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02 Feb 2025 11:11:41
Morning Trish, have you any news on our search for a striker or is it still going to be hard this window,?
{Ed001's Note - Ithought you would go in for Boniface but it seems that you are going with what you have for the rest of the season.}
1.) 02 Feb 2025 19:10:48
Thanks mate.
2.) 02 Feb 2025 23:06:15
You don’t think we will get a loan for Tel done?
{Ed001's Note - isn't he a winger?}
3.) 03 Feb 2025 09:19:12
Hey Trish, looks like you’re right, report’s says we are done this window
One step ahead mate.
{Ed001's Note - makes a nice change to be right!}
4.) 03 Feb 2025 13:35:16
You won't hear me disagreeing with you Ed001 (j/ k) . Hope you're well, mate.
{Ed001's Note - I am good mate, I see your attempts at humour are not so good these days though! How is life in the sunny old UK?}
5.) 03 Feb 2025 13:49:27
I'm getting older mate and finding the will to be funny is tiring me out. Ugh! Don't get me started about the weather. When I first came to these shores, I absolutely loved the cold, crisp weather. Like my will to be funny, my will for this weather is also slowly ebbing away.
Glad you're doing good, mate.
{Ed001's Note - we actually had a bit of rain here yesterday.}
6.) 03 Feb 2025 14:30:45
Stop showing off!
{Ed001's Note - sorry mate, I will stop now. I need to go inside now from the balcony as it is getting a bit chilly anyway. I doubt it is even 20c now, so I better go get a jumper on.}
7.) 03 Feb 2025 15:09:29
Tw*t ?
I use to hate the heat back home and was thankful for air conditioning. These days the old bones would relish it. I'd love to move but the wife doesn't fancy it. I regret all the jokes I use to make about being allowed 4 wives.
{Ed001's Note - love you too mate hahaha.
Maybe you should consider wife number 2?? ;-) }
01 Feb 2025 16:50:43
Rashford to Villa
Watkins to the Arsenal?
1.) 01 Feb 2025 18:40:53
Watkins overrated imo.
29 Jan 2025 17:52:27
Ssp news saying we've had a bid for Ollie Watkins rejected
Trish have you heard anything?
{Ed001's Note - only that they are selling Duran so have rejected all interest in Watkins.}
1.) 29 Jan 2025 18:24:48
Thanks mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. They want rid of Duran as he is a bit of an attitude problem.}
2.) 30 Jan 2025 22:58:20
I was at a party with Duran and he liked to party❄️.
3.) 31 Jan 2025 23:17:08
Yeh I heard he’s Hungry like the wolf ?.
27 Jan 2025 09:20:04
Ornetein on nbc sports says isak is our no1 target he doesn't think we will get him this window
We are actively looking to sign a forward, I'd say on loan. I have a feeling we will go for rashford on loan
Sesko is not in our plans.
1.) 27 Jan 2025 09:43:05
Ornstein **.
2.) 27 Jan 2025 10:24:31
Issue with Rashford loan is we would have to cancel either Neto or Sterling loan to allow it, as I believe we are only allowed 2 domestic loans.
So I presume, if a loan, it would be one from abroad.
3.) 27 Jan 2025 14:40:49
Sterling has been really terrible. I feel for the guy, he tries, but just isn't at the level we need. To add Rashford to that, either with or instead of, seems like a terrible idea.
Give me a young player who will put in the necessary graft any day. Hell, I'd love to see Calafiori further forward, the man has style.
4.) 27 Jan 2025 15:40:35
I think Ferguson from Brighton would be a sound and popular choice on loan.
5.) 27 Jan 2025 17:53:46
We can’t cancel Sterling loan as there’s no break clause, so we would have to sign a GK/ rely on Setford as back up and cancel Neto.
6.) 27 Jan 2025 13:23:53
Hey Ed, apologies if this has all ready been asked. Nico Williams huge wages decent buy out clause. Are you aware of Arsenal having any interest?
And again apologies if this has been asked. Victor Osimhen. He could be an interesting and realistic target?
{Ed001's Note - interest, yes, but I would not expect anything in January.
Osimhen was asking for 400k a week from Chelsea in the summer, I very much doubt his attitude has impressed anyone looking at him.}
7.) 27 Jan 2025 19:32:30
Thanks for input and info Trish.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mal.}
8.) 30 Jan 2025 15:25:57
PLEASE …! Anyone but Rashford…!
22 Dec 2024 09:45:51
Morning Trish, how's it going?
Have you any news in a director of football for us?
