Official Gooners Thread - A New Hope

[under the bar]

Here lads.  Putting my fantasy team together.  Will it be Adebayor & Van Persie as the 1st choices up from?  Who's gonna parter Fabregas in MF?

[ONeill]

Most definitely they'll be first choice. RVP's prone to injury which should see Bendtner getting a clamp of games. Walcott will probably be a starter this year as well.

[under the bar]

Cheers.   Will the young lad from Cardiff be a starter or who's gonna fill flamini's position?

[ONeill]

Initially he will be - tonight will tell a tale. However, a fully fit squad should see Walcott-Diaby-Fabregas-Rosicky with Nasri, Denilson and Eboue pushing for starts.

[Dinny Breen]

Tonights's game in Arnhem could be a Bridge Too Far for these young goons especially with Fabregas out 

[ildanach]

1 nil up gallas (63 min)

[The Real Laoislad]

Anyone hear McClaren talk before the match 
He has a Dutch accent,He is only in the fecking country 5 weeks 

[ildanach]

Anyone hear McClaren talk before the match 
He has a Dutch accent,He is only in the fecking country 5 weeks 

they will be using the jaap stam character on gift grub for him!!!

[ildanach]

2 nil adebayor, hopefully this puts the tie to bed

[Real1995]

McLaren was speakin as if he was talking to some1 with really bad english...couldn believe it - laughed my head off


good result....gr8 skill by walcott for the goal....

[Dinny Breen]

Was worried about this game but the kids look sharp, augers well with so many missing.

[stevo-08]

FC Twente v Arsenal

Arsenal are without Cesc Fabregas and several other first-team stars for the game against FC Twente in Holland.

Fabregas (hamstring) joins the likes of Kolo Toure (hip), Abou Diaby (thigh), Philippe Senderos (hamstring) and summer signing Samri Nasri (knee/thigh) on the sidelines along with Tomas Rosicky and Eduardo, who are both recovering from long-term injuries.

The number of absentees for the third qualifying round first-leg tie at the Grolsch Veste means Wales Under-21 international Aaron Ramsey - who joined the Gunners in a £5 million deal from Cardiff - could be handed a full competitive debut alongside young Brazilian Denilson in midfield.

Yahoo.

Lads, whats the story with the injury to Fabregas? Any chance of him starting this weekend.
I have him on my fantasy football team. 

[jaykay]

Arsenal announce signing of Mikael Silvestre
Arsenal has today signed French defender Mikael Silvestre on a two year deal having joined the Gunners from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Silvestre (31), an experienced and versatile player, has been with Manchester United since 1999 winning a host of domestic honours including four Premier League titles, one FA Cup winner's medal and a League Cup winner's medal. Silvestre was also part of the UEFA Champions League winning side of 2008 and made a total of 361 appearances for the Manchester side, scoring 10 goals.

Silvestre, who debuted for French national side in 2001, has also made a total of 40 appearances for Les Bleus. Highlights of his international career so far are winning the Confederations Cup in both 2001 and 2003 and reaching the World Cup Final in 2006.

Mikael said on signing for the Gunners: "I've spent a large part of my career at United, the last nine years, and I'll remember that time fondly but feel I'm ready for a new challenge. Arsenal is known for playing technical and skilful football, and has a young but experienced squad. I'm really excited about this next stage of my career, hopefully playing my part in helping the Club to new successes." 

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said: "We have a strong squad but a young squad and Mikael's versatility, experience and calibre will provide the extra depth we need to reinforce our challenge for honours this season. His defensive adaptability will serve us well and it's a big plus that Mikael has top level experience and a great understanding of football in the Premier League."

Mikael will join up with his team-mates immediately and will wear shirt number 18.

[ONeill]

What?

Typical Wenger - cards close to the chest.

[Dinny Breen]

Really don't know what to make of this, expereinced player yes but only a fringe player in his last days at Man U how poor is his form if John O'Shea is selected ahead of him 

Might be inspired and hopefully will keep Senderos out of the Arsenal team...