The all things positive topic 2017/18

[Tir Na Nog]

We can still win the Europa League, which means we can qualify for the CL automatically next year which means it'd be a good season all things considered. Of course we actually have to go on and win it.

 

[Jae]

The only positive thing about this season is; if we lose enough games Wenger may get sacked.

 

[Lookin' for a new Baby]

The only positive thing about this season is; if we lose enough games Wenger may get sacked.

That's off topic apparently, said the same thing more or less and my post was deleted. I agree with you though.

 

[Jae]

That's off topic apparently, said the same thing more or less and my post was deleted. I agree with you though.

Censorship at its best

 

[Crocrodile]

I think positive might be that we finally give decent PT to Chambers and Holding, at least in the Europa League. Both IMO have more to offer than what they have shown, especially Chambers, who I felt in his short cameo in preseason was more vocal and decisive in his passing after a loan to Middlesbrough.

 

[Flying Okapis]

Stan Kroenke is 70 years old.

Wow this actually made me feel better about the ownership

What is Josh Kroenke like, I read somewhere he was up for selling..?

 

[BobP]

The only positive thing about this season is; if we lose enough games Wenger may get sacked.

Honestly, I'm just sitting back, waiting to see how bad it can get.

Wow this actually made me feel better about the ownership

What is Josh Kroenke like, I read somewhere he was up for selling..?

It's why I wanted Usmanov, guy looks incredibly unhealthy.

 

[Bobby the no1 gooner]

No matter how bad the season is Jesus Christ still died for your transgressions. He died to absorb your sin past, present and future so that you may have eternal life through true faith in him. Peace be with you all.

 

[{reed}]

I think positive might be that we finally give decent PT to Chambers and Holding, at least in the Europa League. Both IMO have more to offer than what they have shown, especially Chambers, who I felt in his short cameo in preseason was more vocal and decisive in his passing after a loan to Middlesbrough.

Chambers didn't play for us in preseason at all.

 

[skip spence]

Ox is not our highest earner.

Ox will no longer be shoehorned into the side at the expense of others having to play out of position.

 

[MutableEarth]

We have a promising set of attackers and midfielders in our academy that deserve an opportunity. They are a positive IMO and have been something I've been looking forward to for some time.

Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah are the two most noticeable at this point, with both players in incredible scoring form so far this season.

 

[Crocrodile]

Chambers didn't play for us in preseason at all.

Did, vs Benfica.

 

[{reed}]

Did, vs Benfica.

wow, he really did

 

[{reed}]

First training at Colney after the international break

 

[Slartibartfast]

Old enough to see pre-Wenger Arsenal, and hope to see post-Wenger Arsenal.

I'm old enough that I saw Bertie Mee Arsenal and I hope to see post-Wenger Arsenal too. Not because I want Wenger out, but because the alternative is dying in the next couple of years or so. And while I have no fear of dying, it's not my first choice. Now to positives:

Arsenal finally signed the clinical striker they've been needing ever since Van Persie skipped town.

Arsenal signed the guy who was voted best left back in the Bundesliga last season (and on a free transfer to boot). Strong, physical, charges upfield like a bull. Looking forward to seeing him on the left flank.

Arsenal added those two signings to a squad that ended last season in great form and outmatched Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal and Chelsea in the final. No reason to believe they can't regain that form, especially if they can remain reasonably healthy.

Arsenal kept Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil, who should combine with Lacazette to be as formidable a front line as any in the league.

Liverpool paid Arsenal £40 million for Alex Oxlade-Frickin'-Chamberlain. £40 million. What were they thinking? Now I no longer have to be frustrated by his inconsistent play and failure to live up to his potential, and Wenger no longer has to try to shoehorn him into the lineup to keep him happy.

It's been difficult and has taken too long, but Arsenal made progress in finally moving on a number of overpaid players who were no longer useful. Job still not quite finished, but a lot closer. Based on my own rough figuring, Arsenal could free up as much as £780,000 a week toward player salaries next summer if both Alexis and Özil walk. Their hands will no longer be tied by wage increase regulations, so they should have the flexibility to do some damage in the market next year.

