CardiffGreens Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Impressed by how well that club is run. Yeah and no. They do well in regards to maintain a top four presence whilst maintaining a healthy bottom line for the shareholders. Their stability left them in a great place after the upheaval around the other top clubs this summer (and don't forget how quickly everyone got very shouty and pointy after the 1st game of the season) - I remain to be convinced that they'll be in the mix come the end of the season, but I'll eat a healthy slice of apple pie should they take the title. I saw Sir Alan Sugar do a "documentary" (prior to a new series of the apprentice starting) on the BBC a couple of years ago - covering the topic of football clubs struggling due to finances and other money related woes (I'll leave the irony of the former owner of sky-box-making amstrad complaining about football selling out for another time). One of his "solutions" to football clubs being financially insecure was to follow "Arsenal's model". Which I can only presume was to move to North London, sell your old ground for housing developments for millions, build a 60k all seater stadium and charge a grand a pop for a season ticket. Somehow I can't see that model helping someone like Plymouth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 must say they have done a lot better than I expected. Flamini I thought would have been a waste of time but proven wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Its early days yet but to me they have the best midfield in the Premier League. A Van Persie with this side would stroll the league I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I hope they win the title. They're the most likable of the top 6 by far IMO. Also still have a bit of a soft spot for them after they beat Wigan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I hope they win the title. They're the most likable of the top 6 by far IMO. Also still have a bit of a soft spot for them after they beat Wigan. for me in likeability in top 6 its Arsenal Spurs Everton Man Utd City Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season I guess you haven't brought into the title chase thread in the VT section ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season I guess you haven't brought into the title chase thread in the VT section ;-) Bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season I guess you haven't brought into the title chase thread in the VT section ;-) Bought. Bless. Go have a wank now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darrenm Posted September 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season I guess you haven't brought into the title chase thread in the VT section ;-) Bought. Bless. Go have a wank now. Go *and* have a wank now. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I find Wenger hard to like tbh. While Fergie was at United they were my preferred side out of the top 6 and I had no problem with them winning leagues regardless of their plastic fanbase. Now though, I suppose Arsenal are the least objectionable of the 6 but that's really hard to admit to. If only no-one could win the league this season Funnily enough as the years have gone on and all the stick he has got from the Arsenal fans wanting rid of him. he's grown on me! Didn't used to mind United but now hate them. Hate City in particular and Chelsea. Guess because they were clubs no bigger than us and they have bought success rather than earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 What a goal by Ozil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wouldn't surprise me if this were to be Wenger's last season tbh. Last year of his contract, his main adversary over the years in Fergie has gone and he bought big in the summer which is unlike him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't be surprised if arsenal came in for Benteke in January. The team they have is very good but they don't really have backup for Giroud upfront (unless you want to count bendtnar). They have money to spend and should be buying from a position of strength. However, should they keep up form and progress in champs league they will need someone who isn't cup tied. Which would make the beast a perfect option. Edited October 2, 2013 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Wouldn't surprise me if this were to be Wenger's last season tbh. Last year of his contract, his main adversary over the years in Fergie has gone and he bought big in the summer which is unlike him. I disagree. Arsenal are currently in the best position they've been in for years. The teams around them are unsettled, or in decline. Arsene is a clever chap, he saw an opportunity to make a statement and did it. I think he will give it a few more seasons to try and win the league and the CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I really hope they win it, or Spurs do. Really can't be doing with Man U or Chelsea winning it AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 An expected good start to their season given their favourable fixture list (below) but over the course of the season their failings will become clear. They are poor at the back with poor CB's and GK and have a terrible choice of Strikers. Plenty of really good midfielders but if they get top 4 they'll have done well. Badly need to spend in January. As for being title contenders, no chance. Arsenal 2-0 Napoli Swansea 1-2 Arsenal West Brom 1-1 Arsenal (LC) Arsenal 3-1 Stoke Marseille 1-2 Arsenal Sunderland 1-3 Arsenal Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham Arsenal 2-0 Fenerbahce Fulham 1-3 Arsenal Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal Arsenal 1-3 Aston Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if arsenal came in for Benteke in January. The team they have is very good but they don't really have backup for Giroud upfront (unless you want to count bendtnar). They have money to spend and should be buying from a position of strength. However, should they keep up form and progress in champs league they will need someone who isn't cup tied. Which would make the beast a perfect option. We have no reason to sell him in January now though do we. They can offer what they like! He wont go anywhere unless we are offered stupid money like 50 mil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 An expected good start to their season given their favourable fixture list (below) but over the course of the season their failings will become clear. They are poor at the back with poor CB's and GK and have a terrible choice of Strikers. Plenty of really good midfielders but if they get top 4 they'll have done well. Badly need to spend in January. As for being title contenders, no chance. Arsenal 2-0 Napoli Swansea 1-2 Arsenal West Brom 1-1 Arsenal (LC) Arsenal 3-1 Stoke Marseille 1-2 Arsenal Sunderland 1-3 Arsenal Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham Arsenal 2-0 Fenerbahce Fulham 1-3 Arsenal Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal Arsenal 1-3 Aston Villa Limited choice of strikers although the one they have playing now is pretty good. They have a few players to come back from injury. Their midfield is just about the best in the league. Ozil and Ramsey is a totally different player this season. if only he was English! Defence isn't bad. Whether the squad is good enough to win the league I don't know. They probably need to invest in a striker in January but they wont get Benteke unless they offer stupid money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 If they were to get benteke in jan, PF would be wise to invest every penny in the local bookmakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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