http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php Telling it like it is! en http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:47:56 +0000 kevin@arsenalgrouch.co.uk kevin@arsenalgrouch.co.uk officially announced the signing of Park Chu Young from AS Monaco. No figures are given, but it's supposed to be for around the £3m mark.

He looks like being a squad type player to push Chamakh for a place to cover RVP.

Interestingly enough, according to his agent, he has to go back to Korea within the next two years to complete his military service, so the contract is sure to be no longer than that.

He looks like a good finisher and a good all round stiker, from what I've seen, so he may well end up being a good signing.

In other news... Apparently Joe Cole is on his way to Lille on a season long loan. This is being reported as a possible Eden Hazard replacement signing by some, and having spent some of my day being amazed by some of his skills on YouTube compilations (I'm sure we've all seen them by now), I hope it's true.

Seriously, if Arsenal miss out on Hazard after being so close, it may well end up being a missing out of C.Ronaldo proportions, the way I see things.

Just over a day left to go now until the deadline.

Come on Arsenal, keep spending!]]> http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=97 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:16:49 +0000 General http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=97#cmt http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=96 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:38:31 +0000 General http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=96#cmt http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=95 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:17:13 +0000 General http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=95#cmt
There are fewer players in defence, midfield and attack, with experience clearly lacking.

I've been thinking about the need for a defensive midfielder, but having had a look at the table, I think that it's clear that the defence is more worrying!

Injuries or suspensions to any 3 of the 6 defenders at the same time leaves only 3 recognised defenders!

This is the type of situation that could end up with Diaby or Eboue playing in central defence.

2005-2006 ATTACK Adebayor Aliadiere Bendtner Bergkamp Henry Van Persie	2008 ATTACK Adebayor Vela Bendtner Eduardo Van Persie
MIDFIELD Walcott Reyes Song Pires Owusu-Abeyie Ljungberg Larsson Hleb Gilberto Fabregas Flamini Diaby Bentley	MIDFIELD Walcott Song Fàbregas Diaby Denílson Ramsey Eboué Rosický Nasri Bischoff Wilshere
DEFENCE Campbell Clichy Cole Cygan Djourou Eboue Hoyte Lauren Senderos Toure	DEFENCE Sagna Touré Gallas Silvestre Djourou Clichy
KEEPERS Almunia Lehmann Poom	"The club made Thierry feel wanted and special, wooing him... ...But me? I didn't have one dinner, one meeting or one phone call from anyone." ...and... "Thierry and I sat in the centre circle after the final whistle, his name was sung from the rooftops while my contribution was recognised by a deafening silence." ...are so far past pathetic, that they border on ludicrous. Why would anyone waste their breath singing his name?? What did he do for the club in the whole season that was so special?? Did he score loads of goals?? No... but Thierry did. Did he make loads of assists?? No... but Thierry did. Did he play in almost every game, even when he wasn't fit?? No... but Thierry did. I suppose this is what happens when a person joins a football club from the age of 9. Living in a fantasy world a lot of people only ever dream of, some of them clearly don't seem to see the need to actually grow up. Honestly! It's like a younger sibling wanting to run away from home because his big brother got more jelly and ice cream for pudding! oooooohhh.... they don't love me like they should..... 'whimper', 'whimper'... What!? Even after you went off and met Mourinho, then faked injury for the rest of the season?? Ah... the faked injury... Yes, Ashley has something to say about that too (showing what a 'tough guy' he is in the process, oh yes! ) after being asked if he really was injured: "'That was it. I blew my lid. `What!' I shouted, barely able to keep a lid on it,[oh Ashley, you're so hard!] `I need to play for Arsenal to go to the World Cup, so why would I hold back? The more I hold back, the less chance I've got of going to Germany! And you are insulting me'.'" Prat. Yes Ashley, why on earth would anyone doubt your commi ..]]> http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=85 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:02:15 +0000 General http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=85#cmt "I hope to stay as long as I can keep running. I couldn't leave the fans. They're like family," "I love Barcelona, but on Wednesday Arsenal showed they had heart. I hope to finalise details today." This news will obviously infuriate the all the clowns who were so desperate for Thierry to leave, but I have to say, it's not really a surprise to me. Why would the best player in the world leave the best club in the world?]]> http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=74 Fri, 19 May 2006 04:21:18 +0000 General http://www.arsenalgrouch.co.uk/blog/index.php?id=74#cmt