What I’m saying is we should go all out to get a 10 and a solid DM that can both walk into our starting line up which won’t come cheap. Ceb has the potential to rotate a number 10 position with the new guy if need be and the DM too. Torreira can partner the new DM while we retain Xhaka as a squad player.

There are lots of games to play, EFL, EPL, FA cup and the possibility of Europe, fatigue and injury will happen. Xhaka is not the best out there but times have shown that with right partnership he pulls his weight.

Just take a look at city’s bench.
Pep was ruthless with the players he met nd shipped them out nd get the ones that suit his playing style.

Klopp wasn't afraid to let go of his star players but make sure another potential signings was made with the funds realised from the sales...

My point is why cant we do d same by letting not good enough out nd bring 2/3 in nd manage till next window. There are better players out there with cheap amount it's not necessary we go for media hype that would end up with side ways pass, cut & cut, dancing nd many more...
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 10:22am On Jul 11, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
I have nothing against Guen staying if it will make good business sense and if he’s ready to learn. I trust Arteta not to be as foolish as starting him the way Emery did when we had better options. I was only against the undue privilege he had under Emery despite poor run of results.

Though I must say with what I’ve seen so far at 21 he doesn’t look like someone with a upside.
shocked grin
Evil genius
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 10:26am On Jul 11, 2020
Make we kukuma sell Arsenal FC this transfer window. Sell sell sell everywhere. But if na your property you will not sell like that o.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 10:27am On Jul 11, 2020
Which fans on this thread would you like us to sell this transfer?

For me, sell Sod09 first. grin grin
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 10:28am On Jul 11, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
Reason I said squad player and this choice is not about my love for Xhaka I’ve once advocated for his sale here but we just have to be realistic. I don’t know why Akinbahm is trying to make it a Guen argument which I’m done with.

If we are to go by the players y’all want out how many would be left and how much can we spend to replace them with better players in one window.
You want Mustafi,Ozil,Laca,Xhaka,Guen,Luiz, Torreira all out in one window?
I'm not of the opinion of letting mustafi go cause currently our defence is not as poor as media painted it. Our midfield need overhaul nd we can't let go of all of them at once cause it will affect the rhythm of the team...

Lacazette in exchange of Partey is a nice deal.

Grealish is an Epl experienced (it might be another) if Chelsea can't tie Willian down with a new contract I wouldn't mind we utilizing it to get him with a year contract to compete with Pepe cause Nelson is not ready to me...

Saka also need someone to groom him at his position cause I hate seeing Auba operating from the flank.

In summary, we need 2 good signing; a good DM nd a mobile 10 to displace Ozil and probably a Winger who could play both right nd left to compete with Saka nd Pepe...
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 10:38am On Jul 11, 2020
Akinbahm:
I'm not of the opinion of letting mustafi go cause currently our defence is not as poor as media painted it. Our midfield need overhaul nd we can't let go of all of them at once cause it will affect the rhythm of the team...

Lacazette in exchange of Partey is a nice deal.

Grealish is an Epl experienced (it might be another) if Chelsea can't tie Willian down with a new contract I wouldn't mind we utilizing it to get him with a year contract to compete with Pepe cause Nelson is not ready to me...

Saka also need someone to groom him at his position cause I hate seeing Auba operating from the flank.

In summary, we need 2 good signing; a good DM nd a mobile 10 to displace Ozil and probably a Winger who could play both right nd left to compete with Saka nd Pepe...
This is what I’ve been advocating particularly Your last paragraph. While at it we just have to watch how and who we sell cos Football is not all about starting 11, bench counts too.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 10:43am On Jul 11, 2020
Akinbahm:
Pep was ruthless with the players he met nd shipped them out nd get the ones that suit his playing style.

Klopp wasn't afraid to let go of his star players but make sure another potential signings was made with the funds realised from the sales...

My point is why cant we do d same by letting not good enough out nd bring 2/3 in nd manage till next window. There are better players out there with cheap amount it's not necessary we go for media hype that would end up with side ways pass, cut & cut, dancing nd many more...
Reason is we sold a lot during Emery and bought less in terms of numbers and quality.

