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10 Jun 2025 10:48:40
See Benny Sesko move is facing a new challenge from the Middle East.
1.) 10 Jun 2025 11:37:14
I've read he still wants European football Banbury. Hope so!
2.) 10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
3.) 10 Jun 2025 23:06:47
Surely the biggest issue is us trying to get him for way less than buy out amount or whatever the term is. Lowballing offers ?.
4.) 11 Jun 2025 09:25:50
Feck it let's pay whatever they want ( it’s called negotiating) and once we’ve paid too much whacked his wages through the roof and he’s not that great we can moan all season a bit like Kai perhaps? Also maybe that extra £10 mill might be the difference between getting say Garnacho ( NO! ) and Laeo. Cat the moment maybe we are choosing to slam the club and its transfer policy while knowing feck all! I apologise for language and trying not to labour the point ? COYG.
5.) 11 Jun 2025 18:45:15
Well said Cumbria mate ?.
6.) 12 Jun 2025 11:15:06
Sy I know we have a history of doing that, but I don't think that is the case with Sesko,
I believe he has a Movable (stupid idea) release clause, so I think the RB are chancing their arm a bit as they know we have chased for 2 years and now there is saudi money involved. I think we will get him for less than they are trying to say, as, according to all the reports, those have always been the figures talked about.
funny how Liverpool don't get the same criticism as arsenal for going in under a figure that the club wants. they are short of Wirtz asking price but have been largely applauded for making the offer.
7.) 12 Jun 2025 15:59:12
You’re right Hampshire, if true it’s Liverpool’s third bid! I say even if you will pay the full amount put in a lower offer. I guess it’s a fine line between taking the mick and a sensible lower offer! COYG.
{Ed014's Note - please tell me you’re not labouring this point Sussex! ?
8.) 12 Jun 2025 22:10:09
?? I’m labouring the labouring the point point COYG.
9.) 12 Jun 2025 22:07:59
Always Ed it’s the done thing ? COYG
#mustrememberonecommentperthread?.
{Ed014's Note - ???
#keepupthegoodwork!
10.) 14 Jun 2025 22:40:11
Sorry Sussex - are you saying Kai was a good purchase or are you painfully using him as a good example of a great negotiation? A player Chelsea probably could not believe anyone would want, getting 65m for EHI. egiving him the highest wage at the club while not being a player we needed. Strange point.
So if a house is on the market - offers over 2m. You think offering 1.2m is reasonable if the 2m probably isn’t a million miles away. Have you ever negotiated anything? It’s a stupid way of pretending you are interested or missing out on players you want ( sound familiar ) or getting them so late thst they don’t do preseason training with the club.
I’m not saying don’t negotiate as I’m not stupid enough to think 5m saved won’t get us a Chelsea keeper. Give me a break mate - I’ve been around and got a bit of experience. Picking Kai as example is laughable.
Crap negotiation for a player who isn’t good enough and we don’t need. That signing encapsulates what’s wrong with our club for me. Hard work over goals and not paying more for what we really need. Perhaps buying a player who’s easy to manage rather than a difficult winner who will be ruthless in front of goal but may be not track back. Was Wrighty a good defender or a good goal order. Or Anelka…. Neither of which we would sign as they like to score rather than defend.
11.) 15 Jun 2025 05:27:43
My post had nothing to do with Kai his transfer or ability! It was about you constantly slagging him off - labouring the point- and classicly you reply …. slagging Kai off! Oh and the club and MA. Not enlightening in any way shape or form, for me anyway COYG.
07 May 2025 12:00:05
Kudus
Reports that we are in for him from W Ham. surely not.
1.) 07 May 2025 14:31:34
Ed totally appreciate its way too early to be talking transfers. With K De Bryne out of contract and Martin under performing since becoming Vegan, Any whispers of any interest big or small in De Bryne who is apparently open to staying in the PL? He is 33 and would want a hefty Salary I imagine.
{Ed014's Note - I just can’t see that happening mate, I also don’t think he really has a lot left in the tank, injuries are an issue too, let alone, as you say, the likely size of his wages.
I hadn’t realised Odegaard had become vegan, I looked at him in the training photos yesterday and he looked so gaunt.
He looked ill to be honest.
2.) 08 May 2025 18:41:42
That's what I have been thinking ED14. He seems so gaunt in the face, I was worried it could be an eating disorder .
{Ed014's Note - hopefully what ever the issue is Sally he manages to resolve it over the summer, it was a little shocking to see him looking that way.
