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[Andy]

Huge amount of those players ended up playing CL football. He had a great team and didn't even get you out the qualifying rounds in Europe.

I didn't say he was bad. I said he achieved par.

So what would have been above par? Champions league football?

He was brilliant for us, we finished 6th and 7th, beat Sunderland 8-0 and beat Inter Milan 2-1.

We qualified for Europe as many times during Koemans tenure as every other manager in my lifetime put together.

But yeah par. Southampton not Arsenal.

[Andy]

Actually the Inter game may have been the season after Koeman, that was a bit of a blur. Point still stands, he was brilliant for us, didnt work out at Everton but wouldn't be surprised if he gets Barca back on track.

[phonics]

So what would have been above par? Champions league football?

Yes. Or a decent run in the Europa. Or getting past the 5th round of the cup.

There's 5 CL finalists in those 2 teams.

[Don]

Let's just not have some Virgil/Gini attempts. We'll give them a signed photo of both if Messi and Coutinho sign with us.

[bruhnaldo]

Yes. Or a decent run in the Europa. Or getting past the 5th round of the cup.

There's 5 CL finalists in those 2 teams.

Surely you're 'taking the piss' with this?

[Kikó]

Silva has gone to Real Sociedad.

[phonics]

Surely you're 'taking the piss' with this?

Roy Hodgson got Fulham to a Europa League final. Koemans replacement got them to an FA Cup final.

[randomlegend]

Real Sociedad have signed David Silva. In the announcement video they've bizarrely put his shirt on a random black guy.

EDIT: It's actually a mannequin, couldn't see it on my phone.

[mugbull]

Real Sociedad have signed David Silva. In the announcement video they've bizarrely put his shirt on a random black guy.

EDIT: It's actually a mannequin, couldn't see it on my phone.

[Gray Fox]

Mannequin lives matter.

[Offshore Toon]

I think TTH should make a Band Aid-like track for Metallica - Enter Binman. The lyrics barely need changing at all. We could even bring Sandman back as a nice little Easter Egg for our hardcore lurkers.

[bruhnaldo]

I thought Silva was washed up at this point? I saw Lazio were close to signing him and here I thought he'd make a bad signing for Inter Miami lol.

[mugbull]

David Silva? Are you insane?

[Jimmy Floyd]

I think TTH should make a Band Aid-like track for Metallica - Enter Binman. The lyrics barely need changing at all. We could even bring Sandman back as a nice little Easter Egg for our hardcore lurkers.

Take my hand, we're off to Sunder-sunderland.

[Andy]

Roy Hodgson got Fulham to a Europa League final. Koemans replacement got them to an FA Cup final.

You think Puel did a better job?

It was a league cup final. By your weird logic it's not an achievement anyway because we didnt win it.

[Shindig]

C'mon, Andy. Everyone knows two years of consistent league performances (and your best ever league finish that guaranteed European football) are no match for trip to Wembley.

[CJay]

And playing in a Champions League final isn’t necessarily a reflection of all round brilliance. It’s the Djimi Traoré paradox.

And all of those players bar maybe Alderweireld were still developing while they were at Southampton. It’s not like they had Mané in his prime banging them in every other week.

[Lofty]

Wenger has apparently 'offered his services' to the Dutch national team.

[SincereTheRebel]

Wolves need to get some bodies in.

[phonics]

Arsenal are signing a bunch of 19-22 yos that are getting released by other clubs for some reason.

One from Huddersfield, one from Spurs and another one in the last couple of days.

[randomlegend]

Favre seems to have had some weird digs at Sancho.

"Needs to do more headed flick-ons"

[Manc]

Let it go.

[bruhnaldo]

The interview was very odd though. He was all "oh yea Sancho is important but who knows what the future holds and also let's remember he doesn't do (list of things) well at all" from what I read lol

[Shindig]

"When's the last time you saw him take a goal kick?"

[phonics]

3 Brazilian defenders if this Gabriel bloke signs. Worrying.

[SincereTheRebel]

What?

[phonics]

Luiz, Marri, this guy.

[SincereTheRebel]

Isnt Marri from Spain?

[phonics]

You're right, I figured what Spaniard goes to Brazil.

[Lofty]

3 Brazilian defenders if this Gabriel bloke signs. Worrying.

He has to decide if he wants to join us though so in true Arsenal fashion he likely wont and then be a world beater.