But, I think Özil wants to be here and will likely sign a new deal.

Jack Wilshere is back to health and hopefully can work his way back to the sort of form he had a few years ago. If so. that could be huge for Arsenal's drive to get back into a Champions League spot.

Fox Sports still has the U.S.A. rights to the Europa League this year, which means I'll get to watch Arsenal's games. Next year both the Champions League and Europa League are moving to Turner Broadcasting and they're only planning on showing the Europa League final on TV. Everything from the group stages through the semifinals will only be available through paying for a subscription online. So I guess if there was a year Arsenal had to be in the EL, this is the last decent one for awhile.

Reiss Nelson.

 

[Big Poppa]

 

[krackpot]

I'm old enough that I saw Bertie Mee Arsenal and I hope to see post-Wenger Arsenal too. Not because I want Wenger out, but because the alternative is dying in the next couple of years or so. And while I have no fear of dying, it's not my first choice. Now to positives:

Arsenal finally signed the clinical striker they've been needing ever since Van Persie skipped town.

Arsenal signed the guy who was voted best left back in the Bundesliga last season (and on a free transfer to boot). Strong, physical, charges upfield like a bull. Looking forward to seeing him on the left flank.

Arsenal added those two signings to a squad that ended last season in great form and outmatched Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal and Chelsea in the final. No reason to believe they can't regain that form, especially if they can remain reasonably healthy.

Arsenal kept Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil, who should combine with Lacazette to be as formidable a front line as any in the league.

Liverpool paid Arsenal £40 million for Alex Oxlade-Frickin'-Chamberlain. £40 million. What were they thinking? Now I no longer have to be frustrated by his inconsistent play and failure to live up to his potential, and Wenger no longer has to try to shoehorn him into the lineup to keep him happy.

It's been difficult and has taken too long, but Arsenal made progress in finally moving on a number of overpaid players who were no longer useful. Job still not quite finished, but a lot closer. Based on my own rough figuring, Arsenal could free up as much as £780,000 a week toward player salaries next summer if both Alexis and Özil walk. Their hands will no longer be tied by wage increase regulations, so they should have the flexibility to do some damage in the market next year.

But, I think Özil wants to be here and will likely sign a new deal.

Jack Wilshere is back to health and hopefully can work his way back to the sort of form he had a few years ago. If so. that could be huge for Arsenal's drive to get back into a Champions League spot.

Fox Sports still has the U.S.A. rights to the Europa League this year, which means I'll get to watch Arsenal's games. Next year both the Champions League and Europa League are moving to Turner Broadcasting and they're only planning on showing the Europa League final on TV. Everything from the group stages through the semifinals will only be available through paying for a subscription online. So I guess if there was a year Arsenal had to be in the EL, this is the last decent one for awhile.

Reiss Nelson.

Hope you see many more, then. Lots of positivity in your post

 

[One Love]

Ox leaving is the best thing that happened in an otherwise terrible window, aside from the two good signings we made.

An inconsistent cocky bastard that is in for a huge wakeup call at an actual competent club with an actual competent manager. He will never be first choice at Pool. His huge ego will have him sold in a year or two. I see his future at Southampton.

 

[DasBootist]

Bump!

Post Chelsea game, which I hope was an eye-opener for the manager, I finally see a few reasons to be optimistic. The league's a write-off, and that's a shame, but the squad is very good, good enough not to be dependant on Sanchez and/or Özil and I hope Wenger sees this.

Kolasinac is a TANK!, Lacazette looks like he knows where the goal is, and we have Reiss Nelson itching to play in the first-team.

Good day @Everyone.

 

[Lookin' for a new Baby]

Ox leaving is the best thing that happened in an otherwise terrible window, aside from the two good signings we made.

An inconsistent cocky bastard that is in for a huge wakeup call at an actual competent club with an actual competent manager. He will never be first choice at Pool. His huge ego will have him sold in a year or two. I see his future at Southampton.

Some pundit was on the radio this morning bemoaning his performance and saying that he has to improve to get in the first team. He also played the position last night that he left Arsenal to get away from. Good money for him all in all.