{Ed001's Note - I take it you mean the Edu replacement, which is actually titled Director of Sporting Operations. Very confusing! You just appointed James King a few weeks ago as Director of Football Operations. At the moment the search is still on, there is no real rush as Edu is serving a 6 months notice period, so will still be technically in place for the January window. Though his assistant will actually be running things, Jason Ayto. If he does well, it might simply be a nice promotion for him in the long term. Though that seems unlikely right now.}
1.) 22 Dec 2024 10:52:13
Thanks mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mal.}
2.) 23 Dec 2024 16:57:22
I might be a bit dim here Ed001 but if Edu is serving 6 months notice shouldn't he still be working? I'm wondering if there was trouble at t' mill?
{Ed001's Note - it is rare in business that you want someone who is potentially going to a competitor working their notice period. It is standard practice to have them clear their desk immediately. Then they are out of the loop by the time they start their new position.}
3.) 23 Dec 2024 18:01:03
Aha thanks Ed001, hadn't thought of that.
4.) 23 Dec 2024 18:03:02
Aha that's why you are an Ed, ed and I am not lol.
{Ed001's Note - I guess so Sally. I do try and learn about these things.}
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24 Apr 2025 16:59:56
Did we have any injuries from last nights game.
1.) 24 Apr 2025 17:40:46
I stubbed my toe on the bathroom door straight after?
2.) 24 Apr 2025 17:52:57
Sorry to hear that mark, so I’m now naming you
STEPTOE.
3.) 24 Apr 2025 17:55:58
Hi gents,
Ed033 is going to have a look at sorting a dark mode in the live chat and also I think, possibly Sally or may have been Mal asked about Dublin and any possible email contact and we don’t retain them.
Dublin, if you are still lurking a lot of posters would like to know you’re ok, so just pop in and say hi.
Equally if any of us can do anything to help then please let us know.
Finally, Sharpie, get back in here, weirdly a lot of posters are missing you!
4.) 24 Apr 2025 18:02:56
Good news about dark mode mate, cheers
As for Sharpie, wouldn't go as far to say missing him! haha.
5.) 24 Apr 2025 19:28:19
Concerned he's fallen in a bog, might be more apt.
{Ed014's Note - good point!?
19 Apr 2025 16:39:51
I'm still buzzing from Wednesday and no one can take that away.
{Ed014's Note - it was such a great game, so many great performances from everyone.
Arteta has moulded them into a great group of team mates who constantly fight for each other.
With Partey out of the first leg and Jorginho injured, I’m wondering if he’ll give Ben a run at DM, he did well there for Leeds.
Ipswich would be a great time to try it out.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 17:01:14
I thank Timber played DM at Ajax on occasions too, so it gives Mikel a little flexibility on who plays RB and DM between Timber and White ?.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 17:06:51
Evening Ed great call on Benny
We just don’t know how lucky we are to have arteta and josh kroenke
We are finally back to doing things the Arsenal way.
{Ed014's Note - we are truly mate and if the new guy is as good as they say then hopefully the summer window will be a belter.
With Fury back he could move MLS into the middle but I think Benny playing there would be much less disruptive.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 17:28:32
I’m just waiting for Sy4 to come on and put a downer on this thread.
{Ed014's Note - fingers crossed not and I hadn’t realised Timber played there for Ajax, good shout by 62, so we defo have options.
4.) 19 Apr 2025 17:56:36
Hi Ed014 how are you?
I had to Google it to be honest mate, I was just considering our realistic options and fortunately for us we have 2 very reasonable ones available to us in Timber and White ?.
{Ed014's Note - all good thanks mate, and you?
Haha well I defo didn’t know but I’m pretty certain either one would step in and do a job, I think my preference would be Benny in the middle as he’s another big lad, good on the ball and pretty swift.
5.) 19 Apr 2025 18:23:11
Yes all good here too thanks Ed014 mate, I'll be very happy with either as I know they will give us 100% of what they have to give in the role ?
I'm hoping we get all 3 points tomorrow as although I totally accept The champions league is of course our absolute top priority I'd still really like us to clinch our 3rd consecutive top 2 finish if possible. Given all our injuries top 2 in England and top 1 or 2 in Europe would be an absolutely awesome season.
{Ed025's Note - every team has injuries G62, its how good or strong your squad is to cope with them mate, dont get me wrong top 2 is fine but if proper money had been spent on quality players it could have been top 1 imo..
6.) 19 Apr 2025 19:22:29
Hi Ed025 mate, you could be right but what if we'd bought a top striker and he'd got injured in his first game as Timber did last season or he struggled adapt to the Premier league or his new team as so many expensive players have done in thepast?
Personally I'm way to happy enjoying the reality what actually is in the here and now to worry about what might or might not have been had things been done differently.
I've never let the sight of the bloke sitting in the posh restaurants window being served a 4 course slap meal put me off from enjoying the kebab with lots of onions and extra chilli sauce I actually have in my hand ????.
{Ed014's Note - I’m with you mate, we’re not City and can’t compile some huge squad with like for like replacements.
We’ve built the squad really well, aside from a striker, who like you say we could have lost for the season at anytime.
Liverpool have no more depth than us and certainly not better players, but Salah has stayed fit and had a stellar season, where would they be without him.
Injuries and crazy sendings off at the start of the season, when refs were playing by the letter for those first few fixtures, before as usual the goal posts widened.
The quality of player we had injured and the subsequent impact defo made a big difference.
But Liverpool made the most, won when they had to, often playing poorly, but it’s points that count, not how you got them.
7.) 19 Apr 2025 19:22:29
Hi Ed025 mate, you could be right but what if we'd bought a top striker and he'd got injured in his first game as Timber did last season or he struggled adapt to the Premier league or his new team as so many expensive players have done in thepast?
Personally I'm way to happy enjoying the reality what actually is in the here and now to worry about what might or might not have been had things been done differently.
I've never let the sight of the bloke sitting in the posh restaurants window being served a 4 corse slap meal put me off from enjoying the kebab with lots of onions and extra chilli sauce I actually have in my hand ????.
{Ed014's Note - mate we are not City and haven’t had the ability to build a like for like squad, but I think we’re building a very good one within what we can spend, sure we’ve bought some duds, but who hasn’t.
Fingers crossed we get the striker this summer and we don’t lose him on match day one.
I don’t think Liverpool have much in the way of squad depth but have had Salah in stellar form, where would they be without him.
I’d personally only have one player from their squad, the keeper, couldn’t have Salah replacing our man Saka.
Injuries and crazy sendings off at the beginning of the season, when refs started off playing it by the book, before in a matter of weeks the goal posts changed around what or wasn’t a booking, without doubt affected us more than others, but that’s life.
Liverpool won when they needed to, often when playing poorly, but it’s not how you got the points, but simply the points you got.
We’re back though mate and will be fighting on all fronts for the foreseeable.
8.) 19 Apr 2025 20:19:32
Hi Ed014, we are back in the big time mate and I'm loving it ?
Not only do we no longer get thrashed against the big boys anymore we've actually served up a couple of thrashing to none other than the kings of champions league football Real Madrid and the most prolific Premier league champions in the modern era Man City this season, we've got a champions league semi final to look forward to and of course we on on track to second in the Premier league once again, not to shabby for what is according to some a poorly run club with a clueless manger ?. If only we'd had it this rough for all of the last 20 years ???.
{Ed014's Note - spot on mate, if only! ?
9.) 19 Apr 2025 21:12:41
Well said john mate.
10.) 20 Apr 2025 19:04:02
I think I said it a few months ago, maybe the difference between Liverpool and Arsenal is the mentality. Reinforced by the fans who seem incapable of looking past your excuses. Liverpool had more injuries last year than Arsenal have had this year. have you heard the constant whine from our fans as this being the reason we haven't won the league? I feel there is an arrogance from Arsenal that is more suited to Manchester. Liverpool had some ridiculous red cards last year, spurs phantom offside, odegard great goalkeeping etc. we will all cry over subjective decisions. Arsenal have had resources Liverpool can only freak of, Slot hasn't had years to build his team like Arteat bemoaned of Klopp. Give some credit where its due guys, your sounding like the mancs.
11.) 20 Apr 2025 20:01:38
Wtf are you going on about shirwanks
Get a grip boi.
12.) 20 Apr 2025 21:21:02
I haven't seen anyone discredit Liverpool on this page, the only mention I've really seen about Liverpool is how brilliant Salah has been and that the tile race would have been much closer if you'd lost Salah as we lost Saka or both had stayed fit.
Bill and Dracred come on this page and are a credit to Liverpool football club and for all 3 of them I'm really pleased Liverpool be champions this season given the fact we will not be.
As for yourself if you really are a Liverpool fan and not simply a trol, you do Liverpool and the name of the late great Bill Shankley a huge deservice.
13.) 20 Apr 2025 23:32:18
I read a lot of the different pages. If you don't wish to acknowledge that you've referenced injuries and referee decisions as an excuse then so be it. But Gunner you mention Sake being injured as a reason for not being closer vs Salah. I mentioned in a previous post that he was injured after being in the Afcon last year, but we never used that as an excuse or compared it to Haaland and saying we would have been closer to them if he had been injured. This was my initial point which you seem unable to accept because it doesn't support the narrative about injuries being responsible for you not winning the league. If you haven't seen this narrative on this page then I suggest that your the troll with selective reading capability. As for doing a disservice to the great man, if you understood who he was, you'd understand that he was an honest man who spoke the truth, I'd say I've represented him quite well. Shall we count how many more times injuries are referenced as a reason for your seasons achievements? As my maths isn't strong enough to count how many have so far. Like I said last post, a bit of credit where its due would show the class I usually associate with your club. Rather than the crass mispronouciations of one of your posters, you don't have to agree with my opinion, it is just that, but at least own what you have printed.
14.) 21 Apr 2025 07:48:46
Nice of you to come here and list all of the excuses that you're 'not using'.
{Ed014's Note - the simple fact is that ourselves and city have not performed which has allowed Liverpool to take advantage.
5 early season sendings off and injuries have impacted us, as much as they want to believe different.
You can’t argue that they’ve won the necessary points even though not being hugely attractive in doing it, but as I said points make prizes.
They had been a distant 3rd and I think 5th in the last two seasons and have played pretty much the same football as in those seasons, Salah, as I said having a stellar season, has made that difference.
They don’t want to believe that, personally I truly couldn’t give a toss. But if you’re going to spout honesty, then have a bit of it.
I know where we are as a club and believe that’s in a hugely better place than has been the case for a long time.
Maybe sirshanks should read some of the stuff written on his own page and then see who is becoming the new arrogant Manchester United. It’s pitiful stuff, I know, I’ve been posting it up! ?♂️
15.) 21 Apr 2025 11:03:13
Arsenal have been getting and awful lot of positive attention from an awful lot of people over the last couple of weeks since our two amazing performances and wins v Real Madrid, everyone is talking about Arsenal right now. While run away premier league leaders Liverpool have been a bit an after thought for most people during the last fortnight
I wonder if this is what is really getting to and really upsetting this poster ?.
{Ed014's Note - unless they have another melt down they should lift their 20th soon and then they can maybe visit the United page and rather, tell them how great they are, than bore us with it all! ?
Read their page mate, they’re desperate for us to lose and PSG to win the whole thing, so maybe they can say they only lost out to the eventual winners! ?♂️
But for that and a couple of other games, they would have won the quadruple again. ?
16.) 21 Apr 2025 11:33:14
Hi Ed014 mate, life's to short to waste our time on those bitter people who have a sackful of chips on each shoulder which they think makes them well balanced people ?
Liverpool fans like Bill and Dracred are the one's who are worthy our time and attention, and for Bill, Dracred and Ed001 I'm really pleased Liverpool are having a fantastic season mate. If not us I'm pleased it's Liverpool who get be champions despite the bitters among their supporters.
{Ed014's Note - could agree more mate! ?
17.) 21 Apr 2025 18:00:03
Enjoyed the chat, but not one of those chats have articulated a valid or reasoned argument against my opinion, and I accept its just that. Personal slurs aren't something that will bother me or are necessary, but it's the world we live in.
I have a lot of time for Arsenal, they are my favourites for the league next year as they probably need the least amount of remedial work.
I thought it quite ironic that Ed suggested our winning hasn't been exciting, and I tend to agree. But I think Slot has got the balance right better than Arteta. He has really impressed me with his tactical ability.
Although Arteta has created a team that can go to Madrid and completely negate them, that is something we could not do. PSG demonstrated that when they completed dominated us at their place. This base is why despite our title, I have more confidence in Arsenal going into next year. We have got away playing without a high level left back or striker this season, it's a lot to ask VVD and Salah to perform to these levels as they approach the twilight of their careers.
I'll leave you in peace to converse amongst yourselves now!
{Ed014's Note - I think I gave you my opinion in opposition to yours fella.
Not sure what I hadn’t made clear.
18.) 21 Apr 2025 20:17:59
Yet it was you who chose to come on the Arsenal page criticising our comments to each other and accusing of being arrogant.
Maybe if you'd tried having a more respectful and friendly engagement in the first place you would have received a more respectful reception?
He who chooses to live by the slur should surely expect to?
18 Apr 2025 18:13:14
What a signing Mikel merino has been . He goes into every challenge 100% committed and already looks like he loves the club
Un sung hero of Wednesday night.
