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« on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 16:43:28 » |
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13.7 million seems a pittance for a player who is to be considered his prime. People seem to put the fee down on account of his age, but was Zidane not 30/31 when he enjoyed his world-record fee to Real Madrid for 40-odd million? He will be a major loss to Arsenal, and I'm beginning to seriously doubt whether they will be up to challenging Chelsea. Their poor performances in the Champions League make Arsenal a less attractive prospect to many European players, and this Hleb they've signed does not, in my opinion, compare to Vieira despite the similarities in place.
Vieira has stated he was looking for a new challenge - I think he has been the one for setting the wheels rolling for this transfer, not Arsenal. Anyone else think it's a bit odd?
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Johno
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 16:45:06 » |
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its weird, cause im not particulary shocked, but to arsenal fans its a huge blow!
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Reg Smeeton
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 16:48:49 » |
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I think Viera has become a fading force.....don't think Arsenal will be too bothered to have cashed in.
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 16:57:09 » |
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I don't really think it's that much of blow. Arsenal can easily cope without him and for me he hasn't recently been quite as good as he used to be.
Hleb is supposed to be good and i think they are right to cash in on him now. It was clear, i think, that arsenal were happy to sell him and i don't really believe they mind that much.
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 17:04:30 » |
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Apparently it's the Arsenal who have been touting him about.
Have to agree with Reg he looks to be a fading force having watched him on the box in a couple of the Champions League games last season he was worse than Hewlett. Every pass straight to the opposition and lost every ball for quite long periods.
At 29 I think it will be a good move to cash in now he'll be 30 at the end of next season and the fee will only diminish.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 17:12:19 » |
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I suspect Viera knows this himself, and so a move suits him as it may recharge his batteries, so a good move for all concerned.
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 17:37:07 » |
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They have good young players like Fabregas anyway and they need the money considering they are payin for a new stadium
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 17:47:02 » |
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Funds to buy Shaun Wright-Phillips as well perhaps? Fabregas is a ready-made replacement for Vieira, and it looks like Pires is off to Galatasaray as well.
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Whits
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 17:49:31 » |
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i'm quite happy to watch that gobby shite get out of this country  |
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Plays in midfield and his name is Tommy Miller,
signed him from Huddersfield his name is Tommy Miller,
first touch is average but his second is a killer,
heeeeeey Tommy Miller!
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DMR
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 19:05:25 » |
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Vieira's been shight for ages, who cares
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 19:53:05 » |
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He was poor last season and thats why Arsenal cashed in on him whilst they could.
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Whits
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, July 14, 2005, 19:55:09 » |
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100 bookings + 10 sending offs in 9 years, says it all. dirty bastard  |
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Plays in midfield and his name is Tommy Miller,
signed him from Huddersfield his name is Tommy Miller,
first touch is average but his second is a killer,
heeeeeey Tommy Miller!
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« Reply #12 on: Friday, July 15, 2005, 04:49:41 » |
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100 bookings + 10 sending offs in 9 years, says it all. dirty bastard He was still 50 bookings and 10 Red cards behind Gurney though. :roll: |
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« Reply #13 on: Friday, July 15, 2005, 08:58:47 » |
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i'm sure wegner has his eye on someone else to replace him. i'm surprised he didnt try & get steven appiah in a swop deal
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Johno
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« Reply #14 on: Friday, July 15, 2005, 09:00:39 » |
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Jenas has been linked....
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