Ljunberg staying on next term

Ben-gooner14 · Post by **Ben-gooner14** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:54 pm

A surprise to me, but Freddie Ljunberg will not be leaving as he wants to complete a 10th year as an arsenal player. West Ham and Portsmouth have been keeping a keen eye on him and were interested in him making a move to thier club,but Ljunberg wants to stay. The games he did play last season he looked slightly tired to me and he has definetly lost some pace through age. To be honest I don't see him getting many games next season anyway because hleb and rosicky will probally be on the flanks, walcott could replace Hleb and Diaby could replace rosicky if there is not any new signings. He might end up leaving in the january transfer window if not getting many games anyway.

Post by **T.S** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:16 pm

Ben,

Yeah, I don't see him getting many games either. Also I really don't think he's up to it any more. I don't think he's been right since his hip operation a couple of years back. He is a player that I (and my girlfriend!) will always remember fondly, but I think we've seen the best of him. Still, if he's staying, maybe he could prove to be a decent squad player. It's always good having players in the squad who actually want to play for the club!

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:24 pm

Sadly Freddie is no longer the player he once was.He has lost his pace and how many games has he missed through injury over the last 3 years?Give him a free transfer and get him off the wage bill.He must be on huge wages for 12 games a season.

DanielD · Post by **DanielD** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:58 pm

Like every Arsenal fan, i love Freddie, but i don't think he should stay. he's way past his best and his paycheck (70K\w) is too big for his contribution to the club these days.
Still, if he stays, i hope he'll come back to score at least 8-10 goals (i know i'm optimistic) this season.

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:10 pm

I too have great memories of the Fredster but he is deffo long past his best.

Still, maybe we owe him a little loyalty now. He has always been loyal to us and not spent every summer undermining our team spirit by flirting with other clubs like some I could mention!!

Maybe 70K+ a week IS too much but I'd love to see Freddie get his testamonial.

I think he deserves it.

Post by **T.S** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:12 pm

DB10GOONER wrote:I too have great memories of the Fredster but he is deffo long past his best.

Still, maybe we owe him a little loyalty now. He has always been loyal to us and not spent every summer undermining our team spirit by flirting with other clubs like some I could mention!!

Maybe 70K+ a week IS too much but I'd love to see Freddie get his testamonial.

I think he deserves it.

Yet again I agree with you (my quip on the other page was intended to be tongue in cheek!). Give that man a testimonial!

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:37 pm

tonysaunders wrote:
DB10GOONER wrote:I too have great memories of the Fredster but he is deffo long past his best.

Still, maybe we owe him a little loyalty now. He has always been loyal to us and not spent every summer undermining our team spirit by flirting with other clubs like some I could mention!!

Maybe 70K+ a week IS too much but I'd love to see Freddie get his testamonial.

I think he deserves it.
Yet again I agree with you (my quip on the other page was intended to be tongue in cheek!). Give that man a testimonial!

I KNOW it was TS!

As was my breakback mountain gag on the same page. Just in case We_Are_ is still in a rage!!

Gunnerz4life · Post by **Gunnerz4life** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:56 pm

Theres no question of letting him go now since i cant see us getting a world class and experienced replacement.

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:17 am

I agree Freddie has been a great servant for us but i do not agree that ANY player in this day and age should get a testimonial. Freddie is on Â£3 million a year plus his money from Calvin Klien. Fans are struggling to pay for season tickets why should they have to pay Â£40-Â£50 pounds to pay for a player to get even more money when they are already multi- millionaires.The great Niall Quinn got it right when he gave ALL his testimonial money to charity-What a legend

Chopper · Post by **Chopper** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:04 pm

Who's to say Freddie won't too?

Think it's more having a game in their honour than money with some players now.

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:33 pm

Chopper wrote:Who's to say Freddie won't too?

Think it's more having a game in their honour than money with some players now.

Yeah, I'm with Chopper on both counts. It is an honour to receive a testimonial (and rare nowdays with all the mercenary

players out there).

And I'd like to think Freddie would do something substantial for chaaaaarity...

I do take your point Donaldo. It costs me a fortune to get over to games. I'm talking minimum â‚¬500 or â‚¬600 (not sure on Â£ Sterling conversion - maybe Â£350 or Â£400).

Of course this is dependant upon spending money required, presents for my missus and my 3 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Add to this neccessary expenses like flights, train connection from Standstill airport, hotel, tube, beer and food. And beer.

I'm not wealthy,

I don't earn a huge wage

and I have a wife and kids (as previously mentioned) to support.

I still hope the Millionaire Freddie Ljungberg gets his testimonial though. Kind of...

Hmmm... Not too sure now...

See what ya did to me, Donaldo??

Chopper · Post by **Chopper** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:39 pm

Maybe he'll compromise and hold it in Dublin to save on travelling for all you Irish based guys.

I'll be up for travelling over there for Freddie. Maybe Calvin Klein will fund the flights for us? If so I hope my seats next to Giselle!

Can we kip at yours DB10? Sure you won't mind her walking out the bathroom in the morning, be an education for your boy, not sure your missus would be that keen though!!

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:48 pm

All are welcome at chez Gooner!

And any say that the missus might have in it went right out the window when you mentioned that Giselle would be accompanying you!

Fnar Fnar

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:12 pm

DB10 GOONER its true fans like you who deserve a testimonial

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:05 pm

donaldo wrote:DB10 GOONER its true fans like you who deserve a testimonial

I am DEFFO open to offers on that!!!!