Recent content by Darren

Only caught on MOTD like yourself but from what I saw, I'd say Bale and Kyle Walker also contributed well.

Mentioned because it adds to the reasons as to why Levy would most likely avoid the move of raising the cap at that stage. Something so far he has been reluctant to do. Since you're talking of hypotheticals though, I could be just as wrong, he may and I'd welcome it. Good to see he's bringing...

We got Champions league football the once and Levy didn't raise the cap. He had the chance to really invest and attract top talent but he decided not to. What makes you think he'd be willing to raise it if we did once more? You'd have the agents of Bale & Modric certainly jumping for parity...

Not a case of if we can afford him I think but whether he'll want to join us permanently. I doubt he'd want to considering he'd have to half his wages to stay within our wage cap. There'll be others able to offer him a competitive package if he performs well.

Makes me think of the trajectory of results quote from a Mr Cook :D, Arsene could spin it into a positive in his next interview I am sure.

Agreed, use him as a substitute and just give him a little experience of the pace of the league. If he surprises and copes well you've gained an option, if he doesn't no harm done. Bring him through when he's ready.

Exactly what I was thinking, Harry has lost trust in them & I can't blame them after that debacle.

The worrying thing for Arsenal is that they're already 8 points behind both Manchester clubs and this is after only 5 games, not only that but they both have a game in hand and can extend that to 11 their next match. I can't see Champions League football for them next year, other teams have...

Classic! :D

I think I need a swear box, all gotta wait for now is Adebayor to become injured and I'll lose all hope of europe next year let alone CL. Battered one end while impotent the other.

That shows straight away why Harry was right bringing Friedel in. Totally the wrong reaction for a player to have. I'd accept the odd moment of motivation issues being there but first sign of losing place and he eyes the exit door? No thanks, you don't need players like that in a team.

I feel this is going to be the last season for King, I'm hoping Caulker can push on while at Swansea and give us another option next year. I just hope it doesn't destroy his confidence as there'll be a lot of pressure on him whilst there.

I agree with Luke on this one, I feel Harry could have been more upfront with Gomes. Perhaps it was a test for him to see how he'd react to strong competition? Some players thrive on it some don't and if reports are anything to go by he's folded to the pressure instead of taking on the...

We could use him on transfer deadline day, media clamour round him while we negotiate deals in peace hopefully. Seriously though I'd sign him on a one year deal if he can compete with our other midfielders. The deal should pay for itself considering the marketing opportunities. If he isn't...

To sum it up, I don't think he'll get a squad recall, let alone an England recall.