Hleb: 'For Me It Was Only Ever Arsenal'
New boy Alexander Hleb has stated he never had any doubts about become a Gunner, despite Chelski trying to screw us and sign him before he signed for us."When I heard about Chelsea's interest I didn't give it a thought," he stated.
"For me, it was only ever Arsenal.
"Many people seem to think nobody will be able to compete with Chelsea but I beg to differ.
"I've come to Arsenal to win as many honours as possible. I want to win every trophy going, home and abroad.
"Maybe Chelsea have more money and a bigger squad, but that's not the most important thing.
"The goal Arsenal set is very simple - to win everything there is to win."
GOOD MAN!!!
posted by NyssietheGooner at 9:37 AM
57 Comments:
I'm glad that some players share my view on the coming season. With everybody talking about who Chelsea are signing, people seem to forget that every team starts the season with 0 points (In Sp*rs case thet often finish the season without many more). This season will have many twist and turns I'm sure, and I hope other teams continue to write us off. We'll be champions come May as were we before the last 2 world cup tornaments.
Nyssie,
Thats not a blog, thats a statment of Intent, I hope that the Manu, Chelski & Sp*rs fan's took note....
I know not all would be happy with this, but not going for Guti, makes me sad. AW does not like player prostituting themselves, anyway Too old too expensive, could cause dis-harmony in the dressing room.
Why not post about DD's black Opps to Sevilla eh?
Good to hear a player saying these things, especially a new signing. I don't actually think Chelsea were interested in Hleb, but they got their name involved in the speculation simply to drive up Stuttgart's value of the player and make us pay more.
Wouldn't put it past them, they are cuntbags. Surprised theyve not come in with a late bid for Baptista...
Anon,
your full of it yesterday you were complaining about our season going down the drain b coz we sold Viera (Or was it another Anon...)
Gi,
Hello,
we dontr need The Bank of Chelsea pushing The Beasts price up we got our 'friends' up the road to thank for that...
I posted yesterday evening about DD flying out to Spain to hopefully secure the signing of 'The Beast'. I haven't heard anything since...!!! Fingers crossed though, eh?!?
Jude, that anon is unlikely to be the same person as yesterday, more than 1 person uses anonymous to post.
What you make of the news regarding Baptista signing from The Sun.
I agree with gilio, Why have'nt Chelski bid for Baptista? I don't know, but I wager that in a year from now they will try to tap him up, like they did with our Ash....
Nyssie, check this link out, apears you might have been right... http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2005330550,00.html
Fucking "A" Gilio
Like I said yesterday, Nyssie, your Site is the Real deal Son.... Only Gooners rule here... I'm jealous becoz I go home to no Iinternet so I missed out of the posts, Last night. so save some for me alright.
Gilio,
Done Deal....
Will do Jude704 ;o)!!! gilio, let's hope the Sun have got it right for once!!!!!
Whether you can trust The Sun or not is the question. But in this case I am going to be optimistic and say that we do finally be appearing to get our man.
I always said that this wasn't over, even though he said he wants to stay. If Sevilla accept our bid they will definitely force him to leave and as he has already spoken to the boss then i am sure he will make his move.
Could be, COULD be a great day for Gooners.
"The goal Arsenal set is very simple - to win everything there is to win."
Thats my Line for the Season....
Nysie
this is a great site for debating arsenal news mate well done!how long has this site been around?
i like what hleb has to say he is going to have a great career at highbury if he carries on talking and playing like he is
Except for the Carling Cup that is... And rightly so, its useful to give youth players a chance, but other than that its a waste of time. Chelsea still count it as a trophy, but in my eyes, they did not do the double last year as the Carling Cup carries no significance
The other blogs have become way to self centered and Arseblog an egotist
Mr Serge, this site is still in its infancy - its only been going a couple of weeks! But i'm THRILLED you guys are enjoying it. I try to keep it as factual as poss and not shovel the shit too much!!!
