Title: Wenger - defenders not needed
Da Silva Lining - June 11, 2008 05:31 PM (GMT)
Bignev - June 11, 2008 05:33 PM (GMT)
Oh FFS!!
We definately need a new defender!!
Another trophyless season if we don't improve our backline.
AW/RM's YoungGuns - June 11, 2008 05:35 PM (GMT)
Who in our back four can we improve?
Cripps - June 11, 2008 05:36 PM (GMT)
Great news
We can spend money on places we need to strengthen
The Emirates Gallastico - June 11, 2008 05:43 PM (GMT)
Looks like Wenger is starting to go senile... <_<
Mr Brighterside - June 11, 2008 05:50 PM (GMT)
:lol:
guess wenger did his amazing "not seeing it" trick for our defence last season :rolleyes:
what hurt us more was playing toure at right back rather than eboue, that was a bad move for me
Gubby-Allen - June 11, 2008 06:02 PM (GMT)
I doubt this is actually true or is at least a bluff from AW.
If it is true, that'll be more matches with 15 shots off the woodwork in the first half-hour until the opposition nick one with their first & only venture outside of their own six yard box.
davegordo - June 11, 2008 06:49 PM (GMT)
To be honest there's only one defender I'd like us to sign and that's Thuram, and thats only so that we can send Song, Djourou and Nordveit out on loan all season!
nino cesc - June 11, 2008 07:04 PM (GMT)
This is a joke.
How can he go from acknowledging that our main probem was dealing with long balls, and now he says we are fine in defence.
I sincerely hope that Le Boss is also Le Bullshitter
Awol Returns - June 11, 2008 07:04 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (davegordo @ Jun 11 2008, 06:49 PM) |
| To be honest there's only one defender I'd like us to sign and that's Thuram, and thats only so that we can send Song, Djourou and Nordveit out on loan all season! |
I actually think Song can be a first class defender. But we definitely need a cover for Clichy. Toure's form really dipped during ACON and did not improve a lot afterwards. I think he can do better next season though.
Having said that, we need a very fit finisher. We dropped points from our inability to finish off little clubs and that's what really hurts
Czech Out Rosicky - June 11, 2008 07:31 PM (GMT)
wqenger has already said he want to strengthen there, i doubt the sudden change of heart is his real thoughts, more of a bluff
Alias - June 11, 2008 07:33 PM (GMT)
I'd love to see Bergstar's view on this :D
selassie - June 11, 2008 07:35 PM (GMT)
tigerthesmurf85 - June 11, 2008 07:36 PM (GMT)
Song and Senderos :dance:
Walcregas - June 11, 2008 09:28 PM (GMT)
WHAT!? :o But he said only about a month ago that he wanted to strengthen our defence! He said that we were OK until we conceded stupid late, sloppy goals.
Wenger... Are you a fish? :run:
Synergetic - June 11, 2008 09:31 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Walcregas @ Jun 11 2008, 10:28 PM) |
WHAT!? :o But he said only about a month ago that he wanted to strengthen our defence! He said that we were OK until we conceded stupid late, sloppy goals.
Wenger... Are you a fish? :run: |
Good point.
It's Up For Grabs Now - June 11, 2008 09:44 PM (GMT)
Fair enough le boss, that is of course if your gonna sort the dodgy defending out and cut out the sloppy goals then im all for it :good:
Elchegooner - June 11, 2008 09:53 PM (GMT)
I give up with Arsene and his transfer bullcrap if this is true.
If it is, he blatantly lies to everyone about what he wants.
Hes in an Arsenal.com interview saying that a defender is the priority and he would be looking for an experienced one...that was less than a month ago.
What a load of crap.....if true of course!
kolo_is_my_god - June 11, 2008 10:02 PM (GMT)
err didn't we just have like a £9.5m bid turned down for a defender - zapata?
would seem like a funny thing to do if he doesn't want a defender.
Cripps - June 11, 2008 10:02 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Elchegooner @ Jun 11 2008, 10:53 PM) |
| I give up with Arsene and his transfer bullcrap |
So who you supporting next? :unsure:
Spurs Hate La-Sagna - June 11, 2008 10:13 PM (GMT)
He probably said it because he knows a lot of clubs are in for Kompany and he doesn't want others to think we are in so bid higher and inflate the price.
ryankearney - June 11, 2008 10:54 PM (GMT)
Wenger has no F***ing clue about his defense.
Senderos and Djourou are awful.
Theers 2 spaces needed filled.
Ok Song has fileld 1, but atleast bring in Metzelder or Lahm!
Thats the key area that needs strengthened!
TipsyChubbs - June 11, 2008 10:55 PM (GMT)
I think we'll be fine with Senderos and Song. Did anyone honestly believe that Flamini would become the player he did the season before? Those two above are underrated.
