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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

yes well done next you'll be taunting us with our failures in the Carling Cup i suppose? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I just hope he doesn't bring up the Walsall FA Cup upset of 1933! icon_frown.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

yes well done next you'll be taunting us with our failures in the Carling Cup i suppose? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I just hope he doesn't bring up the Walsall FA Cup upset of 1933! icon_frown.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

a match senegal remembers well

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

I'm still not over the 1927 FA Cup Final tbh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't mention Welsh teams... or Welsh keepers! icon_mad.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

I'm still not over the 1927 FA Cup Final tbh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't mention Welsh teams... or Welsh keepers! icon_mad.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And I was just lining up a Wrexham jibe as well icon_frown.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

yes well done next you'll be taunting us with our failures in the Carling Cup i suppose? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I just hope he doesn't bring up the Walsall FA Cup upset of 1933! icon_frown.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

a match senegal remembers well </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was at the game in 1985? when Walsall beat us at home in the league cup, which iirc led to Don Howes sacking.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

I'm still not over the 1927 FA Cup Final tbh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't mention Welsh teams... or Welsh keepers! icon_mad.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And I was just lining up a Wrexham jibe as well icon_frown.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

JIMMY CARTER WAS NOT OFFSIDE

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

We don't like Welsh teams... or minnow clubs beginning with W... like West Ham! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

did Wimbledon ever give us many problems?

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

We don't like Welsh teams... or minnow clubs beginning with W... like West Ham! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

did Wimbledon ever give us many problems? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If it wasnt for Wimbledon we wouldnt have had Anfield 89.

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Thierry Henry is training through the summer to ensure he is at the peak of fitness for the new season.

The Arsenal striker suffered a disappointing end to the last campaign when groin and ankle injuries meant he missed both the FA Cup semi-final and final as well as key Premiership games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Henry's only appearance in the final eight matches of the season came as second-half substitute against Everton in league. But he has been training three times a week at London Colney in punishing solo sessions to ensure he is ready for the new campaign.

The Frenchman has had only occasional breaks because he and his wife Claire have had their first child, a girl they called Te. And while that has meant the couple have been unable to take a long holiday, Henry has used the time to regain his full fitness.

That will be welcome news for both club and country. Manager Arsene Wenger will be delighted to have a fully-fit Henry at his disposal for the start of next season.

While Jose Reyes, Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie impressed in is absence, Henry is a unique player with his strength, pace and sheer ability.

And with the future of Van Persie still open to doubt following rape allegations made against the 21-year-old Dutchman, Wenger could well find his resources stretched to the limit and without Henry, there would be severe problems.

This is also a huge season for France. They are anything but favourites to qualify from their group to reach next summer's World Cup finals in Germany with the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland the two fancied teams to go through.

France play a massive game in Dublin against Ireland in September and French manager Raymond Domenech believes that Henry has a key role to play in that clash.

Wenger also wants to persuade Henry to extend his stay at Arsenal. The 27-year-old has two years left on his contract and is high on the wish list of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Arsenal will reject any approach for the player but they also know that if he fails to agree a new deal then next summer his value will drop hugely from £30million to less than half that figure. Chairman Peter Hill-Wood has already confirmed that the club want Henry to sign an extension.

Wenger, meanwhile, plans to meet with Ashley Cole soon after he reports back for pre-season training on 12 July in a bid to find a resolution to the defender's future uncertainty at the club. And Cole will not be the only player wanting to speak to the manager. Freddie Ljungberg, with only one year left on his contract, has made it clear he wants his future sorted out before the start of the new season. Brazilian Gilberto Silva is in a similar position.

Another player in his last season is France international Robert Pires. He wants two years on top of that contract while Arsenal's policy concerning players of 30-plus is to offer one year at a time. Without agreement, the midfielder can leave on a free transfer at the end of next season.

As for new players, Wenger was at least given some hope that he may still prise Belarus international Aleksander Hleb from Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart. Wenger has been highly impressed with the midfielder - but not so impressed that he is willing to offer the initial asking price of close to £12m. Arsenal offered £4.75m and that was rejected.

