Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Arsene Wenger

Who can Arsene buy with 30m?

2008-08-29T07:51:14+00:00

Danny Fiszman is adamant that Arsenal's finances are in rude health and there are plenty of funds available, all Wenger has to do is ask and they'll be given to him. Apart from the ass-covering angle of this statement (blame the manager, not us), the question that arises is this: who can Arsenal bring in if [.

Arsenal May Turn To Dutch Midfielder

2008-08-28T16:50:10+00:00

Media reports suggest that Arsene Wenger is set to move for Feyenoord's Jonathan De Guzman to solve Arsenal's lack of depth in midfield. The Sun claim that the Gunners chief will make a £12million swoop for the 20-year-old, who is seen as a Dutch version of Owen Hargreaves. Wenger has thought to have been tracking the Holland [.

The problem with Arsenal

2008-08-27T20:15:00+00:00

It's easy to think of Arsenal as a cliche - fancy boys who sulk when the going gets tough. That's also kind of true (that's team captain William Gallas having a sit-down protest on the halfway line during the game against Birmingham last season).

But a bigger problem than stereotyped (they are mostly French, after all) character flaws is Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal look to sign ‘NEXT BIG THING’!

2008-08-27T17:53:03+00:00

Wenger is once again using his excellent team of scouts to scour Europe for the best young talents around, so he can hone them into Premier League stars of the future. Has he struck gold again? Why not join the debate at the COS forum? Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has his chief ...

Gameweek 2 – Disruption

2008-08-27T17:27:00+00:00

Greetings faithful following, and welcome to a somewhat late review of this past Bank Holiday weekend's exciting action. Many factors (ok, one factor: beer) have delayed the writing of this wrap-up, but suffice to say that the editorial whip has been cracked and it will not be happening again.

Match Preview: Arsenal v FC Twente (UEFA Champions League)

2008-08-27T17:15:19+00:00

Arsenal looked a shadow of their usual selves against Fulham at the weekend and Arsene Wenger and skipper William Gallas have both demanded urged for a 'top-class' response as The Gunners seek to hold onto a 2-0 advantage over FC Twente and reach the group stages of the Champions League. Arsene Wenger promised a new signing [.

FC Twente - Second Leg plus other ramblings

2008-08-27T13:48:04+00:00

As many of you know, today features the second leg of Champions League qualifying against those pesky Dutch, FC Twente. Led by Steve McLaren, the legendary English coach, this should not be a big deal, what with a 2-0 lead on aggregate from the first leg. However, it's always fun to play the role of the glass half full blogger, so let's go there.

Gallas: Twente Is “Must Win Game” + Poland Bonus For Fabianski

2008-08-27T12:14:48+00:00

Arsenal skipper William Gallas has urged his young team-mates to bounce back from Saturday's shock Premier League defeat to Fulham, by cruising through to the Champions League group stages with a win in tonights penultimate qualifier against FC Twente. The 31-year-old captained a below-par Gunners' side at Craven Cottage and believes tonights game gives Arsene Wenger's [.

Arsenal could move for £9m star NEXT year!

2008-08-26T21:52:55+00:00

This long-term Arsene Wenger target appears to have opted for a prolonged spell at his Serie A side, but his agent has left the door ajar for a move further down the line! Why not join the debate at the COS forum? Arsene Wenger has been left reeling after Gokhan Inler snubbed ...

Arsenal Boss Looking For Some Brighter Days

2008-08-26T19:07:10+00:00

Arsene Wenger has vowed that his Arsenal side will give the fans something to cheer about by putting in a strong performance against FC Twente tomorrow night. Supporters are growing increasingly concerned by the state of the club after seeing a number of established stars leave the Emirates this summer, while the team have already lost [.

Arsenal Boss WILL NOT Be Forced Into A Panic Buy

2008-08-26T19:01:31+00:00

Arsene Wenger insists he will not be forced into buying players for the sake of it amid heavy criticism from some quarters. Arsenal have endured a difficult start to the season, following up last week's unconvincing 1-0 win over West Brom with a disastrous defeat to Fulham at the weekend. Having failed to replace the outgoing list [.

Arsenal Boss Confirms Senderos Milan Move

2008-08-26T18:36:52+00:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Phillipe Senderos is undergoing a medical at AC Milan, ahead of season-long loan to the Italian giants. Milan have been linked with the Swiss International over the last week. And following the arrival of Mikel Silvestre top the Emirates from Manchester United, Wenger feels that it would be benificial for [.

Gunner Boss DEFENDS Skipper Gallas

2008-08-26T17:28:22+00:00

Arsene Wenger has defended skipper William Gallas after the French defender was criticised for allowing Fulham's Brede Hangeland to escape his clutches and score the decisive goal in the club's 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage. Gallas was charged with the responsibility of marking the giant Norwegian defender at a first-half corner, but he let the centre-back [.

Arsenal Chairman Claims Wenger HAS The Cash

2008-08-26T17:07:36+00:00

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood believes Arsenal's current squad is more than capable of challenging for honours and insists major reinforcements won't be required. Manager Arsene Wenger is adamant his crop of players can cut it at the top and has earmarked just one central midfield enforcer as his only transfer target before the window closes on [.

Daily Dose 08.25.08

2008-08-26T00:00:31+00:00

Something to read while Charlie bites you... What will happen in Florence this season? (Fiorentina Offside) Reflections on a very short World Cup qualifying campaign (Panama WCB) Angry with Arsene (Arsenole) The end of Fulhamerica? (Soccer by Ives) Guinness really is good for you (Gear Crave) Tad Christie - intenational homeless footballer (Knowledgeplex) Eredivisie predictions (Netherlands WCB)

Top Six: Arsene Wenger excuses

2008-08-25T14:15:00+00:00

With the startling news in the wake of defeat Fulham that Arsene Wenger doesn't like excuses, we look at six of his best rational explanations 1."I did not see it."

