Comments on: IS VIEIRA THE ANSWER?

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:32:03 +0000

De Rossi said he doesn’t want to sign for Arsenal. He’s Roma through and through, so is his whole family!

By: bade the gooner

bade the gooner — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:14:54 +0000

fellas stop it the brief answer is NO !!! viera aint good enough, he might essintial as a sub but no more than that. noe that Melo is taken we have to concentrate on bringing De-rossi or another 25-28 DM. we dont need catrremole we have song for the years to come he will be great we need one for the 2-3 years to come till then song will fill the gap

By: Davis

Davis — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:41:29 +0000

I think this would be a fantastic buy……he only gets payed if he plays well plus, all this talk of him being passed his prime. While all true, that does not reduce his knowledge of the game which is something i think a player like Denilson or Song could use is someone with as much experience as Patrick has and I think that is what Arsene has up his sleeve.

By: Shola Ojedokun(Nigeria)

Shola Ojedokun(Nigeria) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:35:08 +0000

Well, I initially was taken aback by the gossip but as I thought of it objectively; I of the opinion that it would be a great idea to have an Arsenal legend/veteran who will add leadership, experience, bite, motivation, encouragement to a young side like Ryan Giggs does at ManU. Although, it might be a gamble, who knows – It might just pay-off on the long run.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:17:58 +0000

I don’t agree with those saying that Vieira is too old. He could be our Roy Keane. Vieira is a through and through winner and a great leader. In my opinion, a player like him is exactly what we need.

By: Rock

Rock — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:13:32 +0000

why waiting till august tho

By: Super Cesc

Super Cesc — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:08:55 +0000

Not bad for 750 000 signing on fee. Could teach Fabregas how to be captain, boost moral at the training camp etc.
But we still need a De Rossi who is in his prime and can look to the future.
I heard a rumour we’ve already signed De Rossi and are waiting till august to announce him?
He appeared on our team sheet and then dissapeared?
Anyone think there is any weight to these rumours?

By: MikeE

MikeE — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:55:01 +0000

very useful to come on and steady nerves with 20 minutes to play and 1 – 0 up? think how often we played like headless chickens last year in those circumstances.

and a few tough away games up north where the oppostion are tough but not that quick?

But if he wants a guaranteed start in 35+ games a season, then he would be better off going elsewhere, sadly.

By: Rock

Rock — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:54:13 +0000

I have to say I agree. Vieira’s return would be a good thing but I would rather we invested in someone like Cattermole as it’s a long term investment.

On the other hand however Vieira could bring the likes of Ramsey and Diaby to the fore.