Yeah, that's what I would have thought too, but they're citing reasons such Bergkamp being in the twilight of his career and the uncertain future of Henry. But then again, RvPersie and Reyes should be able to carry the mantle for the time-being. The issue lies in the centre of the park.bJ_Bhoy 87 said:
Well, Sven was at the match, and Nolan did score a solid goal (struck the woodwork as well), so who knows, he might get the nod at some stage, although personally I'd like to see the likes of Michael Carrick given a chance. I'm pretty sure the squad he's named to face Argentina is finalised, and looking at their MF personnel, it'd be difficult to see Nolan breaking through at this stage.bazookajoe said:
In my opinion, the Gunners are thin pretty much in every dept. As for the MF hole, they’d be better-off going for someone with decent experience, they’ve already got the likes of Febregas and Flamini. Dunno about Henry’s future; and Torres, well he won’t be cheap, that’s for sure. If they fork out for him, it’d only mean stalling on other areas of the park. That said, I doubt he’ll be joining Arsenal.RUB!X said:
Oh mate, that's just foul.bazookajoe said:
Sven will definitely be on his way, resignation or termination, should the English fail to make the Semis, I seriously doubt the Quarters will suffice this time around.johnny_87 said:
I was thinking the same. If he doesn't make semis he's gone.Paragon said:
Yeah, I'd probably say 7 or 8, but I guess that's roughly about what you'd get in many other national teams out there. But I don't think they're overhyped though, the fact that we get exposure to the EPL means we get to see the players' qualities, or lack thereof, first-hand. The players themselves aren't overhyped, but relative to other leagues in the world, they would definitely be just that, considering there are so many footballers whom we know nothing of.Constip8edSkunk said:
. Especially after that huge defeat to Middlesborough and our loss to Lille. Our defense was solid and of all people... Fletcher scored!!! (he still shouldn't make the starting side though). Ronaldo was also brilliant...setting up the goal and terrorising Ferreira down the left flank all game. My belief that Chelsea will inevitably win the premiership has still not changed but at least there is a glimmer of hope now. I really hope that Ferguson buys a quality midfielder, i.e- Ballack in the transfer period. Arsenal also need to buy a quality central midfield player if they still have any plans to challenge Chelsea for the title.