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23 Oct 2025 20:02:47
Big Rumours Max has signed scholarship terms! Nice to see him MLS Nwaneri trusting if good enough they’ll play! Unlike others who jumped elsewhere COYG.
21 Aug 2025 05:59:29
Am I missing something? Great news regarding Eze but how does that solve the problem regarding Kai’s injury? Depending on severity we need cover as if Viktor gets injured who plays? Unless Martinelli is set to cover playing centrally! At least he won’t have to worry about defending Certainly explains Tross situation. Or as we are bringing in Gooners to the club maybe Watkins as Villa interested in Jackson apparently! If Kai is out for a short time then sure we will use viktor and cover with Martinelli/ Tross/ Merino COYG.
1.) 21 Aug 2025 10:07:26
Don’t worry great transfer incoming.
2.) 21 Aug 2025 10:46:08
I think you're right that the cover will be trossard/ merino and maybe martenelli if desperate. It makes sense as if we got another cf in then we'd have gyokores and the new cf with havertz and jesus to return. Seems too stacked for one position.
3.) 21 Aug 2025 14:27:10
Sammy the only ‘Great’ transfer to cover CF is surely Mr Isak . Am I close to? I am holding you personally responsible if we don’t get a great incoming transfer ??? COYG.
4.) 21 Aug 2025 16:14:16
I wonder whether we might see Nwaneri play as a false 9 as well. Arteta has talked about it and Eze plays in the same position Nwaneri does, so it could be a thing. Guess we'll see.
5.) 23 Aug 2025 00:55:12
I know I'm dreaming, but if liverpool upset Newcastle and Newcastle are forced to sell elsewhere for a lower price something could be done.
6.) 24 Aug 2025 21:15:37
We are a wealthy club we can afford one more great signing. Isak is an issue because we may compete against Liverpool but there could be a spite sale. Rodrygo looks to be our big target…. now him saka and chunky viktor wow.
29 Aug 2024 16:25:44
Hi Ed002 hope you`re well. You said a while ago Arsenal were in for Ivan Toney if the price reduced. Is this still the case or as you like to say have we moved on? Thanks in advance COYG.
{Ed002's Note - I understand that efforts are being made still to take Toney to Saudi.}
1.) 29 Aug 2024 18:45:02
Hi ed002, you mentioned on the europe page before that Arsenal were likely bidders for Gyokeres. Is that unlikely as we near the end of the window.
{Ed002's Note - I am not sure I said likely bidders but it would take a single payment of €100M now and the player to agree. There may be an offer from elsewhere tomorrow but suspect Arsenal will step away at that price.}
26 Jul 2024 10:19:27
Hi Eds hope you are all well. Is there any interest in Thomas Partey as he enters the last year of his contract? Seems we are looking to upgrade him and just wanting to know if he`s aiming to run his contract down. Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Turkey and the Middle East but he wants to see his contract out. Arsenal want him moved on.}
1.) 26 Jul 2024 14:05:30
Thanks Ed002, frustrating for the club I guess but if ( a big if ) he stays fit for the season he is a big asset. Much appreciated COYG.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
2.) 28 Jul 2024 16:35:50
From what I’ve seen merino isn’t an upgrade on Partey. Any CMs Eds you’d be looking at that’s up for potential grabs or you like the look of merino?
{Ed014's Note - I’d never heard of Merino prior to the Euros and never watched him there either.
Ugarte was supposed to be the dogs but looks like PSG are trying to off load him, have to ask why. Think Utd are looking at him to replace Casimero, but let’s be honest, any elderly lady would be better than that lump.
I liked the look of Wharton at Palace from what little I’d seen of him.
That aside no real idea mate, who do you like the look of?
3.) 28 Jul 2024 18:25:21
Wharton would be a great signing but I think Palace would want stupid money for him. I’ve seen Ruiz linked with us which could be a good signing.
4.) 29 Jul 2024 03:15:05
Well Ed I think the player I think Arteta could coach to be a worldy that would fit into the quality of squad we have is Mainoo not that we could get him. But he’s the kind of player. I always thought Kimmich could be an interesting one but I’ve seen you mention about his high wage and he looks maybe city bound if he moves?
{Ed014's Note - Mainoo does have a lot about him and I’m sure he’d be better here than where he is but that move would be very very unlikely.
Kimmich would definitely want big money and at 29 doesn’t have much of a shelf life.
I’m sure Arteta has someone in mind so it’s just a bit of wait and see unfortunately.
5.) 29 Jul 2024 18:59:02
Ed do you think though with Saudi buying players of all ages, teams will be thinking it’s now a possibility to get your money atleast back if you can get a quality player relatively cheap for the individual market valuation even if they’re on the older side of 20s?
{Ed014's Note - it’s possible mate but I don’t think things are going quite as swimmingly as the Saudis hoped and maybe the crazy money signings will drop off.
The other thing with Kimmich is how he’d affect the wage structure. There also doesn’t seem to be a mass of clubs looking to sign him.
14 Jul 2024 11:53:40
Hi Ed002 Hope you are well. Do Arsenal have any interest in Julian Alvarez at City? Not sure they would sell to us but would be a great signing COYG.
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from other clubs, but not Arsenal.}
1.) 17 Jul 2024 16:25:23
Thanks as always Ed002 ?.
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03 Mar 2026 13:57:47
Hurzeler having a pop at us taking our time at corners yet over the season the ball is in play the same amount of time as.? Yep Brighton. My ST mates at the Amex including my son are really fed up about not being entertained and want him gone and surprisingly having a pop at the club just not caring about the supporters.
They've had two wins in two which makes them safeish, relaxed and a bit more dangerous. Concerned but a win is huge here! COYG.
