The transfer window has slammed shut in England and Arsenal fans are reflecting on an unsuccessful transfer window once again.

After signing Cech early in the summer this was supposed to be the window where Wenger got the players he needed and lift Arsenal to premier league glory once again. However, Wenger had other ideas and failed to sign anybody else. There were rumours right until the last minute hoping Arsenal could get a Benzema or Cavani over the line but that was not possible.

This is the biggest disappointment as it is clear to see Arsenal needed a striker after failing to score at home so far and only scoring one goal themselves. Additionally, another position that Wenger neglected to address was that of defensive midfield. Although, Coquelin has done an excellent job Arsenal are one injury away from a crisis in that vital position. Arsenal will now have to rely on the ageing Arteta and Flamini if Coquelin was to get injured.

However, there was one positive in the transfer window and that was the signing of Petr Cech. Arsenal finally have a world class goalkeeper even if he didn’tt get off to the best of starts against West Ham. Cech proved his quality against Liverpool and he must not be forgotten in this shambles of a transfer window.

So what now?

The transfer window is shut which means all fans need to get behind the team and push them on. Let’s not forget this side is hugely talented and can beat anyone on their day. Arsenal have quality players with the likes of Ӧzil and Sanchez who can propel this Arsenal side forward. Furthermore, Arsenal has the returning Welbeck who can hopefully add some extra goals to this Arsenal side alongside a fully fit Walcott.

The vital element to this part of the season is that Wenger gets his tactics right and uses the players correctly which are at his disposal. Additionally, Joel Campbell has remained an Arsenal player which means he may get a chance to play upfront as well.

Overall, we could have had a more productive transfer window but it is not all doom and gloom. We may have had a relatively poor start but importantly we have only lost one game just like many of the challengers around us apart from Manchester City.



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+1 #22 Badger 2015-09-03 20:23
The only mistake Arsene has made is by ignoring the needs and the desires of the fans. All we want is to turn on sky sports and see that we've signed someone. Watching all the other clubs sign players and then seeing us bring in no one (Czech) and let 11 go. I understand the financial reasoning of not buying a 29 year old for 50m but buy someone. Charlie Austin, Pato, all available. All this does is start an already negative season with more negativity.
+1 #21 Macgooner56 2015-09-02 21:46
Kronke,Gazidis,Wenge r,not one of these really cares about the title, they gave up really competing years ago.as long as Kronke gets a profit from Wengers managing he's happy,the only people expected to spend money at the club are the fans not the owners, we don't even have an exclusive sponsor anymore, just the same mass Fly Emirates rubbish loads of others have got, they've torn the heart and soul out of my club,,,,
+1 #20 Nsikak 2015-09-02 09:32
If Wenger believes in his squad, then lets leave him to focus on his job and stop distracting him with all these insults... He is a good Manager, no doubt about this, and he has done extremely well in the last two years... People who can't even manage their homes and businesses... are here, insulting the best manager Arsenal has ever had.... guys...remove those huge rocks in your eyes first...so you can clearly see what Arsene is doing for us.
+2 #19 Wolfgang 2015-09-02 09:02
The problem for Wenger,imho,is not he did not get anyone.
It is winning. All the players signed and sealed are expected to help their clubs win.
As for Wenger he has show fans he can win games.There is no need to elaborate. Cut out the dancing scoccer and go direct and fast.
-3 #18 ocen jimmy 2015-09-02 07:59
arsenal has not ambition of winning trophy, they are just making money by buying young player, train them, and sale them at expensive price.the most affected people are the fans b'se they buy ticket at a expensive price and fail to get what they want at the end of it. solution; fans should not buy tickets let the arsenal's manager and official watch the games alone, until they change into spirit of winning trophy.
#17 Wolfgang 2015-09-02 07:15
if Wenger cannot get Arsenal challenging he shd go .No more time shd be given even if he shd win the fa cup again.
Arsenal is apremium brand. Just imagine if Arsenal were half as successful as Mu during rf time.
#16 Harold 2015-09-02 07:05
Cheese manager was right to call Wenger an expert of failure. Is this not failure? You all the resouces yet nothing is being done. Believe me this season not even fourth place. With cl not even second round.
#15 Ottaviani 2015-09-02 06:25
Its not always about buying,we have enough players and Arsene is struggling to play them all(podolski's case last season)-example but here we are crying to bring in more bodies,let us refrain from google in relationn to which position Arsenal should buy for-this is not playstation,this club employs a manager and it is his perogativbe as to who he signs and for. Whatever reasson not what. The media influence arsenal fans to think as players for us,according to the media Arsenal almost signed Vidal as if there had been some truth there,it has been rimour after rumour threatening the players concentration at the club I am glad the rumour mill is dead for now and hope our players focus-Wenger has made this team what it is and to vblame him whilst we support the players he brought makes no sense-we want glory but it has to be lasting glory not financed and unstable,Arsene is right. To have a sytroinger development side,we will all enjoy soon,I have hope in the vurrent crp of players
#14 GBANYA,M 2015-09-02 05:53
WE THE FANS IN LIBERIA ARE A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED FOR THE REAL FACT THAT Wenger FAILED TO SIGN A STRIKER AND A HOLDING/DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER. Arteta, Flamini are much older than "the Coq"