23 Jul 2024 10:18:06
Hi Eds
Any news on a potential Centre Forward, surely we need one?
{Ed002's Note - We have been through this.}
1.) 24 Jul 2024 21:15:11
Hello Banbury hope all good! Shame you escaped the classic RTFP haha COYG.
2.) 26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
3.) 26 Jul 2024 08:31:04
Read The …. Page ?.
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17 Nov 2025 07:15:18
I have to say why is there a need to play your main men in a friendly, Gabs is the outstanding performer in the PL this year, along with Haaland, so why bloody play him, I just don't get it.
1.) 17 Nov 2025 13:22:46
All internationals are main men for their clubs mate, regardless of whether they are Arsenal and Man City players fighting for titles or Burnley and West Ham players fighting against relegation.
Losing players to injuries is always really disappointing and even more disappointing when it happens on international duty but unfortunately it's part and parcel of football for all clubs who's players also play for their countries.
2.) 18 Nov 2025 13:38:42
As a club we should be a bit cleverer, SAF in his pomp pulled players out of internationals when they had a big week, its a known fact.
We should do the same especially when Friendlies are involved.
A little naive I think.
3.) 18 Nov 2025 16:50:08
But what about if a player wants to play for their country at every opportunity?
It seems England players don't want to miss out on any minutes in any games under Tuchel, maybe it's the same with Brazil. Preventing a player from playing for their country is against fifa rules and would most likely lead to the player themselves wanting to leave a club that tried to prevent them from doing so.
Its just one of those things unfortunately and like it or not we just have to suck it up and hope he's back soon.
4.) 19 Nov 2025 08:33:24
Back in the day, yes. But with club wages and bonus's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is in club football rather than international friendlies.
I think you are a tad blinkered if you think players are desperate to play for their country in a friendly . I'm talking established internationals here, not those desperate for a first cap.
5.) 19 Nov 2025 19:58:15
Bellingham seemed pretty annoyed to be subbed in a game that didn't matter and Rogers was apparently very upset not to start that same game, Kane and Rice both pretty well established internationals seemed happy to play too.
If a player really doesn't want to play for his country in a friendly or any other game it's hardly difficult to get out of playing mate. All the evidence points towards players wanting to play for their countries apposed to them being forced to do so against their free will to do otherwise.
Getting injured in an international is a risk every player knows exists but very few choose to opt out now days Ben White is obviously an exception to most player's now days.
11 Nov 2025 12:24:18
Great Post from Highbury
Hi 62, Bill,
I admire your posts but we don’t have to be always philosophical, we can be critical of performances as well. We are in far better position as a club and team than we were 4 years ago but this position will demand more and any shortcomings will have to be analysed. We crumbled under pressure in the last three years so the point is that the team must be matured enough now to deal with it. Man City play before us after the break and if they win the gap is 1 point, under this pressure we must win in the NLD else doubts will start creeping in everybody’s mind including the players.
And something isn’t right with the amount of injuries we are seeing, we have a strong squad but they need to be available throughout the season, however, I am pretty confident we will achieve something by taking the next step this year!
An interesting stat for me is the Saka goal at Sunderland was his first outside of London April '24, I's expect better from such an attacking player.
I am a firm believer we will win a trophy this year, I also believe with a full squad to select from we will win a BIG prize. fingers crossed.
1.) 11 Nov 2025 14:03:11
Hi Banbury mate
For me we are in pole position, have our best squad in many years and there is every reason to think we are better equipped to see the job through that at any time over the past 20 years.
There will always be potential pitfalls and possible negative scenarios that could possibly happen at some point in what is for every team and unknowable future. Some Liverpool fans would have worried endlessly about potential pitfalls throughout last season until the title was finally clinched while other Liverpool fans would have really enjoyed the entire season making the most of what was happening rather looking fir things that might possibly go wrong for them.
To each their own of course but I'm really enjoying this season and i'm extremely optimistic about both our premier league and champions league chances.
2.) 12 Nov 2025 01:12:49
Hi BG,
Arseblog wrote something the other day that really resonated with me. It's important to remember that football is fleeting and just because we are doing well now, doesn't mean we necessarily will be in a year or two. It's important to temper criticism with a sense of perspective that things will not always be as good as this!
I think we would all agree that 3 points is better than 1 - we want the Arsenal to win, after all - and I don't think I've ever seen a fan who didn't allow a bit of rage or disgust when a late equaliser goes in against us. I think the difference between some of the fans on here is that some are more comfortable vocalising this criticism than others when we know how good we've got it right now.