;o)
Gilio,
A trophy is a trophy, no matter the significance, Ask Manu... Roy Keane eat up his own words about the FA cup... Lets not do the Same. Just look when the team gets back from Pre-season the trophy's will be photographed with the 1st team.
Chelski - Won two last term lets not discredit it. and if our younglings win it this time out I would see that as a major achievement...
Am I the only one who's a bit confused about where exactly the Beast will play IF he does sign for us? Will it be midfield or will he play a striker role or what??
Yeah, for your youngsters it would be a mighty achievement, but for Chelski and their money it's not the same. I guess you are right though, if we did win the Cunting Cup, i would count it, especially as we would have won it with youth.
Ny,
The Secret to all things great is the keep it simple "A sign of true greatness, making the difficult look simple..." No whistles , no site upgrades, no self centered comments about your laundry or your missus..
and you will alway be N#1 on the N5
Thanks jude704...! You're a gentleman and a scholar!!! UP THE GUNNERS!!!!
Exacta mundo!!!!
Remember we are ranked in the top 8 of Europe, the includes
Manu
Real
AC
Arsenal
Above how many of them could have done what we do on our budget eh?
Anonymous, In my view The Beast will play in the Vieira role firstly as he is also a midfielder. He would not be a defensive midfielder though, he would be given license to get forward and join attacks as Gilberto would be the defensive linchpin.
Also, in Europe when we are looking one dimensional, as we normally do, i would expect Arsene to push Baptista up front with Henry to give us some aerial presence and allow us to mix it up a bit. Either Cesc or Hleb could fill in alongside Gilberto.
The Beast would give us an edge we have lacked. Last year showed how vital goals from set pieces are and Chelsea could play poorly but still knick a goal from a corner. We desperately need to add this to our game and Baptista could almost single handedly do that. He scores all types of goals.
It could be the most important signing of the summer for any team, including Chelseas likely signing of Essien for ludicrous amounts of Russian money.
oh sorry the year before we finished Ranked #1 on the ESPN World top 25 Teams, thats what undefeated can do for you.
Anon,
My Bet is as lead Striker, Henry playing off him, because hes Brazilian the long ball will not be the desiered route, as with Trez... (Thats why France and Henry are not doing so well in the World cup qualifiers) Playing on the ground is the preffered mode of attack, Batista is like ronaldo (Back to the Goal.. Quick turn/Face thesn scare the Lights out of defenders, AW wants him to pull the Defense to the center and allow Pires, Henry, Helb, Lunberrg, and I think very likely Bentley more space to deliver the killing blow, in a move I call the Fatal Attack: 4000 MP/2HP)
not contradicitng Gilio just showing another option .
Jude,
That's what's so good about Baptista, we can vary our mode of attack so much more. I have no doubt if we do sign him, he will play both in midfield and up front. That versatility will be so invaluable. His imposing physical approach will also give defenders a fear factor. And if we are going into the last 10 minutes of a match needing a goal, aka Bayern in CL, we could actually employ a direct apporach, like we did, and gain some success from it this time.
Dont get carried away with paper talk. Hleb said he read of chelsea's interest in the papers. I think if their interest was real his agent may just have been informed. There are enough things to dislike Chelsea for but believing every paper rumour and passing it on as gospel just makes us look naieve.
It would be a great signing if we do get him. All we need then is to sign a keeper and we are set because without a new keeper, I honestly think we will struggle to try and regain the Premiership title.
Yes i agree, a new keeper has got to be on Wenger's agenda, surely? He's always made clangers with keepers, not only the ones hes bought who have been poor (shaaban, almoronia), but the one's hes allowed to get away (Robinson, Frey, Proto). This does worry me and although you can normally trust Wenger, with keepers you cant...
Thanks jobby, I hope so too mate.
Sorry I know this isn't quite the same topic but how awesome was henry's 1st goal last night?! I know the opposition was poor but a great goal is a great goal!
Hey everyone. im just came on here to ask arsenal supporters who have seen the latest arsenal friendlies, How has hleb been playing and what position has he been playing in???
