"Where's the defensive midfielder and where's the centre back we so badly need?"
It's a debate that is the talk of restaurants, bars and clubs from Ibiza to Los Angeles to Upper Street.
The reality is that Wenger has a mental block when it comes to benchwarmers.
We need a centre back who can also play as a full back who is as good as Per/Laurent. Wenger will argue that there is no one who is that good who will happily sit on the bench - and we have Chambers.
He will further argue that he may as well give Flamini, Arteta and Diaby their P45's if he brings in a defensive midfielder.
Finding a benchwarmer of the highest quality to paint his nails and then come on and deliver a great performance is difficult and expensive.
Notable ones from the past/present : Solskjaer through to Wellbeck at United, Robben through to Cech at Chelsea, Balotelli through to Sagna at City.
THE ART OF BENCHWARMING
posted on 8/9/14
Robben was only ever a bench warmer at chelsea when he was injured. The guy started most games for us.
posted on 8/9/14
comment by Romans bank manager- Cheers #geezer! (U14644)
posted 4 seconds ago
Robben was only ever a bench warmer at chelsea when he was injured. The guy started most games for us.
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I seem to remember him huddled up next to Gudjohnsen and Duff and wondering what has the world come to!
posted on 8/9/14
Ospina, Wilshere, Podolski, Monreal, Cazorla are top internationals are not guaranteed places, we had TV benchwarming last season as well so I don't think this is the problem.
posted on 8/9/14
The art of writing crap articles.
posted on 8/9/14
omment by 9bit (U19964)
posted 5 seconds ago
we had TV benchwarming last season as well so I don't think this is the problem.
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But that is exactly the problem.
TV couldn't stand it and wanted to go and watch telly at United.
posted on 8/9/14
Kilkenny v Tipperary - Hurling final.
by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137) 7 September 2014
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It is the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, and it is LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE.
(Sky Sports 1)
Should be good.
posted on 8/9/14
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The perfect article. Tells you all you need to know, no more, no less.
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People on this forum like to shout and scream 'I want' but never actually give names.
Man united desperately need a centre back spent 160 million pounds and still couldnt sort out the problem. Its more than just stamping your feet saying you want a dm/cb