Anyway, just my two cents here. Don't forget to enjoy what we've got in between the irritation.
3.) 12 Nov 2025 03:56:10
I thought we threw two points away very naively, but I also think we're 4 points less than 1/3 into the season and that's already exactly where we were hoping to be. So doom with optimism.
Until we win the league and get over that mental block, we will always be looking desperately over our shoulders. players and fans alike.
4.) 12 Nov 2025 06:50:48
Morning gooners!
We all are rooting for the same thing and hoping the best for our club, it’s just the different ways of looking at the present situation. I think the discussion started on the argument whether we lost two points or whether it is one of those games where any team may drop points. When we win without playing well, we say it’s a sign of a great team so when we drop points from winning position that may feel like we aren’t at it and with the demands of the league, we can criticise the team for it.
However, in each and every post, all of us agree that we are in a great position and will achieve something this season. So COYG!
5.) 12 Nov 2025 07:48:57
I totaly agree with that Wire and Banbury.
We will at some point return to being also rans apposed to main players in the league, it's happen to us before several times in our history and its happened to Liverpool City Chelsea United Everton more than once too. Whether that makes each of us even more desperate to win a big trophy now while we can or simply more determined to enjoy this positive period while it lasts no matter what it brings is of course a very personal thing for us all, but ultimately as Bill says we fans like our player's and manager all want the same things for our club.
6.) 12 Nov 2025 07:50:02
All differing opinions
All great posts
All Gooners
All hoping for great things this season and afterwards
Take care each and every one of you.
7.) 12 Nov 2025 14:02:05
Not sure I agree with the comments from other clubs' fans about us bottling it the last few years. Even neutrals could see we were short in depth and that therefore losing vital players like Saliba, Saka etc foe long periods made the race for the top extremely tough.
This year, however, things are different so if the same thing happens obviously questions need to be asked.
8.) 12 Nov 2025 17:50:24
Hi Sally, the bottling comments are just rival club banter and I've read loads of posts on our page over the years from our fans laughing at Spurs for bottling success, it's pretty much part and parcel of footballing rivalry.
I don't believe we've bottled anything i simply think our young team ran out of steam 3 years ago, last the title on the last day of the season to an excellent City team 2 years ago and last season ran out of first choice players. I totally accept it's now or never for Mikel but not for our current squad. If Mikel can't get this squad over the line this season he personally will have reached the end of the line with us but his successor will have a go with pretty much the same squad again next season.
Our current period of time at the top could very possibly last for another 5 to 10 years but as sure as eggs are bacon this time at the top of the table too shall pass and we will get a chance to emulate Spurs Europa league and Chelseas conference successes before too long. Make hey and enjoy the ? while it lasts.
Or as Winston Churchill once said " enjoy the war because the peace will be even more difficult to cope with once it arrives "
9.) 12 Nov 2025 22:45:54
Liverpool were 5 points clear of us after five games, now 8 behind - 13point swing, and I have been wondering where all the bottled it comments are, Sally.
10.) 13 Nov 2025 08:00:15
The bottled it comments you mentioned were directed at Arteta for his tactics against Liverpool which were poor. It was not a overall view of our season at that point.
11.) 13 Nov 2025 10:57:31
I was just referencing rival fans' comments over the last few years SW. I check out other sites and it often comes up.
12.) 13 Nov 2025 13:39:27
Bottlers, no history, bought trophies, cheats, they are all pretty much run of the mill insults exchanged between rival fans.
When their own clubs are doing well fans tend to focus on their own club but when other teams are doing better than them and getting all plaudits then fans tend to focus on finding fault with the superior team. It's when rival fans stop hating you and start feeling sorry for you that you know your club is at a very low point.
10 Nov 2025 06:46:46
Morning all
This won't be a popular post at all, so my hard hat is at the ready.
For me Haaland needs to get injured for us to win the league, even before the weekend I thought we just don't have a killer instinct up front.
Gyokeres scored for fun before arriving here, now of course it's a different ball game.
Not helped by the way we are playing, by that I mean it's not to suit VG.
No doubt we have the strongest squad but doesn't mean we will win the league.
As for the weekend, not easy going away to Sunderland for sure BUT it's a fixture I'd expect us to win, in saying that a good recovery in the 2nd half but a lack of concentration at the death.
