tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post681287552427506773..comments2023-10-18T23:30:57.730+11:00Comments on Antipodean Gooner: Lies, damned lies and WengerismsWEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635019254405051471noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-88573684623836233132008-08-18T16:26:00.000+10:002008-08-18T16:26:00.000+10:00Sorry, I misread your comment. 15 million for the ...Sorry, I misread your comment. 15 million for the three is doable, and certainly players like Annan and Inler are affordable. <BR/><BR/>Do you think we're that tight that we'll delay a transfer and have a cup-tied player? It's depressing if we are. And yeah, I really hope Denilson lives up to his potential. Whoever we buy, we'll need him over the course of the season.<BR/><BR/>And thanks, especially for commenting. It's nice having someone to chat to.WEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635019254405051471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-27199899611127561162008-08-18T14:51:00.000+10:002008-08-18T14:51:00.000+10:00great blog, but you already know that.great blog, but you already know that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-88376338371804728352008-08-18T14:50:00.000+10:002008-08-18T14:50:00.000+10:00to clarify, i meant 15 mil total for all three pla...to clarify, i meant 15 mil total for all three players together: inler, annan, hayden. agreed, it is way out of character for wenger to splash more than 12 on one player alone. though, i have read that years ago while at everton he bid 20 for rooney and i have a sneaky suspicion that he bid the same for aguero a few weeks ago(the mystery english bid). <BR/><BR/>a balanced budget is sacrosanct and one cannot live beyond one's means ultimately, but given the current state of the squad a 30 mil surplus that wenger says he has would be burning a huge hole in my pocket. <BR/><BR/>all eyes on denilson. exactly how well does he work with cesc and do his performances warrant a starting berth in midfield for the campaign? the answer to this question spells in part i believe our reticence in the tranfer market. perhaps the other part is wenger angling to drive down xabi's price to our preferred price range.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-55845578668454158842008-08-16T20:54:00.000+10:002008-08-16T20:54:00.000+10:00Because, Darren, I'm a cute person. To Kill A Mock...Because, Darren, I'm a cute person. To Kill A Mockingbird was staring at me on the shelf when I was typing, and I remembered that last paragraph, when Scout's on Boo's verandah and she sees things from his point of view. Loved that paragraph. And I've always considered Arsene Wenger to be the footballing equivalent of Atticus Finch; and it's reassuring to know everything's in the hands of someone who's smarter, more skillful and more decent than you'll ever be. Anyway, Wenger's got a bunch of homespun philosophies that are every bit as cute as Atticus'.WEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635019254405051471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-56444935208474132682008-08-16T20:42:00.000+10:002008-08-16T20:42:00.000+10:00I don't doubt we're okay for a Top 4 place. And I ...I don't doubt we're okay for a Top 4 place. And I don't doubt we're going to buy another midfielder. What I do doubt is us spending +15million on one player. From what we've seen over the years, it looks like 10-12 is the maximum. There are good players in that range, and Wenger's shown that he can spot great players in that bracket. <BR/><BR/>I'm just sick of the lies. It's okay if we can't compete with Chelski and Utd. Just don't try and deny it.WEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635019254405051471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-67814745106341004252008-08-16T16:24:00.001+10:002008-08-16T16:24:00.001+10:001.) Toddlers aren't stunted. You're suppose to be ...1.) Toddlers aren't stunted. You're suppose to be immature when you are two.<BR/>2.) I don't think the mad dog needed the bullet.<BR/>3.) Why do the literary references need to be so cute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-23368586603195027482008-08-16T16:24:00.000+10:002008-08-16T16:24:00.000+10:001.) Toddlers aren't stunted. You're suppose to be ...1.) Toddlers aren't stunted. You're suppose to be immature when you are two.<BR/>2.) I don't think the mad dog needed the bullet.<BR/>3.) Why do the literary references need to be so cute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-24825546754990655982008-08-16T16:12:00.001+10:002008-08-16T16:12:00.001+10:00hey, if we don't buy a dm at the very least save t...hey, if we don't buy a dm at the very least save that bullet for me. if we've got 30 mil to spend without damaging our financial condition we should spend half of it to strengthen. inler, annan and hayden would cost in total no more than around 15? if these types of players are out there at these prices we should go with it, we need strength in depth. and a comprehensive analysis of cost should include the downside of a prolonged barren spell with the attendant consequences on player recruitment and club finances. that said, i think we'll be ok this year, top four shouldn't be an issue, and though a squad can always be strengthened it is vital that our finances always be sound to ensure that we stick around for a good long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166923344297539926.post-60499074526814539272008-08-16T16:12:00.000+10:002008-08-16T16:12:00.000+10:00hey, if we don't buy a dm at the very least save t...hey, if we don't buy a dm at the very least save that bullet for me. if we've got 30 mil to spend without damaging our financial condition we should spend half of it to strengthen. inler, annan and hayden would cost in total no more than around 15? if these types of players are out there at these prices we should go with it, we need strength in depth. and a comprehensive analysis of cost should include the downside of a prolonged barren spell with the attendant consequences on player recruitment and club finances. that said, i think we'll be ok this year, top four shouldn't be an issue, and though a squad can always be strengthened it is vital that our finances always be sound to ensure that we stick around for a good long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com