Don't want to rain on this parade of optimism but I am wholly under whelmed about the forthcoming season.
We finished third last year - the three teams above us (with the exception of Liverpool) were miles better than us and they have strengthened their squads greatly and ours is much weaker and looks rather bare in parts.
Van Persie may score bucket loads - but I doubt it, Adebayor is a second striker, Walcott is too lightweight at present and who knows what Eduardo will contribute in his first season.
I don't understand the transfer policy - linked for months to Ribery and Babel (who was practically begging to join) and we've missed out on both, and these are quality players.
We were by far the best in 2004 - I have serious concerns about where we will end up come May 2008.
We pay good money for season tickets - I think it's about time the club showed us the same commitment we show them and buy some bloody established players.
ARSENE GET THE CHEQUE BOOK OUT NOW!
can we win the leauge
Don't want to rain on this parade of optimism but I am wholly under whelmed about the forthcoming season.
We finished third last year - the three teams above us (with the exception of Liverpool) were miles better than us and they have strengthened their squads greatly and ours is much weaker and looks rather bare in parts.
Van Persie may score bucket loads - but I doubt it, Adebayor is a second striker, Walcott is too lightweight at present and who knows what Eduardo will contribute in his first season.
I don't understand the transfer policy - linked for months to Ribery and Babel (who was practically begging to join) and we've missed out on both, and these are quality players.
We were by far the best in 2004 - I have serious concerns about where we will end up come May 2008.
We pay good money for season tickets - I think it's about time the club showed us the same commitment we show them and buy some bloody established players.
ARSENE GET THE CHEQUE BOOK OUT NOW!
We finished third last year - the three teams above us (with the exception of Liverpool) were miles better than us and they have strengthened their squads greatly and ours is much weaker and looks rather bare in parts.
Van Persie may score bucket loads - but I doubt it, Adebayor is a second striker, Walcott is too lightweight at present and who knows what Eduardo will contribute in his first season.
I don't understand the transfer policy - linked for months to Ribery and Babel (who was practically begging to join) and we've missed out on both, and these are quality players.
We were by far the best in 2004 - I have serious concerns about where we will end up come May 2008.
We pay good money for season tickets - I think it's about time the club showed us the same commitment we show them and buy some bloody established players.
ARSENE GET THE CHEQUE BOOK OUT NOW!
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I think its just too early to say .. there may (we would like to think) be a couple more signings before the start of the season that could make things a little clearer.
The positives are arguably..
We showed with our results against the top three that its not the case that we are not good enough, just inconsistant, which was a combination of too many draws at home in the new stadium and being outfought away from home. We should be over the new ground issue now and the players are a year older and wiser and battle hardened.
Henry was not a great captain and I think the side suffered as a result when he played. I expect us to be more of a "team" next season.
Eduardo's signing is clearly AW addressing a problem that we have all witnessed over the last 12/18 months. Yes he is unproven in the Premiership but with the chances we create the opportunity is there for a player of his ilk to make a significant contribution.
The negatives are arguably ..
Defending is still a worry, especially set pieces. Gallas and Toure as a partneship should be as good as any. It wasn't. We need to defend much better as a unit.
Henry's class as a player will obviously be a loss, that cannot be denied.
Despite the undoubted potential of our team/squad we are still top heavy
with youth and a better balnce is required to succeed at the highest level.
Midfield dwill still not contribute enough goals.
Depending which side of the fence people sit on the above arguments are generally the main issues. I amy have overlooked one or two granted.
I at the moment see both sides as being valid and so am neither overly bullish or doom and gloom, but I am quietly confident that we could surprise a few people this year.
What we do need is a bit of luck, RVP being fit for a whole season (he hasn't played a full season yet due to not being picked or injury) and one or two other key players remaining fit is key, as it is for all sides.
Above all I trust the manager.
The positives are arguably..
We showed with our results against the top three that its not the case that we are not good enough, just inconsistant, which was a combination of too many draws at home in the new stadium and being outfought away from home. We should be over the new ground issue now and the players are a year older and wiser and battle hardened.
Henry was not a great captain and I think the side suffered as a result when he played. I expect us to be more of a "team" next season.
Eduardo's signing is clearly AW addressing a problem that we have all witnessed over the last 12/18 months. Yes he is unproven in the Premiership but with the chances we create the opportunity is there for a player of his ilk to make a significant contribution.
The negatives are arguably ..
Defending is still a worry, especially set pieces. Gallas and Toure as a partneship should be as good as any. It wasn't. We need to defend much better as a unit.
Henry's class as a player will obviously be a loss, that cannot be denied.
Despite the undoubted potential of our team/squad we are still top heavy
with youth and a better balnce is required to succeed at the highest level.
Midfield dwill still not contribute enough goals.
Depending which side of the fence people sit on the above arguments are generally the main issues. I amy have overlooked one or two granted.
I at the moment see both sides as being valid and so am neither overly bullish or doom and gloom, but I am quietly confident that we could surprise a few people this year.
What we do need is a bit of luck, RVP being fit for a whole season (he hasn't played a full season yet due to not being picked or injury) and one or two other key players remaining fit is key, as it is for all sides.
Above all I trust the manager.
