Another great bit of business by Arsenal...
21 December 2008, 06:14 PM
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
Another great bit of business by Arsenal...
Sky Sports | Football | News | Real confirm Diarra agreement
So we sell him to Portsmouth for £5m and they sell him on for £18m to Real Madrid
Just who the hell is supposed to be the business brains at Arsenal now Dein is no longer there? I could do a better job ffs. £13m effectively in the bin andf Portsmouth must be laughing their heads of at the easiest £13m they've ever made.
So we sell him to Portsmouth for £5m and they sell him on for £18m to Real Madrid
Just who the hell is supposed to be the business brains at Arsenal now Dein is no longer there? I could do a better job ffs. £13m effectively in the bin andf Portsmouth must be laughing their heads of at the easiest £13m they've ever made.
21 December 2008, 08:21 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Moved to the Darkside
Posts: 5,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I disagree mate, from what i've heard all be it only rumours Arsenal stand to make a tidy profit from a sell on clause, which to me suggests the money men know what their doing and the blame can be laid at Wengers feet for letting him leave. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and Wengers judgement is usally good but on this occasion 
IMHO
Aaron
IMHO
Aaron
22 December 2008, 09:38 AM
#4
Pontificating
22 December 2008, 09:48 AM
#5
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 16,517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nah last year they played some great football and weren't far off the title. Squad depth let them down. He's lost some players since and not replaced with quality. Wenger should be the one taking the blame.
22 December 2008, 11:43 AM
#6
Pontificating
It shall be an interesting second half of the season, Chelsea not to hot at home, Liverpool still grinding out results, always a sign of a team that wins the title, but you still expect them to come undone because of previous form, Utd are hot and cold and have shown no real consistancy this season, although I think Rooney is having an outstanding season, we're seeing the real Wayne Rooney again and looking at his best.
So who knows Arsenal could nip in a 20/1 a good price, if they can last the distance, but unlikely.
I cant see any one of those teams rattling off 8 straight wins right now, so you've got to think it's the most open season for a long while.
22 December 2008, 12:05 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 16,517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
United have played all their hardest games away from home already and are potentially a point or 2 off top spot. They have a run of games through Jan and Feb with a lot at home. I expect to see them power to the top spot or tie with Chelsea. Liverpool will drop back. The series of draws they have had at home shows they're not good enough.
As for Arsenal... they're a far worse side than last year and will keep dropping points.
As for Arsenal... they're a far worse side than last year and will keep dropping points.
Trending Topics
22 December 2008, 02:43 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Well i'm glad i'm not the only one who sees it like that. I am however by all accounts the only Gooner who can take off his rose tinted glasses as if you dare criticize Wenger you're a traiter/not a true Gooner (Dave B on here as an exception that is).
I totally agree that since Vieira went the team has gone down hill in terms of squad depth and results on the pitch. They may be playing some outstanding football but its not winning us games/trophies and i'd rather the trophies than the sublime football.
I see us struggling for 5th this season and being our worst season for a very long time and all because Wenger wont break his youth policy. Allegedly the money being made available and Wenger hinting he could buy something special is linked to Arshavin who was reportedly at Emirates last week
We need to replace Vieira/Gilberto and we need 2 new centre backs. Last night's Liverpool goal showed what a joke our defence is, ball straight over the top and our defence was no where The heart of the team (centre backs/centre halves) has gone and needs replacing with experienced and successful players, not youth.
I totally agree that since Vieira went the team has gone down hill in terms of squad depth and results on the pitch. They may be playing some outstanding football but its not winning us games/trophies and i'd rather the trophies than the sublime football.
I see us struggling for 5th this season and being our worst season for a very long time and all because Wenger wont break his youth policy. Allegedly the money being made available and Wenger hinting he could buy something special is linked to Arshavin who was reportedly at Emirates last week
We need to replace Vieira/Gilberto and we need 2 new centre backs. Last night's Liverpool goal showed what a joke our defence is, ball straight over the top and our defence was no where
The heart of the team (centre backs/centre halves) has gone and needs replacing with experienced and successful players, not youth.
