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17 Aug 2023 21:10:13
I'm getting a little bit bored of the Balogun hysteria. I realise full well we're lacking up top, but everyone that is boiling at the thought we are open to allowing Folarin leave, hear me out.
Lacazette's 4 1/ 2 seasons prior to joining us:
119 goals / 195 games - a goal every 1.6 games.
Vs stats for us:
71 goals / 206 games - a goal every 2.9 games with his last season being 6 goals in 36 games, or a goal every six games.
Balogun managed 22 in 39 (or a goal every 1.8 games) in the French top division.
In the same season, Lacazette has managed 31 in 39 which is a goal every 0.8 games.
I also think he may be a bit of trouble, largely baseless, but just the odd thing here and there.
1.) 18 Aug 2023 11:17:56
you make a really good point OTBAG, I am not overly fussed either way tbh, it would be nice to see him given a chance but that would be at the expense of Eddie, and while I am not sure Eddie is good enough to be the main man for a whole season, he plays his part exceptionally well when he comes in and out of the team and seems to not cause a scene.
Flo was making noise 3 seasons ago and had a guaranteed starting spot in the first team before he had done anything and that raised a few concerns for me, but on the other hand perhaps he is just that confident in his ability.
I think we just need a resolution either way and quickly if possible.
2.) 18 Aug 2023 11:39:30
To be fair we don`t see both in training every day and if the coaches prefer Eddie and Balogun is worth more in the market then it`s a no brainer. Was reading £30 mill for Tavares to Fulham - no idea how reliable - but if true send me his address and I`ll drive him free of charge. Not fussed if Flo goes to Spuds - if we don`t see him as better than Eddie then he ain`t a Kane replacement COYG.
3.) 18 Aug 2023 14:08:17
YEah, I read the same about Tavares but just assumed it was a load of rubbish, Surely that figure cannot be real.
£10 mill and they can have him.
4.) 18 Aug 2023 14:23:16
Considering we sold Fulham Leno for £3 million I don't expect us to get a good deal! ?.
5.) 18 Aug 2023 15:15:52
If Eddie plays Eddie scores his stats don’t lie, I’d love a world class forward but we have Eddie while Jesus is out, we didn’t struggle for goals last year but I do think we need a 20/ 25 league goals forward to take on mancity, I personally would sign fatu or fati or futi what ever his name is from Barcelona and give trossard or martinilli a shot uo top and have the Barcelona guy on the wing.
6.) 19 Aug 2023 15:15:38
What about Fato? He`d get 14`s vote #thankfeckhewenttovilla COYG.
{Ed014's Note - don’t know what you mean? ??
7.) 19 Aug 2023 17:58:30
14 calls him "lovebars"
{Ed014's Note - no I call him Marsbars! ?
8.) 19 Aug 2023 18:16:06
Fats Domino’s.
9.) 19 Aug 2023 20:35:33
The old raver loved a bit of meat on those big girls.
10.) 19 Aug 2023 22:17:33
Raver just liked meat, if you know what I mean.
11.) 19 Aug 2023 22:18:32
And 14, no need to knock the deep fried mars bars ?.
{Ed014's Note - i have nothing against the wee Scottish delicacy ??
12.) 19 Aug 2023 22:35:01
I love deep fried mars bars! Don't think I've had one in 10 years!
13.) 20 Aug 2023 12:59:19
A few things I have not tried (and will not try) since coming to these shores: deep fried mars bar, deep fried pizza, haggis, black pudding.
19 Aug 2021 21:54:00
Ed002, thanks for coming back, you've absolutely killed it this window, and made the misery somewhat bearable.
Cheers.
31 May 2021 22:44:51
What on earth is going on in here? Thought I'd come to the wrong forum for a minute.
{Ed014's Note - why what’s happened?
10 May 2021 21:21:11
I think the Arteta criticism re. Leno is a bit off. Although I agree Martinez was undroppable after his stint, I'm sure there would have been significant input from the goalkeeper coach/ es.
1.) 11 May 2021 09:11:09
Well Martinez kept 17 clean sheets this season ( so far ) so someone at Arsenal got it VERY wrong didn’t they?
2.) 11 May 2021 09:20:38
If only the Martinez mistake was our biggest problem!
Yes it was a mistake but given how much is wrong at the club it was far from a crucial mistake.
3.) 11 May 2021 09:49:20
Slightly disagree mate, I played in a back four at a good level if you have a keeper that doesn’t fill you with confidence it makes you vulnerable and disorganised. The spine of the team is crucial to the strength of the XI on field . Leno has been appalling end of .
4.) 11 May 2021 10:18:59
His ball distribution, he doesn’t dominate in the box, he punches the majority of the time . Matt Ryan caught more balls in 90 minutes than Leno had the previous 10 games.
5.) 11 May 2021 13:25:03
Leno has undoubtedly had a poor season mate and i am not looking ti excuse his form but equally he's never had a settled CB paring or even FB pairing to work with and build any kind of understanding with.
Partey and Gabriel have struggled too but in a settled side they would stand more chance of adapting to premier league life and into a new club.
Chopping and changing doesn't help you build anything.
6.) 11 May 2021 13:40:11
I must admit I get nervous these days when Leno's goal is threatened. His confidence seems to have dipped since the injury and he seems more hesitant somehow.
7.) 11 May 2021 14:47:46
Yep fair point 62, agree with that also.
03 Jan 2014 12:16:54
Apparently Arsenal are looking at Betbatov. Just a rumour, but I heard it on tv radio 5 live yesterday afternoon.
Just checked out of interest and here is his games to goals ratio:
Tottenham 2.6
Man Utd 2.3
Fulham 2.5
Who'd have thought his best stint was at Utd? I'm neither here nor there on him, but if it's him or Bendtner with no other option, let's do it.
Giroud's is currently a goal for every 2.7 games.
16 May 2023 13:58:00
I have no luck with the search function on my phone.
02 Dec 2021 17:19:44
That response is right up my street, Ed ?.
22 Sep 2021 09:17:37
He is likely up for sale, but is contracted until 2023, so no panic to offload him.
24 May 2021 19:39:53
Cheers 002, the good boys (and girls) appreciate your input.
31 May 2017 23:02:24
Sounds like, "Well done. " To me.
But I did spot Sanchez left the celebrations very early.
02 Oct 2022 12:26:47
What a first game, eh! Must’ve been electric.
07 Aug 2022 21:12:04
I can certainly see him as a defensive midfielder, mooted it a few time in my Arsenal WhatsApp group. I think he has more potential there than at CB.
07 Aug 2022 08:45:33
How on earth would one know they’d been spiked with Ketamine? ?.
16 Jun 2022 22:31:37
Just for clarity, do you actually mean i. e, rather than e. g? Honestly not being obnoxious.
31 Jan 2022 20:47:30
I like it, mArc.
Piers is an absolute weapon.