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Who would have thought we would do the double at the start of the 97/98 season.You need lots of luck and to avoid major injuries. We need to hit the ground running like Manure did last year.we can"t afford to drop silly points against shit teams like last season. We have to make Ashburton Grove a fortress and thats where the fans have to play their part.We finished level on points with Liverpool without our main strike force for 3months.Top 3 finish definately,can we do better?Maybe .But i still think we need to buy a centre half
Who would have thought we would do the double at the start of the 97/98 season.You need lots of luck and to avoid major injuries. We need to hit the ground running like Manure did last year.we can"t afford to drop silly points against shit teams like last season. We have to make Ashburton Grove a fortress and thats where the fans have to play their part.We finished level on points with Liverpool without our main strike force for 3months.Top 3 finish definately,can we do better?Maybe .But i still think we need to buy a centre half
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A good start is imperitive ... our first away game at Blackburn (notoriously difficult the last few seasons) could shape our away form. Win that and we could be flying. Lose it and the old doubts will remain.
In response to the earlier cry of "Arsene get the cheque book out", when has any of our success under AW been as a direct result of him "getting the cheque book out"??. All the most important signings AW has made obver the years have never had that "sensational signing" feel about them.
We all should know by now that he signs quality players that he can see something in to become world beaters. Bergkamp remains the only "world class" player we have ever signed, and that was under Bruce Rioch.
In response to the earlier cry of "Arsene get the cheque book out", when has any of our success under AW been as a direct result of him "getting the cheque book out"??. All the most important signings AW has made obver the years have never had that "sensational signing" feel about them.
We all should know by now that he signs quality players that he can see something in to become world beaters. Bergkamp remains the only "world class" player we have ever signed, and that was under Bruce Rioch.
Sorry to go on about needing a winger but if we get 1 im pretty confident that well be in the top 2 agin if not surprise every1 with a win. hate to say so but ManUre look very very strong though, especially if they sign tevez aswell, anyway ive got 20 squid on us winning the league next season with my chelski supporting mate (and if u think im cheap - im skint and its hardly a dead cert bet) so CUMMON U GUNNERS
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hmmm interesting 1 there with Dudu on the left, that would guarantee us a few goals from midfield in which case a striker would be obviously desperately needed
UFG Anfield - no odds its with a mate so whoevers right i.e either we win or we dont gets the 20, im an eternal optimist if you hadnt realised especially when it comes to the arse
UFG Anfield - no odds its with a mate so whoevers right i.e either we win or we dont gets the 20, im an eternal optimist if you hadnt realised especially when it comes to the arse
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IT'S SO EASY FOR YOU TO LOSE MONEY, I BET!
GOONERBEN,GoonerBen wrote:hmmm interesting 1 there with Dudu on the left, that would guarantee us a few goals from midfield in which case a striker would be obviously desperately needed
UFG Anfield - no odds its with a mate so whoevers right i.e either we win or we dont gets the 20, im an eternal optimist if you hadnt realised especially when it comes to the arse
LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT. DID YOU JUST BET THAT ARSENAL WOULD WIN THE LEAGUE?
OR IS THE BET WHICH TEAM FINISHES HIGHER BETWEEN US AND CHELSEA? 
IF IT IS THE FORMER, THEN I CAN'T HELP THINKING YOU HAVE MISSED A TRICK THERE OLD SON.
IF YOU HAD PLACED THE BET AT A BOOKIES YOU WOULD HAVE GOT 12/1 (BRINGING A WINNING RETURN OF £240), RATHER THAN THE EVENS YOU ARE NOW GETTING (£20 RETURN) FROM YOUR FRIEND. 
IF IT WAS THE LATTER, THEN AGAIN - ALTHOUGH THIS BET IN THEORY GIVES YOU BETTER ODDS THAN THE FIRST ONE - YOU COULD STILL HAVE DONE BETTER AT A BOOK-MAKERS.
damn didnt know that, but im no betting man, this was just the result of idle chat in the pub -going something like this - fuck chelsea your all overpaid wankers who are gonna win fuck all wenger knows best and wer gonna win the league next season, alright put ur money where ur mouth is, errr ok then 20 quid? this wasnt for money more for pride though i might start paying a little more attention to bookies' odds now!
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RIGHT BET FRED?
I TAKE IT FROM YOUR ANSWER THAT IT WAS THE FORMER THEN!!GoonerBen wrote:damn didnt know that, but im no betting man, this was just the result of idle chat in the pub -going something like this - fuck chelsea your all overpaid wankers who are gonna win fuck all wenger knows best and wer gonna win the league next season, alright put ur money where ur mouth is, errr ok then 20 quid? this wasnt for money more for pride though i might start paying a little more attention to bookies' odds now!
ONE WAY AROUND IT IS TO HAVE A FURTHER £5 EACH WAY BET, BUT THIS TIME AT THE BOOKIES, ON ARSENAL TO WIN THE LEAGUE. THAT WAY, AS LONG AS ARSENAL FINISH IN THE TOP 3, YOU WILL STILL BE AHEAD (£80 RETURN IF ARSENAL WIN LEAGUE; £20 RETURN IF THEY FINISH 2ND OR 3RD).
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