BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I can't see him playing for any other English club and there is no way that greedy Wenger is going to get Essien.Absolutely no way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Someone from the board is seriously asking for trouble if they are seriously thinking of loaning another player to Arsenal. Why are we so charitable all of a sudden, trying to loan players to a direct rival that can help them achieve their aims?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just read the new about Ess , would really piss me off if we loan him to Arse. I know he isnt one of our best players anymore but it will ruin all the fond memories i have of him if he goes there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just read the new about Ess , would really piss me off if we loan him to Arse. I know he isnt one of our best players anymore but it will ruin all the fond memories i have of him if he goes there!It makes sense:1) Financially - they pay the wages (or at least a significant %)2) We get to evaluate if he is a player we should keep / let go3) We strengthen over teams against our rivals4) He cannot play against us - potentially weakening the side that are relying on himSo there's no real downsides as I can see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It makes sense:1) Financially - they pay the wages (or at least a significant %)2) We get to evaluate if he is a player we should keep / let go3) We strengthen over teams against our rivals4) He cannot play against us - potentially weakening the side that are relying on himSo there's no real downsides as I can see? 1) Then why don't we sell him? Then we'd get quite lot money for him, and we wouldn't pay his wages anymore. 3) WE are one of those rivals, so we'd strengthen against us. 4) If we don't let him go to Arsenal he couldn't play any of their games. It would be better, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 1) Then why don't we sell him? Then we'd get quite lot money for him, and we wouldn't pay his wages anymore.3) WE are one of those rivals, so we'd strengthen against us.4) If we don't let him go to Arsenal he couldn't play any of their games. It would be better, wouldn't it?1) Nobody seems interested in 'buying' him - due to his injuries3+4) Well, he will also help Arsenal take points from other teams around us - so not all bad... AND it is Arsenal... we should be aiming for 3rd at least... our only worries should be the 2x Manc clubs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 1) Nobody seems interested in 'buying' him - due to his injuries3+4) Well, he will also help Arsenal take points from other teams around us - so not all bad... AND it is Arsenal... we should be aiming for 3rd at least... our only worries should be the 2x Manc clubs... 1) I'm sure that a lot of team would buy him for a reasonable price, but maybe we want too much for him, or his wages are too high. 3+4) That's right, but we shouldn't forget that we got the sixth place in Premier League last season while Arsenal were third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Arsenal move for Essien on loanhttp://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/167694.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Loan? Arsenal?That has to be the stupidest piece of business since.....since we loaned Benayoun to Arsenal We Hate Scouse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 1) Nobody seems interested in 'buying' him - due to his injuries3+4) Well, he will also help Arsenal take points from other teams around us - so not all bad... AND it is Arsenal... we should be aiming for 3rd at least... our only worries should be the 2x Manc clubs...sorry but no fucking way loan to Arse ....if he can't be sold prefer a loan to a decent club here or continent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Loaned to Real Madrid...http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2906850/title/essien-loaned-to-real-madridIn hindsight we should of cashed in a few years back, wonder what Jose can get out of him this season. Good luck Ess. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 What was the purpose in "loaning" him?...Its not as if we're too strong in the Central Mid positions..If they wanted to get rid of Essien, they should have sold him and looked for a new CM. Horrible move. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 IF he plays at Madrid (notice if in capitals) and plays good we should take him back in January and play him instead of golden oldie Lamps who is rather useless in the double pivot if you ask me. Rowan_Osborn and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan_Osborn 58 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 What was the purpose in "loaning" him?...Its not as if we're too strong in the Central Mid positions..If they wanted to get rid of Essien, they should have sold him and looked for a new CM. Horrible move.Im guessing that they hope he is able to regain form and if not at least advertise some of his ability on order to sell him on next summer. We have enough centre mids just not enough of the right quality or consistency in performance, hopefully the likes of Romeu, Mikel and Ramires will be able to develop and take up these roles. Mikel has shown signs that he is capable of doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwa 78 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 What was the purpose in "loaning" him?...Its not as if we're too strong in the Central Mid positions..If they wanted to get rid of Essien, they should have sold him and looked for a new CM. Horrible move.There was no signs of Essien getting to play, and we all know the reason for that.If he gets time at Madrid and somehow manages to find his strive its only positive for us. But from how he looked the last games he played we can't really play him. At least I get a reason to watch Real games now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Sorry but loaning him makes little sense. Hopefully Romeu plays more now. Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazyB 58 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Maybe Mourinho will get him to be a class player, and it will be like signing a great player when he comes back. (thats as about optimistic as i can get for this move) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Oriol Romeu <---- that's why Essien was loaned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 There was no signs of Essien getting to play, and we all know the reason for that.If he gets time at Madrid and somehow manages to find his strive its only positive for us. But from how he looked the last games he played we can't really play him.At least I get a reason to watch Real games now.Suppose Mikel get's injured. Who's going to be the central defensive mid? Romeu has barely played a game since RDM took charge, and he's the only real candidate for the task. The rest, like Ramires and Raul, would be swept aside by the stronger teams we will face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Maybe Mourinho will get him to be a class player, and it will be like signing a great player when he comes back. (thats as about optimistic as i can get for this move)That's what we always hear when it comes to Essien. Face it, he's 30 and this was probably the last season for him to be of some use to us. Mourinho will use him well for his own needs, but he's not going to play regularly at Madrid. capriccioso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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