1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Not the best example given the club probably earned half his transfer back on the loan fees alone.

This feels like the make it or break it season for Arteta. I’ll laugh my ass off if the Gyokeres deal falls through.

Honestly the meme of going for Gyokeres and Rodrygo but getting Madueke and Jackson coming true would make my year.

11 hours ago, Nibs said:

@just will need some consoling!

It's a shame, as just like CHO before him, had high hopes for Noni. But the same inconsistencies made him a very frustrating player, with the good performances far outweighed by the average, so if we can mug off Arsenal AGAIN for £50+M then I'm all for it.

Another positive is we will no longer get the posts saying "Hey Noni Noni" after he scores a goal - I think @Gordon Bennett was the guilty party, which would then make me start singing the Telephone Man song and I would have it annoyingly stuck in my head for ages!

Love you Nibs. Please sing the Telephone Man song.

Next up the Nicolas Jackson sale.

6 hours ago, just said:

Love you Nibs. Please sing the Telephone Man song.

Next up the Nicolas Jackson sale.

Amen - my prayer to Allah yesterday didn't work, so I will keep trying with other Gods....until something sticks....

Edited July 12, 20251 yr by nonotnowjim

BBC Sport

Noni Madueke: Why #NoToMadueke is trending among Arsenal...

Arsenal are closing to signing Noni Madueke from Chelsea for just over £50m, but there has been backlash from fans.

I can understand their point, but it's funny to see Arsenal fans embarrassing themselves like this.

I feel pretty neutral about this. There are many players that I'd prefer to sell before him, I think he would have been a good squad rotation option, but we can only sell when there are interested buyers.

2 minutes ago, bluedave said:

BBC Sport

Noni Madueke: Why #NoToMadueke is trending among Arsenal...

Arsenal are closing to signing Noni Madueke from Chelsea for just over £50m, but there has been backlash from fans.

I can understand their point, but it's funny to see Arsenal fans embarrassing themselves like this.

I feel pretty neutral about this. There are many players that I'd prefer to sell before him, I think he would have been a good squad rotation option, but we can only sell when there are interested buyers.

Arsenal fans as a collective are almost always an embarassment. Between AFTV launching the social media careers of a bunch of twats and the ridiculous protests across the years, this one is up there at the very top

Well said Rio.

1 hour ago, evissy said:

Well said Rio.

boo f**king hoo...

Rio should keep his gob shut - he makes himself look like a self righteous twat with posts like this.

Noni is leaving the most successful London club of the last 30 years, and the only London club to win the big Euro club - to sign for a bitter rival. He is also an ex spud. Did he really expect all the fans would love him unconditionally?

Noni - respect and admiration must be earned. If you and your family are that cut up about the negativity around your move, then use that as motivation to do better on the pitch and prove you are worth the price tag. Hint - you will need to do better than you have at Chelsea. Oh - and take the little head jockstrap off....makes you look like a 2nd rate failed gangster, but it also clashes with your bleached teeth.

23 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Not the best example given the club probably earned half his transfer back on the loan fees alone.

This feels like the make it or break it season for Arteta. I’ll laugh my ass off if the Gyokeres deal falls through.

I doubt Goztepe, who's record transfer is 2.5M euros, were paying much of a loan fee for him.

Google overview: "David Datro Fofana's loan deals did not involve upfront loan fees. His loans to Union Berlin and Burnley were primarily aimed at giving him playing time and development opportunities. While there might have been clauses related to appearances or performance, no specific loan fees were reported. He was signed by Chelsea for a reported fee of around €12 million from Molde, and later had loan spells at Union Berlin and Burnley."

20 minutes ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

I doubt Goztepe, who's record transfer is 2.5M euros, were paying much of a loan fee for him.

Google overview: "David Datro Fofana's loan deals did not involve upfront loan fees. His loans to Union Berlin and Burnley were primarily aimed at giving him playing time and development opportunities. While there might have been clauses related to appearances or performance, no specific loan fees were reported. He was signed by Chelsea for a reported fee of around €12 million from Molde, and later had loan spells at Union Berlin and Burnley."

Good post mate. Did you notice you posted AI like the 'best of us'? 🤣 Just hope people don't attack you on using it.

1 hour ago, evissy said:

Good post mate. Did you notice you posted AI like the 'best of us'? 🤣 Just hope people don't attack you on using it.

I like you, Evissy. You've been around nearly as long as the forum, but being honest, if one of your posts is more than three lines long, I usually just skip reading it, as I know it isn't you writing it.

4 hours ago, evissy said:

Well said Rio.

Clicked on ‘show more’ saw it was a million word essay and closed it.

Man who cheated on his dying wife flexing his moral compass on Noni’s treatment.

Au revoir Noni.

Happy for him. Happy he’s getting a big pay rise.

Happiest for Chelsea though. I think his big problem is he thinks he’s a bit better than he is. Decent player and probably about the right price.

P.S the current support at his new club are without doubt the worst in the league. An absolute embarrassment. Nice to see.

Perfect signing for le arse will win a lot of corners.. his best attribute

13 hours ago, evissy said:

Well said Rio

Except for that "dream move" of course 😉

8 hours ago, 19seventyone said:

Happy for him. Happy he’s getting a big pay rise.

Happiest for Chelsea though. I think his big problem is he thinks he’s a bit better than he is. Decent player and probably about the right price.

P.S the current support at his new club are without doubt the worst in the league. An absolute embarrassment. Nice to see.

I can't say anything until he has definitely gone. If the management bow to pressure and they fail the medical or something he might stay with us.

12 hours ago, Munkunku said:

Clicked on ‘show more’ saw it was a million word essay and closed it.

His comment section is also a treasure trove of weirdos

Awaiting confirmation, but wish him well. Exiting player, just needs to find a more consistent end product.

In his 2.5 years we've seen him grow, with a better appreciation of the system and role. But his end product is a sticking point for me, and would rather we build around JP, Neto, Estevao, Gittens and Quenda next year.

The London is Blue podcast made an interesting point in that if we sell Jackson also, we may only start 2025/26 with 2 of the 10 attackers we started 2024/5 with. Crazy turnover.

42 minutes ago, PhilH930 said:

The London is Blue podcast made an interesting point in that if we sell Jackson also, we may only start 2025/26 with 2 of the 10 attackers we started 2024/5 with. Crazy turnover.

In my experience with Champ manager and Pro Evo soccer this is the best way to do it.

1 hour ago, PhilH930 said:

Awaiting confirmation, but wish him well. Exiting player, just needs to find a more consistent end product.

In his 2.5 years we've seen him grow, with a better appreciation of the system and role. But his end product is a sticking point for me, and would rather we build around JP, Neto, Estevao, Gittens and Quenda next year.

The London is Blue podcast made an interesting point in that if we sell Jackson also, we may only start 2025/26 with 2 of the 10 attackers we started 2024/5 with. Crazy turnover.

It is but most of them wasn't up to it. This is a better alternative than just keeping them and giving them absurd contract extensions

2 hours ago, Deino said:

It is but most of them wasn't up to it. This is a better alternative than just keeping them and giving them absurd contract extensions

Completely agree. We need more output, so the transfer actions are encouraging to see.

20 hours ago, Mod said:

I like you, Evissy. You've been around nearly as long as the forum, but being honest, if one of your posts is more than three lines long, I usually just skip reading it, as I know it isn't you writing it.

Good post.

Fine reply.

Keep up the good job.

Okay so anything I write here you won't read. Not that I care but just testing.

Glad he’s gone tbh. His dad is behind the whole thing as he was when he came here

Feck thus USA sh*te and the fat tango bastard