the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[Red370]

I'm patient man, but when I see all of our rivals strengthening their squads in the first few weeks of the window and all we have is some unproven charlton youth academy kid, frustrates me to no end. The least they can do is stop the speculation and let us know who we're at least attempting to prise, Gervinho will add a fair bit of pace and flair to the attack, but shit, even he isnt confirmed yet. Nasri hasnt extended his contract and we have no backup plan in place for him. Clichy is out and we dont have anyone lined up for that yet (yes, we're linked with Enrique, but nothing solid). All these promises of world class signings are starting to get old and I want to know our intent.

And i'm a bit pissed about the whole Ashley Young thing, he would have made an excellent addition to the squad and I cant believe Wenger didnt go for him, especially when we supposedly have a higher transfer budget than ManUre. Once again, the turds are going to be the team to beat next year.

[Jon@AAMComp]

Originally Posted by Red370

And i'm a bit pissed about the whole Ashley Young thing, he would have made an excellent addition to the squad and I cant believe Wenger didnt go for him, especially when we supposedly have a higher transfer budget than ManUre. Once again, the turds are going to be the team to beat next year.

Who's to say Arsenal didn't reach out to him? Also you have to remember, for a footballer to have the chance to play at the most decorated club in English football history, that's a hard opportunity to pass up. I don't like United in the least bit, but I can't discredit their history in the English game, and the incredible things they've accomplished under Fergie. The lure of representing a club like United in England and in the Champions League is difficult to pass up.

I'm happy for Ashley Young, I knew there was only a matter of time before one of the big boys swooped in and took him from Villa. He's a great player, he's a great attitude, and he deserves the chance to win a title domestically and in Europe. At £15 million, he will be a great signing for years to come. I think under Sir Alex's direction, he could be one of the best British wingers for a long time.