[SincereTheRebel]

I guess that means three CBs starting for Arsenal then?

[John Arne]

Don't forget Rob Holding, one of the Premier Leagues best defenders, when fit

[Lofty]

I imagine if he signs it will be possibly Gabriel and Mari starting as a pair. Saliba won't be first choice immediately due to his age, Luiz staying as back up. Mustafi, Sokratis both for sale, Chambers and Holding both gone if good offers come in imagine.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I'd have Holding at Chelsea. Let's continue the exchange programme.

We're getting closer to Chilwell apparently - I am all for it, even if the price tag is silly. Exciting player to watch who can actually deliver a ball unlike the twats we've had in recent years.

[Max Power]

That delivery being a cross slammed into opposing full backs shins 95% of the time.

Would rather keep him but if the £65m+ funds the winger and others we need then fair enough.

[John Arne]

Good news.... Loris Karius is back for us

EDIT: And Grujic... completely forgotten that he played for us

[randomlegend]

Chilwell is fucking dogshit. Any lolling about us getting done on the Maguire fee should be increased tenfold for anyone paying £65m for Chilwell.

[Lofty]

I'd have Holding at Chelsea. Let's continue the exchange programme.

We're getting closer to Chilwell apparently - I am all for it, even if the price tag is silly. Exciting player to watch who can actually deliver a ball unlike the twats we've had in recent years.

I'd prefer to keep Holding because he definitely has the potential to be a solid option but just worry his injury might have lowered the ceiling on that somewhat.

[Waffdon]

Chilwell is fucking dogshit. Any lolling about us getting done on the Maguire fee should be increased tenfold for anyone paying £65m for Chilwell.

Maguire has a funny head though

[SincereTheRebel]

I imagine if he signs it will be possibly Gabriel and Mari starting as a pair. Saliba won't be first choice immediately due to his age, Luiz staying as back up. Mustafi, Sokratis both for sale, Chambers and Holding both gone if good offers come in imagine.

Given Sideshows recent performances, I suspect he will be a middle CB with two more CBs either side of him.

[Lofty]

Arsenal only played 5 at the back because Luiz is a liability when he isn't in a back 3.

When Arteta first came to Arsenal he played a flat back 4 and did the same after the restart, well until Mari got injured after 20 minutes. If everyone is fit I can't see Arteta playing anything other than a back 4.

[Don]

Good news.... Loris Karius is back for us

EDIT: And Grujic... completely forgotten that he played for us

You seen the kid Koumetio? 17 years old, 6'3" of prime French mandingo meat :**) If he doesn't become a world class CB within 3 years I'll nosh off every one of you.

[Ian]

Unlike the pube sandwich we'll all at least be glad if you bottle that one.

[Don]

1. The pube sandwich was completed, I won't allow for these these Trump tactics.

2. Behave, like I'd get a single rejection amongst you smegma ridden cunts.

[Baz]

Eugh, makes me think of that gauntlet video.

[Don]

How have I never heard of RTG until now? I don't baddle in this shit but I have an empty afternoon, gwan then, link a brother up, Baz

[Ian]

The authenticity of the pube sandwich was dubious at best.

Though now I think about it I actually can't remember what that was for. What prompted an "I'll eat my pubes if-" ?

[John Arne]

You seen the kid Koumetio? 17 years old, 6'3" of prime French mandingo meat :**) If he doesn't become a world class CB within 3 years I'll nosh off every one of you.

Aye, bit of a man mountain. Also seems to have the reactions of comatosed sloth.

[niko_cee]

Andre Wisdom all over again then?

[Don]

How have I never heard of RTG until now? I don't baddle in this shit but I have an empty afternoon, gwan then, link a brother up, Baz

What a pleasant 15 minutes that was.

The authenticity of the pube sandwich was dubious at best.

Though now I think about it I actually can't remember what that was for. What prompted an "I'll eat my pubes if-" ?

Benteke related. Can't remember the details but safe to say time has proven me right.

Aye, bit of a man mountain. Also seems to have the reactions of comatosed sloth.

Ah is he one of them ones? I retract the BJ offer.

Andre Wisdom all over again then?

It was always going to end one way as soon as he locked down some premium Dominican fanny like that. RIP, gone but never forgotten. England lost a true great there.

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