Arsenal’s sale of Robin van Persie to Manchester United is good business. Arsène Wenger has three young attackers in Podolski, Giroud and Cazorla to replace one with a worrying injury history. ” According to the gallows humorists of N5, the obvious candidates to be Arsenal’s next captain are Sebastian Squillaci, Marouane Chamakh and Park Ju-young. […]
Tag Archives: Transfers
Allen a key piece in progressive puzzle
No sooner had he been appointed than the Liverpool manager turned to the men he had already tried and trusted. His rebuilding doubled up as a reunion and, in a bid to bolster the midfield, he bid for a former charge. “He will be a very good player to bring into our team,” he said. […]
The Transfer Window – Retail Therapy at its best
The Transfer Window – Retail Therapy at its Best written by Taimur Shah United have bid for Lucas Moura. This was the news greeted by United fans a few weeks back. And what a bid?! Anywhere from £25 million to £31 million depending on which tabloid you read. If you knew nothing about Lucas Moura, […]
Mancini hits out at lack of transfers….AGAIN!
The Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has expressed his frustration at the lack of transfer activity at the club this season – once again pinning the blame on the sporting director Brian Marwood. Mancini revealed he has turned down a series of bids for Mario Balotelli this summer, but it is the players he wants […]
A point of principle for Arsene Wenger NOT to sell van Persie to Manchester United
” There are more than three weeks left in the transfer window and there’s only one club left in the hunt for Robin van Persie. Well, two actually. That’s because everyone appears to have disregarded Arsenal in this and just assumed that van Persie would be sold to the highest bidder. Manchester United are the […]
Arsenal training with RVP (Humour)
” This is gonna be awkward. So, so awkward. As soon as I see Arsene, he’s going to give me that smirk that says, “You’re still here, eh?” and then he’s going to ask if I read the paper today because of that story about Man City giving up on me and I’m going to […]
Fulham: Analyzing the credentials of the Cottagers
Mohamed Al-Fayed’s club had a decent 2011/12 EPL season, in which they finished 9th and caused significant trouble to bigger clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle. Fulham’s manager, Martin Jol, has been reasonably busy in the transfer market and so far has also managed to retain most of the main players that helped guide […]
The forgotten man Aquilani
Recruited by Rafa Benitez in the summer of 2009, as a 20 million pound replacement for Xabi Alonso, Soccernet.com’s Adam Digby discusses where things went wrong for Alberto Aquilani.
How can United bounce back?
Despite only losing last season’s Premier League title on goal difference, Manchester United will still need to make changes if they are to have any chance of overhauling rivals Manchester City in 2012/13. Alex Keble, editor of TheChalkBoard.org.uk, assesses where they went wrong last season, and where they need to strengthen…
QPR: A threat or just a tease?
“Having secured their top flight existence on a dramatic final day, Queens Park Rangers have wasted no time in recruiting new players as they attempt to establish themselves in the Premier League. With a wealth of new signings, an experienced manager and a group of owners who seem far more in tune with the club’s […]
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