Comments on Wicked Deflection: A brief word on Arsenal's trophyless season

With his hands tied for the transfer budget, it wu...

2008-05-16T09:52:00.000-04:00

With his hands tied for the transfer budget, it wud be better if Hleb stayed back...a couple of signigns shud be good enough according to me...we were not that behind when it came to the league and a little luck would have been enuf to see us through to the semis of CL. I am keeping faith in Wenger to deliver a trophy next season

I have seen the Ben Arfa rumors. When I've watche...

2008-05-14T16:23:00.000-04:00

I have seen the Ben Arfa rumors. When I've watched him play I've liked him, but he doesn't always make the first 11 at Lyon.

Hleb would be a big loss. He's a great player.

I'd like to see Cesc and Denilson in central midfield, but I gather that Denilson might not be developing quickly enough for that to happen.

I don't think Diaby had a very good season. I wanted him to be the French Rivaldo, but he's not there yet.

I think Song is a great player for the squad. I'd keep with him in central defense ahead of Senderos, and he could backup Denilson in midfield.

Ben Arfa would be good for the squad because Arsenal really need wide midfielers. I wonder if Arsenal, instead of Bayern, could have brought in Ribery? I'd like to see Arsene put more emphasis on putting together a side that can win decisively, and less emphasis on trying to work wonders with a small budget. Still, if Arsenal are in the ascendancy as Man United unravel, it will have been worth the wait.

I've been hearing a few rumours about possible rep...

2008-05-14T14:23:00.000-04:00

I've been hearing a few rumours about possible replacements. So far I am yet to be impressed by any. Before the start of the season, many of us did not care whether Flamini left or stayed. I think given the chance, Denilson, Diaby of Song could become that new hard-man.

Hleb will be difficult to replace because of his skill. But because he does so little by way of goals, perhaps it will not be all that hard.

Eboue should go back to the right back position and fight it out with Sagna (who should have the upper-hand at the moment). He isn't doing enough on the wing.

Has anyone heard the Ben Arfa rumours?

How do you see replacement for Flamini? It looks l...

2008-05-14T13:15:00.000-04:00

How do you see replacement for Flamini? It looks like AW is promoting from within. Also Hleb is looking like he is gone and AW knew it a few weeks back.

The team definitely needs the lift of some new sig...

2008-05-14T11:37:00.000-04:00

The team definitely needs the lift of some new signings. Van Persie and Rosicky would probably be great Arsenal players if they could stay fit, but since they're almost always injured, and since Arsenal has lost a starter in Flamini, they need some new players.

Also, it'd be nice if Denilson could break through to the first team.

There is only one disappointment this season: not ...

2008-05-13T15:28:00.000-04:00

There is only one disappointment this season: not winning any silverware. But this team has arrived. If they can play the same kind of football next season, they can challenge for honor on all fronts.

It's a bit hard to swallow considering the manner ...

2008-05-12T22:08:00.000-04:00

It's a bit hard to swallow considering the manner in which we surrendered the title. I am looking forward to the new signings and to next season. I think we are finally sufficiently mature now. I believe the whole youth escuse will not fly next season. I'm feeling pretty good about next season.