In recent weeks we have all been crying out for Podolski to be given the central striker role. Giroud wasn’t doing a good job and his ban looked to be an omen that would allow the German international to finally get his chance down the middle. However, 2 games later and I can safely say I would rather have Giroud playing there. In my opinion, Podolski offers very little when…
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Are Arsenal getting better or worse?
I have been an Arsenal supporter for over 65 years, so I have seen the best and the worst. As a teenager I was an Arsenal fan travelling all around the country with the club. I cannot recall a time when l felt so frustrated with the Arsenal team’s performance. They are so uncertain, which begs the question, are the players up to scratch? I used to say about Walcott…
Should Arsenal have won the Premier league this year?
Arsenal are closer, points-wise, to the relegation zone than leaders Manchester United, although Arsene Wenger feels this season was a case of missed opportunity. Where did it all go wrong for Arsenal this season? Some supporters thought in August that winning the title was an unrealistic aim, especially after Robin van Persie completed his move to Manchester United and the latter have been reaping the dividends when it comes to…
Arsenal debate – Will Walcott be worth all the trouble?
Theo Walcott’s Contract Situation Sorted Arsenal have confirmed that Theo Walcott has agreed a new contract with the club. The contract is understood to be 3 and a half year deal on £95,000 a week with various signing on bonuses that will make him the clubs highest played player. Walcott has now followed in the footsteps of agreeing a new contact with Arsenal, like Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey, Carl Jenkinson,…
Arsenal will not see benefit of Emirates money until summer but have £40m to spend in January!
The chief executive at Arsenal, Ivan Gazidis, was very pleased with himself last week when he sealed a new five year sponsorship package with Emirates airlines worth £30 million a year. There should also soon be about the same amount coming in from the Adidas football kits when the club agrees to change shirt manufacturers from Nike. Gooners should not get too excited yet, however, as Gazidis has revealed that…
Podolski feeling the Mertesacker effect at Arsenal?
Lukas Podolski seemed to settle into life at Arsenal football club as if he had been here all his life, but his performances have fallen away recently, and his international team mate may be able to tell him why. Arsene Wenger has noticed, and believes that the culture shock is catching up with the German. “He’s not used to working at that level of intensity. “When you come to England,…
Wenger will work wonders with Arsenal wingers again
Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his belief in Arsenal wingers, Theo Walcott and Andrei Arshavin, as they look to fight for a starting position in the team. Wenger has assured both players that their improved goal scoring may be rewarded with not only more playing time but also a more central role. During the game against Coventry, both players showed a renewed spirit to compete within the squad and both wingers…
Walcott closer to Arsenal contract after impressing Wenger as a striker
The situation regarding Theo Walcott has been dragged through the mud more times than needed. The winger, as we all know, wishes to play up front as a striker and helped his cause yesterday by bagging two goals against Coventry. However, Wenger was quick to answer any questions about Walcott’s future and talked about whether he should in fact allow the England international to be given a chance to prove…
Arsenal boss will not bow to Walcott’s wage demands!
Theo Walcott will not be given a chance to play a full game with the Gunners this season unless the 23 year old extends his contract. The England winger has featured for just 16 minutes in the last three matches and Wenger will continue the shut out until the saga has resolved itself. Walcott will start on the bench once more against Man City tomorrow as Wenger continues to freeze…
Arsenal legend Parlour has warning for Walcott
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has urged Theo Walcott to stop thinking about money and concentrate on football. The Arsenal winger has been in the news this summer after his contract wrangle with the club. Theo Walcott, who is into his last year of his contract, rejected a contract extension earlier this summer. Reportedly Arsenal were offering him £75,000-a-week while the England international was demanding £100,000-a-week, while his agent seems to…
