Wiltord and Kanu to go

DIMKA76 · Post by **DIMKA76** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:23 pm

Wiltord and Kanu to go

Matt Scott
Saturday January 10, 2004
The Guardian

Arsenal are set to write off a £17.5m investment at the end of the season with the strikers Sylvain Wiltord and Kanu leaving for nothing.
Arsenal have offered Wiltord a new deal but with significantly reduced terms and Kanu has been told that the manager Arsène Wenger will not be renewing his contract.

Wenger claimed last night that Wiltord's summer exit is his own choice and that, having secured Sol Campbell on a free transfer from Tottenham in 2001, it would be hypocritical to complain. "He is committed, but it is the Bosman rule and you have to respect it."

The deadline for representa tions against the government's approval of the compulsory purchase orders necessary for Arsenal's Ashburton Grove stadium project passed yesterday.

The Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and Southampton striker Kevin Phillips have been charged with improper conduct by the FA after their clash at St Mary's on December 29.

The Nigeria coach Christian Chukwu has insisted that Bolton's Jay-Jay Okocha and Kanu must report for African Nations Cup duty on Monday at the latest. Bolton and Arsenal were hoping to hold on to the players for at least another week but Chukwu said he would report both clubs to Fifa should they fail to comply.

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cic old boy · Post by **cic old boy** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 1:14 pm

All the London tarts be saying:

"Hey Papi,
Promise you'll never let me go
Promise you'll never leave me"

Thought · Post by **Thought** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 1:27 pm

No be Wenger dey shout about having a new contract for Kanu? Hypocritical $@#%!

lowzeewee · Post by **lowzeewee** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 2:32 pm

Both of them should leave and give Peter Hill-Wood a heartache over holes in HIS pocket.

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 2:56 pm

Arsenal have offered Wiltord a new deal but with significantly reduced terms and Kanu has been told that the manager Arsène Wenger will not be renewing his contract

Wow, what a nasty punch. After patiently sitting out all this time and hearing your manager go public over a possible renewal of your contract, now this.

I hope this report isn't true. If it is, then Kanu has been humiliated by a disrespectful coach. :x

Why should he meekily accept this sort of treatment? I hope it doesn't affect his ANC performance.

Bigpokey24 · Post by **Bigpokey24** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:08 pm

well when Kanu leaves thats the end of Arsenal's winning days

Guv007 · Post by **Guv007** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:09 pm

cic old boy wrote:All the London tarts be saying:

"Hey Papi,
Promise you'll never let me go
Promise you'll never leave me"

:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Bolade · Post by **Bolade** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:20 pm

Nothing lasts forever, everybody is bound to leave someday, so if it is now that Kanu should leave Arsenal, so be it. He has done well so far in the colors of Arsenal. Let's see what the reactions will be like when it's time for Arsene to bow out.

sublimeskills · Post by **sublimeskills** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 4:48 pm

IF Wenger doesn't want to renew Wiltord's contract, it would have been spread all over the newpapers by now. Only one newpaper or website carry such news -The guardian.co.uk. I have issue trusting some of those colunmists whom always proclaim reliable source. I am not saying it can't be true but you'll need more before someone can belive that. Arsene has professed he will like to keep Wiltord. If he is to leave, it will be publicly announced. As for Kanu, I believe he will leave Arsenal regardless of any news. Only way he could stay is if he comes back from ANC and contribute massively to the CL and PL and Arsenal wins. It is better for him to go somewhere else. My only wish is if he stays in the premiership where we can continue to see him more than if he goes to Europe.

geminikoat · Post by **geminikoat** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:09 pm

We all know this was inevitable; only Robby would not have seen this due to undieing Kanu passion. Kanu place for the past 3 years has been on the Arsenal bench. He must be suffering from benchititis by now. A move is what the doctor ordered!

RudeBoy · Post by **RudeBoy** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 6:34 pm

It's not confirmed Kanu is leaving! Wenger said he will wait till April/may before making a decision.

Larry Ashagbe · Post by **Larry Ashagbe** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 7:44 pm

RudeBoy,

The writing is on the wall and won't be surprised if Kanu has been asked to leave.

Either way, good luck to Kanu.

Talk IT · Post by **Talk IT** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 7:57 pm

Some of you guys are funny.
Just like Larry said the writing has been there and this should not come as a surprise. Some of us have been saying Wenger is just fatening kanu to sell him be u refuse to believe. Wenger always talk of how good kanu is but still refuse to play him in the first team. Wenger goes on about how wonderful Kanu skill is but he refuse to give him a contract. Kanu should have left a long time ago and not wait for this. Anyway maybe he was just waiting for the bosman.

Blakes · Post by **Blakes** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:01 pm

kanu should go to some "Bolton" where he can play regularly and shine like okocha...i think he needs it for an ego boost right now.. and he might even regain some form by doing this and it will definately give him more confidence and make him a btter all round eagles player..

tolahs · Post by **tolahs** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:57 pm

Kanu's in Arsenes' good books - Wiltord's sulk is sad. He's as good as gone. Kanu has played recently like a geezer seeking a new contract - not a bad incentive. Hope he comes back from Tunisia sharp, especially as Sylvian hasn't shown the stomach for the fight.

anikulapo · Post by **anikulapo** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:59 pm

Kanu for the Qatari league

ruff'n'tuff · Post by **ruff'n'tuff** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:03 pm

Kanu should go to wherever he can play first team football,and also

get paid .

Larry Ashagbe · Post by **Larry Ashagbe** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:07 pm

Did I read somewhere that Kanu will get an answer in April?

I don't think so because Kanu needs to know sooner in order to plan for his future.

ruff'n'tuff · Post by **ruff'n'tuff** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:10 pm

Larry Ashagbe wrote:Did I read somewhere that Kanu will get an answer in April?

I don't think so because Kanu needs to know sooner in order to plan for his future.

Very correct Larry.

Africana · Post by **Africana** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 11:29 pm

Good for Kanu. Since he has pointedly failed to help himself by leaving Arsenal, Arsene Wenger has now helped Kanu to help himself. This is the best thing the French goat has done for Kanu and Nigeria since Kanu joined Arsenal.

ROSSIKE · Post by **ROSSIKE** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 11:35 pm

Thank you Africana.

Pemba · Post by **Pemba** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 11:56 pm

Some of you guys are funny.
Just like Larry said the writing has been there and this should not come as a surprise. Some of us have been saying Wenger is just fatening kanu to sell him be u refuse to believe. Wenger always talk of how good kanu is but still refuse to play him in the first team. Wenger goes on about how wonderful Kanu skill is but he refuse to give him a contract. Kanu should have left a long time ago and not wait for this. Anyway maybe he was just waiting for the bosman

I doubt Wenger will sign a player whose only performance comes when he needs a contract. Kanu is being hyped to be sold if possible. If Kanu is smart he will start looking now.

marloski · Post by **marloski** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 2:28 am

He better go to a club like Bolton where he can play ball and behave like a big man again.If he goes to a big club where they will bench him again I will just close my book on him.

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