Comments on: Meanwhile three divisions lower…

By: JediKnut

JediKnut — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:59:53 +0000

He’s been missed… and how!

By: steww

steww — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:39:39 +0000

KG – it shouldn’t be deleted, I think it’s important to let him know he’s missed.

By: KG

KG — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:38:44 +0000

where art thou tony … where is my dose of untold arsenal today
[u can delete this totally unrelated post; but a new post please ]

By: steww

steww — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:31:47 +0000

Yeah – come on Tony. There’s been a whole day of rabid speculation dressed up as fact and here we are desperate for the soothing balm of your evidence based journalism.
I’ve even had my intelligence insulted by one poster who claimed Arsene was about to sign Van the Cheat to replace a striker we have not even sold. Come on tony, make sense of it all for us, please.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:56:52 +0000

Tony – Sorry but it’s not good enough. You’ve had all day to write a fresh piece and what do we get – nothing. I think a fair punishment is 25 pieces on why ManU are screwed and yet the press will still run with Arsneal crises stories.

By: Christianjimmy

Christianjimmy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:59:32 +0000

Sorry to remain off-topic Tony, but the Adebayor thing is still intriguing me. £25m (if thats what the offer is) seems like a fair amount to me for a player who can certainly score goals, but whose heart isnt always in it. From the way he wasnt included in the match squads for the last few matches despite no injury problems it seemed that he might be on his way - but whether Lord Wenger wishes to replace him is less clear. Bendtner, Eduardo, RVP plus Vela, Walcott, Arshavin, Rosicky, Diaby(?) and Nasri seems like a good selection of attacking players. However I can imagine wenger signing an unknown striker as additional backup for a million or so rather than going for a big name replacement (if anyone comes in upfront) Either way though, expect more "Arsenal in crisis" headlines, as we "lose our best player", not to mention "player turmoil" and "dressing room unrest" at "Wengers unwillingness to splash the cash". Idiot media. And finally I want to echo all the best wishes and prayers for John Hartson and his family. I always had a soft spot for the big ginger welshman, and hope he comes through.

By: Gun_Slinger

Gun_Slinger — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:53:40 +0000

there are a lot of finance related articles on here; I am sure some of you may have read the below article, but Tony what are your thoughts on this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/robertpeston/2009/07/ive_obtained_a_copy_of.html

By: Gun_Slinger

Gun_Slinger — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:47:51 +0000

sorry i had to let it out what with the transfer news going around

By: steww

steww — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:01:22 +0000

Gun_Slinger.
Some of what you say has a grain of truth but it really was apropos nothing at all as far as the above discussion is concerned. Why would you suddenly start a response to the above post with “The only real problems with Wenger” ?

By: Gun_Slinger

Gun_Slinger — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:22:04 +0000

The only real problems with Wenger pertain to the mismanagement of the squad e.g. keeping players who lack motivation, some bizarre line-ups, inept substitutions. The funding to strengthen is not his call despite what you think. Do you really think he refuses money for the sake of an “EXPERIMENT”? Get real. If you had an employee like Wenger who’d worked wonders with the limited funds he’d had and kept us relatively competitive up to a point, would you bank (gamble) on him to do more of the same? That’s what the board are doing. The more debt that is paid off before the inevitable takeover, the more the current shareholders will make. It’s not rocket science. It can be argued that it will indeed benefit the long-term future of the club, but I think it’s a more than bit insulting to the fans that pay good money in good faith because the main beneficiaries will be the shareholders who sell their stakes. Wenger has deserved criticism but not as much as he’s been getting when you consider he’s an employee that HAS to work with what he’s given.

By: rafael

rafael — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:12:37 +0000

Just before we give it the big Hurah about the possible departure of Adebayor i would like to state that i am a little bit worried by who we could possibly attract to replace him ,i know he has a skinking attitude sometimes ,but the fact is he gets the goals for us ,just can’t see us getting Eto as if he wants to come to the prem i can see him ending up at Man U or Chelsea on a Big Big Wage and with his age just does not strike me as a Arsene signing ??there seems to be a lack of options out there for us to sign who will fit in straight away & RVP & eduardo will not go a whole season with out breaking down

By: Eskaia

Eskaia — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:52:03 +0000

Great piece, once again, Tony. John Hartson is my big topic of the day, I really hope he can get his cancer taken care of. I lost both my parents and a grandparent to cancer so I know what his family is going through, and there’s nothing worse. God Bless you, John.

By: Pete the First

Pete the First — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:09:01 +0000

Reg Bradford

Surely they are selling more pies up there now? Should double the takings surely?

By: LRV

LRV — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:54:39 +0000

I’ll rather Ade is sold out of the EPL completely. However, if ManC buys him, that’s a big if, I forsee a big, old-fashioned, ego clashes there very soon.

By: stuartlondon

stuartlondon — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:40:19 +0000

Absolutely agree with both your points Tony.

It’s in all our interests to see football flourish at all levels. It promotes interest in the game and increases the general level of happiness, well, on average, over a season, or perhaps several.

And I do not see a pressing need for a replacement if Adebayor leaves. It’s more important in my view to resolve our defensive vulnerabilities, and to have a team that feels confident in its abilities and the support of its fans.

May also I echo Adam’s comment and say all the very best to John Hartson.

By: Faron

Faron — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:17:53 +0000

Ref bradford,
“Personally I think that IF he goes, and IF Eduardo is fit, we don’t even need a replacement”.
I agree completely tony.

By: Jonny Neale

Jonny Neale — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Good post – read the article in the Observer and was pleased that someone is setting an example.

However there IS of course a financial advantage: more beer sold, more food sold, more people in the shop = $$$.

Everyone should take note.

By: Tony Attwood

Tony Attwood — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:28 +0000

Yes – I know this is not the topic I wrote about, but of course it is the subject of the moment. According to Sky, and the Murdoch man who listens into Arsene’s mobile (see my post a couple of days back) Manchester Arabs are in discussion with the Mighty Arsenal for the purchase of Ade.

Personally I think that IF he goes, and IF Eduardo is fit, we don’t even need a replacement.

And with luck we might know about Eduardo, Rosicky, Gallas and Clichy come saturday at Hi Barnet.

By: LRV

LRV — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:52:41 +0000

Any club that can benefit from this should definitely go for it. Extra sales even in scaffs is worth it.

Sorry Marc, did I just read your comment right – Man City & Ade? These guys are going to start bidding to buy football fans soon!

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:27:35 +0000

Ref Bradford

Tony sorry to post off topic but I noticed your post on Spanish’s blog and thought I’d stop by and have a read. Enjoyed rreading so far and hopefully I’ll have more productive comment in the future.

I don’t think Man City are really all the interested in Ade. What could they possibly need him for?? The money would be great for us but I don’t think even Citeh is that pound foolish.