1.) 18 Apr 2025 18:24:47
He's done brilliantly up front mate, I don't think anyone would claim his success stops us needing to buy a striker in the summer but we shouldn't be afraid to celebrate what a great job he's done for us when we needed him most ?.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 08:41:10
Solid solid signing Mal&John. He reminds of a Leeds player back in the day called Paul Madeley who apart from goalkeeper played in every position for his club and never never ever let them down.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 16:28:42
He is a great team player Bill mate, and his goal in the first leg was a thing of beauty mate, he made a difficult finish look simple ?.
{Ed014's Note - it’s amazing how a run of games make a big difference to a player and this current run has done him the world of good.
He gets through so much work and his two passes to set up Saka and Martinelli were things of beauty. Inch perfect.
Paul Madeley, that was a real blast from the past and he really was a nice player.
17 Apr 2025 07:24:49
Morning Ed's, lads n sally
We're on the march with Mikel's
army
I still can't believe how good we was last night, a team full of heroes
Still a long way to go, but we can do this
EIE.
1.) 17 Apr 2025 08:41:32
Oh what a night Mark mate ?.
2.) 17 Apr 2025 10:46:10
It was remarkable John mate
Just one silly mistake
Otherwise outstanding.
3.) 17 Apr 2025 13:19:03
Better a silly mistake in a 5 1 victory than a 1 0 defeat mate ?
It's football Mark, but not football as we've known it for a very long time mate Real Madrid 1 Arsenal 5? We're living the dream mate, Living the wonderful dream ????.
4.) 17 Apr 2025 13:54:19
5 1 is an amazing score against anyone but against 15 time EUFA Champs is ridiculous and I didn’t feel concerned at all in the second leg that we weren’t going threw. That’s a big statement to make. They played with intent, purpose and belief which was a joy to watch. ????????❤️
I was so excited all day waiting for kick off and it didn’t let me down.
Haven’t stopped talking about it today - what a great performance.
5.) 17 Apr 2025 17:15:56
So whens MG doing his run outside tottenham.
6.) 17 Apr 2025 19:02:08
Need to know so I can avoid Seven Sisters Rd.
7.) 17 Apr 2025 20:53:38
I think the seven sisters will probably give it a miss themselves Sparky, no offence Moe but there's only so much excitement we can all take in one week mate ?.
09 Apr 2025 07:34:39
Slap me wake me up
I have to say that's our finest night in Europe ever
Anyone can say Madrid we're shyte but we just didn't let them play
The boss got it right 100%
If messi, ronaldo and mbappe scored deccys goal's they would call them world class
Mikel asked the emirates to bounce and they certainly did
It's not over but by god we are in the driving seat
EIE.
1.) 09 Apr 2025 08:39:13
Credit where credits due a superb performance let's make sure we finish the job next week.
malaga-gooner's rumour replies
03 Feb 2025 09:19:12
Hey Trish, looks like you’re right, report’s says we are done this window
One step ahead mate.
{Ed001's Note - makes a nice change to be right!}
02 Feb 2025 19:10:48
Thanks mate.
29 Jan 2025 18:24:48
Thanks mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. They want rid of Duran as he is a bit of an attitude problem.}
27 Jan 2025 19:32:30
Thanks for input and info Trish.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mal.}
27 Jan 2025 15:40:35
I think Ferguson from Brighton would be a sound and popular choice on loan.
malaga-gooner's banter replies
25 Apr 2025 18:30:29
Good to hear from you Dublin
Speak to you when you feel up to it??☘️??☘️??.
25 Apr 2025 08:05:37
Haha bill mate
You’re always posting from the heart
You’re a good man.
24 Apr 2025 17:52:57
Sorry to hear that mark, so I’m now naming you
STEPTOE.
24 Apr 2025 07:12:00
Obnoxious may have been the wrong word to use and I apologise for that,
But let’s face facts you are boring the shyte out of me.
It’s same crap day in day outs and to say there’s a vendetta against you is way off the mark
So cop on with your self pity and write something different ye sweaty sock lol.
23 Apr 2025 12:27:17
I’m ok Trish mate, just waiting for news on my dad, who is in the last stages of dementia
The weather over here is shyte especially for kids on Easter holidays
Well done this season, I don’t like excuses you won the pl fair and square
I would just be ecstatic if we won the cup, I never ever thought we would be in with a chance
Regards mate.
{Ed001's Note - so sorry about your dad mate, I just hope they get the UCL to give you something to celebrate.}