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Midweek news update
The Cannon —
... on today with it being the international break. We’ve got over a week left of this rubbish but then I guess when all our players are off with their countries no news is good news. We always seem to pick up a couple extra injuries every international break and I’m not expecting this one to be any different. And it’s always at a point when we’re just getting the squad back to full fitness, but that’s life.
I guess today’s top stories are Denilson and Bendtner both signing long term contracts, nicely timed with the ending of ...
Eduardo banned – UEFA must follow up on their stance
The Beautiful Groan —
... jokes in the media, having been spectacularly knocked off his pedestal earned by having his leg shattered (for that is the strange hero to zero path the press like to inflict). Now, columns are beginning to appear suggesting that he might be hard done by, and certainly will be if these standards are not adhered to all season.
Every time UEFA ignores a dive in the current campaign, vitriol towards Eduardo will drop a little further, and sympathy will rise.
In other news, Denilson and Bendtner have signed new contracts, taking the total of ...
Writing’s on the wall for Wenger / Renewing underserved’s contracts
Le Grove —
... It appears Arsenal are up to their usual tricks PR wise… Don’t sign any players, then the day after deadline day… ease all the fans worries by securing two marmite players down to long term, more expensive contracts. I really think Arsenal should wait before they do that if they are going to starve the fans of new players… because now, instead of everyone being rather accepting of Denilson and ...
New Contracts Well Deserved & More
A Cultured Left Foot —
... Well two confirmed and one expected to do so in the near future. First off, a richly deserved contract for Denilson. OK, those who do not rate him will disagree but hey, you are in the minority. The Brazilian has built upon the solid base from last season, turning in good defensive and attacking performances. His goal at Goodison Park on the opening day will rank in the top ten this season unless we are truly spoiled by the rest of the squad. ...
Arsenal news round-up + I’m off to Malaysia
Arsenal FC Blog —
... to Eduardo for diving. While it is certainly to be expected I can’t really see UEFA budging - particularly considering the wording that accompanied their original sentence. You can read the official Arsenal Football Club statement on the incident here.
Manchester United are apparently making some sort of effort to stamp out the “sit down you paedophile” chant that is regularly aimed at Arsene Wenger at Old Trafford. About time, too.
Denilson and Nicklas Bendtner have been handed new long-term contracts with the club. I ...
