Day 2: Arshavin – A Go Round
1443: Confusion reigns at the moment with Sport.RU claiming the deal is in doubt after talking to the FA.
“Yes, it’s true, the transfer is in doubt. There is a chance it will take us 2-3 days. The odds are 50/50. If the transfer is declared invalid, Arshavin will be returned to Zenit. We can’t rule this out. I don’t think that would be a severe ruling: both clubs had a lot of time to complete it during the window.â€
Not sure on its reliability and MY gut feelings are that they are duff quotes.
Lets wait and see.
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1518 - SSN went live to the Emirates, there are 40 pages of the document to go through, explaining the long, long delay. Hopefully this is the only reason.
Fingers crossed.
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1618: THE QUOTES ARE FAKE. source. Thanks Gunnerblog my suspicions were confirmed.
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Arsenal are selling ‘Arshavin 23#’ shirts, as seen on SSN. Announcement rumoured for 7:30.
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Couldn’t even find this bloke on the FA.com site… God how i am hoping this is bollocks, i just want some confirmation rather than 2-3 days of more uncertainty…
Il have a look round. Fancy ringing Lachter? i have his UK number. Im out of my allowance.
not at home, not got my mobile on me…
fair nuff. This is utterly stupid.
My gut says they are fake comments…just a feeling.
Awwwwww.
now what ???
Just heard that the FA have a backlog of 2 transfers to process and that Arshavin’s deal is one of them.
There is a transfer involving Stoke,
goonblogger…
What have you heard regarding Stephen Appiah? You mentioned him on your original blog post earlier today. Is he coming in along with Shava?
nothing from sources or official im afraid. just that story i linked from sport.com.
I wont dismiss it but i doubt it.
Ahhh…OK. Would Appiah count as a transfer window move, or is he available outside of those constraints? Don’t mean to hijack over to Appiah, my focus is squarely on the Shava deal…but certainly wouldn’t mind if Appiah came in as well.
Keep up the GREAT work, mate!
Appiah has been training with the Dark Side these last few months and Sith Lord Harry is thinking about offering him a contract as he is a free-agent. Sloppy seconds have never really appealed to me!
The Stoke comparison sucks, their deal isn’t done cause the player couldnt get to Stoke to get his signature on paper; this is way different…
theSKAgooner – Available at any time i understand mate.
john – Dont sloppy seconds still feel good though?
JEZUZ – Fuck off.
Martijn Stolze – a 40 page document requires a hell of a lot of work. Im sure they will be checking every letter of it, including the punctuation.
edited.
I know, but i am just saying… The Stoke comparison sucks.
Anyway, multiple experts, 8 hours and 40 pages… that should be easy…?
jesus was jewish so dont bring anti-semitism into this…especially when alot of gooners are jewners
MAybe they have not got multiple experts.
Arsenal.com announcement at 19:15 tonight?
That’s the rumour I’ve been hearing at the moment. Seems like the official site are waiting for something to happen…
Regardless of his disciplinary issues, Appiah is a good player. Nevertheless, his body breaks down far too frequently and I don’t think Arsenal can afford to play nursemaid.
FYI – reviewing a 40 page legal document with domain knowledge can be done a couple of hours. I think if the deal goes through it will be the result of Arsenal receiving a special dispensation by the FA.
GoonerChris – have not heard that rumour but il keep an eye out.
Heard rumours for 3pm but that didnt happen
been in class for d past 2-3 hrs & was expecting to see d unveiling when i got out only to see this again. i guess we shld jst settle & see what happens. pitying thaigoon coz he also went to sleep & i’m pretty sure, woke to see dis, i was readin his comments. it will happen though.
CONFIRMED – HE IS NOW A GOONER!!!!!!!!!!
YES! http://www.arsenal.com/
great player. I’m happy that he can’t pay in champions…lol….(i’m happy for “my rome” naturally)