But new manager Giovanni Trapattoni said earlier this week that he does not want unhappy players at the club and if Hleb insists on a move, then a compromise fee of around £8.5m is a possibility.

Wenger is also keen to bring Shaun Wright-Phillips to Highbury but he is unlikely to spend the bulk of his transfer kitty on the progressive England midfielder, who Manchester City value at £20m.

However, Wenger does have players he can offer in part-exchange like England Under-21 midfielder David Bentley - who went on loan at Norwich last season - and goalkeeper Stuart Taylor. Arsenal were also linked this week with Real Madrid midfield player Guti who is rated in the £7m bracket.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

We don't like Welsh teams... or minnow clubs beginning with W... like West Ham! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

did Wimbledon ever give us many problems? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes - remember Vinny Jones scoring that goal against us which killed off our championship hopes?

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

We don't like Welsh teams... or minnow clubs beginning with W... like West Ham! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

did Wimbledon ever give us many problems? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes - remember Vinny Jones scoring that goal against us which killed off our championship hopes? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

gah, that was 1997 wasn't it?

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Do you reckon Wenger might see SWP as an option up front?

If Robin does end up living the film Mean Machine, then we're left with:

Henry

Bergkamp

Reyes

and possibly Ljungberg with any real European experience.

Aliadiere

Quincy

Lupoli

as back ups.

Unless any of the youngsters really shows something in training I have to think that Wenger must look at bringing somebody else in.

Owen would be pretty ideal, and even though it looks like Ashley's staying now, I'd like to think a swap deal would be mutually beneficial enough to stand a chance.

Can't really think of many others with the required quality and experience. Trying to think who we've been linked to...

Gilardino? Ashton? Crouch? Trezeguet?

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom:

and f*ck off our first three away games being Chelsea, Liverpool and Boro icon_frown.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

you always slaughter us icon_confused.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Slightly Welsh Shrew:

Ashton? Crouch? Trezeguet? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wash your mouth out boy </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well it's true. icon_mad.gif

I'm still getting over Wenger admitting he made a bid for Earnshaw but Cardiff rejected. icon_frown.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Emperor Palpatine:

Shambolic thread title Wicom.

What shall we call it Senegal? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Senegal's Arsenal thread 2005/6 - A redcurranty farewell to the Home of Football (and one of those tm things next to that, I dont know how to do it)

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20:

Home of Football icon_biggrin.gif

Oh how quickly George Graham has been forgotten icon_frown.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It was called that long before he turned up.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

Senegal's Arsenal thread 2005/6 - A redcurranty farewell to the Home of Football (and one of those tm things next to that, I dont know how to do it) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good except the first word... there are other Arsenal fans on this forum you know? icon_mad.gif

Gah! icon_wink.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Retro:

Good except the first word... there are other Arsenal fans on this forum you know? icon_mad.gif

Gah! icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

As OFFICIAL Arsenal researcher it is my right.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

As OFFICIAL Arsenal researcher it is my right. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fortunately I don't play FM anymore... otherwise I'd be reaching for the Editor next time round! icon_razz.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Father Senegal:

meh, you'll get the next one out of curiousity to see just how good Lauren is icon_cool.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I already know how good he'll be! icon_frown.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20:

I assume you'll be toning down the disgraceful over-rating of some Arsenal players for FM06 Rob? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It can't be any worse than 2003 when Henry had pace of 20, and RvN had pace of.... 20!!!

The problem Roberta has is that if he's sensible and actually gives players realistic ratings (by some miracle icon_razz.gif ), then Arsenal will be crap, because no other researcher is sensible either.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nick OGS20:

I assume you'll be toning down the disgraceful over-rating of some Arsenal players for FM06 Rob? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I believe the previous one was fired for not rating them highly enough, so I am here to redress the balance icon_cool.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by T!mbo:

Isn't it more of a cranberry than redcurrant?

Shambolic thread to start a shambolic season? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's officially redcurrent, so no it isn't.

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