Arsenal ace urges fellow countryman to join him at Emirates

2008-08-24T20:11:00+00:00

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has urged fellow countryman Xabi Alonso to join him at the Emirates. The Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a £16 million move to the Gunners in recent weeks after it became clear that Rafa Benitez may have to sell the Spaniard to sign Gareth Barry.

"Xabi is my friend of course, but apart from that he is a great player," Fabregas said in The People.

Wenger traveled to Geneva to watch Swiss midfielder from close up

2008-08-24T18:18:00+00:00

By 1970's Gooner Arsene Wenger's interest in signing another midfielder has been well documented and so has his desire to sign Turkish origin Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler. His agent Dino Lambertini had already said only three weeks ago that he was travelling to London to begin talks with Arsene Wenger on Inler's possible transfer to Arsenal.

SL Week in Review - Rivalries, Barry-gate, David v David, and more

2008-08-24T18:00:13+00:00

Just in case you've missed anything on SL over the last several days, here's a quick recap of some of the top topics from the last week. Football Rivals You Love to Hate Scott the Red takes an in-depth look at top football rivalries in the UK. Can Scholes Join Ronaldo, Ferdinand, and Van [...]

Cesc Makes Me Forget About Fulham...Well, Almost

2008-08-24T17:04:00+00:00

Morning all, or afternoon or whatever it is where you are. Yesterday was a miserable day for us. I'm sure you read my rant about Captain Gallas, and that about summed up my feelings for the day. Gallas shouldn't be playing at all and Eboue shouldn't have to play central midfield. Robin van Persie seems to have forgotten how to score and overall the whole thing was bloody awful.

Wenger Accusing His Gunners Of LACKING Desire

2008-08-24T16:32:33+00:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger criticised his players for lacking desire following the 1-0 defeat at Fulham yesterday. An off-colour Gunners performance was punished by Brede Hangeland's first half effort, the giant defender stabbing home from Jimmy Bullard's corner. Emmanuel Adebayor headed against a post and Robin Van Persie went close in the opening period, but Arsenal needed [.

Arsenal Boss Doesn’t Understand Adebayor Hatred

2008-08-23T18:12:54+00:00

Arsene Wenger admits he he is struggling to comprehend Arsenal fans' animosity towards striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The Togolese striker has been jeered by sections of the Gunners crowd after a summer of flirtations with AC Milan and Barcelona, with many believing that last year's 30-goal hitman was keen to move away.

Gunner Boss Explains How He Pulled Off Man U Signing

2008-08-22T15:47:32+00:00

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has revealed how he pulled off the shocking signing of the summer after snapping up Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United. The Gunners swoop for the 31-year-old French international came right out of the blue, as he appeared set to join United's rivals Manchester City, rather than one of their direct rivals for [.

Wenger talks about Barry - isn’t that wrong?

2008-08-22T12:16:20+00:00

Question for Arsenal fans: Now that Wenger has said commented twice on Gareth Barry (here and here) Will you: accuse him of trying to unsettle the captain of a league rival? encourage Villa to file a complaint against Arsenal - especially since they have more evidence of Wenger breaking Premier League's K8 rule than Spurs ever did against Ferguson?

Transfer Rumors (22 August 08): Arsenal confirm interest in Barry, Man City getting some Kompany, Sheva stalemate for Chelsea and AC Milan, and more

2008-08-22T09:00:30+00:00

The amount of time left in the transfer window gets shorter, and so do the amount of transfer tidbits to talk about. Even though there isn't a great deal to report on, you know I'll be here to deliver it, true, false, or absolutely outlandish. Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Gareth Barry, but [.

Arsenal, Once Again Linked With Liverpools Alonso

2008-08-21T16:51:58+00:00

Arsene Wenger hasn't cooled his interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, according to reports, writes Craig Rodhouse. The Arsenal boss has been tracking the Spaniard throughout the summer and it seems that Wenger still remains as keen as ever to bring the midfielder to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners boss has seen midfielders Gilberto Silva, Mathieu Flamini [.

Why I Love Arsenal and Hate Fake Fans

2008-08-21T16:07:00+00:00

Sometimes when I write the blog, I scour the internet for news on arsenal.com, NewsNow, a bunch of other Arsenal blogs, etc. trying to find the latest Arsenal stuff to present to you all. Sometimes something just comes to me that I think I should write. This is one of those times.

I live in Jacksonville, Florida, in the United States of America.

The Shock Heard Round The Prem

2008-08-21T11:00:12+00:00

Let's just say at this point in his career, the only way Mikael Silvestre could've generated more press attention is if he was found nude doing lines off Fergie's ass with a transsexual rodeo clown down a dark Mancunian alley. Thankfully for us - and especially the good people of Manchester's alleys - he's decided [.

Silvestre to Arsenal is better than a move to City...

2008-08-21T08:51:00+00:00

Silvestre moving to Arsenal has to be a better alternative than moving to Man City, because it's bad enough having Mark Hughes at Eastlands without adding to the numbers of ex-reds at the City of Manchester Stadium. In ideal world, Silvestre would have moved back to play in France or some other overseas destination, somewhere out of harm's way.

McLintock: Silvestre Is A Very Good Signing

2008-08-21T00:05:29+00:00

New Arsenal signing Mikael Silvestre has been praised by Gunners' legend Frank McLintock who believes it's a good bit of business done by Arsene Wenger. The 31-year-old completed his £750,000 move last night and signed a 2-year deal and become another member of Arsenal's almost all-French backline.