Bittersweet, really.

On one hand, we've missed out on what is undeniably a top talent, and our issues with this transfer window remain.

On the other, fuck him, I'm glad he's not bringing his famed loyalty to the club, not to mention the potential bans he'll inevitably get.

#94582 Your favourite non-English language song

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#94581 Your favourite non-English language song

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#94574 Poor Wenger...

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13 Aug 2013 15:49:27

To our credit, in last season's CL group stage draw we were the only team in Pot 1 to have never won the CL itself.

So many teams would love to be in the Champions League, let alone participate in it for 16 consecutive seasons.

Clubs like West Ham, yes.

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By Fantastic | Permalink | On 13 August 2013 - 02:46 AM

Real classy, that.

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By Fantastic | Permalink | On 13 August 2013 - 01:09 AM

You have to wonder why someone like Insigne would move to the fucking blackhole that is the North-East of England, to play for bloody Sunderland. Napoli are probably the most potent they've been since Maradona was kicking it there in the 80s, why someone would give that up to live in an area where seeing cars on fire is routine is beyond me.

Sunderland really must believe Di Canio has some kind of clout with Italian players. I don't thin I've ever seen any Italian talk kindly abut him, save for Lazio Ultras.

Not to mention playing in the Champions League, as compared to taking part in the Tyne-Wear derby.

That said, he did manage to convince Giaccherini to come, so there must be some truth in that.

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By RealityCheck | Permalink | On 11 August 2013 - 23:59 PM

Manchester United.No other option is acceptable.

Thank you, go ahead sir.

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Yeah?

Clue #1: They are scum.

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Rumours around that Spurs have had a bid accepted by Ajax for Toby Alderweireld.

Fuck this transfer window.

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By jln22 | Permalink | On 11 August 2013 - 21:14 PM

It has to be a football club.

Leeds, probably.

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When is it acceptable for the 'Moyes Out' headlines to start appearing? Because Fergie did say to give Moyes a couple years isn't it?

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By Shola | Permalink | On 11 August 2013 - 05:58 AM

Aye it's shit how promoted teams all spend a fortune these days.

They should be forced to sign players from a list of Premier League back up players and relegated teams better players. One big money exotic signing only, who is likely to flop and be loaned back to their native country in January. (Someone like Mauro Boselli). At least Steve Bruce gets it.

It's the foreign owners and their short-termism.

The same thing will happen if Leicester/Forest get promoted, or worse.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2389114/Luis-Suarez-latest-Arsene-Wenger-says-Arsenal-need-striker.html

‘I think the problem is the strength of the squad. Today is one game we are going to play 55 games. We are maybe a bit thin squad wise to go through the whole season.

This coming one week from the start of the season.

Arsene Wenger is a genius.

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Kolo Toure and Andre Wisdom in central defence?

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FT 3-1, only problem would be the ease at which Negredo shrugged off Kos.

Verm's injured and Mert's a very wise stick so if Koscielny is our most physical defender then we have a wee bit to worry about.

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Ooh! Our trialist Perez is coming on.

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10 Aug 2013 15:20:29

The bad news is that City can't be this shite when the season starts

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By Telegram Sam | Permalink | On 10 August 2013 - 22:41 PM

Ramsey loves playing against City.

\o/

Can't wait for Wenger to use this match to vindicate his transfer activity(lack of, obviously).

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1 up, Walcott \o/

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Yes, but it's probably the TV money that he's spending.

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He's far from underrated, De Laurentiis is just very, very good at keeping his players.

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Fener appealed, apparently.

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I get the feeling that Wenger trusted that he won't leave for United, enough for him to not intervene.

After all it would only give the likes of Pique, Xavi and Rosell more things to complain to the media.