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Wenger backs Walcott to follow Henry path

 

 

 

Arsene Wenger thinks Theo Walcott is starting to show signs that he can convert himself from a winger to a prolific striker in the same way that Thierry Henry did at Arsenal.

 

Wenger has acquiesced to Walcott's demands to play a more central role in the last two weeks and the move has paid off handsomely. The 23-year-old scored in the Gunners' 5-2 victory over Reading and then won the penalty that handed Arsenal their vital win over Wigan Athletic last weekend.

 

Wenger has been reluctant to deploy Walcott up front in the past, but he now appears content to give the England international an extended run there in the hope that he can turn himself in to a clinical finisher in the same way that club record scorer Henry did. And Wenger thinks the influence of Henry, who has been training at Arsenal's London Colney base in recent weeks, has helped the former Southampton man adapt to his new role.

 

"Thierry gives him advice, which is always important, and Theo is a very intelligent boy," said the Arsenal manager. "He understands very quickly when you tell him something and that's why I think he can do very well in this position.

 

"I like what I have seen of Theo through the middle. It's an interesting challenge. I think he can take it on. He is now 23. I decided to play Thierry Henry at 23 through the middle because you have to learn a lot before."

 

Wenger reiterated his hope that Walcott will sign a new deal. The Frenchman has imposed a New Year's Day deadline on negotiations, although he has indicated he will not sell Walcott in January even if it means losing him for free in the summer.

 

Wenger denied that playing Walcott through the middle for the last two matches would help his chances of keeping the player, but he does remain confident of holding on to him.

 

He said: "No, I don't think (playing him as a striker will impact on negotiations). I want him to stay and I want him to extend his contract, and I have always been consistent on that. Yes, talks are ongoing, and yes, I remain optimistic."

 

Wenger adresses Ba rumours, potential Henry deal

With Gervinho off to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations next month, Wenger could bid for another striker when the window opens, but he denied being interested in Demba Ba, who can leave Newcastle for £7.5m.

 

"I like Demba Ba, yes," the former Monaco coach said ahead of Arsenal's match with the Magpies. "But if you ask me, 'Do we sign Demba Ba?', I say no."

 

A more realistic option for Wenger appears to be re-signing Henry for a second loan spell. Wenger said earlier this week that he would not sign the New York Red Bulls player again, but appears to have softened that stance.

 

"I've not lost interest in him," said Wenger, who signed Henry on a temporary deal last January. "I've not completely [ruled a loan move out]. But I haven't spoken about it with him at all.

 

"He's still coming today to practice with us. We are very close [personally], but at the moment I think he has had a second spell at the club that was very successful. You have to be cautious that it's not one time too many.

 

"He is still good enough to play in the Premier League, absolutely. He is in a better physical shape than he was last time he was here last year."

 

Wenger admitted today he will be a busy man when the transfer window opens, not just in his attempt to sign players, but also in his efforts at offloading the deadwood clogging up his squad. Andre Santos and Marouane Chamakh could be sold while Arsenal are ready to listen to any offers for Andrey Arshavin, who is said to have attracted interest from Reading.

 

"I have not had a call from Reading," Wenger stated. "But if he finds a solution that is satisfying for him and for us, we will consider it."

 

 

Oh..... I really wish Walcott stays... And good to know that we would have a busy transfer window.... :good:

 

 

 

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the sub titles are fake

 

Bouchra, 26 years old and the wife of star player Robin v Persie. They live in London with their 2 kids. But today I (the presenter) am meeting them in their 2nd home in Rotterdam.

 

After a glorious career with Feyenoord, Robin transferred to Arsenal. Right now, he's one of the best strikers in the world. When I meet them, Robin is sadly injured so that's why they temporarily came back to The Netherlands.

 

Robin: When I heard about it (the SOS Children's Village) I said, "you have to do it. That is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Don't worry about the kids, they will be taken great care of."

Presenter: Are you happy to be back in Rotterdam?

Bouchra: Yes, but I have to be honest. We have been here for weeks or months and I feel like going home. England feels like home.

Presenter: How come (England feels more like home)?

Bouchra: I think because our kids were born there.

 

Then Dina Layla who's in her arm gets sick and Robin cleans it up. Bouchra jokes about there being absolutely no glamour in their home.

 

Bouchra: I think that a lot of people think we are shopping all day long, don't do anything around the house. But I have two children, I am just a housewife. I also have to clean, feed my kids, just normal things every mother does.

Presenter: How long have you and Robin been together?

Bouchra: We've been together for 7 ½ years. And on the 31st of March we've been married for 6 years.

Presenter: How did you meet?

Bouchra: I was in my car, I had to drop somebody off somewhere but it was very early so I was in my pajamas. Then the car behind me started to honk the horn. And it turned out to be Robin and a friend of his.

 

Then she says she looked horrible that day but Robin then says he thought she looked nice and that he was impressed.

 

Bouchra is going to leave her family all alone since the birth of her daughter. She says the worst thing will be that she'll miss her children and her husband and would probably worry about them. Robin has to run the house all by himself. Let's hope he can do that without Bouchra by his side.

 

Robin: When she's around I am a bit of a slob. Baby socks and pants will lie in a corner and she will pick them up, show them to me and drop them so I have to clean them up myself.

 

The presenter then asks if Robin can cook. He says Bouchra is an amazing cook, so if he's alone he'll eat with friends or they come to his house and they order something because he can't cook for himself.

 

Bouchra explains that she doesn't just want to donate a large amount of money for the charity. She feels good she's able to help herself. She wants to see with her own eyes to feel and see how those people live and cope.

 

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What f**k up is this?

 

You guys might remember a match between Mohan Bagan and East Bengal where one of the Mohan Bagan players were hit on the head with a brick.

Following that the Mohan Bagan team refused to play the second half of the match. In all fairness the match should've been cancelled after that, and East Bengal should've been fined.

 

But guess what, Mohan Bagan have been banned from the I league for 2 years for refusing to play the second half...

 

For Christ's sakes!

 

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