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[Red370]

Originally Posted by phelan

i'll take squillaci. he's still in good form right now, but i'm concerned he's another big injury risk to our defensive line...

thoughts on GK situation? i'd love to get shay given but it sounds like man city would rather strangle themselves before giving him up. schwarzer...eh, an improvement i guess?

I'm thinking Schwarzers main impact is going to be as a mentor for the younger keepers (Mannone and Szereserrafsdff)

Keepers can usually play into their 40's, look at Seaman, and more currently, Friedel, so I think he'd be a good addition but unfortunately I dont think AW is going to give more than a 2.5 mil bid.

Another ESPN fail

[cow]

I like the Squillaci signing-- I've been a big fan of his since he was at Lyon (read: played with him on FIFA## & liked him because he was 80+).

His wikipedia page already says he plays for Arsenal.

[cow]

Arsene Wenger considering 4-4-2 formation to accomodate van Persie-Chamakh partnership | Arsenal Blog & Arsenal News

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Arsene Wenger: Theo Walcott will become a striker for Arsenal - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

Thierry Henry started out as more of a wide player-- thoughts?

[Red370]

Originally Posted by cow

Arsene Wenger: Theo Walcott will become a striker for Arsenal - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

Thierry Henry started out as more of a wide player-- thoughts?

I dont know why he was ever even considered a midfield player, his ground passing game needs work, however, his final ball has improved drastically and his goal scoring ability as of late has been amazing, seems hes been a striker all along. As far as the 4-4-2 goes, I think if its played as a diamond midfield with the central midfielder slotted in just behind the left and right forward, this could be a great transition for Arsenal. While I love the tried and tested 4-3-3, its more about a quick attack/counter attack and utilizes less possession which Arsenal needs more of, sure we can piece together a quick and dangerous attack, but time management is a huge problem for us when we play more possession based teams like Barca or ManUre.

[phelan]

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by phelan

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

I didnt say that he as a player improved drastically, I said his final ball did, his crossing has become substantially more accurate lately and hes actually picking out heads instead of sending them in over the goal or into spaces where nobody is making a run, they've become more cutting/precise and I, as a striker, can appreciate a nice low hard driven cross to my feet because all it takes is a easy touch to put the ball on goal with pace.

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

[phelan]

Originally Posted by Red370

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

My reactions to Carlos Vela's theatrics:

"Oh wow, great footwork, now he....AWWWWWW RIGHT FOOT SHOT "

[Red370]

I LOL'ed at this: Apparently he'd trade Arsenal and Barca for Inter

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas To Inter? I Don't Think So - Agent - Goal.com

[Red370]

twas quite funny, I will say though, have you seen RvP's right footer? while not quite as powerful as his left, he can shoot pretty damn good with it.

[cow]

Jose Mourinho is such a cunt:

Footylatest.com Arsenal Editorial Headlines News Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand

Originally Posted by cow

Jose Mourinho is such a cunt:

Footylatest.com Arsenal Editorial Headlines News Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.

[cow]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.

ur mom

[batman_4]

Originally Posted by blue660r01

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.