BigOscar said:Everyone knows that we need to sign everyone, it's the same every year. If any good player moves and we don't buy them, the board has failed us badly.
The reality is that we don't need those players, can't afford those players and don't have space for them in our squad. We did however need a GK, CB, RB and holding player. We seem to have done very sensible business, but unfortunately "sensible" isn't sexy enough for some.
BigOscar said:Everyone knows that we need to sign everyone, it's the same every year. If any good player moves and we don't buy them, the board has failed us badly.
The reality is that we don't need those players, can't afford those players and don't have space for them in our squad. We did however need a GK, CB, RB and holding player. We seem to have done very sensible business, but unfortunately "sensible" isn't sexy enough for some.
Ray78 said:I am slightly surprised Chelsea haven't thrown their hat in the ring.
adrianr said:BigOscar said:Everyone knows that we need to sign everyone, it's the same every year. If any good player moves and we don't buy them, the board has failed us badly.
The reality is that we don't need those players, can't afford those players and don't have space for them in our squad. We did however need a GK, CB, RB and holding player. We seem to have done very sensible business, but unfortunately "sensible" isn't sexy enough for some.
Gets notably worse as deadline day approaches and rivals or close rivals make stupid deals for flashy players. Seem to recall more than a few declaring Arsenal title contenders when they got Ozil - how did that work out? 4th again was it?
Our main priority now should be home grown players. I'm very surprised we didn't go in for Fabregas for that reason alone, but otherwise we've done exactly the business we needed too. A lot of folk hugely underestimate the value of both continuity and experience.
cookster said:Ray78 said:I am slightly surprised Chelsea haven't thrown their hat in the ring.
Chelsea can't afford to spend 70M for one player anymore (unless they sell). Their not that far away from a FFP sanction if they do.
Ahh, but would they have achieved 4th without him?adrianr said:BigOscar said:Everyone knows that we need to sign everyone, it's the same every year. If any good player moves and we don't buy them, the board has failed us badly.
The reality is that we don't need those players, can't afford those players and don't have space for them in our squad. We did however need a GK, CB, RB and holding player. We seem to have done very sensible business, but unfortunately "sensible" isn't sexy enough for some.
Gets notably worse as deadline day approaches and rivals or close rivals make stupid deals for flashy players. Seem to recall more than a few declaring Arsenal title contenders when they got Ozil - how did that work out? 4th again was it?
Our main priority now should be home grown players. I'm very surprised we didn't go in for Fabregas for that reason alone, but otherwise we've done exactly the business we needed too. A lot of folk hugely underestimate the value of both continuity and experience.
unlikelyfan19 said:Absolutely gutted this guy is going across town. He is hands down my favorite player on the planet and has been for 3 or 4 years. I think his ingenuity and ball-control is one of the best on the planet. All that being said, I will be curious to see how he fits into their system.