Yeah it was awesome! They were all well worked goals. Glad to see bentley get on teh score sheet as well. I would like to see him play some part in the upcoming season!
I'm thinking Bneltye will play some part as Freddie's cover on the right. I know Hleb can play there too, but his preferred role is in central midfield. Bentley looked decent at Norwich and has a years Premiership experience now. If only he was a bit bigger, he would be one hell of a player.
How do you think Henry feels about the transfer situation this summer? I know hes always said how settled he is but surely he can't be happy that PV4 has gone and maybe Pires to follow? Henry needs to be kept happy at all costs because his leaving the team would be devastating
I know what your saying about it being devastating if Henry left but at the same time I don't think we should be bending over backwards to keep him happy. He has said many time before how happy he is at Arsenal and now that he is captain he should be setting an example so I hope that means we don't see as much of his sulking this season as we did last season - particularly in the Chmapions League!
could someone who say last nights match post the starting lineups fomation, I'm interested.
Reports say that we are gonna buy baptista but for 12.5 mil according to the sun. Is this bullshit cause we have already had a 13.75mil bid rejected?
Anon,
Please could all the useless yellow bellied anonymous bloggers get id's we want to know you!!! stop spreading fear, HENRY IS NOT LEAVING!!!!
The Sun have clearly got the bid wrong. It would take 15 mill to get him for sure. If we did get him for a little under 13 mill that would be great news, but it will defo take 15 mill plus.
jude704, last nights team:
Mark Howard
Lauren
Pascal Cygan
Philippe Senderos
Justin Hoyte
Robert Pires
Mathieu Flamini
Alex Song
Alexander Hleb
David Bentley
Thierry Henry
SUBS
Vito Mannone
Ashley Cole
Kolo Toure
Johan Djourou
Jose Antonio Reyes
Sebastian Larsson
Dennis Bergkamp
Jude,
I am Anon because I couldnt work out how to become a blogger - basically because I dont have a clue what that even means! And I never mentioned anything about Henry leaving by the way!
Cheers,
Matt
You can understand his frustrations though as we as Arsenal fans suffer the same frustrations in the Champs League every season too. I'm not saying its right fro him to sulk, but when are we going to reach the semi-final even? Its just not right that a team with an excellent domestic record, which plays by far the best football in the country, cannot adapt to the Euro stage.
and no one said he was leaving, just what he thought about the transfer situation as it stands - ie on paper Arsenal not as strong as they could be
It's nice to see a player actually saying something positive. Makes a refreshing change from the doom and gloom. Friend of mine who is more well versed in footie than me is giving up his season ticket, getting out of the whole Arsenal thing, despite being a fan for years. Says sick of the money being all important, says the new stadium will be a white elephant etc. and that the whole Vieira thing convinced him to finish it. I'm trying to be optimistic in the face of the apparent issues we are having right now. Does anyone know why Arsenal seem to always leave it so late to get players to renew their contracts? That does worry me a bit.
I think Arséne has done more than enough to at least warrant some trust in him, so I'll just have to wait and see what happens. Baptista sounds like a serious player of the kind that we need. A physical presence up front can make such a difference - Just look at the way Rooney shrugs people off when he is on the ball. You only nee dot look at The Beast to see that he has excellent upper body strength.
BTW - Not sure who it was that said Arse Blogger was a bit egotistical but have to say I love his Blog. This is a great place too - Keep it up.
Up the arse.
Cheers Jude.
Jude,
You mean me? Arseblogger? Ha Ha!
I couldn't pull that off - My technical knowledge of footie generally is poor.
Alright now i know it could have been worded differently but I was just trying to emphasise the importance of keeping Henry. No-one else here seems to be happy about the situation at present with the club and also the Beast hasn't signed yet. It was a hypothetical question regarding Henry's opinion on everything. I didn't say he was leaving just how devatated I would feel by that
Fair point Legrand!
Nyssie is the bomb!!!!!!!!!
Hleb plays on the right
Jobby: True, but the fact that I am not him kind of does... :-)
you shit and you know you are!
"You shit and you know you are!"
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