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They must not teach basic reading comprehension and logical deduction in school in Manchester.
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There is zero to comprehend in your post. It's a load of mumbo jumbo.
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First of all, you didnt consider that I didnt have a choice? There are no 'sales' in hockey, so I compared it another way.  |
It is not a comparison. Well I suppose it is if you want to compare it to something that has zero comparison value. Like ... you know ... apples and oranges.
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Secondly, Wenger's options are unknown and so I didnt comment on them, but I'm certain lots of teams were interested in Van Persie's services. |
If you're so certain ... name them and consider that Arsenal had a rigid 20M+ asking price.
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Finally, note, and I was very specific; 'no competitive return.' If he buys something with that money then that will be a different story, so far he hasnt, so as far as on-field personnel are concerned United have improved and Arsenal have regressed.
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Arsenal regressed the moment VP said he wanted out.
Today they gained a competitive return in the form of cold hard cash for a player that wanted out. A lot more cold hard cash than other teams were prepared to offer.
Wenger did ok .... considering his hand was forced.