"Theo does not look bad," said the Arsenal manager. "The physio told me he had to come off straight away because he was numb as he had been kicked on the nerve.
"He twisted his ankle and we checked on a X-ray, and he looks all right."
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Arsenal boss Wenger: Walcott OK
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident Theo Walcott has avoided serious damage after being forced off late on in yesterday's 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic.
"Theo does not look bad," said the Arsenal manager. "The physio told me he had to come off straight away because he was numb as he had been kicked on the nerve.
"He twisted his ankle and we checked on a X-ray, and he looks all right."
"Theo does not look bad," said the Arsenal manager. "The physio told me he had to come off straight away because he was numb as he had been kicked on the nerve.
"He twisted his ankle and we checked on a X-ray, and he looks all right."
Arsenal boss Wenger: England failure left me choked
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he was "choked" by England's Euro2008 failure.
"I don't think McClaren should have been sacked for his lack of competence but, in this environment, it is impossible," said Wenger. "What I don't like is the fact that, the next morning, he is sacrificed. Let's assess the situation for two weeks.
"The FA need deep thinking for what happened and to find solutions. They can't now just appoint a new coach and think England will win the World Cup in 2010.
"But don't slaughter the players because the England national team has good players."
He added: "I have been in England for 11 years and I went to bed very sad and choked on Wednesday night."
Yet Wenger insists he is not interested in leading the Three Lions. He said: "If I was English then of course - but I am not so it is a 'no'.
"That is in line with what I have always said. The England manager should be English. The problem for me is McClaren was a competent guy but he has never been completely accepted in England.
"He had the qualities needed to do the job well. You could feel there was always a reluctance for him.
"He needed a positive experience to convince everybody he had the qualities to do the job."
"I don't think McClaren should have been sacked for his lack of competence but, in this environment, it is impossible," said Wenger. "What I don't like is the fact that, the next morning, he is sacrificed. Let's assess the situation for two weeks.
"The FA need deep thinking for what happened and to find solutions. They can't now just appoint a new coach and think England will win the World Cup in 2010.
"But don't slaughter the players because the England national team has good players."
He added: "I have been in England for 11 years and I went to bed very sad and choked on Wednesday night."
Yet Wenger insists he is not interested in leading the Three Lions. He said: "If I was English then of course - but I am not so it is a 'no'.
"That is in line with what I have always said. The England manager should be English. The problem for me is McClaren was a competent guy but he has never been completely accepted in England.
"He had the qualities needed to do the job well. You could feel there was always a reluctance for him.
"He needed a positive experience to convince everybody he had the qualities to do the job."
Monday, July 23, 2007
Hammers seal frediie deal
The 30-year-old has completed his move to Upton Park after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.
West Ham have signed Ljungberg in a deal that could rise to £3million.
The move ends a nine-year spell at Arsenal for Ljungberg who joined the club from Halmstads in 1998.
The Swedish international struggled with injuries last season and Arsenal have decided to let him move on as he could not be guaranteed a regular spot in Arsene Wenger's side.
Ljungberg becomes West Ham's fifth new signing of the summer and he will help bolster Alan Curbishley's midfield options following the injury to Julien Faubert and the departure of Yossi Benayoun to Liverpool.
Ljungberg is relishing the challenge of playing for West Ham and he revealed the ambition of chairman Eggert Magnusson played a big part in his decision to move to Upton Park.
"I'm coming here because I want to build a great team," said Ljungberg. "And why I want to join is because of Magnusson. He wants to bring them forward to be top of the country.
"He's willing to go to the transfer market to buy top players and mix them with youth players. West Ham have a great academy.
"He wants to help take the club up and take them to the top in England. It's a big challenge for me."
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley was delighted to land Ljungberg and believes he will prove a valuable addition to his squad.
"We spoke to Freddie over the last week and we tried to sell him the club and what we're about," Curbishley said.
"He's seen players come in and push us forward.
"He brings a few things, Champions League experience, captain of Sweden, he's versatile.
"There's a hunger there. He wants to come and push West Ham on and be partly responsible for that.
"He's joining another terrific club and that's the way he's got to see it.
"He understands the passion of the club and the passion of the fans and I'm sure he'll be a big hit here."
Hammers confirm Freddie deal
The 30-year-old has completed his move to Upton Park after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.
West Ham have signed Ljungberg in a deal that could rise to £3million.
The move ends a nine-year spell at Arsenal for Ljungberg who joined the club from Halmstads in 1998.
The Swedish international struggled with injuries last season and Arsenal have decided to let him move on as he could not be guaranteed a regular spot in Arsene Wenger's side.
Ljungberg becomes West Ham's fifth new signing of the summer and he will help bolster Alan Curbishley's midfield options following the injury to Julien Faubert and the departure of Yossi Benayoun to Liverpool.
Ljungberg is relishing the challenge of playing for West Ham and he revealed the ambition of chairman Eggert Magnusson played a big part in his decision to move to Upton Park.
"I'm coming here because I want to build a great team," said Ljungberg. "And why I want to join is because of Magnusson. He wants to bring them forward to be top of the country.
"He's willing to go to the transfer market to buy top players and mix them with youth players. West Ham have a great academy.
"He wants to help take the club up and take them to the top in England. It's a big challenge for me."
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley was delighted to land Ljungberg and believes he will prove a valuable addition to his squad.
