Wenger warning for Lehmann
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Arsene Wenger has admitted that Jens Lehmann's short fuse is a problem after the German international picked up his eighth booking of the season following a clash with Tottenham's Dimitar Berbatov.
The German international was shown a yellow card for elbowing Berbatov as Spurs lined up a corner, and following the delay in play Arsenal's local rivals scored the opening goal in the 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane.
During his four-year stay in England, Lehmann has exhibited a fiery temper on numerous occasions, and somewhat unsurprisingly he is the goalkeeper with the worst disciplinary record in the Premiership this season.
His manager has now admitted that Lehmann does over-react when provoked, and that his clash with Berbatov - which also saw the Spurs striker and Arsenal's Abou Diaby booked - cost The Gunners dearly.
"It is a problem with him. The time we lost before the Spurs corner was taken made a difference," said Wenger in the website.
"I feel at a corner that you don't want to take too much time because the concentration drops.
"I spoke to the linesman who told me Jens put his elbow in the face of their player and, if he has done that, he shouldn't have."
However, Wenger has insisted that Premiership referees afford Lehmann less protection than they give to other top flight keepers.
"Frankly, I don't know," added the Frenchman, when asked if Lehmann brought the problems on himself.
"But usually I feel he is not protected by the referees at all.
"They stand on his foot and nobody sees it. But if somebody stands with his studs on your foot it hurts a lot. It's up to the referee.
"Sometimes they see it and sometimes they don't. Then it's down to Jens.
"Sometimes I think he does over-react. But I don't think he gets the same protection as some other keepers." -
he maybe a gd keeper but if he dun leave, gunners wun be able to get better keepers...
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If Lehmann leaves the Gunners, which keeper should the Gunners sign??
Cheers..Originally posted by BrUtUs:he maybe a gd keeper but if he dun leave, gunners wun be able to get better keepers... -
Iker Casillas.Originally posted by turbo_drift:If Lehmann leaves the Gunners, which keeper should the Gunners sign??
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Will he come??
Originally posted by Bontakun:Iker Casillas. -
dun think so.Originally posted by turbo_drift:Will he come?? -
Me too.. I doubt he will come to the Gunners..
Who do u think the Gooners will buy which keeper when Lehmann left the club??Originally posted by hiphop2009:dun think so. -
Casillas won't come lah... Maybe that Bolton keeper, he isn't bad... Jussi Jaaskelainen.
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What about Almunia? Or his youth team goalkeepers? If he can dig out the likes of Fabregas, Toure and such, why not a good goalkeeper?
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Hmmm... Maybe??
It's all depends on Wenger.. Most probably Wenger will buy 1 keeper IF Lehmann left the team..
Cheers..Originally posted by Bontakun:What about Almunia? Or his youth team goalkeepers? If he can dig out the likes of Fabregas, Toure and such, why not a good goalkeeper? -
maybe the french keeper Gregory Coupet? gunners youth keepers also not bad... last time got stuart taylor and graham stack... so maybe got more to come...
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Coupet is in his early 30s. Maybe can hor? If wanna be zek ark, can buy Paul Robinson.Originally posted by BrUtUs:maybe the french keeper Gregory Coupet? gunners youth keepers also not bad... last time got stuart taylor and graham stack... so maybe got more to come...
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I heard they wanna buy Gordon frm Hearts i think.
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How about Hearts of Midlothian's Craig Gordon? He's one of the better British goalies.Originally posted by turbo_drift:If Lehmann leaves the Gunners, which keeper should the Gunners sign??
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Craig Gordon is good.... Hoping Gordon will come to Gooners at the end of the season....
Originally posted by iveco:How about Hearts of Midlothian's Craig Gordon? He's one of the better British goalies. -
Colin doyle.....
nicky weaver is good....
carlos kameni.... -
lehmann head too big liao
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Jens Lehmann is ready to stay at Arsenal for another season, according to reports in Germany. The veteran goalkeeper, who will be 38 in November, was out of contract this summer, and as such could have left Emirates Stadium for free. Although the German international had been keen for the security of a two-year extension with the Gunners, the club were understood to be only offering a 12-month deal as is their policy towards senior players. There had been interest from both clubs in the Bundesliga, notably Hertha Berlin, and Spanish side Sevilla were also said to be monitoring the situation.
However, it now seems Lehmann is set to remain with Arsene Wenger's men, for the next campaign at least. Lehmann told Bild newspaper: "I will play another season for Arsenal. It is a big club with prospects. "I do not have to sign for two years, it is not a problem."
The German revealed it was the prospect of another crack at top-level European football which helped convince him to stay at Arsenal. He said: "It is more important for me to be playing in the Champions League next season. "I do not want to be sitting in front of the TV on Wednesdays thinking 'I could have been there'."
Lehmann continued good form with the Gunners can also see him help Germany reach the 2008 European Championships. He added: "Certainly, the English league keeps me on my toes for another year."
Meanwhile Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who has caught the eye once again this year with some stunning performances, has been linked with a move to Arsenal in Thursday's newspapers -
Cool... Lehmann is staying...
