Stephan Lichtsteiner (Done)

[Furious]

How the **** can it take so long to tie up a deal for two OAP that barely anyone wants? We've been closing to finalizing these two deals for almost a month now... If they are having trouble with these guys, I can't imagine how hard it must be if they had to compete with other teams for actually attractive targets.

First link for Licht was a week ago mate

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

After Wenger left I thought we wouldn't be hearing quotes like this.

Honestly one of the thing I was most excited about was to see how we would improve on transfers and how we deal... But so far it has all be the very same! Maybe it will take some time, couple of transfer window to change. We will see!

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Wenger already had Xhaka in the door two years ago, while Poldi was done before the Euros in 2012.

Just saying.

Maybe it's a struggle for some of these guys to get things done because they're so used to the great man either doing it himself or holding their hand while they do it.

 

[Artisan]

First link for Licht was a week ago mate

lol

Though tbf I was including both him and Sokratis in my rant just so I could indulge myself in some indignant rage at the club.

 

[Camron]

Great story unfolding here. Was it Wenger who stalled on deals, and whose ignorance led to us losing out on top players summer after summer? Or was Ivan sabotaging Wengers chance for success? We'll find out come August.

 

[Aevi]

 

[Slartibartfast]

Wenger already had Xhaka in the door two years ago, while Poldi was done before the Euros in 2012.

Just saying.

Maybe it's a struggle for some of these guys to get things done because they're so used to the great man either doing it himself or holding their hand while they do it.

Lichtsteiner is on duty with Switzerland at the moment. They have a match against Spain tomorrow, so this was never going to get done before that. Maybe not until after their game with Japan on the 8th. I mean, he just ran out of contract yesterday. There's no need to rush it.

 

[NieThePiet]

He is in the Starting 11 vs Spain. So he will have a lot of work to do, so you can watch him.
Xhaka due to his injury isn't, Zakaria is playing for someone interested.

 

[dashsnow17]

Did someone say Zakaria?

 

[Tosker]

He is in the Starting 11 vs Spain. So he will have a lot of work to do, so you can watch him.
Xhaka due to his injury isn't, Zakaria is playing for someone interested.

playing his 99th game for the Swizzies - and looking good

 

[Brown Gooner]

He’ll make a good signing, despite his age.

 

[Tosker]

Switzerland are ranked 6th in the world and have an impressive defensive record, so signing their captain of the past couple of years would be excellent business, and a great replacement for Per/Kos

 

[Enz__]

Switzerland are ranked 6th in the world and have an impressive defensive record, so signing their captain of the past couple of years would be excellent business, and a great replacement for Per/Kos

Just started watching the game now. How is he looking pace wise? Hope he's still got some left in him.

 

[Tosker]

Just started watching the game now. How is he looking pace wise? Hope he's still got some left in him.

not short of pace - Sky commentator mentioned he has the legs of a 24 year old - and has produced two excellent crosses - pity Giroud has moved on

 

[Arsenio Venger]

not short of pace - Sky commentator mentioned he has the legs of a 24 year old - and has produced two excellent crosses - pity Giroud has moved on

Yeah those two crosses were probably better than crosses over the span of bellerin’s career

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

He's done ok and should be able to mentor Bellerin whist being competent on the pitch too. A one year deal is ok. He'll certainly rattle any slackers and is well versed in gamesmanship as he's that type of guy.

 

[Enz__]

Yeah those two crosses were probably better than crosses over the span of bellerin’s career

It's always struck me as a bit weird that players don't or can't improve their crossing. It's not an innate skill, the more one practices the better they get and these players literally practice all day. So with that said Bellerin has plenty of time to learn and maybe Lichtsteiner will help him out on that front. I'm hopeful.

 

[Arsenio Venger]

Nice shot

 

[NieThePiet]

Poor from De Gea, but Lichtsteiner was in a good position and a nice shot with left.

 

[GDeep™]

Switzerland are ranked 6th in the world and have an impressive defensive record, so signing their captain of the past couple of years would be excellent business, and a great replacement for Per/Kos

At his age I can pretty much guarantee he’s going to get brutalised in the PL.