"We spoke to Freddie over the last week and we tried to sell him the club and what we're about," Curbishley said.
"He's seen players come in and push us forward.
"He brings a few things, Champions League experience, captain of Sweden, he's versatile.
"There's a hunger there. He wants to come and push West Ham on and be partly responsible for that.
"He's joining another terrific club and that's the way he's got to see it.
"He understands the passion of the club and the passion of the fans and I'm sure he'll be a big hit here."
West Ham have signed Ljungberg in a deal that could rise to £3million.
The move ends a nine-year spell at Arsenal for Ljungberg who joined the club from Halmstads in 1998.
The Swedish international struggled with injuries last season and Arsenal have decided to let him move on as he could not be guaranteed a regular spot in Arsene Wenger's side.
Ljungberg becomes West Ham's fifth new signing of the summer and he will help bolster Alan Curbishley's midfield options following the injury to Julien Faubert and the departure of Yossi Benayoun to Liverpool.
Ljungberg is relishing the challenge of playing for West Ham and he revealed the ambition of chairman Eggert Magnusson played a big part in his decision to move to Upton Park.
"I'm coming here because I want to build a great team," said Ljungberg. "And why I want to join is because of Magnusson. He wants to bring them forward to be top of the country.
"He's willing to go to the transfer market to buy top players and mix them with youth players. West Ham have a great academy.
"He wants to help take the club up and take them to the top in England. It's a big challenge for me."
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley was delighted to land Ljungberg and believes he will prove a valuable addition to his squad.
"We spoke to Freddie over the last week and we tried to sell him the club and what we're about," Curbishley said.
"He's seen players come in and push us forward.
"He brings a few things, Champions League experience, captain of Sweden, he's versatile.
"There's a hunger there. He wants to come and push West Ham on and be partly responsible for that.
"He's joining another terrific club and that's the way he's got to see it.
"He understands the passion of the club and the passion of the fans and I'm sure he'll be a big hit here."
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Baptista putting Real first
Julio Baptista wants a go at breaking into Bernd Schuster's Real Madrid team before considering his options.Baptista is back with Liga champions after spending last season on loan with Arsenal.
The Brazilian forward has been linked with a move to Newcastle, but Baptista is keen to win a place in Schuster's side before looking further afield.
"I believe I showed at Arsenal last season that I can play in England score goals and make goals," he told the Sunday Mirror.
"Newcastle is a big club but before I consider a move I need to know about my future with Real.
"I want the chance in pre-season to show our new coach Bernd Schuster I should be part of his plans.
"If things don't work out here I will have to look at other options in Spain and England."
Saturday, July 21, 2007
F1 Supremo To Launch Arsenal Bid
Following the news that American billionaire Stan Kroenke was to up his efforts in his bid to take over Arsenal, a new challenger has emerged, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone who has made his fortune from motor racing, is worth three times more than Kroenke, having a net worth of around £3billion.
Yesterday it emerged that Kroenke will hold further talks with the board at Arsenal, in an attempt to gain control of the club by means of a takeover. As yet, Kroenke hasn’t enough shares in the club to launch a formal bid, but would use depose vice-chairman David Dein’s portion of the club to get very close to the magical 30% needed.
But out of nowhere, Ecclestone’s interest has been noted. The 76-year-old is famed for his stealthy operating tactics, but even the Arsenal share-holders new nothing about the interest up until last night.
Speaking to Reuters, Ecclestone didn’t refute the speculation, but fuelled it: “I don't know too much about that, actually.”
“It's good if somebody is saying that, because maybe I will be approached and maybe it will be cheap.
“I'll buy anything if it's cheap enough.
“If somebody offers me something that I think is good value, I'll have a go.”
The comments will not endear him to the Arsenal board, who up until now have been against foreign takeover, partly because the passion of the club will be lost in the midst of business. Ecclestone is British, but clearly sees the Arsenal deal as a business opportunity.
It was widely understood that former vice-chairman of the club, David Dein, left his post as he looked more favourably on a foreign takeover, an opinion that the rest of the board did not agree with. Dein may yet come back into the club after a possible takeover, which could see manager Arsene Wenger extend his stay at the Emirates.
Ecclestone has been in touch with Dein, which suggests that they may have been talking shop: “I talked to David obviously when they chucked him out, which I thought was a bit unnecessary.”
F1 supremo open to Gunners bid
Bernie Ecclestone is open-minded about the possibility of a takeover bid for Arsenal.
Following reports claiming American billionaire Stan Kroenke is ready to launch his own attempt to gain control of The Gunners, Ecclestone has also been linked with an offer.
The Formula One supremo has confirmed he has not held talks with the Premier League club regarding any bid.
But Ecclestone conceded that he would be open to an approach from Emirates Stadium, if the deal represented good value.
"I don't know too much about that, actually," Ecclestone told Reuters in response to reports he is lining up a bid for Arsenal.
"It's good if somebody is saying that, because maybe I will be approached and maybe it will be cheap.
"I'll buy anything if it's cheap enough.
"If somebody offers me something that I think is good value, I'll have a go."
Ecclestone also feels the departure of former vice-chairman David Dein, who was keen for Kroenke to be more involved in the club, was 'unnecessary'.
He added: "I talked to David obviously when they chucked him out, which I thought was a bit unnecessary."
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