Arsenal banter 5

29 May 2026 20:38:22
Hi Eds, not overly important but has my new avatar been approved? 😀 COYG.

{Ed033's Note - Yes.

30 May 2026 15:46:34
Thanks Ed033, Not often we win the league :) COYG

30 May 2026 08:45:40
F*** all the transfer talk who we buy who we sell.
Let's just concentrate on today. A day imo is the biggest day in our club's history. We have a chance, a great chance imo to join the elite of clubs of Europe Real, Barca, both Manx, Liverpool, Villa, Forest and PSG thereselves who have won this great trophy.


I was in Paris 20 years ago and it ended in 😭, and I will be at the Emirates today shouting, screaming my head off. So instead of binning some of these players off, they got us the prem and got us to the CL final and have a great chance today. Let's get behind them
North London Forever
COYG ❤️ ❤️ ❤️.

30 May 2026 09:47:18
Can't wait for this afternoon!

Gonna be amazing.

29 May 2026 18:43:38
Timber fit and ready to start! That helps. COYG could be mind games though. Stop over thinking it’s only a game. 🤣

29 May 2026 20:19:07
Fantastic news!!

29 May 2026 21:17:17
We have the occasion in the 100% bag, Cumbria, mate, and I plan to enjoy it, no matter what the result. Obviously I will enjoy it most if we both play really well and win, and I will certainly enjoy it much more then if we lose.



But, one thing that is for absolute certain is that I will enjoy it much more than I have enjoyed any Champions League final in the last 20 years, and I will definitely enjoy it a lot more than I did last year's semi-final defeat to PSG.

29 May 2026 14:27:20
As Barcelona want Alvarez and so do we, what would everyone like this window as in attackers? I have two versions in case Barcelona get Alvarez as they have bid 100m today.
If we get him I’d like Barcolla for the left and Rodgers as number 8 plus Alvarez.

If we don’t get him I’d like to spend big on the left Kava (PSG winger) for the left, Rogers as the 8 and Koupri as striker as cover for Gyok.

29 May 2026 15:31:23
Ideal window will be Barcolla, Alvarez, Rogers and Dumfries (right back) .
Kvaratskhelia and Mbappe will be difficult, but if we can get either of them instead of Barcolla, we will be unstoppable.
Kroupi will be a good addition, but not sure if he will be sold, as Bournemouth are in Europa and he will be guaranteed play time to develop.


If we get Rogers, we will have to sell Kai or Odegaard. Definitely get some cash for Martinelli, Jesus, White, Nordgaard and Nwaneri. If Trossard also leaves, we should go for Rashford.

29 May 2026 18:43:41
Barcolla, Alvarez, Rogers & Kroupi

That would change our style & attack - No one will buy Kai from us. Seriously. Who else is mad enough to pay him 280k per week, plus we spent 65m!!

Maybe on bench: Kai, Noni, Vik & Trossard.

Then fullbacks need upgrading in back up & options.

29 May 2026 18:55:48
We have two or three players for each position. Gyokeres, Havertz and Jesus for ST. Martinelli and Trossard for LW. Saka and Madueke for RW. In addition to a few attacking midfielders, some of which can also play in the front line.

So, any incomings are dependent on departures. I think two senior players per position is a must, since we will probably play twice a week for most of the season again.



I like Kroupi for versatility and finishing ability (which we lack currently) . We're also lacking a young developing talent in the forward line (Dowman may end up as AM, I think) . Not sure about any other targets, to be honest. If we're going to add a 25+ player, he needs to be of a superstar quality like Kvara. Otherwise, no point in replacing what we currently have.

29 May 2026 19:41:18
If I could. Gyokeres - bench. Havertz - sell, and Jesus - sell. If we are talking about us improving & trying to win the league again.

For all those that say - keep Kai. I'd ask: would you buy him and pay him 280k per week, or look elsewhere? As an alternate to Cam or off the bench? No for me, but he's a decent but expensive squad player.



Martinelli (sell) and Trossard (bench) for LW.

Saka and Madueke (bench & defo never LW) .

Just my thoughts, Iceman, but no one is buying Kai, so only Jesus leaving, as Vik offers something different but should be benched. Hopefully better second season and a plan B.

