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Monday 2 July 2012
Young Gunner heads to Spain
3 July 2012
Arsenal striker Joel Campbell will spend next season on loan at Real Betis.
The Costa Rica international had been looking forward to returning to the Emirates this summer after a season-long stay at Lorient but he is now eagerly awaiting his imminent move to Spain.
"It's a great opportunity for me to grow," Campbell told Fox TV.
"I am going to the world's best league, and I want to play."
Campbell joined Arsenal from Costa Rican outfit Deportivo Saprissa last summer but was loaned to Lorient after failing to secure a work permit.
Arsenal striker Joel Campbell will spend next season on loan at Real Betis.
The Costa Rica international had been looking forward to returning to the Emirates this summer after a season-long stay at Lorient but he is now eagerly awaiting his imminent move to Spain.
"It's a great opportunity for me to grow," Campbell told Fox TV.
"I am going to the world's best league, and I want to play."
Campbell joined Arsenal from Costa Rican outfit Deportivo Saprissa last summer but was loaned to Lorient after failing to secure a work permit.
The 20-year-old striker, who has been capped 14 times by
his country, netted three times in 25 appearances in Ligue 1 last
season.
source : soccerway
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Szczesny keen for Arsenal stay
Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has reaffirmed his commitment to the
club, stating his desire to stay at the Emirates for a 'long, long
time'.
The youngster has established himself as first choice this season under manager Arsene Wenger and is hoping to repay the faith shown in him by improving year on year in north London.
"It's
always satisfying to hear people praising you," Szczesny told reporters.
"But I'm at the beginning of my career with a long way to go. I'm looking forward to playing for this club for a long, long time.
"At this age, it's very important for a player to play regularly and I'm very happy that I was given the chance. I'm just trying to do my best for the club."
The youngster has established himself as first choice this season under manager Arsene Wenger and is hoping to repay the faith shown in him by improving year on year in north London.
"But I'm at the beginning of my career with a long way to go. I'm looking forward to playing for this club for a long, long time.
"At this age, it's very important for a player to play regularly and I'm very happy that I was given the chance. I'm just trying to do my best for the club."
The 22-year-old has made 33 league
appearances so far this season, with his performances reportedly
attracting interest from the likes of Barcelona.
25 April 2012 from Soccerway.com
Saturday 18 February 2012
O´Neill: Wenger one of the greatest
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has defended Arsene Wenger after his side beat a below-par Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
The home side booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with an impressive 2-0 triumph over the visitors, with Kieran Richardson opening the scoring before an own goal from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sealed the victory.
When asked if he believes Wenger's days as Arsenal boss are numbered, O'Neill said: "My view is that when he eventually decides to retire he will be considered by everyone, including me, as one of the great managers of the game."
"We might not always see eye to eye about events but I personally think he has been fantastic for the English game, so of course he will be disappointed at having lost the game but I don't think the criticism that we all receive passes round, I don't think it is particularly merited."
"That is my view. He has been one of the great managers and will be considered so."
The former Aston Villa boss also expressed his delight at making the last eight of the FA Cup after his side's two-goal triumph over the north London side.
"If anything we were getting stronger as the game went on," O’Neill said.
"I am really pleased for everybody concerned with the club, particularly the players who were excellent today, not only in terms of working hard but also when we had the ball because we tried to use it."
"There was plenty of confidence and the self-belief is getting stronger which is great to see. They feel as if they can win matches."
"I am delighted to be in the last eight. Today you felt that the first goal was going to be of major importance. It would give that extra belief and we took that into the second half."
The home side booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with an impressive 2-0 triumph over the visitors, with Kieran Richardson opening the scoring before an own goal from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sealed the victory.
When asked if he believes Wenger's days as Arsenal boss are numbered, O'Neill said: "My view is that when he eventually decides to retire he will be considered by everyone, including me, as one of the great managers of the game."
"We might not always see eye to eye about events but I personally think he has been fantastic for the English game, so of course he will be disappointed at having lost the game but I don't think the criticism that we all receive passes round, I don't think it is particularly merited."
"That is my view. He has been one of the great managers and will be considered so."
The former Aston Villa boss also expressed his delight at making the last eight of the FA Cup after his side's two-goal triumph over the north London side.
"If anything we were getting stronger as the game went on," O’Neill said.
"I am really pleased for everybody concerned with the club, particularly the players who were excellent today, not only in terms of working hard but also when we had the ball because we tried to use it."
"There was plenty of confidence and the self-belief is getting stronger which is great to see. They feel as if they can win matches."
"I am delighted to be in the last eight. Today you felt that the first goal was going to be of major importance. It would give that extra belief and we took that into the second half."
"We put a big
effort into the game and that did not surprise me because we have been
doing that for some particular time. I think I pleasantly get surprised
by them if the truth be known."
source : soccerway
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Mid-week Game
Wilshere hit with new injury blow
Arsenal star and England international Jack Wilshere has developed a stress fracture in his right foot.
The 20-year-old midfielder has not played since England's 2-2 draw with Switzerland last June, and he had been aiming for a February return to the game after undergoing surgery on his right ankle in September.
Arsenal have confirmed the latest injury, and Wilshere took to social networking site Twitter to confirm the news.
"I can confirm I have a stress fracture but it is not in the same area as my first injury which has healed very (well) which I am happy about," Wilshere wrote.
"I have developed a stress fracture in the Heal now and I don't want to put any time scale on it as I do not know how long it will take."
The 20-year-old midfielder has not played since England's 2-2 draw with Switzerland last June, and he had been aiming for a February return to the game after undergoing surgery on his right ankle in September.
Arsenal have confirmed the latest injury, and Wilshere took to social networking site Twitter to confirm the news.
"I can confirm I have a stress fracture but it is not in the same area as my first injury which has healed very (well) which I am happy about," Wilshere wrote.
"I have developed a stress fracture in the Heal now and I don't want to put any time scale on it as I do not know how long it will take."
"I will update you more in a couple of weeks when I know more!"
Source : Soccerway
Monday 30 January 2012
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