We have a 4 point cushion and with Spuds, Munich and Chelsea away we will see where we are at, personally I think 2 draws and a win from the 3 games but let's see.
1.) 10 Nov 2025 09:53:03
Morning Banbury, lots of good points in your post, especially regarding Haarland. I really think he could get City over the line single handedly if he stays fit!
2.) 10 Nov 2025 10:20:38
Totally agree with you Banbury. The fact that city are hot on our heels will kick in the psychological aspect and we’ll have to see how the team deals with it. The league these days demands so much consistency that we need to win all the matches and not loose to our title rivals. Whether we can do that over the course of the whole season this time is a question mark again.
We have a good squad but injuries aren’t helping, against Sunderland we had a depleted bench. Hopefully, all injured players are back after the break and we push on hard and achieve our goals (no pun! )
3.) 10 Nov 2025 10:49:45
At this point I think I'd rather be 2nd and chasing than 1st looking over our shoulders at Haarland bombing towards our defence lol.
4.) 10 Nov 2025 11:16:54
Mal! Sally's been drinking again!
5.) 10 Nov 2025 13:02:12
? ? ? ? ? ?.
6.) 10 Nov 2025 17:54:00
Bit of negativity on here over 1 draw against a very tough organised very good Sunderland side. If any of the main title contenders had already gone up there and rinsed them I would be a bit worried.
Pretty confident that the other challengers will also drop points. City parking the bus after scoring early, then conceding very late against us, what was that for City, point won or 2 points lost.
7.) 10 Nov 2025 18:37:18
Haaland is the most prolific goal scorer the Premier league has ever seen and who wouldn't want someone like that in their team, but even with Haaland in unbelievable form city are 4 pts hind us.
Saturdays result wasn't perfect but City even with Haaland have clearly experienced more imperfect result than us, or they wouldn't be 4pts behind us.
Will Haaland maintain his devastating form throughout the season, who knows, how will City cope if Haaland hits a bad patch? Who knows.
What we do know for sure is that The Arsenal are out performing all competitors so far this season despite having several players out, in my opinion all other clubs have more to worry about than we do., yet somehow we seem to find problems for ourselves to worry about ???.
8.) 10 Nov 2025 22:15:33
Hi 62, Bill,
I admire your posts but we don’t have to be always philosophical, we can be critical of performances as well. We are in far better position as a club and team than we were 4 years ago but this position will demand more and any shortcomings will have to be analysed. We crumbled under pressure in the last three years so the point is that the team must be matured enough now to deal with it. Man City play before us after the break and if they win the gap is 1 point, under this pressure we must win in the NLD else doubts will start creeping in everybody’s mind including the players.
And something isn’t right with the amount of injuries we are seeing, we have a strong squad but they need to be available throughout the season, however, I am pretty confident we will achieve something by taking the next step this year!
9.) 10 Nov 2025 22:38:37
Hi Highbury.
So we have to be worried, fearful and critical if we want everything to turn out as we hope it will rather than how we fear it might if we don't worry find fault and enjoy what really is at this moment in time
That makes a lot of sense mate ?
????.
10.) 11 Nov 2025 06:46:50
Morning all
SHARPIE I think Sally would prefer the name
Chardonnay.
11.) 11 Nov 2025 10:43:15
Perhaps that's my real name Mal ? ? ?.
12.) 11 Nov 2025 12:42:19
The performance needs to be looked at we were not there in the first half. The draw summed the game up and was well deserved for sunderland. We need that spark from the moment go that we had a few seasons ago score that goal seal the game and then sit back. For me personally bringing on a defensive sub while there was all to play for showed signs of lack of confidence, the team does need a kick up the back side. But hey ho still very early and a long time to go.
I was expecting SY to be on here straight after the game addressing all faults so was dissappointed not seeing anything hope he is well.
13.) 11 Nov 2025 14:09:03
Don't matter what you're name is sally
Your 1 of the gang.
14.) 11 Nov 2025 19:03:05
Hi G4 mate, it doesn't sound like you know mate but SY is currently coming to terms with a very sad time regarding the loss of his dad.
15.) 11 Nov 2025 20:45:30
We'll start calling you ChardyB. Can you sing?
16.) 12 Nov 2025 10:16:46
I have been known to Sharpe. ? ? lol.
17.) 13 Nov 2025 17:50:28
Thanks for letting me know, G62 i was not aware. If you are reading this SY4 sorry to hear of your father.
