tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post4713100899799069015..comments2023-10-30T07:49:39.886-04:00Comments on Goonerboy: Flamini's off: should we be upset?Goonerboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489244017423718503noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-14660949729529224552007-04-04T20:15:00.000-04:002007-04-04T20:15:00.000-04:00Off topic, but what do you people think of Alexand...Off topic, but what do you people think of Alexandre Pato? He's a 17 year old from Brazil (Internacional?). Great YouTube clips, looks a player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-10339250202551597102007-04-04T09:27:00.000-04:002007-04-04T09:27:00.000-04:00I was surprised he stayed this season... after doi...I was surprised he stayed this season... after doing such a stirling job in defence he said he didn't want to play there & would be happy to fight for a place in midfield... there are times when we could have used him more this season but I guess he'll be on his way in May - thanks for playing such a pivotal role last season MatthieuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-42585203698730397932007-04-03T19:50:00.000-04:002007-04-03T19:50:00.000-04:00phew, he is total and utter crap... get rid asap, ...phew, he is total and utter crap... get rid asap, and take the beast, aladiere with you... swap them with riberyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-84538758384586040182007-04-03T15:28:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:28:00.000-04:00Flam...Who???? Let him fuckin' go...We don't need ...Flam...Who???? <BR/>Let him fuckin' go...We don't need players suffering from the "French disease"(Remember Anelka, Pires and Vieira?)Look at them now...<BR/>Flam whoever-he-thinks-he-is just is'nt good enough to play at this level. Let him go to some French, Dutch or Turkish backyard club and rot.....! BYE BYE!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-71681066570605819972007-04-03T14:21:00.000-04:002007-04-03T14:21:00.000-04:00Flamini's best performances for the club were last...Flamini's best performances for the club were last season as a left back. As a central midfielder he simply can't cut it. <BR/><BR/>He always put the effort in, for which you can't fault him. It's just that a Flamini giving it 100% still isn't as good as a Fabregas or Gilberto giving it 60%Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-26171263686763427402007-04-03T11:40:00.000-04:002007-04-03T11:40:00.000-04:00One of the fundamentals of successfully investing ...One of the fundamentals of successfully investing in youth is that once you've done the hard yards, you don't then let the player go. That's the Ajax cycle and we must avoid it at all costs. <BR/><BR/>With Flamini it's debatable as to whether he's good enough, but as others have said he's the french ray parlour and just getting to the stage where his experience and versatility will be useful.<BR/><BR/>Wenger should offer him a better contract and hang on to him.<BR/><BR/>Then again, this could all be Sky crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-52436845057638394102007-04-03T11:29:00.000-04:002007-04-03T11:29:00.000-04:00Tries his best, for which I thank him - but obviou...Tries his best, for which I thank him - but obviously not good enough.<BR/><BR/>My worry is that if Flamini didn't get fed up Wenger would probably keep him until he's 35. He needs to get rid of underperforming players a lot quicker - they always seem to leave on their terms not his.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-72998434710660715862007-04-03T11:13:00.000-04:002007-04-03T11:13:00.000-04:00It was obvious he was not good enough to command a...It was obvious he was not good enough to command a regular starting role, nor was he ever going to be. <BR/><BR/>Good luck to him, but far too limited as a footballer to fit in at Arsenal long-term. With Rosicky and Hleb clearly itching to play in the middle and our desparate need of pace out wide it frees up more space in the squad for aquisitions. <BR/><BR/>Good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1057460605362188452007-04-03T11:10:00.001-04:002007-04-03T11:10:00.001-04:00www.goonertimes.comwww.goonertimes.compdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938670776261368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-60914887702460384072007-04-03T11:10:00.000-04:002007-04-03T11:10:00.000-04:00It might be rubbish but I am curious as to why he ...It might be rubbish but I am curious as to why he wasn't in the squad for the game against Liverpool.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Give Aliadiere a chance with Adebayor on Saturday<BR/><BR/>http://goonertimes.blogspot.com/2007/04/case-for-aliadiere.htmlpdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938670776261368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-10221724794956182442007-04-03T10:52:00.000-04:002007-04-03T10:52:00.000-04:00As with all these types of reports....it's total r...As with all these types of reports....it's total rubbish.<BR/><BR/>You would have thought people would have learnt by now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-90591227221780421882007-04-03T10:24:00.000-04:002007-04-03T10:24:00.000-04:00besides the odd goal here and there and exciting e...besides the odd goal here and there and exciting energy level, he never really cut it for me.Good luck to him and I sincerely hope he shines somewhere else.good move, i'd say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225755944565723249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-40716460140171634052007-04-03T10:19:00.000-04:002007-04-03T10:19:00.000-04:00Good luck to him. We have others better in his pos...Good luck to him. We have others better in his position. He could have become another Grimandi if he stayed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-84023188533484914942007-04-03T10:08:00.000-04:002007-04-03T10:08:00.000-04:00Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this new ruli...Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this new ruling only apply to players who are 28 or over? & as it hasn't even been taken advantage of by a single player who automatically qualifies by age, I really wonder whether Flamini wants a lengthy court case to challenge the ruling so that it apples to players of all ages.<BR/> <BR/>That said, we are a bit congested in central midfield so we won't be lacking if he does leave. Also, as Arsenal originally only paid a compensatory fee to L'OM to sign him I don't think they'll be too upset if they only get a year's wages in return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-18248116954136074892007-04-03T09:36:00.000-04:002007-04-03T09:36:00.000-04:00An idea- seeing as Marseilles were PISSED at losin...An idea- seeing as Marseilles were PISSED at losing Matty, should we offer him in a part exchange for Ribery? We would reduce the transfer fee though Marseilles probably dont need him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-69731279967752890342007-04-03T09:32:00.000-04:002007-04-03T09:32:00.000-04:00Although I often get frustrated by him, I really l...Although I often get frustrated by him, I really like Flamini. If he leaves I hope he has a good career elsewhere. We do really need a transfer fee for him, especially with a new manager at Chelsea given finances and United and Liverpool backed by the Yanks. <BR/><BR/>I am sure Arsene has lots of players in mind, but they depend on the transfer fee and wage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com