As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
The Metro is reporting that Wellington Silva (remember him?), is close to signing a new five year contract and will join up with the squad, now that he has his passport.
The transfer juggernaut gets into second gear now.
Bradywasking wrote:Nice to see Liverpool fans wetting themselves about the £29m signing of a player most of them have never heard of...
He played for Brazil against Chile at the Grove back in March. Came on and scored with a great cool finish. He played 25 minutes and looked like a genuine quality player with strength and pace. Certainly livened up the place. Not sure how he'll cope with the demands over a season but he will score goals.
I wonder if we'll make a move for Balotelli now, as he will surely be up for sale and will cost less than the £16m they paid for him. I still rate him after a dire season and will improve the squad...better than sanogoals, quicker than Giroud. At Liverpool I think he put a certain senior player (who has now left for LA) nose out of joint and didn't get a look in after that. Only problem is that he is crazier than wrighty was.
Bradywasking wrote:Nice to see Liverpool fans wetting themselves about the £29m signing of a player most of them have never heard of...
He played for Brazil against Chile at the Grove back in March. Came on and scored with a great cool finish. He played 25 minutes and looked like a genuine quality player with strength and pace. Certainly livened up the place. Not sure how he'll cope with the demands over a season but he will score goals.
I wonder if we'll make a move for Balotelli now, as he will surely be up for sale and will cost less than the £16m they paid for him. I still rate him after a dire season and will improve the squad...better than sanogoals, quicker than Giroud. At Liverpool I think he put a certain senior player (who has now left for LA) nose out of joint and didn't get a look in after that. Only problem is that he is crazier than wrighty was.
I sincerely hope not, the risk hugely outweighs the reward, the fact that no manager has manage to get him performing consistently well and every time he moves his transfer fee is lower than last time says he is not worth even considering. Some nutcases like Suarez are probably worth the risk as they are consistent performers who might explode and cost you the odd game/get a long suspension but ballotelli ain't that sort of player.
I wouldn't take Balotelli at all, but I do agree that he's been slightly hung out to dry but Liverpool. Rodgers is especially a massive arse, who seemed to put the blame of every defeat at his feet, even when he wasn't actually playing.
Bradywasking wrote:Nice to see Liverpool fans wetting themselves about the £29m signing of a player most of them have never heard of...
He played for Brazil against Chile at the Grove back in March. Came on and scored with a great cool finish. He played 25 minutes and looked like a genuine quality player with strength and pace. Certainly livened up the place. Not sure how he'll cope with the demands over a season but he will score goals.
I wonder if we'll make a move for Balotelli now, as he will surely be up for sale and will cost less than the £16m they paid for him. I still rate him after a dire season and will improve the squad...better than sanogoals, quicker than Giroud. At Liverpool I think he put a certain senior player (who has now left for LA) nose out of joint and didn't get a look in after that. Only problem is that he is crazier than wrighty was.
I sincerely hope not, the risk hugely outweighs the reward, the fact that no manager has manage to get him performing consistently well and every time he moves his transfer fee is lower than last time says he is not worth even considering. Some nutcases like Suarez are probably worth the risk as they are consistent performers who might explode and cost you the odd game/get a long suspension but ballotelli ain't that sort of player.
Agree 100%. With maverick players you have to calculate the risk against the possible gain. There is a tipping point.
Suarez is a tool, he will cost you a game, he will fuck up your selection options for maybe 3 or 5 games (normally, but 8 or so in a bad season!! ) but he will score you so many goals and get so many assists (and make average shit like Sterling and Sturridge look way better than they are) that he might just win you a PL (unless you have a vastly overated arsehole slip at a key moment ).
Balotelli? Self indulgent whining bitch that cares about nothing but having something to blame for upsetting him. Absolutely fuck all use. He could have Bergkamp's ability and his attitude would make him as much use as Robbie Savage. One amazing volley and two awesome flicks per season mean fuck all in the big scheme of things.
IW8Goalmachine wrote:Why the f*** do arsenal take an age to complete a f***ing transfer
They are totally unproffessional in their transfer dealings it is an absolute joke, Man Utd and Liverpool seem to sign players up quick enough, and Chelsea for that matter
As for Gazidis not sure who would be convinced by him, the guy has no charm or charisma what so ever, he looks lost in the role
Please Arsenal we desperately need an overhaul of this process
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One amazing volley and two awesome flicks per season mean fuck all in the big scheme of things.
