05 Sep 2026 08:34:34
It absolutely broke my heart seeing our Martinelli playing for Al Hilal last night. It just doesn't feel right.
If I feel that emotional about him leaving I hope it doesn't impact the rest of the squad ahead of the big game tomorrow.
05 Sep 2026 09:32:03
We've lost better players, but normally replace them with quality, eg Anelka.. I will be more sad seeing Rogers playing for Chelsea, when his team begged Arsenal to sign him & we did nothing. Sounds like Wrighty wished we'd signed him too.
I wish Martinelli well in his new role.
{Ed025's Note - i dont think you needed Rodgers SY, hes a highlight player who only shines for 20% of the game ( a bit like Martinelli ), its a forward you needed mate..
05 Sep 2026 13:24:51
I don't believe this nonsense about Rogers. We have Odegaard and Eze for the 10 role, so why would we have wanted Rogers? That reported want made no sense.
Previously, having watched Eze for Palace and Rogers for Villa, it would be Eze all day long.
05 Sep 2026 13:35:41
It was sad to see Martineli leave, but he didn't fulfil his potential or develop into the player we all thought he would. We got decent money for him. I feel sorry for him, as he is better than playing in Saudi and still could have done well in Europe.
Not bothered by Rogers, as he was a 'nice to have' addition.
05 Sep 2026 13:49:58
Martinelli will be fine, Sally. He'll be back in Europe in no time.
All he needs to do is motivate himself to work towards his Pretty Woman moment when he gets to say "Remember me? Big mistake, HUGE."
05 Sep 2026 21:14:41
Like Gnabry.