Spurs Hate La-Sagna - June 11, 2008 10:56 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (ryankearney @ Jun 11 2008, 11:54 PM) |
Wenger has no F***ing clue about his defense.
Senderos and Djourou are awful.
Theers 2 spaces needed filled. Ok Song has fileld 1, but atleast bring in Metzelder or Lahm!
Thats the key area that needs strengthened! |
:haha:
Chill out bud, it's a smokescreen :good:
Elchegooner - June 11, 2008 11:17 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Cripps @ Jun 11 2008, 11:02 PM) |
| QUOTE (Elchegooner @ Jun 11 2008, 10:53 PM) | | I give up with Arsene and his transfer bullcrap |
So who you supporting next? :unsure:
|
Please don't take my comment and put it into a context that suits you.
Because this would be then called a Wind up.
At the moment I'm informed they are banned on this board.
Cripps - June 11, 2008 11:36 PM (GMT)
No wind up
Surely if you give up on the manager, you give up on the team?
Jens' Face - June 12, 2008 01:40 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Cripps @ Jun 11 2008, 06:36 PM) |
No wind up
Surely if you give up on the manager, you give up on the team? |
:redcard:

oh, and rule #1 as an Arsenal fan: DON'T EVER BELIEVE WHAT WENGER SAYS. Come on, don't we all know that by now?
Coney - June 12, 2008 08:37 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Cripps @ Jun 12 2008, 12:36 AM) |
No wind up
Surely if you give up on the manager, you give up on the team? |
Sort of true. (And also no more of a wind-up than someone saying that Wenger has had it is a wind-up).
I wonder how long it will take for some people to understand that Wenger does not give out free hints to the media about who he will or will not sign, nor any clues. If it means he has to deceive the media in the process, so be it. I have no problem with that - the media do not have a special right to know everything or be told the truth. They are leeches trying to make money off the back of football so sod them.
Elchegooner - June 12, 2008 09:30 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Cripps @ Jun 12 2008, 12:36 AM) |
No wind up
Surely if you give up on the manager, you give up on the team? |
Cripps I refer to my answer I gave moments ago. Please refrain from using the wind up tactic.
My credentials are clear. I have one team which is bigger than the sum parts of it...including the manager.
Unlike some I do not have two teams. Where my loyalties are divided and I can't decide who I want to win more, or celebrate more for...Of course that situation would make anyone less of an Arsenal fan...wouldn't it?
Marc Overmars - June 12, 2008 10:27 AM (GMT)
Strange comments, seeing as he pinpointed a new CB last month, and had a Zapata bid rejected.
He always keeps his cards close to his chest so taking this with a pinch of salt.
marc - June 12, 2008 10:38 AM (GMT)
He's clearly at it as usual...either that or someone needs to check his forearms for puncture wounds!
KaiserKolo - June 12, 2008 11:06 AM (GMT)
Exactly, AW is a master of disguise. He clearly is entitled to taking every advantage he can to strenthen the side. That is his main priority not appeasing to every demand of a typical fan.
gunner6smith - June 12, 2008 11:14 AM (GMT)
He's billy bullsh!tting. He prioritised a defender when he last spoke out about transfer targets and Wenger is not the type of man who changes his mind on a whim. It's definitely a lie to ward off the media from his transfer activity.
Mind you, the villa story is also bullcrap. ;)
hymppi - June 12, 2008 02:27 PM (GMT)
AW's bluffing. wouldn't wanna play poker with him!
Coca Kolo - June 12, 2008 09:01 PM (GMT)
If this isn't BS and he doesn't buy a defender and we persist with the crap we have, then say goodbye to any hopes of winning the PL and possibly the CL, IMO.
tigerthesmurf85 - June 12, 2008 09:02 PM (GMT)
Coca Kolo - June 12, 2008 09:03 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (tigerthesmurf85 @ Jun 12 2008, 09:02 PM) |
| We need a defender! |
Can you tell me the lottery numbers for Saturday?
tigerthesmurf85 - June 12, 2008 09:04 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Coca Kolo @ Jun 12 2008, 09:03 PM) |
| QUOTE (tigerthesmurf85 @ Jun 12 2008, 09:02 PM) | | We need a defender! |
Can you tell me the lottery numbers for Saturday?
|
3,12,13,14,18,67
Professor Zim - June 12, 2008 09:56 PM (GMT)
We don't need any players...next season they'll all have one more years experience..that's like having an extra player....then when the crocks come back that'll be like having and extra 3 players.
After all we don't want to end up like Leeds.
Cripps - June 12, 2008 09:59 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Professor Zim @ Jun 12 2008, 10:56 PM) |
We don't need any players...next season they'll all have one more years experience..that's like having an extra player....then when the crocks come back that'll be like having and extra 3 players.
After all we don't want to end up like Leeds. |
Best thing you've ever posted
:goodpost: