Official Football Discussion Thread 2013/14

[Gimmick]

Great stuff from Ramsey tonight. His touch for that second goal was excellent, and from someone who's clearly full of confidence at the moment.

Good to get through to the Champions League. It was a lot easier than I thought it'd be.

 

[The Cork]

Mata's agent was at the Emirates last night.

 

[Keith]

A nice story I read today is that supporters who have original ticket stubs or a programme from the 1961 meeting between Villa and Rotherham are getting in for free for tonight's League Cup meeting between the two, they met in the very first final. Good work Capital One!

 

[Wrestling with Shadows]

Mata's agent was at the Emirates last night.

Does Arsenal really need another mid-fielder?

 

[Dale]

Does Arsenal really need another mid-fielder?

Who wouldn't want someone of Mata's quality regardless of how many midfielders they have?

 

[Wrestling with Shadows]

Who wouldn't want someone of Mata's quality regardless of how many midfielders they have?

True but how pricely do you think he'll be? I still think Arsenal should be focusing on buying an quality defender/goal keeper.

 

[Dale]

True but how pricely do you think he'll be? I still think Arsenal should be focusing on buying an quality defender/goal keeper.

25+ with ease, however I think they should go with a cheeky loan bid to be honest as that's most likely to be accepted than an out and out transfer.

 

[Wrestling with Shadows]

Never thought of someone like Mata being loaned out :L. I wonder if they'll make a loan bid for Suarez while they're at it xD!

 

[Ozymandias]

I invite all you buddies to the Arsenal Champions League qualification party, 10pm, in this very thread.

Be sure to turn up!

Am I too late for the party?

Celtic qualify for the the Champions League again, despite our lack of income from the SPL, despite our lack of revenue as a result of the financial monopoly that is the EPL, and despite the fact we cant attract the top players.

We got through to the last 16 last season despite all of the above. We'll struggle this season as we're in pot 4 but bring on the draw tomorrow and bring on an English team.

 

[The Cork]

Does Arsenal really need another mid-fielder?

I know, we wait all this time for signings and Wenger seems to have the totally wrong idea as to what our problems are.

Cabaye and Mata aren't needed with Cazorla and Ramsay in great form, but it's come to the point that any new faces would make me happy.

We signed Flamini today on a free. Kind of worried we've missed the boat on signing any big names now. Should throw 40m @ Everton and take Fellaini and Baines.

 

[Wrestling with Shadows]

I'd add Howard into that 40mil bid... I don't get why Arsene didn't go for Cesar when he had the opportunity, I'm really not sold on Schzeny or however you spell it.

 

[Ozymandias]

Thanks for your kind words Cork. If we don't meet in the group stage, perhaps we'll meet in the last 16.

You do know there's a last 16 in the Champions League don't you? It doesn't always just end at the group stages?

EDIT: Fellaini and Baines to Arsenal? Really? You do know they have offers in from big teams?

 

[The Cork]

He had a good game against Fenerbache but he's been erratic since he fucked up against Brum in the Carling Cup final.

Meant to have bid for the Valencia keeper Guaita, who I can't see being a massive upgrade. Been linked with Casilas too but I think thats dreamland talk.

 

[The Cork]

Thanks for your kind words Cork. If we don't meet in the group stage, perhaps we'll meet in the last 16.

You do know there's a last 16 in the Champions League don't you? It doesn't always just end at the group stages?

We always get out the group stage, the only knockout stage you need to be aiming for is the Europa League one when you battle for third place in your group.

 

[Ozymandias]

As opposed to... last season?