Kidology or credible, Arsene?

With the season only a few weeks ago, these types of statements are merely to encourage the team.

You talk about half truths and then say “we ship out 3 defenders with experience.” It’s true but I dont think anyone would have minded last year if we played a young CB instead of Sylvestre, he was awful and would be worse this year.

We’ve looked to replace 1 already with Koscielny and Wenger has said he is still in the market for a replacement for Campbell, a guy who has almost certainly moved North to keep the mrs happy rather than for football reasons in Wenger’s control.

The only question is the keeper, for me if we go world class (perhaps Reina) we have a chance but it will cost us £20M +. If we go Schwarzer i personally dont think hes a lot better than Almunia just perhaps a little less nervous after fewer high profile mistakes and we wont win the league.

The rest of the squad is pretty good, if we get the same injuries as we have over the past 3 years then what can we do? The secret is (a) pay the players over what they are worth to keep them happy warming a bench(Cudicini would be one example) or (b) to be luckier with injuries and to have players that come in and are on form at that present time (Manninger springs to mind). It is not to have a squad full of disenchanted players, we tried that in the DCM position a few years ago, Diarra kicked up a fuss because he never played and the manager felt he had to sell him and subsequently got slaughtered for putting a premium on a contented dressing room. For armchair managers it is so easy to be critical because they see 90 minutes (probably more like 10 on Motd) ever 4-7 days and that’s that. Lets hope for a season with no broken legs and that the goalkeeper that Wenger brings in is better than expected.

I actually think the overall quality of the squad has improved already. My issue is the overall quality of the team. Firstly, Look at the goalkeepers. It seems like Sczcesney will stay this season so the quality in the squad has improved, but in the team it has not. Strikers – Chamakh has replaced Eduardo and it looks like JET will join the squad, again the squad has improved, in this case quite possibly the team too. Midfield, Merida has left the first team squad, Frimpong & Lansbury have joined, again the squad is better, but not necessarily the team. Finally defence,as it stands Koscilney has come in for Gallas, this is not an improvement, to the team. Djourou has replaced Campbell, this is not an improvement to the squad Nordveit has replaced Silvestre in the squad as the 4th choice centre back and cover for full back inplace of Gilbert this is an improvement. If Wenger buys another centre half who is better than Gallas and becomes first choice he woyuld improve the team and with the others all stepping down one would improve the squad.Ditto the keepers! However, IMO we need to improve the team greatly as well as improving the squad, therefore, another top line striker and another top drawer DM is required, preferably one who could also cover CH, if we are to challenge for the major honours.
Summary
1 GK – Stekelenberg or Akinfeev
1 CH – Mertsacker, Tasci, Hangelaand or Cahill
1 DM – Veloso or Vertonghen
1 Striker – Suarez or Honda

John…Our keepers are not even wanted by us!!

I propose that Arsenal fans World wide post letters once a week for the next four weeks to UEFA & FIFA complaining about Barcelona FC’s ‘tapping up’ of Cesc Fabregas. Also post a letter just once to Arsenal FC requesting that they formally complain to UEFA & FIFA. I have drawn up 3 template letters that I will email to willing participants. All you need to do is type in your own Name & Address before printing off & posting. Momentum will be boosted by you forwarding the email to every one of your Arsenal FC fan family & friends, encouraging them to participate.
The aim of repetitive letters is to create an Admin headache for UEFA & FIFA with thousands of letters received from all over the world & display the strength of feeling from Arsenal FC fans. The purpose of the single letter to Arsenal FC is again to display the strength of feeling from us fans.
My email address for this campaign from where I will email you the letter templates is …….. ArsenalFansHateBarcelonaFC@gmail.com

Do not worry ,I am reliably told Joe Cole is signing for us (sorry couldn’t help myself).You have twisted his words ,yet again,to suit your moaning agenda.The fact is Cesc has 5 years left on his contract ,and Wenger has shown (by his words and actions)that we may ,if Arsenal wish,keep him for this period . No matter what the player or another club wants.Because Wenger does not pander to the everyday wants of you and the gutter press , does not make him wrong

Cesc is one of the greatest midfielders in the world. We absolutely need him at Arsenal. He’s been a great player for us, 100% committed every time.

I believe the key to Cesc’s happiness is simple – and it’s up to Wenger.

If Wenger doesn’t buy quality players and strengthen the obvious problem areas (in goal and defensively) then Cesc will leave sooner than later.

We cannot win the league(s) without additions. Yes we have quality but unfortunately we’re an incredibly injury prone team and hardly ever keep a full squad together. Key players are always missing.

As much as I thank Wenger for changing the philosophy of the club, it would be a tremendous mistake if he didn’t spend money and outright show his ambition.

The words ‘title’ and ‘Arsenal’ no longer belong in the same thought process.