As it stands we are lean on player hence we need to do some retention. I don’t think we can afford to buy better quality in replacement of all those we want out. To accomplish such is to budget like 200M which I doubt this club will fork out.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 10:45am On Jul 11, 2020
Spy360:
Which fans on this thread would you like us to sell this transfer?

For me, sell Sod09 first. grin grin
I’ll give u to the scummies for free.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 10:46am On Jul 11, 2020
Spy360:
Make we kukuma sell Arsenal FC this transfer window. Sell sell sell everywhere. But if na your property you will not sell like that o.
grin

Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 10:49am On Jul 11, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
I’ll give u to the scummies for free.
I hate you
grin grin grin
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by iamoyindamola(m): 10:51am On Jul 11, 2020
Smith rowe can play 10 what the boy need is physique and stamina
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 10:53am On Jul 11, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
Reason is we sold a lot during Emery and bought less in terms of numbers and quality.

As it stands we are lean on player hence we need to do some retention. I don’t think we can afford to buy better quality in replacement of all those we want out. To accomplish such is to budget like 200M which I doubt this club will fork out.
I dont care Lacazette, Mohammed E, Xhaka, Kola and Ozil leaving just to get a Good DM and a great 10.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Nobody: 11:00am On Jul 11, 2020
iamoyindamola:
Smith rowe can play 10 what the boy need is physique and stamina
Then we can get a solid 10 while he deputises.

Not the one y’all we be starting him everyday till he gets physique and stamina while results are dwindling.
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 11:09am On Jul 11, 2020
Akinbahm:
Guendozi starting ahead of Xhaka back then shows ow he's not good enough for Arsenal standard and even comparing him to Xhaka shows sth is seriously wrong in that midfield...

Bro, sentiments apart is Xhaka a player we can rely on in that midfield to achieve our aim of competing for the league?

In all honesty Xhaka seems to be the one who does this most slowing the attack he's only good with his long range pass and shot nd latter has been minimal for a while so tell me aside those two I listed what's he good at? Slow in making decision, cannot beat his nearest man, cant move ball except side ways pass in this modern day football...

I watched Madrid match tonight Kross at age 30 did sth tonight if it was Xhaka in that position I'm sure he will drop a panick pass to Martinez which could lead to a goal.

What I'm saying is lets face reality and stop worshipping mediocrity...
I think you're getting me wrong. I did not say xhaka is what we need to become competitive again, but as a squad player. Both xhaka and guen are good as sub players, and in terms of who's better between the two, then it's clearly xhaka.
Guen seeing first team shirt is due to sentiment not because he's good.
Most people here acknowledged that
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Jodera: 11:41am On Jul 11, 2020
Akinbahm:
I'm not of the opinion of letting mustafi go cause currently our defence is not as poor as media painted it. Our midfield need overhaul nd we can't let go of all of them at once cause it will affect the rhythm of the team...

Lacazette in exchange of Partey is a nice deal.

Grealish is an Epl experienced (it might be another) if Chelsea can't tie Willian down with a new contract I wouldn't mind we utilizing it to get him with a year contract to compete with Pepe cause Nelson is not ready to me...

Saka also need someone to groom him at his position cause I hate seeing Auba operating from the flank.

In summary, we need 2 good signing; a good DM nd a mobile 10 to displace Ozil and probably a Winger who could play both right nd left to compete with Saka nd Pepe...
. You know you've been saying this since. Athletico has 2 strikers already, with their pattern of play, they hardly accommodate 2 strikers, plus a Felix who plays behind striker. So how do you think it'll work out?
Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Akinbahm(m): 12:00pm On Jul 11, 2020
Jodera:
I think you're getting me wrong. I did not say xhaka is what we need to become competitive again, but as a squad player. Both xhaka and guen are good as sub players, and in terms of who's better between the two, then it's clearly xhaka.
Guen seeing first team shirt is due to sentiment not because he's good.
Most people here acknowledged that
Let this midfield of a thing slide what about our attackers. What's your view?
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