Arsenal

[alfieconn]

Apparently Xhaka missed the pen on purpose as Wenger told him that he needed to get use to going out of a Euro cup in the last 16 !

[Chicog]

Apparently Xhaka missed the pen on purpose as Wenger told him that he needed to get use to going out of a Euro cup in the last 16 !

That's hilarious Alfie. Did you get a new Krankie's joke book for your birthday then?

[SantiSuk]

Apparently Xhaka missed the pen on purpose as Wenger told him that he needed to get use to going out of a Euro cup in the last 16 !

That's hilarious Alfie. Did you get a new Krankie's joke book for your birthday then?

Leaving clannishness aside, not a bad boom-boom! I thought.

[Chicog]

You would.

[Chicog]

Alexis Sanchez was named the winner of the Copa America Golden Ball following Chile's shootout victory over Argentina on Sunday.

The award is given to the player of the tournament and Arsenal star Sanchez was honoured after scoring three goals and creating another in six games as Chile successfully defended the crown they won last year.

Now give him a long holiday.

[wilai]

Hey Chiqog. Looks like your boy Claude is 'On the Lam' again. Essex Police searching for him. The guy needs help

[Chicog]

Hey Chiqog. Looks like your boy Claude is 'On the Lam' again. Essex Police searching for him. The guy needs help

He is manic depressive I think.

Poor sod. Let's hope he's just gone on the lash and overslept.

[smokie36]

<deleted> sake someone wipe the dust away will ya!

Anyway are you really going to splatter £45m on Icardi?

[Chicog]

Nice to be in LA and away from the gossip. Tell me when (if) Le Prof signs someone.

[Chicog]

Arsenal agree deal to sign Rob Holding

We have agreed to sign young defender Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers on a long-term contract.

The 20-year-old enjoyed a promising first senior campaign in 2015/16, making 30 appearances for Bolton and winning the club's player of the season award.

This summer, Rob helped England Under-21s to victory in the Toulon tournament in France alongside Calum Chambers.

Rob is a versatile player, comfortable at both centre back and full back, and we look forward to him joining up with the squad. His transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

We remain in the market, so stay close to Arsenal.com for any further transfer news.

[Chicog]

And just for Santi, because I know how dedicated he is....

[Chicog]

You might get it in Thailand before they switch off Bein 1...

But streams for sure.

Stupid o'clock for me but probably a nice Full English for you lot.

http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/1879019/mls-all-star-team-vs-arsenal/

[carmine]

Wenger's injury crisis seems to have started early this season!

[Chicog]

Wenger's injury crisis seems to have started early this season!

I think that's why he bought that Bolton lad.

[SantiSuk]

Looks like Calum Chambers is not gonna make the big time then. Came with lots of promise (h_ell - was it 3 years ago already?) and has gone no bladdy where. What's the inside track Chic - did he hit the bottle, totty or casinos? I wonder about 'Plug' too.

[carmine]

Looks like Calum Chambers is not gonna make the big time then. Came with lots of promise (h_ell - was it 3 years ago already?) and has gone no bladdy where. What's the inside track Chic - did he hit the bottle, totty or casinos? I wonder about 'Plug' too.

he'll end up playing center back the way injuries are going!

[Chicog]

Played with Holding against the U of S of A Super All Stars for a half and actually looked reasonably composed.

[carmine]

Played with Holding against the U of S of A Super All Stars for a half and actually looked reasonably composed.

Yes i wasn't just taking the piss. Had heard this was a possibility.

[SantiSuk]

Yep - that's why I raised his name in the context of CBs. I think it was said as far back as a year ago thta Arsene was keen to see whether he could bring CC forward as a CB and I think he tried hoim ou there a few times last season.

[Chicog]

Another Full English for you Santi?


http://metro.co.uk/2016/07/29/arsenal-v-chivas-de-guadalajara-date-kick-off-time-tv-channel-and-team-news-6036807/

[Chicog]

Played with Holding against the U of S of A Super All Stars for a half and actually looked reasonably composed.

Yes i wasn't just taking the piss. Had heard this was a possibility.

Wenger was very impressed with Holding apparently.

[Chicog]

Holding looks the part. Very composed in a 3-1 win. Debuchy gave away a silly penalty, clearly not happy and will be off if we can find a willing taker.

[SantiSuk]

Will be back when ThaiV becomes usable again

[Chicog]

In the meantime we play some Vikings on Friday night. It appears to be only available online at the moment, but that could change.

 

 

Oooh already has, it's on SS3 Seerth Ifrica and SFR Froggyland.

Still no scandihooligan station which surprises me.

 

 

[Linesy]

Vikings game live on ITV4

[carmine]

2 hours ago, Linesy said:

Vikings game live on ITV4

 

No ones interested mate.....

[Chicog]

3 hours ago, carmine said:

 

No ones interested mate.....

 

That's the big game. They've got the tiny totts match on earlier as a warm up.

 

 

[Chicog]

A gentle stroll. One goal in the first half and seven in the second.

 

[BangrakBob]

12 hours ago, Chicog said:

A gentle stroll. One goal in the first half and seven in the second.

 

Seems like a waste of preparation time playing teams that offer no obstacle? 

[Chicog]

Just now, BangrakBob said:

Seems like a waste of preparation time playing teams that offer no obstacle? 

 

You do know most pre-season matches are about fitness, right Bob?

Playing Viking isn't about preparing tactics for a game against Liverpool.

 

Added: 90 minutes for Santi will have done him the world of good. He'll be starting a week tomorrow (barring the injury curse of course!).