30 May 2026 01:21:46
Barcola, Alvarez, Rodgers & Kroupi? That's likely over £400m.
Jesus & Martinelli might get £50m combined. Maybe an extra £15-20m for Trossard. No one's buying Havertz or Odegaard. Seems beyond fanciful.

{Ed014's Note - you boys will literally buy anything with a pulse, so never say never!

30 May 2026 02:47:27
Shhh, fuser, let them play football manager. 😉
We see this every summer, and it's always amusing.

30 May 2026 07:26:24
I knew this reminded me of something, and Football Manager it is!

30 May 2026 07:57:44
True - a bit ambitious, but we could do with transitioning the ball quicker, which means Ode at risk, definite LW which puts Martinelli at risk, and we need a better striker if we are going to play with a bit of pace. so Kai & Jesus (509k per week at least) at risk. LW, CF and ACM to change our attack.

That would free up wages & cash, including selling some youngsters, which we will need to do.

Kroupi, Barcola & Rogers would do that. If we feel Ode can return to forward passes & quick passes, then great, don't get Rogers.

But I don't really want Kai & Vik as our attackers next year.

It's not Football Manager, but throwing some names out there to change our attack & style while keeping the defensive rock.

We need fullbacks also - this could be a 2 season process, but we need to inject something into our attack. Can't rely on corners then try long throws.

I guess you are happy with our attack - why not throw out a name rather & be wrong or laughed at rather than sit behind the sofa & praise whoever Arteta signs from Chelsea or another defender?. 😉

29 May 2026 12:29:01
Buzzing.

We can do this.

EIE.

29 May 2026 14:48:14
Absolutely, Mal, mate. I feel if we don't concede early and grow into the game, we can do it.
Cannot wait. Managed to get a ticket to watch it on the big screens at the Emirates.
COYG. ❤️ ❤️

29 May 2026 15:33:59
Suddenly, I am more nervous than the title run in; we must play the match rather than the occasion. I want revenge for last year, first CL trophy and a double to parade on Sunday. Let's do it, Arsenal. COYG!

29 May 2026 17:07:47
I was quite happy to swap winning the CL, provided we won the Prem. However, now we are Prem Champions (how good does that sound?) , I am getting excited we could do this. Liverpool took them to penalties last year, Villa went out by the odd goal and beat them at Villa Park. We lost both games, but Donnarumma had a man of the match performance in both ties, and we were 10/15 mins from having a right go at them had Bukayo scored an open goal.

Revenge is on my agenda, as it will be on the boys, I'm sure. Yes, they are good, but we are much better than last year, and they are not that good that we are making up the numbers. It's 11 v 11, and played on grass not paper. We are in this big time, if only so Mikel can perhaps keep his job and we don't knee-jerk and sell Saka, Zubimendi et al. ;) COYG 2-1. Kai with the winner again.

29 May 2026 18:18:22
Perfect post, Sussex, mate.
COYG.

29 May 2026 18:47:00
Can't wait - buzzing.

Hoping Arteta shows intent for a change - no mistakes by passing at the back, crisp, fast passing, pressure and press. Keep shape for first 30 mins with no mistakes.

Need to be brave and none of the backward sideways crap he loves.

28 May 2026 16:03:28
Sy I have a mate who couldn’t celebrate the title win (personally I can’t see why it baffles me honestly) . He was exactly the same as you all season. Arteta couldn’t do nothing right in his eyes also. So when I was having a meal with him I said why can’t u celebrate? He said I don’t know. So I said to him maybe it’s because deep down you wanted Arteta to fail so you could say I told you so.

He hates Arteta. He said maybe. Is that why you can’t celebrate winning the title after 22 years SY or is there another reason? Because I can’t for the life of me understand any Arsenal fan who isn’t celebrating still. I know other mates who have Arteta but are buzzing.

28 May 2026 19:54:52
Hi Dublin,
Hope you are well - I think if you read all my posts you will see 1. How happy I am 2. Not over the moon with our style of play 3. Have praised players, fans and Arteta.
Of course I am happy & far more real when we got the trophy. However, I’m wired differently & so are many competitive people who are outcome focused. I didn’t enjoy the run-in as we played pretty boring, safe, defensive & set-piece-based football. We clearly need to upgrade most of our attack including Vik & Kai, plus left wing (still) . We win and I’m happy, but due to this I’m wired, I’m focused on next year now & how we go up a gear. Hence, it’s difficult for me to be in the moment. I’ve won plenty of major things myself & been the same. I’m the same at work, & I’m the same with this season. The good thing is at work, I enjoy the ride. The league I’ve not enjoyed, and I’d still like to upgrade managers, but it’s not Arteta why I said that, but more my mindset on outcome.

