@ thegooneretic
i guess it would be good if for just 1 season, we had way too many players.
But the 25 man squad does limit the number of players we we can have.
Currently we have a 23 man squad (Assuming TommyV stays).
If we sign Ospina (or another keeper), we'll only have space for 1 more player, hopefully a DM
Apart from Coquelin, i cant think of another player that i would be willing to let go, Sanogo is under 21, Campbell needs a chance to prove he can hack it.
Who would you let go for new signings?
I think the main worry at this stage is Wenger apparently believes Jack is our answer for playing DM.
thegoonertic
Very true however it is improbable we will suffer the magnitude of injuries we were affected by last season. Hopefully with the recruitment of the German national team’s fitness guru will be in a stronger position.
The below link goes some way to highlight the amount of injuries (in some cases over double) we had compared to our rivals – some of which already had stronger squads than we had.
http://injuryleague.com/injury-league/
thegoonertic
We will most prob get humiliated in the community shield at the hands of Shi tty.
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 4 seconds ago
thegoonertic
We will most prob get humiliated in the community shield at the hands of Shi tty.
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I sincerely hope not
That would be a woeful way to start our campaign.
comment by 'Bats' (U18355)
posted 2 minutes ago
I think the main worry at this stage is Wenger apparently believes Jack is our answer for playing DM.
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Call me crazy, but I don't think that's true.
HUNTING FOR GLORY
I wouldn't put it past us lot plus our german players wont be playing.
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
I love your constant optimism WengersNearlyMen™ - Maybe best if we just forfeit the game against City?
Fear of failure?
Hunting for glory.
In exchange for established quality, I would seriously consider letting one of the following go: Sanogo, Iwobi, Akpom or Afobe. I know that we have to invest in youth, but if they are not ready then they are not ready.
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 34 seconds ago
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
I love your constant optimism WengersNearlyMen™ - Maybe best if we just forfeit the game against City?
Fear of failure?
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More likely a coping mechanism, expect the worst but hope for the best
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 1 minute ago
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
Moan Utd fans
Im not looking forward to it tbh mate.
comment by thegoonertic (U13932)
posted 13 seconds ago
Hunting for glory.
In exchange for established quality, I would seriously consider letting one of the following go: Sanogo, Iwobi, Akpom or Afobe. I know that we have to invest in youth, but if they are not ready then they are not ready.
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All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad.
What would Stuart Pierce Do?
I have often suspected that we suffer more injuries than other clubs but seeing those stats in black and white (red and white) is startling!
Hunting For Glory
"All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad."
That exposes what I know
I wouldn't be surprised to see a last-minute deadline day attempted loan or cheapo signing up front (like Ba was supposed to be last year).
I also wouldn't be surprised to see no more signings.
I am rarely surprised by stuff.
Article regarding German fitness coach:
http://www.justarsenal.com/arsenal-complete-deal-for-fitness-guru-to-solve-injury-crisis/33164
Looking for internal solutions even though we have £100m in the bank, very clever Arsene.
comment by thegoonertic (U13932)
posted 10 minutes ago
Hunting For Glory
"All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad."
That exposes what I know
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The question still remains, who do we get rid off to sign new players?
I think Coquelin is an obvious one, some have suggested Poldi or Campbell, but i would keep both.
To be honest its a tough 1
The injuries are a problem, but the length of time some of the players are out is more startling.
My understanding of the 25 man squad rules are that teams can supplement their squads with an unlimited number of players that are under 21.
So while we have already have a number of ‘home grown’ players (eight required) we also have a couple (Gnabry, Zelalem spring to mind) under the age of 21 that would not contribute to the 25.
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posted on 24/7/14
@ thegooneretic
i guess it would be good if for just 1 season, we had way too many players.
But the 25 man squad does limit the number of players we we can have.
Currently we have a 23 man squad (Assuming TommyV stays).
