Comments on: Tottenham are Only Signing Bench Warmers – Arsenal Delighted

By: Mick

Mick — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 20:21:42 +0000

It is a fact that we were unbeaten in all competitions last season when our first choice eleven started. Recruitment in recent seasons had been more about increasing squad depth, with Alli and Dier proving the wisdom of giving opportunity to young talent. What we lacked last season however were squad players capable of giving genuine competition for a starting place. Hopefully the likes of Janssen and Wanayama, and ideally perhaps 3 more will provide this. Overall an excellent season last time round, and with even luck we would have finished above Leicester. For all that it was Arsenal who had the league on a plate but threw it away, so with that in mind can’t be too unhappy with the final outcome.

By: C, Kendell

C, Kendell — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:05:02 +0000

Whistling past the graveyard. Spurs have a settled and young squad and now they have cover for the two key positions. Arsenal are as usual rebuilding and how long before Willshere is back in the orthopaedic ward?
Colin, Harrow

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:07:07 +0000

Pochettino is building a team, a team in the same mould as Leicester, but with more skill and ability to play open football, as he says ‘you sign for Tottenham to train, not to play’ when he has the players who do what he wants ie:his ‘philosophy’ then the judgements you make can be applied.
We know what the German supporters say about Ozil. he disappears to often in the big games and that Sanchez has already stated that he is up for a move, this as Wenger knows can cause havoc with team planning and in the past he has said he would not pay ‘stupid money’ for players, it appears he has changed his mind and is now getting the very problems he spoke of.

By: Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:45:49 +0000

The writer is as clueless as his article reflects. What he forgets is that the ‘Philosophy’ nowadays at Spurs is Buy Young, develop, finish in the top 4 if not win the league, have a team ready in 2 years time to take us into the new stadium. It’s a long term plan not a quick fix of the likes of Huguaine who Arsene is trying to sign for £78M plus to get the monkey of Arsenal fans And Spurs threat off his back.
He once (AW) said that he would never pay stupid money for a player but trying to pay £78M for a player on the wrong side of his career is a joke. He used to buy young players and develop them but now he ain’t got a clue what he needs to do.
‘Buy bench warmers?’ Yes we will see about that when we have CL, FA, Premier League, league cup to contend with.

By: Prince

Prince — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:45:15 +0000

I am Arsenal fan and I dont reckon Wanyama is a bench warmer. I actually think he is more solid than Dier. So far Spurs have had a better transfer window than Arsenal. Wenger is busy being himself; indecisive and toothless as ever.He is the reason Arsenal are always at a standstill. I dont think we will end up getting Higuain.

By: SP

SP — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:27:31 +0000

In reply to michael.

Exactly!
The youngest squad in the BPL can be expected to improve for the further year of maturity, the year of experience and cohesion. Players like Son and N’Jie should offer more for the same reason, as should the genuinely exciting talent moving up from the youth set-up. The two major holes covered by none of these have been filled with Wanyama and Janssen – and in Wanyama’s case, at least, we have a BPL proven player who has played under the manager. On top of which, the young manager has had another year to learn and he, and the club, have another year’s stability.
Besides, an argument could be made that the first four games and the last four games were not truly representative of what the squad was/is capable of, for various reasons. So, er, yeah, ‘just’ signed bench-warmers, indeed…LoL ?

By: gee

gee — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:55:03 +0000

In reply to Carl. hahaahahhaa - best joke ive heard all morning. keep it up

By: AlphSpurs

AlphSpurs — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:33:13 +0000

So gradually the gooners are increasing taking notice of us. they read everything we are doing. that’s some improvement for spurs. indeed top top quality we wish but how about economic Prudence in the face of building a new stadium. Wenger knows that but u guys are pushing him to go the expensive way. please arsenal you are no Man. Utd, Man. City or Chelski. you are just gooners.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:21:27 +0000

The main problem with Arsenal is the “fans”. Look what Wenger has done for you in his time as manager, titles, cups, regular qualification for the CL, and all you lot are doing is to call for his head. You need to realise just how influential a good manager is. ManU fans have found out since old red nose retired! Be careful what you wish for and spend a bit more time looking at your own club instead of trying to put your neighbours down.

By: Toast

Toast — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:19:41 +0000

In reply to Toast. Mind the grammar mistakes. :|