23 December 2008, 06:21 PM
#10
412/425 of forged love
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: www.surreyscoobies.com
Posts: 4,238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I liked Diarra as a player. thought he was top drawer. Flamini keeping him out the team. How well that plan worked 
if flamini had stayed we would be so much stronger this year. but hey ho. im used to it.
January is a massive month imo for Wenger. It will show the supporters what his intentions are. spend big and it means he wants the league, because lets face it, not one club is clear cut.
Dont spend or buy more undeveloped talent, and its saying we are not good enough this year to the players.
Hopefully he isnt counting on Eduardo and Rosicky to come back and make a massive difference because they both wouldnt of played for a year or more.
How bad is Cesc??? Sorry but ive been doing the whole family thing and missed everything since saturday.
On the subject of money, Arsenal may have alot of debt with the stadium but by the end of 2009 most of it will be gone as the development company building on the highbury site has to pay up and all the flats have sold. that will remove almost all debt. Speaking to John Radford(Arsenal fans may remember him
) last weekend
if flamini had stayed we would be so much stronger this year. but hey ho. im used to it.January is a massive month imo for Wenger. It will show the supporters what his intentions are. spend big and it means he wants the league, because lets face it, not one club is clear cut.
Dont spend or buy more undeveloped talent, and its saying we are not good enough this year to the players.
Hopefully he isnt counting on Eduardo and Rosicky to come back and make a massive difference because they both wouldnt of played for a year or more.
How bad is Cesc??? Sorry but ive been doing the whole family thing and missed everything since saturday.
On the subject of money, Arsenal may have alot of debt with the stadium but by the end of 2009 most of it will be gone as the development company building on the highbury site has to pay up and all the flats have sold. that will remove almost all debt. Speaking to John Radford(Arsenal fans may remember him
) last weekend
Last edited by DaveBeck; 23 December 2008 at 06:29 PM.
23 December 2008, 06:34 PM
#11
Scooby Regular
23 December 2008, 07:33 PM
#12
On hang on.......
23 December 2008, 08:54 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: newquay
Posts: 6,880
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
can't blame arsene for selling him
diarra was on his third club in a couple of years, chelsea, arsenal, portsmouth
to me that smacks of something wrong with the fella himself, not his footballing abilty.......
but i do agree he is being a bit stubborn about his youth policy, need an experienced spine in there, at least a couple of centre-backs and now two midfielders........
diarra was on his third club in a couple of years, chelsea, arsenal, portsmouth
to me that smacks of something wrong with the fella himself, not his footballing abilty.......
but i do agree he is being a bit stubborn about his youth policy, need an experienced spine in there, at least a couple of centre-backs and now two midfielders........
24 December 2008, 10:20 AM
#14
412/425 of forged love
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: www.surreyscoobies.com
Posts: 4,238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
4 months 
we cant go 40 minutes without him.
hopefully will be spending then. doubt it.
already a long xmas amount of hangovers ive had lol
we cant go 40 minutes without him.hopefully will be spending then. doubt it.
already a long xmas amount of hangovers ive had lol
24 December 2008, 10:45 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
With Fabregas out that adds even more weight to rumours of Arshavin being signed for the £20m his team are demanding. We need a playmaker to replace Fabregas and Arshavin is probably the perfect replacement.
However I still think it's more important we sign at least one quality defensive central midfielder and one quality central defender. Our back line has not recovered from splitting up Campbell and Toure and the midfield since Vieira and Gilberto ran the show. Kids are no replacement for those legendary (to Gooners anyway ) pairings.
Will 3 quality players be signed in January? Not a chance and we should be grateful if we get one with the way Wenger has been refusing to spend.
However I still think it's more important we sign at least one quality defensive central midfielder and one quality central defender. Our back line has not recovered from splitting up Campbell and Toure and the midfield since Vieira and Gilberto ran the show. Kids are no replacement for those legendary (to Gooners anyway
) pairings.Will 3 quality players be signed in January? Not a chance and we should be grateful if we get one with the way Wenger has been refusing to spend.
Last edited by Bravo2zero_sps; 24 December 2008 at 10:47 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Wingnuttzz
Member's Gallery
30
26 April 2022 11:15 PM
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
61
11 January 2021 03:08 PM
hedgecutter
General Technical
3
25 September 2015 02:35 PM