So we will just accept this situation and pray that our dream comes through. GUNNERS for Life
+1 #13 Nyabs 2015-09-02 03:28
Arsenal will remain just that with Wenger as manager...beautiful football fail to score then the after match comments....standard choreographed...."th ey showed commitment, they dominated..they have mental strength..they played with foot brakes.. i believe in them"...useless AW.......#wengerout
+1 #12 Shogun 2015-09-02 01:02
Everyone has posted the same comments ' we need a striker and a DM"and that's the reason our Manager will not by them because he's trying to prove everyone wrong!!!!! The owners will not sack him because he's making them money. When the injuries kick in watch the same excuse's kick in.... It's only one solution to our situation --- boycott our home matches
#11 Nyeks 2015-09-02 00:03
That's the nature of the fa specialist... There is nothing we can do now...We as Arsenal fans might enjoy football only when the oldie is sacked!!!!!!
#10 kelvin 2015-09-01 23:25
Wenger is a stupid manager..from now on until they sack him,he as nothing to offer any more...he is just a failure just like they call him..he as lost it completely, he is not a world class manager that's why he wil never take the club forward..other managers are doing everything to make sure they win the league, but this man call Wenger will never win it any more...He is a big failure and even worse than a failure
+2 #9 dcdc 2015-09-01 22:34
This squad is good but has the glaring weaknesses everyone else on here has pointed out. So, in terms of a championship or ecl we're going nowhere. Unfortunately so is Wenger.
+1 #8 TBOY 2015-09-01 22:24
Manchester cityis obviously another primier league champiothere is doubt about that. What has been an issue is that despite all the clamour of the fans for a new signing most especially striker and DMF, this dogmatic,***,brainle ss manager proof to us again that 'he is in love with failure'. Well, we hope of new arsenal whenever Wenger says goodbye and am sure all of us will give a sign of relief.
+3 #7 Wilson 2015-09-01 22:23
By now, it should have been clear to Arsenal fans that Wenger's glory days are over. He has no personal ambition beyond being the longest manager. There is no club in the world that will tolerate a nonperforming manager. It is a shame that both the board and Wenger don't share the fans' passion. As long as Wenger is Arsenal manager with the kind of ownership and board, Arsenal cannot aspire beyond 4th place. I'm totally disappointed.
+2 #6 Franklin 2015-09-01 21:45
What a disappointment . Wenger has done us in . By not signing a striker during the transfer window , this was a deliberate move to protect the inept Giroud . What most Arsenal fans were clamouring for was a striker of Thierry Henry or Bergkamp mould . It is obvious that the team is going nowhere with Giroud as a striker and now am beginning to question what relationship exists between Wenger and Giroud besides being compatriots . Fellow fans lets brace ourselves for another third or fourth finish and going out in the last 16 In Europe . IT IS OUR LOT .
+2 #5 Ian South Africa 2015-09-01 21:20
Another transfer window, another disappointment! We always view the transfer windows with great expectation, high hopes... and Wenger always ***er-punches us! And yet, my fellow supporters at the Emirates pay the highest matchday ticket prices. Roll-on January 2016!
#4 Arsoul 2015-09-01 21:09
Okay if they really were looking for players they didn't need to spend a fortune...they do have scouts don't they? If the scouts picked all the rumored players then I can be a scout too. They needed to be out there getting guys that they see as having future potential at Arsenal. All the smaller clubs seem to be able to find them no problem...after that they become expensive.

When you know what you need and want go buy it don't waste time pretending just do it!
#3 B 2015-09-01 21:05
Agreed. Wenger has got it badly wrong. Now was the time to invest in the team. Next year with the new money coming in the transfer prices will be mega inflated which will price us even further out of the transfer market.
+4 #2 Danish Gooner 2015-09-01 21:00
Seriously,i am almost glad he didnt spend any money,more money for the new manager coming in 2016.
+7 #1 lb 2015-09-01 20:56
What did everyone really expect? There was no way that Wenger was spending money on a striker when he has his boy Giroud here and Welbeck coming back after international break. Arteta got healthy at the right time, so now he has a backup to Le Coq at the holding midfield position. He is loyal to his players and this showed by not upgrading DM and striker.

Fans (me included) have every right to be upset; however, deep down we all knew this was going to happen. Just think about how great this squad would have been with a star striker and powerhouse DM...