another question for Arsenal fans. I know you will probably get both but if you had a choice between RVP and Cazorla with net spending/receiving being zero who would you choose?

I am just looking at your other signings and I think while last year a choice between RVP and an attacking mid may have been easy I am unsure now.

Rondon becomes the second Malaga player to leave in the last two days after Arsenal completed the signing of Spanish international midfielder Santiago Cazorla

Van Persie? No, I don't think he will come here

Depends on how he handles it from here on in, his statement could be conceived, or at least framed, as in "the clubs best interests". The club needed a wake up a call, and while it was ham-fisted and unpleasant, he gave it to them. If he signs, the club will have a stronger squad then it probably would have had he signed in January. I'm not naive, I know that he was tempted by money and it wasnt some grand scheme but considering what a good job he did last year, on and off the pitch, I would forgive him, particularly if this sets an example which helps us keep Walcott and Song.

Seriously guys, how many times can Cazorla be confirmed :lol:

Don't see how he can continue as captain after the shit he's pulled. I mean if I was a player I certainly wouldn't want him as captain after this summer.

He [Pellegrini] is fundamental for us, just as Cazorla and Rondon were fundamental and have had to be sold.

I disagree, if he signs then he can be captain IMO. He was a great captain for us.

One thing I think has to be done is RvP has to be stripped of the captaincy. If he stays, no matter whether he signs a new contract or not, there is no way he can continue as captain. The sooner we make Vermaelen captain the better.

Would people here rather RVP staying without signing waiting till the end of the season or him going now and getting a decent transfer fee.

The mirror are the latest paper to have the 'RvP U-Turn' story

Would people here rather RVP staying without signing waiting till the end of the season or him going now and getting a decent transfer fee.

Would rather us get a transfer fee so we could buy a replacement.

As far as I'm concerned I'd fuck him off as soon as we could. To bad for RvP him and his management have completely fucked this whole situation for themselves, it really is hilarious :lol:

Edited by sydneycroatia58: 5/8/2012 02:12:54 PM

Would people here rather RVP staying without signing waiting till the end of the season or him going now and getting a decent transfer fee.

[size=6]Afobe joins Bolton on loan for the season[/size]

Benik Afobe has joined Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old striker makes a return to the Championship having completed a successful loan spell with Reading at the end of last term, where he made three appearances as the Royals secured the league title and promotion to the Premier League.

The England youth international has since enjoyed a strong pre-season for both club and country.

He played a key role in this summer’s Under-19 European Championship in Estonia, scoring twice as the Three Lions reached the semi-finals. Benik also took part in Arsenal’s Asia Tour 2012, where he was involved in all three fixtures in the Far East.

In heading to the Reebok Stadium, the Barnet-born youngster follows in the footsteps of Arsenal team-mates Jack Wilshere and Ryo, who have both gained valuable first-team experience with Owen Coyle’s side in recent seasons.

Everyone at the Club wishes Benik well for his time with Bolton.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/afobe-joins-bolton-on-loan-for-the-season

Good to see Santi Carzola at the training ground today

Ours is the same, not as packed as previous years. Still have two left though. Having two touraments in the off season has affected heaps of clubs.

Edited by busbybabe: 3/8/2012 03:34:25 PM

Any news on more preseason matches - usually we have Boreham Wood as well as the Emirates Cup of course. I know Nigeria didn't go ahead but they've been pretty poor in organising more matches.

Photos of him at the airport, solid sources saying he's in London..Its all but confirmed.

That's a fake account

Please don't get me started on this again... already had the broken record gif thrown in my face...

But yes the attacking elements of our game (which has never really been in question I might add) does look very strong after these two new acquisitions.

Any news on more preseason matches - usually we have Boreham Wood as well as the Emirates Cup of course. I know Nigeria didn't go ahead but they've been pretty poor in organising more matches.