2 Signings this January and a trophy has our name on it!
Good times lay ahead, we know that anyway. But…. Good times could be 99% assured this season should we sign two players this January. I know it is a while off January at this time but I’m sure Wenger is already looking ahead so shy shouldn’t we. I’m not gonna mention the papers because as soon as the window shuts they are looking for the next window moves, but anyway.
This January we could do with a back up Centre Back for Vermaelen and Gallas and a experienced player who can take the CDM role when Song Leaves for the cup of nations.
Song has been playing brilliant so far this season and is continuing to improve every game he plays in red, but in my opinion because Denilson will only be reaching match fitness by the time Song leaves, we can’t just throw him into the team with little fitness and awareness. This could be catastrophic.
Ramsey is not the sort of player who can play that role because he likes to get forward, and although I believe he is good enough, he has virtually no experience to get us through tough game, which I’m sure await.
People are bringing up the idea of Viera, I believe this is the wrong way to do things. Sorry to all those who want him back but he won’t be the player of the past. I would prefer a player of around 27 or 28 with the legs for our play but with tons of experience. Such a player I’m not sure of but I know I will get suggestions in the comments so fire away.
We need good back up Centre Back. Silvestre and Senderos are not good enough. Full stop. We have Nordveit but he’s on loan in Germany and won’t be recalled and Djourou who is good is injured for the duration.
Therefore a good CB is a must. Who I shall let you decide in the comments again because I’m getting lazy. So keep the comments coming!
With these two additions I’m sure we would win two trophies this season, my bets are The FA Cup and League. Am I mad or down to earth, you decide!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:44 am
For the CB, I think Stevn Taylor from Newcastle will be a great addition. He might not be tall but has the experience and is good in the air. For the DM position, so many names have been mentioned but nothing has transpired. There are no new names being touted, apart from Viera. I still think, Stephen Appiah can be a great addition.
October 7th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I agree with you on two points:
1. Silvestre and Senderos not being good enough back-up. Maybe Campbell could suffice as a short term solution. But I would prefer we get a versatile defender who could play anywhere across the back-line and who is under 30.
2. On Vieira. Im not too sure about bringing him back. However, I would much prefer he comes to us than go to Chelsea. Im not even gonna mention Spurs. We need an experienced CDM again preferably under 30.
Theres only one last thing to say: “Theres only one Arsene Wenger”
October 7th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
In my opinion, the biggest mistake for us this season is not bringing in Felipe Melo. He is strong, dont take no shi** from anyone, his tall, and a real hard nut, which is something we lack in the middle of the park, the sort of player that can sit in front of the defence and would let the opposition know of his presence.
Not to forget, he can also score and pick our beautiful through balls.
Song is a good player, don’t get me wrong, and although he seems to be getting better and better, I don’t think he will have that real, ‘Arsenal Class’.
Our defence seems better from last season, but Clichy needs to stop getting too far forward, or if he does, he needs to be on his toes to get back to his position when we lose the ball. We have Vermaelen, who can shoot, and can header, so if any1 should be going forward, it should be him, at least that way Song can drop back and cover.
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