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    T_Adams
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    Jeff, do you not think Zinchenko can fill in for Xhaka? Agreed we do need a very good Partey alternative. Not just as backup but to put pressure on Partey. He is not perfect and does make some careless passes.
    Do think we need a goal scoring winger. If Jesus is rested or injured, we are pretty much where we were last season but with Viera and our players being a year older.

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    Jeff
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    T_Adams. It’s cover for Partey that we need as like Tomi and Tierney, he’s shown that he’s a bit of a sick note. If Partey is out, I cannot see Arteta playing Zinchenko and Xhaka together, he won’t want two left footers in the centre of midfield. The fact that there is supposedly “no-one” there is patent nonsense as Arteta has said he’s looking for “more firepower!” The man is mad. He’ll be like the old Kevin Keegan style of management- score more goals than the opposition. We still do not look that secure when any team runs at us and a defensive pivot is far more necessary than another winger, or someone who is an attacking midfielder. Saka, Martinelli, ESR, Vieira and even Marquinhos could cover. Who can cover Partey- Elneny or Lokonga? No chance.

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    stev2bath1
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    I think your Arteta hate is blinding you. You think he is not signing because of arrogance is a bit much? He does not come across as trying to do things to prove a point to any one and in fact seems ruthless and very single minded so I cant think he would not improve it if he could. I believe, Its either he cant find one, cant afford the ones he wants, or he truly believes he does not need one?

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    the specialone
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    The logic on here is laughable.There seems to be this notion that El nenny or lokonga are not good covers but somehow listing unproven players are good enough as covers for Attacking midfielders.The thinking is confusing to say the least.

    None of them are good enough,for both the areas.How many times do I tell you.WE DIDN’T MAKE TOP 4 LAST SEASON.And the position we achieved was an overachievement with the squad at disposal because of no european football,extra days rest which is a huge advantage.

    If you ask me.Arteta can be a brilliant coach.But the problem is he hasn’t a clue to accumulate an able squad.It’s absurd considering he was assistant at City.And one would expect him to realise what it takes to win.Here we are merely asking for top 4.Ofcourse it dosen’t help he has Edu running things off the field.
    But it’s all or nothing.

    IT’s 4 years now at this club,if he dosen’t make top 4 after having a humongous(one of the most) Gross and net spend,then this whole project was a designed to fool the fans.

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    Jeff
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    Stev, no intention of prolonging this more than necessary as you did in a recent exchange with your “friend!” Arrogance or incompetence- take your pick. We would probably have got at Top 4 last season if Lego man had not arrogantly/ stupidly thought that having shed numbers in our squad, we would be able to cope with Cedric, Tavares and Elneny for cover. Also, having dispensed with Aubameyang, to then believe the non- scoring Lacazette was the answer. I don’t think Nketiah is anything more than average, but he still scored more than the Frenchman when he came in, so should have been introduced sooner. Trouble is, having made Lacazette skipper when he abandoned, Auba, he couldn’t then drop him until it was too late. If anyone, including Arteta, thinks we have enough cover in the centre of the park, then I can say no more. Don’t come back and say “we couldn’t get anyone in” when he’s had all summer to think about it. In addition, we have no way of knowing what will happen to Partey on that “other” matter no-one can talk about.

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    Jeff
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    Stev, one last point, why did we not go for Bissouma? Cost less than the hardly urgent signing of Vieira…….

    #2125528

    steve68
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    3 wins out of 3 and that’s all we can ask for right now.thought
    the first half was one of the best controlled performance i’ve
    see for a while irrespective if it was just bouremouth.we were
    professional,attitute spot on,and played with a purpose that
    b’mouth found hard to compete.we have every right to be
    cautiously optimistic but must take it one game at a time and
    see where we come 12/15 games.we have 2 home games now and
    then face utd away,which is never easy no matter how bad they
    might be right now.

    jesus right now is not just the signing of the summer but is
    also the best striker in prem lge right now.his skill from
    the first goal was sublime and i’m so glad our capt odegaard
    scored 2 cause that’s the only thing missing in his game is
    more goals.he didn’t play too well at pal but what we have
    to remember is he run 12k in that game which goes unnoticed
    i think.what can i say about the rolls royce that hasn’t been
    said already.i know it’s early days but he’s got everything,
    and what a fabulous finish that was.pace,power,can pass the
    ball and his recovery reminds me a bit of toure.i said last
    week that we must offer saliba(love the song) a new long term
    contract cause he’s the real deal.we have 2 home games now so
    let’s take it one at a time,that’s all we can do.be great if
    we could get another 2 signings in and get rid of the dead
    wood at the club.great start to the season,let’s keep it going.

    #2125713

    stev2bath1
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    I won’t drag it out, I don’t know, and you don’t know the answer but I just don’t think it’s arrogance! We should be happy fans at the moment so won’t be negative.

    #2126574

    Jeff
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    And now we’re supposedly after Neto!! When will Arteta’s dementia stop? Where will he play? Anyone we’re after before the end of the transfer window able to tackle? Not something we’re apparently bothered about. Let’s win all games 6-5, that’s the plan.

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    the specialone
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    I quite like Neto,he’s very talented on his day but the reported 50m is a ridiculous price tag that only a stupid club would pay.He dosen’t have the numbers to justify that price tag,he’s injured more often than not and he’s nursing a long term injury which is always a risk.

    The kind of money we’ve paid for players over the past 5-6 seasons is ridiculous and unjustified.This idea that we are buying them as assets so that we can move them on later for a good price is an illusion as it’s never happened.

    Look at Auba,we let him go for free.Barcelona got him for free,he played there for free(Arsenal were paying his wages,paid off contract) and now they’re getting 20m+ for him.
    It is the perfect example that we are one of the worst clubs in the transfer market.

    We’ve made the highest losses in the last 3 seasons and are now on some sort of UEFA watchlist.I warned you guys,

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    stev2bath1
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    Not sure Auba was part of this philosophy so a bad example! Also not sure we can say he was a bad buy if you take into account goals he scored for us, maybe you meant Laca ?
    Not sure about Neto, again he is highly rated but numbers ain’t great I can only hope he is a bit of a Jota as he did not have great numbers before Liverpool and did not see anyone predicting he was going to be that good. I am with you re midfielder just hope whatever plan he has works although like you I can’t see what that is ?

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    Jeff
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    I hope it’s stupid paper talk but who knows with these two. Who would he displace? Martinelli-,a completely asinine idea.

    #2126750

    stev2bath1
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    I don’t think it’s a displacement signing it’s a competition /option as we are losing Pepe. Even then I am not convinced for the money rumoured we would have to pay unless we get the same for Pepe which is not happening

    #2126866

    Jeff
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    In that case it’s stupid. He won’t gone here to not play. £30-50m for a reserve we don’t do idiotic things like that do we? O wait….. Vieira.

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    Jeff
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    Come here.

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