Returning Arsenal to their former glories

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News Flash - Arsene Wenger quits after fan backlash over decision to sell Van Persie

New manager is Thomas Hickman, an inexperienced manager at the age of 25.

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A few thoughts from the new manager

I'm happy to be announced as the new manager of Arsenal Football Club and I hope to be able to bring this magnificent club back to winning trophies. I know some fans will be unhappy at the appointment of someone with little experience such as myself but I feel that I have the ability to be able to deliver what I say. I hope to be able to attract big names to be able to add to a brilliant squad of players that are capable of winning trophies which is what the fans want

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August 2012 Transfers



Demba Ba - Good goalscorer which is something I felt that lacking by Arsenal.

Jack Butland - Signed to challenge Szczesny for the first team spot. Always good to have two good goalkeepers.

Marouane Fellaini - Great midfielder still quite young so will hopefully be an asset to the team for the next 8-10 years

Yann M'vila - Young defensive midfielder, hopefully make the team better defensively

Marcel Schmelzer - Improve the left back position. Was between him and Baines but being younger and cheaper went with this option.

Zambrotta - Provide some experience to the back four plus provide cover when needed. Hope to train him as a coach soon.

Bakkali, Adryan and Shaw - all for the future. Hopefully become important part of the team in the next 3-5 seasons

[pompey forever99]

good signings

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Preseason



Happy with pre-season over all with some decent results and majority of the fit players getting some game time. At the start with the 0-0 draw with the reserves I thought what have I let myself in for then it started to pick up once match fitness improved and the new signings started playing. This ended up with 4 wins and a draw.

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good signings

cheers hopefully they will improve the quality and the depth of the squad

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August

Everton (Away)
D 0-0
Not the best way to start the season but we didn’t lose which is a good thing.

West Bromwich Albion (Home)
W 2-0
First three points of the season came courtesy of Demba Ba’s first two league goals of the season.

[TicTactition]

10M for Luke Shaw undeveloped is too hefty for me,

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10M for Luke Shaw undeveloped is too hefty for me,

It's £2.5 million upfront with the rest add ons like first international appearance and so many league appearances so hopefully won't be for a bit before that has to be paid

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It's £2.5 million upfront with the rest add ons like first international appearance and so many league appearances so hopefully won't be for a bit before that has to be paid

Ah I see, that makes it seem a good deal then.