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.
SteveO 35 wrote:If we'd signed Suarez and had Abou available this season we'd have been champions. The two finest players in their respective positions
Hmm... has Abou ever been fit for a season?
Speaking of Abou-the-great... when is his testimonial?
January 2016 my friend.....less than 2 years to wait. His contract runs till June 2015, so when he rises from the bench next season and There's Only One offers him a new deal, we'll all be able to celebrate that day
They won't risk losing him. He'll be offered a new contract then so after, he'll twist his spine as he leaves Highbury House
To which Wenger will say "arr, we couldn't have predicted this... we will honour his new contract"
I'll be hiring Hyde Park to host the mother of all BBQs when Abou's new deal gets signed
It would just be typical that this waste of cunting space to be fit for the world cup, be fit, play fairly well then be injured again for the following season.... they should have shot the wanker and put him out of his misery!!
But Wenger could be boosted by the return of French midfielder Abou Diaby, out for a year with a cruciate ligament injury, before the end of the season.
Very few players I would love to see succeed in the game than Diaby. The poor guy deserves a great career after all he's gone through. If he comes back and plays as well as he did at Anfield last season on a regular basis, our midfield would be absolute top drawer.
1989 wrote:Very few players I would love to see succeed in the game than Diaby. The poor guy deserves a great career after all he's gone through. If he comes back and plays as well as he did at Anfield last season on a regular basis, our midfield would be absolute top drawer.
Yep, it has to be said, he's been through hell, getting paid over £27million for doing fuck all. The poor bastard. I'm just glad such tragedy has never befallen myself!
Gunner Rob wrote:Diaby back in full training on 1st April
hang on a minute isnt that April Fools Day
April 2nd
'Arsenal FC can confirm that Abou Diaby will be out for a further six months following an elaborate April Fools trick involving the burning of Tomas Rosickys shoes, resulting in third degree burns and 47 paper cuts. The club wish Abou well during his rehabilitation'.
Gunner Rob wrote:Diaby back in full training on 1st April
hang on a minute isnt that April Fools Day
April 2nd
'Arsenal FC can confirm that Abou Diaby will be out for a further six months following an elaborate April Fools trick involving the burning of Tomas Rosickys shoes, resulting in third degree burns and 47 paper cuts. The club wish Abou well during his rehabilitation'.
April 3rd
'Arsenal FC can confirm that Abou Diaby has signed his new extended contract. Abou will now be at the club until Hell Freezes Over and will "earn" £200K per week.'