The Soccer Thread

[Bigpapa42]

I can't believe Wenger isn't going to change his tactics slightly here. I think for the first time the pressure is most definitely on him (18 months to turn things back in the right direction) and I'd be surprised if we didn't finally see Arsenal making the right decisions. I'm sure he will get a big, strong and proven(ish) centre back who can play the English game and with the rest of the kitty find a player who can fill in for what's being lost in the midfield.

The thing that has got Cesc his move finally, in my opinion, is the emergence of Jack Wilshere, and I know he'll be excellent for Arsenal this season.

I'd love to see it. I'm simply not holding by breath.

They don't even really need a drop-in starter at center back - when healthy, Koscielny and Vermaelen are solid enough. Its Squillaci who is a weak goal against waiting to happen, and Djorou is little better. A European-caliber CB would be nice, but would probably run 20m. Another Prem caliber one should be maybe 10m, if that. It shouldn't take right until the end of August to secure some required squad reinforcements. Yet it will, if they come at all.

Wenger is definitely under pressure. I love that the Gunners squad has been assembled for far less than what comparable squads cost. But at the same time, being close but not quite good enough gets awfully frustrating. Especially since the money is apparently there, window after window.

[1ke]

According to Guardian

United were the first club to bid for Nasri this summer but Arsenal made it clear they would not entertain the idea of doing business with the champions. Arsenal's position has been different with City and a deal in the region of £23m is close to being finalised. The player has agreed personal terms, with reports in France stating it will be a five-year contract with a weekly salary of £160,000.

[The Messenger]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSFDt7LnqI[/ame]

[Prodigal Son]

I think it depends on where he plays, the Union haven't had the same starting 11 for more than 2 games in a row all year. They have an over abundance of midfielders, what they desperately need is a striker who can finish (ala Ruiz) because nobody else has been consistently finishing all year.

Philly had a great finisher in Le Toux last year, then pushed him to the wing. Big mistake. Adu at CAM with Mwanga and Le Toux in front of him make them very scary.

[Fappin Raptor]

Re-did my team a little bit. Also, heads up you can change your formation by just dragging a different position player out.

[calgaryballer]

That is an...interesting team. 3 QPR players? To each their own...

[Fappin Raptor]

That is an...interesting team. 3 QPR players? To each their own...

I wouldn't have Bothroyd or Faurlin had the Everton game not been cancelled. I would've had Beckford and Rodwell/Fellaini in place for them.

[Rudi]

Shit sticks I need to get a new keeper since the Everton game is cancelled.

[Obst]

[The Messenger]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elVt-NszDtI[/ame]

[Fappin Raptor]

The babies not yours,
The babies not yours,
Oh Steven Gerrard,
The babies not yours...

[1ke]

[Rudi]

EPL season is upon us!

[killgod]

Looking forward to tomorrow.

 

go canaries

[wr50l]

Blackburn 1 Wolves 2*
Fulham 2 Villa 2
Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0*
QPR 0 Bolton 1
Wigan 1 Norwich 1
Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2*
Stoke 0 Chelsea 3*
West Brom 1 Man U 3*
Man City 2 Swansea 0

* putting my money where my mouth is.