Llorente's definitely Juventus bound. He wasn't even cup tied with Athletic in the Europa League for that reason (in case Juve had been eliminated from the CL group stages and were relegated to the Europa League instead of Chelsea). Not to mention his "Forza Juve" status on his facebook page towards the end of the summer transfer window....
English Football Thread 2012/2013
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thedon5
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Arsenal are a joke, I've said it before and I'll say it again!
thedon5
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After that Reading game, I REALLY wanted us to win it this time. So much for that.
That was completely our full strength team except for Arteta, Walcott (who's gone in Jan anyway) and Giroud, either Arteta matters far too much to the team or more likely, we are a joke of a club.
This will be the season Arsenal finish outside of the top 4, I feel icky for saying this, but Spurs have too much quality for us.
That was completely our full strength team except for Arteta, Walcott (who's gone in Jan anyway) and Giroud, either Arteta matters far too much to the team or more likely, we are a joke of a club.
This will be the season Arsenal finish outside of the top 4, I feel icky for saying this, but Spurs have too much quality for us.
I've been saying this for some time now, but not a lot of your bunch agreed with that. Spurs are miles ahead to Arsenal now, and maybe only within touching distance off Chelsea.
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thedon5
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In terms of quality, Chelsea are still ahead of Spurs for sure. Chelsea have problems at the back, but at least they don't have to rely on a pensioner like Gallas at the back. Lloris is a very solid keeper otherwise, and they'll be stronger once Kaboul returns. Once Chelsea get Falcao as well, you can forget about any troubles finishing off chances. Flair wise they are far ahead too.
As for us, there is very little that can be done. We have been the same since we last won a trophy, always maybe 2-3 really good players from seriously challenging for the title, and since we won't get those players we need, we'll remain that close for quite a while.
Hence why I reckon it's time for Wenger to go, he is an enabler, the board will have to fork out if a lesser skilled manager comes in. Also, guys like Ramsey and Diaby are quality players, but we can't afford their development/injuries ruining the team's prospects.
As for us, there is very little that can be done. We have been the same since we last won a trophy, always maybe 2-3 really good players from seriously challenging for the title, and since we won't get those players we need, we'll remain that close for quite a while.
Hence why I reckon it's time for Wenger to go, he is an enabler, the board will have to fork out if a lesser skilled manager comes in. Also, guys like Ramsey and Diaby are quality players, but we can't afford their development/injuries ruining the team's prospects.
MasterBlaster76
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OK, Utd are leading the chase to sign Walcott. While I think it would be a great move for him and us, I am confused: do we really need him? Unless Nani is on his way or something.
Ball. Winner. Come on, Sir Alex - if I can see it, why can't you?
Ball. Winner. Come on, Sir Alex - if I can see it, why can't you?
BKB1991
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Are you kidding me? Why him lol.
Umair7
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No Walcott please Eriksen,Gotze or Muniain i want one of these 3
thedon5
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Walcott has been good this season, but usually he is goddamn awful. Invisibility acts are his speciality. He can only play on the right wing as well, or up front. So really he'll be coming as back-up/rotation with Valencia and van Persie.
He's a bit of a strange player, arrives in the big games but not the smaller ones.
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Gotze wants to remain a part of one of the best Dortmund sides ever. Eriksen is waiting for Barca/Real. Muniain, maybe, but he'll cost the Earth.
He's a bit of a strange player, arrives in the big games but not the smaller ones.
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Gotze wants to remain a part of one of the best Dortmund sides ever. Eriksen is waiting for Barca/Real. Muniain, maybe, but he'll cost the Earth.
thedon5
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Definitely worth it on a free, he suits Man Utd's system a lot better than Arsenal's and can become something great there. He loves van Persie so will have no objections whatsoever to the deal.
ste_mc_efc
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that's because in the big games arsenal get attacked more and teams will push up.
he's biggest attribute is pace. if teams are sat back at 0-0 then the pitch is made too small for him to utilise it that well.
thedon5
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Obviously. Hence why he'd thrive in a counter-attacking set-up and not a passing one.
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