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.
I Hate Hleb wrote:This is what I wrote on the Transfers thread a couple of weeks ago..
I Hate Hleb wrote:Given Wenger's comments above, it seems as if he expects Ade to leave and has Chamkha as part of his contingency plan. My reading of it is that ideally Wenger doesn't want Ade to go, but because of recent history, is effectively leaving it up to the player whilst at the same time hoping to get a good deal and replacement for the club.
Indeed, that French Football expert Phillipe O'Claire ? (obviously has some Irish in him ) said on the radio last week that Arsenal would definately be signing Chamkha. Although not massive like Ade, he said the guy was brilliant in the air and that he thought Chamkha would be a big hit here. Let's hope he's right.
If this plays out as is rumoured, then we will probably be signing Chamkha as a replacement. Anyone else know anything about the guy?
He can head the ball
Ah, just because he said Chamkha was good in the air, doesn't necessarily mean he can head the ball!!:shock: For all we know, he might just be a frequent flyer!!
Why anyone is getting excited about Ade going...cos the replacement will cost half the amount & will have the same old teething problems of settling into our way of playing. If him going means we get a decent midfiield player as well as Chamakh then all well and good. City please take Kolo and Eboue to keep him company.
OneBardGooner wrote:Oh Boy! can u imagine the reception he'd (adebarndoor) would get by us Gooners!!!! :finger: :awnker: :finger:
cant wait
Yeah and I can just see his celebrations when he outjumps our heading-shy defence to score against us.
Be careful what you wish for guys cos it might just come true. I would prefer he fucked off to the continent.
OneBardGooner wrote:Oh Boy! can u imagine the reception he'd (adebarndoor) would get by us Gooners!!!! :finger: :awnker: :finger:
cant wait
Yeah and I can just see his celebrations when he outjumps our heading-shy defence to score against us.
Be careful what you wish for guys cos it might just come true. I would prefer he fucked off to the continent.
I'd prefer he fucked off to beachy head but as long as it is not at Arsenal then i am happy.
Like you have said i also hope we bring in a replacment too.
[quote="Irish Gooner"]Not sure this is a good thing. Selling our best striker to rival team is asking for it. And 20m is peanuts in the current market.
And god help us if we end up with Chamakh as his replacement... [/quote]
Have you seen him play? I dont know anything about him - so cant judge.
We will have Van Persie / Eduardo / Bendtner / Vela plus say Walcott and Arshavin who can play upfront. Its debatable if we need someone to come in, personally id rather we got a more defensive minded player in because going forward we dont have many problems.
lowerwest wrote:Why anyone is getting excited about Ade going...cos the replacement will cost half the amount & will have the same old teething problems of settling into our way of playing. If him going means we get a decent midfiield player as well as Chamakh then all well and good. City please take Kolo and Eboue to keep him company.
I dont see how Santa Cruz is worth £18mill and some of you want us to accept only £20mill when you know we cant sign a decent replacement with that shait.
£30mill or nothing
Unless we bring in a decent midfielder on the back of it. Why arent we trying to get one of the Diarra's from Real Madrid. Its so obvious we need someone in there its ffing painful.