Other Geoff’s Guide to the Wacky World of Transfers Part 1

Posted on 20 January, 2015 by Blog Admin

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PART 1     |     PART 2     |     PART 3

This is Part 1 of my mini-series on the Wacky World of Transfers in which I cover Perspective and Basic Transfers. Over the next two days, watch for Part 2 which covers Complications and Arsenal in the Transfer Window and Part 3 in which I cover Sources and What to Watch Out For. Youknowit – OG

I am not ITK. Let’s get that out of the way early. Further, this blog will not tell you who Arsenal or anyone else will be signing this window (or any others). I’m not even going to talk about whom we’re linked with…and I’m not ITK. Did I cover that already? Good.

I do, however, really love the transfer window. Is this completely irrational? Yes. Is this completely irrational given I’m an Arsenal fan? Absolutely.

I recognize that for many of you, this blog will not even remotely interest you. That is, quite simply, down to the fact that when it comes to transfers, there are two distinct groups – those who would rather live in Stoke than talk about M’Vila’s latest medical; and those, like me, that cannot be pried away from the car crash that is a last minute loan deal for an aging Swedish international with a broken back.

We are all a bunch of transfer window lickers.

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Twitter and Transfers

Posted on 18 January, 2015 by Blog Admin

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The year is 1996. The date is August 14. Arsenal are on the verge of a new signing.

The player in question is Patrick Vieira. A tall rangy midfielder who has struggled to make the grade at AC Milan, after showing such promise for AS Cannes – who he captained when he was just 19 years of age.

The fee is £3.5m. A sizeable amount for a 20-year-old who critics are worried may not make the cut at a top European club.

Now, imagine that deal – but within the world of Twitter.

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090 – The Early Bird Nightmare (16th January 2015)

Posted on 16 January, 2015 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Gimli (@GoonerGimli) is now a publish artist after his photo of a snow covered Wales was shown on Sky New (seriously it was) and he is joined by :

Dom (@ozgooner49).

Jason (@jasondavies71).

Kris (@AFCfreddie8).

Danny (@The_GFP).

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Its a 2am start for us in the UK so we might well all fall asleep.

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Assessing Alexis

Posted on 13 January, 2015 by Blog Admin

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In the world of football, transfers are usually king. In today’s game it has become such an integral part of the sport. So much so that the transfer of one player in or one player out can completely change the fortunes of one club for better or worse.

Whatever you think of Luis Suárez and his antics, could you really imagine Liverpool would be in this position if he had stayed? There have been so many examples even in the last 12 months, in and around us, that have changed teams for the better and indeed, worse.

Southampton are enjoying a rare season of success no matter what position they finish in. Who could have envisioned this after the great player exodus in the off-season? Of course it takes much more than just transfers to change the fortunes of a club, but for the sake of this article and who I’m about to discuss, it leads to my overall point.

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089 – New Year Transfers Talk (8th January 2015)

Posted on 9 January, 2015 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Gimli (@GoonerGimli) his stuffing his little fat ginger cheeks with twiglets and is joined by :

Geoff (@GeoffArsenal).

Raj (@RajPatel1809).

Andrew (@PR_WhoRu).

Danny (@The_GFP).

Also a big thanks to James (@gunnerblog) for letting us use his song “Arsene Wenger sings “Let it Go” – Cesc Fabregas edition” at the end of the podcast.

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With five grumpy Gooners on tonight and its #ITK season so there might be the odd potty mouthed word.

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Two Thousand and Fourteen

Posted on 4 January, 2015 by Blog Admin

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2015.  I can’t believe we’re here already; hoverboards, flying cars, self-tying Nikes.

Welcome to the future.

As I sit here somewhat still boozed up after a night of debaucherous board games and banging pots (followed by passing out and a very strong headache), I think it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was from an Arsenal perspective.

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088 – #ABWBookReview “We All Follow The Arsenal” (1st January 2015)

Posted on 1 January, 2015 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Other Geoff (@Hollefreund) is the host for this fourth ‘Book Review’ and is joined by:

Channelle Wiebe (@Channelle5).

Jordan Wiebe (@jordanweeb).

From

Fresno Gooners (@FresnoGooners).

Kris (@AFCfreddie8).

Channelle and Jordan were kind enough to provide us with some additional links.  Check them out for more information on their amazing project.

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There are a few sweary bits but nothing like our usual pods.

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087 – Invincible’s Xmas Special (25th December 2014)

Posted on 24 December, 2014 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Kris (@AFCfreddie8) has put on a suit & tie, brushed his beautiful mane and has organised another delicious podcast for you lot to savor and is joined by :

Andrew (@arseblog).

Goonerholic (@TheGoonerholic).

Gaz (@gazmanjones).

Danny (@The_GFP).

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Yes there is some swearing but hey who cares as long as Santa does not put us on the naughty list

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086 – Merry Xmas Mr Wenger (19th December 2014)

Posted on 19 December, 2014 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Gimli (@GoonerGimli) has just come out of a self induced birthday alcoholic stupor and is joined by :

Dom (@ozgooner49).

Kris (@AFCfreddie8).
From : Barbican Pirates FC

Jason (@JasonDavies71).

Danny (@The_GFP).

Plus a mumbled background prediction from Kate (@GoonerGirlKate).

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Its 1.30am, we have all had long days other than Dom as its only mid day in Oz, see im even babbling on here, no one even reads this bit ffs

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Abou Diaby – A Career That Promised But Never Delivered

Posted on 15 December, 2014 by Blog Admin

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When Abou Diaby arrived at Arsenal in 2006, there was a murmur of excitement surrounding the tall and powerful midfielder.

For one thing, Arsène Wenger had dipped into the market during the January transfer window – an occurrence rarely seen around north London at the time. What is more, Diaby had reportedly turned down the Premier League champions to join the Gunners. Wenger’s charm had worked once again.

I can remember watching Diaby’s unveiling on the television. Tall, gangly and fresh faced, he looked incredibly young next to Wenger. But the French manager’s brimming grin said it all – in his eyes, he had signed another bargain for £2m.

Since then, it would be an understatement to say Diaby’s career in north London has not panned out as anyone planned. The past five seasons have yielded just 42 appearances.

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