It’s not uncommon & drives good things. I was doing what men don’t do - sharing that mindset & saying I’d like to be like the lovely Sally. Maybe if we actually played good football I could have enjoyed the journey more, but it has zero to do with Arteta.
I’d love to see Alvarez, Barcola / Kroupi, along with an upgrade on Ode & fullbacks. Do we have better options next season? I’m hoping some of our current starters - Noni, Kai, Jesus, Vik, Martinelli, Ode, White - are either sold or dropped to the bench so we can upgrade & go on to dominate football in points, prizes & style. We need to upgrade our starting 11, and that’s where my mind is.
62 would tell me to enjoy the moment - I did far more when we picked up the trophy, but I am almost immediately thinking about next year. That’s just me. Nothing about Arteta hate. I don’t hate him - read All my comments about him.
Anyway - hope you are good & thanks for asking. ❤️

28 May 2026 07:39:16
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Matchday 38 - Quick Round Up

27 May 2026 20:12:50
Timber trained today! That's great news

Has to be a starter for finsl and key player to combat their left wing offensive.

27 May 2026 21:42:36
Unless Jurrien is the modern-day incarnate of Steve Austin (not the wrestler, let's see who understands that one) , we just need to roll the dice with Mosquera at RB and simply accept that Kvaratskhelia is arguably the best LW on the planet and will roast whoever Arsenal plays at RB on an occasion or two.

27 May 2026 22:25:06
"We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."
If he's fit, it's Timber for me! Won't be disappointed to see Mosquera line up though!
Always had it in for Lee Majors as he married my first crush! COYG.

27 May 2026 23:00:01
Well done, sir. 👏
And, yes, I'd go with Timber if he can hit.. say 80% fit.

And, Good Lord, Miss F was quite stunning, wasn't she? 😍

27 May 2026 23:15:24
Stone Cold truth is, we need Timber, as Mosquera is a lump of a CB and no fullback, despite Arteta putting him there. Too slow, doesn't think like a fullback, turning circle like BFG, and not mobile enough.

He will get leg dropped like a Hulk Hogan challenger, and will need an Undertaker by halftime. We need a solid Rock at the back, with the spirit of a Warrior, an Ultimate Warrior.

27 May 2026 23:35:44
I had those same thoughts re: Mosquera SY, but felt he acquitted himself well enough against Burnley.. At least enough to the point that he wouldn't be a massive liability, even against Kvara. I hope whoever winds up defending him chews him up and spits him out like a Junkyard Dog.

28 May 2026 07:54:17
🤣🤣 Took my son to a wrestling rumble, I believe the youngsters call them, at MEN Arena, and I started a Ric Flair Wooo! He thought I was God that night. 🤣🤣 COYG.

28 May 2026 18:28:03
Farah Fawcett, Lancashire mate. 👍

For some reason, as a young teenage boy, I always preferred to watch Charlie's Angels on my portable TV in my bedroom when Farah was in the show. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

29 May 2026 11:04:31
Morning 46! Glad you are back posting, although please tell me it was because the main TV was broken each time Charlie`s Angels was on, because the alternative does not bear thinking about. COYG.

29 May 2026 14:59:44
Hi Devonshire, mate.

Back then Farah's beauty wasn't lost on any man or boy I knew.

27 May 2026 16:11:28
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Matchday 38 - Quick Round Up

27 May 2026 07:39:16
{Ed's Note - MK Scouser has posted a new article entitled, Slot, Reijnen and a Summer of Big Calls

26 May 2026 20:49:54
I think if we win the CL this year both Arsene and Mikel should have stands (or seats lol) named after them.

27 May 2026 18:05:34.
If by some miracle we did win Old Big Ears, we could all chip in for a statue of Mikel for Sy's garden?

27 May 2026 18:22:37
Why would it be a miracle, SW? Are they that inferior to PSG?