FR: Barnet vs Arsenal | 17/07/05

[patrick42uk]

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/Art ... ?id=292267

barca paid 7 million a couple of years back for him. he was highly rated in france then. wenger doesnt really like spending on the defence but this guy does fit the wenger typical signing profile in that he had the potential but has stagnated.

i'm sure many would be against this, and i can understand why but i'm somewhat glad that wenger is considering adding bodies to the center of defence. i'm not convinced by senderos yet, nor do i have 100% faith is sol's ability to stay fit.

 

[James]

Christanval in on trial.

 

[OoDy]

Yes I noticed a new face at defence.. I Really hope it`s not that Ex-Barca Player Philippe Christanval!

 

[asajoseph]

It is Philipe Christanval - who I think could be a top signing, if he can stay fit. Not primarily as a starter, but he'd provide some much needed cover in a position where we are a little thin.

 

[patrick42uk]

pire has played cm for us before. against birmigham away 2 seasons ago for instance when we had all those suspensions. whats more interesting is that hleb is wide. i nver once believed wenger would use him central. he will do what fabregas did at the back end of last season whilst playing wide. we dont need a right winger if it is wenger's intention to stick with his 4-4-2, which is more 4-2-2-2

 

[Legend#1]

Yes I noticed a new face at defence.. I Really hope it`s not that Ex-Barca Player Philippe Christanval!

It is.

 

[Mista Edit]

Christanval thats a surprise. Could be a nice squad addition certainly a improvement on cygan but not in the starting line up. Would not be a against him signing and some wenger majic on him to reignite his career.


Any news on half time subs yet?

 

[turtle]

I think he can provide a good cover, may be push Cygan further down the pecking order.

 

[Robno.7]

just to update everyone, shaun wright philips has asked man city for permission to talk to chelski

 

[asajoseph]

It is Philipe Christanval - who I think could be a top signing, if he can stay fit. Not primarily as a starter, but he'd provide some much needed cover in a position where we are a little thin.

 

[Legend#1]

That 17 yr old keeper from Atalanta is on.. Mannone.

 

[indy]

who is this bentner?? I thought he was Robbie Savage for a moment! NO!!

 

[lee1001]

Thought it was the return of Petit!

 

[Loylz]

A Danish (i think) striker we have in our youth and reserve teams. A bit bulky but scores a lot for a 17 year old.

 

[lee1001]

That 17 yr old keeper from Atalanta is on.. Mannone.

On trial or have we signed him?

 

[lee1001]

That 17 yr old keeper from Atalanta is on.. Mannone.

On trial or have we signed him?

 

[Spike]

1-4

Barnet goal, Lee 74 minute.

 

[Loylz]

That 17 yr old keeper from Atalanta is on.. Mannone.

On trial or have we signed him?

No we'ce signed him mate.
Link

 

[Wenger14]

didn't we win 10-1 last season? dam hoppe we aren't gonna be only half as good this season hehe

 

[kel varnsen]

pire has played cm for us before. against birmigham away 2 seasons ago for instance when we had all those suspensions. whats more interesting is that hleb is wide. i nver once believed wenger would use him central. he will do what fabregas did at the back end of last season whilst playing wide. we dont need a right winger if it is wenger's intention to stick with his 4-4-2, which is more 4-2-2-2

well, it is said hleb played more in the middle in the 2nd half. besides, it really doesn't matter if pires or plays in central midfield. both of them could do the job and i suspect they would switch positions many times throughout a match.

besides, why did you never believe wenger would use him central? you do know that central midfield is his prefered position and what he is most used to...?