1.) 04 Mar 2026 10:25:15
It's a huge game tonight. A win, and that's 3 in very quick succession, and, in a blink of an eye, only 8 games to go.
Come on, the lads, full steam ahead, and then rotate at the weekend.
2.) 04 Mar 2026 11:08:27
Looking at our schedule, all the remaining games may look easy, but they are all banana skins, and we could easily slip up. I'm sure Arteta and the team are aware of this.
I hope that we put in a performance today that makes us all proud, but, most importantly, we bring home three points and no new injuries or red cards, please.
3.) 04 Mar 2026 11:17:46
No easy games in the PL, ask Liverpool and Villa.
4.) 04 Mar 2026 12:41:41
Yes, not easy being at the top.
5.) 04 Mar 2026 22:06:36
We have two home games, then City.
City have two away games, then us.
That's good going into that big game.
Don't want to need a result against Palace away in the last game of the season.
28 Feb 2026 17:27:15
Come on Leeds! COYG.
22 Feb 2026 18:40:00
? ? cocktails lads and lasses COYG.
20 Dec 2025 22:50:16
? ? COYG.
05 Dec 2025 17:07:30
Phew! Thank goodness Politics and Sport don’t mix! WTF COYG.
1.) 05 Dec 2025 17:39:40
Just when you think fifa can't be anymore corrupt!
2.) 05 Dec 2025 17:47:04
Its so openly corrupt now days its almost laughable mate, in fact now that any expectation of anything different has gone it actually is laughable. Personally I feel much better since I gave up on the lot of them mate ????.
3.) 05 Dec 2025 20:28:09
It was cringeworthy that's for sure!
25 Aug 2025 17:23:21
?? some on the pool page wondering why with ( once Kiwior and Zion go ) seven defenders we need another defender while they have NINE and looking to buy Guehi! Why let the facts get in the way of a good post COYG Ed01 seems to rate him too, good enough for me.
25 Aug 2025 17:04:50
Guess he’s a replacement for Kiwior and once Kiwior and Zinchenko are sold we have 7 defenders- Hincapie makes 8 and can cover LB and CB. No idea if he’s any good - seen him mentioned across the sites but if he’s an upgrade then ? . Maybe Saka not missing many games hopefully maybe waiting for Jesus to cover come October time. Just hope Victor stays fit - seems risky - one Hincapie=1 Watkins but need two defenders in each position I guess COYG.
21 Aug 2025 14:27:10
Sammy the only ‘Great’ transfer to cover CF is surely Mr Isak . Am I close to? I am holding you personally responsible if we don’t get a great incoming transfer ??? COYG.
15 Aug 2025 10:03:07
Selling Kiwior, Tross, Zinchenko and Veira - In for Eze and Malik Fofana. Who knows but would be spectacular COYG.
08 Aug 2025 18:01:47
As Nathan ? says himself he’s versatile across front five and happy to play and cover where needed. Think he’ll mainly share Saka cover with Max and cover Ode with Eze hopefully! I thought he was excellent covering Saka last season and will only improve ( and not his position either) Brilliant news COYG.
25 Apr 2026 20:34:27
Love it Mal ? COYG.
18 Apr 2026 10:55:47
I agree, Sy, but won't happen! A draw is a massive result! Norgaard and Zubi in front of the back four, and let Noni, Martinelli, Viktor and Rice counter-attack! It won't be the game we want! Get to half time 0-0.
They have to come out more, then hit them, simples. ?? I feel dirty saying it, but we will play for a draw, and if we do we'd better get it! COYG.
18 Apr 2026 10:05:44
Make them watch the 89 video. It shows what this match means to the fans! Don't get booked early unnecessarily, Hincapie, and keep Semenyo quiet. Maybe the ref can also tot up fouls by Rodri and Silva for a change.
1-1 draw. COYG.
As much as we'd like to have a go, we will defend for our lives - bit like the bendy bus C£ty parked at ours earlier in the season.
30 Mar 2026 20:40:54
Hi Sy, hope all good! Main reason I disagree is City spent a billion, yep a billion more than us, so they are assets which mean they have a less net spend over last 5 years! Incredibly relevant, as I'm not sure if I've mentioned it, they spent a billion more than us and cheating while doing it.
Let's hope we stick it to them in the league. I'm sure it will be even more satisfying COYG.
30 Mar 2026 14:41:04
In my opinion, your figures etc are, while true, don't tell the whole story.
When Mikel Arteta took over, again in my opinion we had a dreadful squad, which has totally been overhauled; only Saka and Martinelli remain, and kudos to the owners for allowing it to happen. It is taking a while, but we are nearly there. If you took our squad now, I would wager Saliba, Gabriel, Raya, Timber, Odegaard, Eze, Saka, Zubimendi, etc etc would be worth at least, or all but, £60 million on the open market. How have we got this situation? Ah yes, by spending a fortune. I have said this on multiple occasions, but between roughly 2012 - 2019 (when a lot of the 143 charges were also committed) City spent, and brace yourselves, a billion pounds more than Arsenal. Yep, 10 £100 million players. And Chelsea literally were cheating their arse off under Abramovich, and he's heralded a hero! I commend our club for sucking it up, competing with the oil money and Russian dodgy roubles.
Again, just me personally, but I'm proud of our club and the way we do things, as I'm sure I would feel just a little bit tainted with the way certain clubs achieved trophies. I have a respect for Liverpool for the way they do it, and Man U, as they try and do it the right way. City and Chelsea history is sketchy, trophy-wise, until the big bucks flowed. So our net spend vs City net spend is just taking into account the last 5 years, not the last 14 or so years, which has a massive bearing on sell on values. Pep is talking the truth, but not the whole truth as well, he knows. I really like Kai, but his agent played a blinder and Deckers should fire his, although the next contracts will be different, I would think. COYG.