I'm going to the Red Bulls vs Rapids match 9/11. I hope Marquez or Henry scores something spectacular.

haha I was like WTF?
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looks like we landed another defender. I've been researching this guy, hes really good in the air and built pretty stout, although hes already 30, he only has about 2-3 good seasons left.

Sebastien Squillaci set for Arsenal medical on Monday - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

i'll take squillaci. he's still in good form right now, but i'm concerned he's another big injury risk to our defensive line...

thoughts on GK situation? i'd love to get shay given but it sounds like man city would rather strangle themselves before giving him up. schwarzer...eh, an improvement i guess?

I'm thinking Schwarzers main impact is going to be as a mentor for the younger keepers (Mannone and Szereserrafsdff)

Keepers can usually play into their 40's, look at Seaman, and more currently, Friedel, so I think he'd be a good addition but unfortunately I dont think AW is going to give more than a 2.5 mil bid.

Another ESPN fail

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1282530199

I like the Squillaci signing-- I've been a big fan of his since he was at Lyon (read: played with him on FIFA## & liked him because he was 80+).

His wikipedia page already says he plays for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger: Theo Walcott will become a striker for Arsenal - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

Thierry Henry started out as more of a wide player-- thoughts?

I dont know why he was ever even considered a midfield player, his ground passing game needs work, however, his final ball has improved drastically and his goal scoring ability as of late has been amazing, seems hes been a striker all along. As far as the 4-4-2 goes, I think if its played as a diamond midfield with the central midfielder slotted in just behind the left and right forward, this could be a great transition for Arsenal. While I love the tried and tested 4-3-3, its more about a quick attack/counter attack and utilizes less possession which Arsenal needs more of, sure we can piece together a quick and dangerous attack, but time management is a huge problem for us when we play more possession based teams like Barca or ManUre.

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

I didnt say that he as a player improved drastically, I said his final ball did, his crossing has become substantially more accurate lately and hes actually picking out heads instead of sending them in over the goal or into spaces where nobody is making a run, they've become more cutting/precise and I, as a striker, can appreciate a nice low hard driven cross to my feet because all it takes is a easy touch to put the ball on goal with pace.

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result:icon17:

I LOL'ed at this: Apparently he'd trade Arsenal and Barca for Inter:roflpuke2:

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas To Inter? I Don't Think So - Agent - Goal.com

My reactions to Carlos Vela's theatrics:

"Oh wow, great footwork, now he....AWWWWWW RIGHT FOOT SHOT :mad:"

:roflpuke2:

twas quite funny, I will say though, have you seen RvP's right footer? while not quite as powerful as his left, he can shoot pretty damn good with it.

Jose Mourinho is such a cunt:

Footylatest.com Arsenal Editorial Headlines News Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand

I don't usually read comments on articles, but for some reason decided to read the ones on Lassana Diarra possibly joining Spurs. The following comment made me lol.


Redknapp keen on Diarra, Crouch not for sale - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

La Ligabigspenders :rofl2:

spurs 4 young boyz 0 suckaz. bet your knees are shaking...

Not particularly. I'm hoping with Spurs worried about Europe, St. Tottie's Day will come even earlier this year.

lol Sp*rs had their way with Young Boys. Now can they stand up against the real men?

Pun obviously intended lol

All this EPL talk...*yawn*

He's right though. Its always the same thing every year and they dont do anything.

ur mom

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

:facepalm:

i've already admitted it though. if nothing comes arsenal's way this year, we lose cesc. and i'd really, REALLY like to see that not happen.

wenger has already admitted it's time for this group to start winning some silverware. they're not kids anymore. but if the team stays together in the next year or two, with chelsea's age and manchester arguably fossilized (except for cheechareeetoe), arsenal can be the big name in the EPL for a long time.

:confused:
I dont know. Chelsea and Man U are so successful they could always bring in young talent to their team. It will be difficult for Arsenal since they havent shown capability to bring in any trophies

Wow, CL draw is done, I was JUST thinking yesterday it'd be really weird to get Arsenal matched against Shakhtar Donetsk, and see Eduardo again in opposing colors...

It'll be good to see him again, I'm still bitter over his basically career-ending injury at the hands of rugby players...er...right. At least the rest of the group doesn't look bad. Braga went nuts last season, if they're on top of their game, look out. But not worried about Belgrade.

I hope Inter shits on the Sp*rs. Barca should have a cakewalk through group stages. I bet blu is amused by Bayern - Roma. Totti vs. Schweiny! Who will you side with, bwu?!

My early picks (bold wins, italics runner up):
Group A: Inter, Werder Bremen, Sp*rs, Twente
Group B: Lyon, Benfica, Schalke, Tel-Aviv
Group C: ManUre, Valencia, Rangers, Bursaspor
Group D: Barca, Panathinaikos, Copenhagen, Rubin Kazan
Group E: Bayern, Roma, Basel, Cluj
Group F: Chelsea, Marseille, Moscow, Zilina
Group G: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Ajax, Auxerre
Group H: Arsenal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga, Partizan

LMAO " ManUre" :rofl2:

You really don't think Mourinho can turn Real around?? As much as i love AC Milan i don't see them making it through easily....i foresee another last year groud G advancement being: Real and Milan (struggling)

Weird that Barca was matched up with Rubin Kazan again.

Mourinho needs one more year to turn Real Madrid into a force in the CL.

word

Group G is going to be great to watch. Should be brutal.

Of course I will go for Bayern faylun are you serious?

For me I would say

Inter, Bremen
Lyon, Schalke
Valencia, Man U
Barca, Panathinaikos (hurt my head just typing that word haha)
Bayern, Romas
Madrid, Milan
Arsenal and idk who else.

If Khedira plays in that squad no doubt s0n!

iono, mr 'omfg ronaldinho is dirty' :rofl2:

Ronaldinho is the man

and Theo scores his 4th, i swear to effin god, if his rating in Fifa 11 doesnt reflect his play as of late, im going on a killing spree.

Unless you have live updates it will reflect his previous season.