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Cesc Fabregas outlines Arsenal future

goonerlad — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:05:03 +0000

CESC FABREGAS has declared his Arsenal ambitions to try and end constant speculation about his future once and for all.

“I am not sure how many times I need to talk directly about my commitment to Arsenal as I continue to say the same thing over and over again,” he said. “It appears that every time I have spoken to the Spanish media recently, my words have bounced back to England, leaving question marks about my future. So, for anyone who is unclear or may have misunderstood what my position is, let me make myself absolutely crystal clear – I am whole- heartedly committed to Arsenal and my future lies with this great club.”

original source
Liverpool Echo

Arsenal slammed for selling Adebayor to City

goonerlad — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:27 +0000

A business associate of Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov claims Emmanuel Adebayor should have been sold to any club other than direct Champions League rivals Manchester City and questioned whether the Gunners squad is strong enough to finish in the top four of the Premier League.

Farhad Moshiri is a London-based investor with close links to billionaire Russian Oligarch Usmanov, who owns around a 25 per cent stake in the club.

Moshiri is ‘mystified’ as to why the Gunners board rejected a rights issue proposed and underwritten by Usmanov this summer which he intended to generate transfer cash for manager Arsene Wenger and also reduce the club’s long-term debt.

Arsenal boss feared for Rosicky at one stage

goonerlad — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:03:10 +0000

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that at one stage during Tomas Rosicky’s rehabilitation he feared the midfielder’s career was over.

The 28-year-old Czech made his first appearance in 18 months on Saturday after hamstring and knee injuries.

“There was a time when I was worried Tomas wouldn’t play football again and he felt the same,” said Wenger.

original source – BBC