• HaleEndGrad
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    1 year ago

    “fans” on twatter think Holding belongs in the National League or something. He deserves a mid table prem club at least.

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      Holding would make a great defender for a mid or lower table team in the Prem. These “fans” are deluded and would have been happy selling Xhaka to Roma for 15m because he too is absolute shit (their words not mine).

      These “fans” act like they know all there is to know about the game, and you would assume they are employed as a scout or manager by one of the biggest clubs in the world… And yet I’m sure they barely manage to tie their shoes.

      • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world
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        This is one of the reasons I’m much happier on here that on our reddit equivalent. I haven’t seen any of those clueless “anyone but Mbappe or Messi is an insult to Arsenal fans” clowns on here. I know they would often get put in their place over there, but the fact they were so emboldened to spout that nonsense in the first place was annoying.

        Simple fact is that we need to be realistic about our club. We are massive, but we can’t pump endless money into our squad. And even if we could, we shouldn’t. Our (relative) fiscal responsibility is a point of pride. And right now r have a phenomenal scouting and management system that is finding some amazing gems. Bringing in a massive name causes other problem, like destabilizing the entire squad.

        And we need players like Rob Holding on our squad. Is he on the same level as Saliba or Gabriel? No. But he’s a pretty solid backup who is happy being a backup, who loves the club, and who does a ton of good on the changing room. And £2.5m is a fucking insult to both him and to us.

        Same with Xhaka. Clearly a talented, very good player (who we had been playing out of position for years), and a leader. We moved him on at the right time and for a good price.

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      1 year ago

      He looked good in that run he had against the likes of Leeds and Everton. We really hit problems when we got to Liverpool.

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    1 year ago

    Also tired of everyone posturing about Japan releasing essentially homeopathic radioactive waste; like would you rather risk an earthquake letting it all out in an uncontrolled fashion? It’s been studied pretty extensively and is safe, China just loves its tough man mentality and posturing

  • throbbingpens@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    A little tired tbh can’t wait for the week to be over so I get some time to relax over the weekend.

    Couldn’t watch the game but I’m not too fussed about it, it’s just pre-season. No injuries and match fitness are more important than anything else.

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      1 year ago

      Almost there! (I believe…) Unless you live in NZ or Australia :)

      Any weekend plans?

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          Sounds lovely! Hopefully you got some :)

          I went and saw an amateur play my friend was in on Saturday night. Sunday, not too much, but went out and had some tea with my family.

          Now I am in bed unable to get back to sleep 😅

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            I did, thanks for asking!

            Sweet, that sounds like a fun weekend. You must be so proud of your friend for appearing in the play!

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              Glad to hear it! We all need downtime :)

              Not her first one, but the first one I was able to go see. I feel like her character made the play for me. Suited her personality perfectly, haha

              (My replies are delayed since I’ve been traveling)

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    That makes 2 players I signed on FM22 before Arsenal, for Arsenal lol. Federico Dimarco next maybe?

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    1 year ago

    this is getting ridiculous, why is it taking so long to get the rice deal done?

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    Surely we have to announce at least one new signing today right? The squad leaves for the US on Sunday. I’m not sure if the club would take the announcements into the US tour

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    Would have been a good day with the Rice announcement and all, if it weren’t for football fans and some of our players defending rapists.