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Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by PINKIE, Aug 15, 2012.

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  1. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    We love Aaron Ramsey here <ok>
     
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    For the record, Utd have bought players like Veron 28m, Hargreaves 17m, Berbatov 31m, Valencia 16m, Smalling 10m, De Gea 19m, Young 17m,
    Jones 17m in recent seasons, not all those worked out to be 'value'.
     
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    & if we don't win it, then I hope the loyal supporters in Manchester do.
     
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    Aren't the odds set, based on how much the bookies take in, not based on what the bookies think? I am sure that getting RvP will inspire a few extra Manchester United fans to back themselves, but I'm not sure that really reflects how likely RvP is to have a decent season, or even how likely Manchester United are to win.

    I still think that it isn't a bad bit of business to be honest. I can't help feeling that Manchester United could have spent 24M on other players and finished up a lot stronger than thay have by adding RvP. Sucking that 24M out of them may have been the best part of the deal.
     
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    To be fair, Fergie has spunked more than his fair share of money up the wall on has beens and flops

    Let's hope the ungrateful dutch **** turns out to be another one <ok>
     
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    It changes based on the amount of money being bet.
     
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    He spends a fair bit on cheap vino as well. (but then do do I)
     
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    i hope he turns out like veron
     
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    I can't imagine why any team with genuine ambitions in the league would sell their best player to one of their single biggest rivals in that league.

    The transfer fee was obviously more important than speculating on your team's success.
     
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    You can Wilshire, whoever the **** he is.
     
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    Fergie isn't bothered about labels, unless it's Gold Label . . .
     
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    Woah, even Mick has turned up. <laugh>
     
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    Apart from Na$ri, we sold all of them happily.

    Better club. Better fans. Better team.

    Support your local team shwan.... Oh dear.
     
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    **** off you WUM.

    <whistle>
     
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    Wow the mighty Mick.

    May I take this opportunity to say.... '**** off you ****'

    and please don't ban me sir
     
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    Well supposing we genuinely thought that for 24 million they could buy a much better player. Wouldn't we sell them our player so we could get a clean run at that better player?
     
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    Good thing I got that ****ing banner changed. Would be even more embarrassing now, if that is possible.
     
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    Er....what?
     
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    Maybe, he might do a Torres and Arsenal may buy someone better, but I'd say that is not the most likely outcome at this stage. Arsenal will probably be weaker and United will be stronger, which sounds like a pretty bad deal for Arsenal.

    I always admired Arsenal for living within their means in a league that went crazy, but selling to your biggest rival to balance the books takes it too far - especially when your books are much healthier than every single one of your biggest rivals.

    The only only reason the business actually exists is to try win a trophy, not pay a dividend to shareholders.
     
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    Please remind me what the citeh attendance figures were in the old 2nd division?

    And if you believe that tabloid story than more fool you.

    Best team in Manchester? Man Citeh.

    Best team in Trafford - Man U.

    But I wouldn't expect you to know that. When was the last time you saw your team live?
     
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