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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 6:18 am to crazy4lsu)
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I'd rather promote Ryo.
I do believe Serge Gnabry has a good chance of passing Ryo in terms of first team action.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 7:39 am to LSUSOBEAST1)
Maybe. Though even Ballague was tweeting this morning about A.Madrid possibly being forced to sell Falcao because of their debts. We've got the cash on hand to come close to his release clause. Not saying it's at all probable but there are some factors there which make it possible.
Ozil was just a dream, for sure. Real would be stupid to sell him, whatever he and Jose's problem is.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 7:43 am to DB10_AFC)
I don't see that happening. Maybe if Gnabry breaks into the first team this season. Ryo has had two very good loan spells, and he's starting to play more for Wigan, which gives him a tremendous experience advantage over Gnabry. Arsenal fans have been high on lots of players who have impressed at the reserve level and haven't made the transition to the first team. Ryo is a much better option because he already has PL experience.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 7:45 am to DB10_AFC)
ZM on Cazorla: LINK
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 7:58 am to crazy4lsu)
I wonder what Owen Coyle's sacking will mean for Afobe...
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:06 am to Friend of OBUDan)
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ZM on Cazorla
Thanks for the link. Chelsea did a great job negating him, key to their victory.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:10 am to crazy4lsu)
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I don't see that happening. Maybe if Gnabry breaks into the first team this season
Gnabry seems to have broken into the first team. At least a couple of games his name has been on the team sheet. Gnarby has been labeled the next Ox by people around the club. A loan spell in January and he could very well become a first team regular. I like Ryo too and his EPL experience will definitely help him. It is just nice to have two young wingers with loads of potential.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:22 am to DB10_AFC)
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At least a couple of games his name has been on the team sheet.
Mark Randall made the team sheet a couple of times in the PL. Means very little at the moment. Until Gnabry starts actually playing games and contributing to the PL first team, I'll remain skeptical, given how many starlets we've had before who couldn't quite make the jump despite obvious talent.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:23 am to DB10_AFC)
I really hope he breaks through so that my dream of cheering for a "Serge" on my favorite two teams comes true.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:27 am to crazy4lsu)
Why'd you have to go and bring up Randall??  I remember Young Guns trying so hard not to be critical of his inclusion over more talented youngsters like Merida. Never understood Wenger's fascination with him.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:38 am to Friend of OBUDan)
I could have included JET, Lansbury, and a lot of others. I just remember being especially annoyed that Randall was on our books for so long.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:46 am to LSUSOBEAST1)
I know.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 8:47 am to crazy4lsu)
For sure. I'm worried Aneke and Afobe are destined for the same fate. Would be disappointing considering their hype.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 9:25 am to crazy4lsu)
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Mark Randall made the team sheet a couple of times in the PL.
Yea I get your point but it seems Gnabry has impressed everyone at the club and is being fast tracked to the first team. They compare him to the caliber of OX and Theo when they were first breaking through so there must be some substance behind the hype.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 9:28 am to DB10_AFC)
Very cool.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 10:16 am to DB10_AFC)
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has impressed everyone at the club and is being fast tracked to the first team.
I've heard this song and dance too many times before to actually put any trust into it.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 10:17 am to Friend of OBUDan)
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I'm worried Aneke and Afobe are destined for the same fate
These were the last two starlets who were destined for the first team. Wenger supposedly called them "technically complete." Again, we have a new starlet every year that is supposed to challenge for first team places. I'll remain skeptical.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/9/12 at 1:14 pm to crazy4lsu)
Video of crowd singing Giroud's song.
Aftermath of Giroud's goal
Catchy tune.
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/10/12 at 7:23 am to DB10_AFC)
Interesting on article on the impact of Jack's return and what position should he play once he has returned.
Arsenal FC: What Will Jack Wilshere's Spot in the Arsenal Midfield Be?
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| re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread (Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:47 am to DB10_AFC)
Arteta interviews Cazorla (in Spanish of course). Good stuff.
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