05 Nov 2025 07:07:17
Excellent result, if we can just get a win at Sunderland.1-0 will do and we have the luxury of the international break, which for once has come at the right time for us.
1.) 05 Nov 2025 09:16:56
Yes, good result and another clean sheet! We should get a result at Sunderland as well. Worrying that we have so many injuries already, club need to look into it, but yes, good 2 weeks to get back as many as possible for the festive period.
2.) 05 Nov 2025 10:38:01
Obviously we want 3pts from every game we play but at some points along the way we will drop points and concede a goal or two.
Would be absolutely over the moon with 0 1 at Sunderland, anything more would be icing on what is currently looking like a showstopper cake. ?.
3.) 05 Nov 2025 14:49:35
Yep 0-1 will do with an 89th minute own goal would be fine, most of the injuries are scheduled for the spuds game so the break should help.
27 Oct 2025 07:16:43
Another 3 points, well done lads. Just wish we could have a few more 3 or 4 nilers :)
Still in saying that if we win the next 20 games 1-0 no complaints.
Any news on the injuries?
1.) 27 Oct 2025 09:36:12
Absolutely mate, we are becoming spoilt aren't we?
Not so long back we were saying how we missed the days of George's legendary Arsenal defence all those 1 0 to the Arsenal games. I genuinely think we could soon be enjoying the best of George and Arsenes Arsenal's . Lots of clean sheets along with great football and goals galore ?.
2.) 27 Oct 2025 11:44:27
WHat a time to be a gunner. I still believe we hae not fully clicked. Once our players are fully embedded watch the goals keep coming. For now 3 goals let in over 9 games solid platform to build on. Just got to keep the noys injury free.
3.) 27 Oct 2025 12:51:47
I feel we haven't quite clicked yet, I'd love big Vic to get in on the action.
Crazy to think Marti O has to come back as well as Kai and Noni
Wednesday's line up will be interesting to see, I wonder if he does a full change in the starting line up.
{Ed025's Note - he should start by dropping the lemon Banbury.. :)
4.) 27 Oct 2025 14:24:39
Come on Ed his effort and determination can't be questioned goals will come. i'm glad we didn't sign Izak.
{Ed025's Note - effort and determination are great traits G4E but at the top level you need a bit more than that mate...quality, he done very well in the championship and in the farmers league in Portugal but the prem is a different kettle of fish, now of course i could be wrong...but that has not happened since 1978.. :)
5.) 27 Oct 2025 16:06:00
Dare I ask what happened in 1978.
We have waited a long time for a striker no point giving up on him before he truly ahs been tested. For me I would have liked to see Kai have started over Gyokres and we bought in Gyokres slowly into the team. I would certainly like to see them bring in another striker in January to support the team as we are weak up there.
{Ed025's Note - i must admit G4E that i have never been a big fan of Kai...but he is still streets ahead of Gyokeres imo, for me he was a bit of a panic buy but i suppose he is better than nothing...just, i got married in 1978 mate.. :)
6.) 29 Oct 2025 05:40:48
I'll tell you what happened in 1978
Ed25 bought around of southern comfort
Never to be done since.
{Ed025's Note - i have spent a lot of money in my time on booze, women and gambling Malaga...but i wasted the rest mate.. :)
Banburyshire Gooner's rumour replies
21 Jul 2025 08:53:18
I agree Mal but time is against us, I still can't help thinking we will end up with Watkins.
10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
Banburyshire Gooner's banter replies
19 Nov 2025 08:33:24
Back in the day, yes. But with club wages and bonus's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is in club football rather than international friendlies.
I think you are a tad blinkered if you think players are desperate to play for their country in a friendly . I'm talking established internationals here, not those desperate for a first cap.
18 Nov 2025 13:38:42
As a club we should be a bit cleverer, SAF in his pomp pulled players out of internationals when they had a big week, its a known fact.
We should do the same especially when Friendlies are involved.
A little naive I think.
06 Nov 2025 08:20:11
Incredibly sad at such a young age
RIP and thoughts to all his family and friends.
05 Nov 2025 14:49:35
Yep 0-1 will do with an 89th minute own goal would be fine, most of the injuries are scheduled for the spuds game so the break should help.
27 Oct 2025 12:51:47
I feel we haven't quite clicked yet, I'd love big Vic to get in on the action.
Crazy to think Marti O has to come back as well as Kai and Noni
Wednesday's line up will be interesting to see, I wonder if he does a full change in the starting line up.
{Ed025's Note - he should start by dropping the lemon Banbury.. :)