The Big Question

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The Big Question

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for me the problems this season have all been caused by the chaos in the summer and primarily about the transfer of Nasri to City and the transfer to us that didn't happen - Juan Mata.

we all knew Fabregas was going and Wilshere was the long term replacement - fair enough. And Nasri being replaced with Mata would have been a good move. Why then with Mata being on the brink of moving to Arsenal did he end up at our rivals Chelsea?

is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?

does anyone really know the full story? Anyway the fact that Mata ended up at Chelsea means it is now difficult for us to finish in the top 4 and that is unacceptable. Wenger has made some catastrophic decisions since allowing Santos to play in Greece but the main problem still was in the summer. If it was the boards fault then I blame them more than the manager for this season.

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Red Member wrote:for me the problems this season have all been caused by the chaos in the summer and primarily about the transfer of Nasri to City and the transfer to us that didn't happen - Juan Mata.

we all knew Fabregas was going and Wilshere was the long term replacement - fair enough. And Nasri being replaced with Mata would have been a good move. Why then with Mata being on the brink of moving to Arsenal did he end up at our rivals Chelsea?

is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?


does anyone really know the full story? Anyway the fact that Mata ended up at Chelsea means it is now difficult for us to finish in the top 4 and that is unacceptable. Wenger has made some catastrophic decisions since allowing Santos to play in Greece but the main problem still was in the summer. If it was the boards fault then I blame them more than the manager for this season.
If it is that shower of shits fault then I'm not taking the blame for it. Of course its their fault.

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Re: The Big Question

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Red Member wrote: is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?

does anyone really know the full story?
Somewhere, deep in the depths of Hartford Connecticut, is a long answer to your question.

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QuartzGooner wrote:
Red Member wrote: is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?

does anyone really know the full story?
Somewhere, deep in the depths of Hartford Connecticut, is a long answer to your question.
:lol:

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Red Member wrote: is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?
does anyone really know the full story?
Trust me nobody at the club seems to know the full story ..

I don't care whose fault it is, someone at the club needs to have the bollocks to stand up, accept their failures, be counted, and resign .. Starting with Arsene ..

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Post by rodders999 »

You've changed your tune :roll:

Not long ago you thought we were a good bet to win the champions league, guaranteed to finish top 4, guaranteed to finish above Spurs (your actual team).

Please do us all a favour and piss off. :banghead:

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I think it is about time more effort was made to get rid of Kroenke - since he took over last year the club has performed worse on the pitch and is beginning to depress me with its off pitch activities.

Usmanov has risen to be the 2nd richest person in the UK and wants to invest and yet we have this yank who doesnt give a shit and is just trying to make as much money as he can. He should be the main target of abuse, not Wenger. Yes admittedly Wenger is not having a good season either but he is basically acting as a shield for Kroenke. the main power in football these days is not the managers but the boardroom. A glance to see who leads the premier league should tell you that.

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QuartzGooner wrote:
Red Member wrote: is this Wenger's fault?
is this the board's fault?

does anyone really know the full story?
Somewhere, deep in the depths of Hartford Connecticut, is a long answer to your question.

:coffeespit::coffeespit::coffeespit:

Bring him back!

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rodders999 wrote:You've changed your tune :roll:

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I have always maintained the board were the main problem.
Wenger remains the best manager in these circumstances. If he has to go though to get rid of the board then sadly though I will have to accept that

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I have a few big questions.

Who do u really support ?

How did u get beer CL nights in the ground ?

Why haven't u been banned ?













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Peeman wrote:I have a few big questions.

Who do u really support ?
Arsenal
How did u get beer CL nights in the ground ?
I don't. It is an online gooner myth
Why haven't u been banned ?
I am not a mod


I take it you are another one who doesnt know what went on last summer either then.











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Red Member wrote: I take it you are another one who doesnt know what went on last summer either then.


No I saw the film alright but that was years ago now :D

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Post by Kazza »

It's probably been discussed before but I can't believe we turned down Samba in favour of the BFG.

The way Mertesacker gets out-jumped, out-run and out-muscled makes me cringe. Mertesacker has a decent touch and his timing is ok but for me, Samba was the obvious choice.

Big mistake in my opinion.

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Post by SammyDroppedHisShorts »

Arsenal target Mata
Chelsea get

Arsenal target Cahill
Chelsea get


Fucking joke

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