If we sign Ospina (or another keeper), we'll only have space for 1 more player, hopefully a DM
Apart from Coquelin, i cant think of another player that i would be willing to let go, Sanogo is under 21, Campbell needs a chance to prove he can hack it.
Who would you let go for new signings?
posted on 24/7/14
I think the main worry at this stage is Wenger apparently believes Jack is our answer for playing DM.
posted on 24/7/14
thegoonertic
Very true however it is improbable we will suffer the magnitude of injuries we were affected by last season. Hopefully with the recruitment of the German national team’s fitness guru will be in a stronger position.
The below link goes some way to highlight the amount of injuries (in some cases over double) we had compared to our rivals – some of which already had stronger squads than we had.
http://injuryleague.com/injury-league/
posted on 24/7/14
thegoonertic
We will most prob get humiliated in the community shield at the hands of Shi tty.
posted on 24/7/14
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 4 seconds ago
thegoonertic
We will most prob get humiliated in the community shield at the hands of Shi tty.
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I sincerely hope not
That would be a woeful way to start our campaign.
posted on 24/7/14
comment by 'Bats' (U18355)
posted 2 minutes ago
I think the main worry at this stage is Wenger apparently believes Jack is our answer for playing DM.
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Call me crazy, but I don't think that's true.
posted on 24/7/14
HUNTING FOR GLORY
I wouldn't put it past us lot plus our german players wont be playing.
posted on 24/7/14
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
I love your constant optimism WengersNearlyMen™ - Maybe best if we just forfeit the game against City?
Fear of failure?
posted on 24/7/14
Hunting for glory.
In exchange for established quality, I would seriously consider letting one of the following go: Sanogo, Iwobi, Akpom or Afobe. I know that we have to invest in youth, but if they are not ready then they are not ready.
posted on 24/7/14
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 34 seconds ago
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
I love your constant optimism WengersNearlyMen™ - Maybe best if we just forfeit the game against City?
Fear of failure?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
More likely a coping mechanism, expect the worst but hope for the best
posted on 24/7/14
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 1 minute ago
Who really cares about the Community Shield – a meaningless friendly that generates revenue for the FA?
Moan Utd fans
Im not looking forward to it tbh mate.
posted on 24/7/14
comment by thegoonertic (U13932)
posted 13 seconds ago
Hunting for glory.
In exchange for established quality, I would seriously consider letting one of the following go: Sanogo, Iwobi, Akpom or Afobe. I know that we have to invest in youth, but if they are not ready then they are not ready.
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All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad.
posted on 24/7/14
What would Stuart Pierce Do?
I have often suspected that we suffer more injuries than other clubs but seeing those stats in black and white (red and white) is startling!
posted on 24/7/14
Hunting For Glory
"All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad."
That exposes what I know
posted on 24/7/14
I wouldn't be surprised to see a last-minute deadline day attempted loan or cheapo signing up front (like Ba was supposed to be last year).
I also wouldn't be surprised to see no more signings.
I am rarely surprised by stuff.
posted on 24/7/14
Article regarding German fitness coach:
http://www.justarsenal.com/arsenal-complete-deal-for-fitness-guru-to-solve-injury-crisis/33164
posted on 24/7/14
Looking for internal solutions even though we have £100m in the bank, very clever Arsene.
posted on 24/7/14
comment by thegoonertic (U13932)
posted 10 minutes ago
Hunting For Glory
"All those players are Under 21(i believe) and i dont think Under 21 players are counted in the 25 man squad."
That exposes what I know
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The question still remains, who do we get rid off to sign new players?
I think Coquelin is an obvious one, some have suggested Poldi or Campbell, but i would keep both.
To be honest its a tough 1
posted on 24/7/14
The injuries are a problem, but the length of time some of the players are out is more startling.
posted on 24/7/14
My understanding of the 25 man squad rules are that teams can supplement their squads with an unlimited number of players that are under 21.
So while we have already have a number of ‘home grown’ players (eight required) we also have a couple (Gnabry, Zelalem spring to mind) under the age of 21 that would not contribute to the 25.
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