Former Arsenal legends reckon Adebayor escaped punishmentOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Following FA's decision to fine Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor of 25,000 pounds for his outrageous goal celebration during Manchester City-Arsenal game, several Arsenal legends have came forward to criticize the decision. Former legends Frank McLintock and Perry Groves, said that Adebayor should have been given much severe punishment rather that the money and a suspended two-match ban for running 90 yards and celebrating his goal against his old club at Eastlands last month.
Adebayor rules out ever stopping 'celebrating with emotion' despite suspensionSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has insisted that his nature of showing aggression and celebrating would never change, as that is the essence of football. Earlier, on September 12, Adebayor was handed a three match suspension for violent conduct and extravagant celebration after scoring a goal against Arsenal.
Henry slams Adebayor for showing lack of respect to ArsenalSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has blasted Emmanuel Adebayor for showing a lack of respect to the manager, the club and fans who made him a star. "He might be one of the world's top strikers today, but he wasn't before Arsene got hold of him and gave him that chance.
'Scarred' Fabregas hits back at Adebayor's X-rated tackleSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit back at former teammate and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who left him with a nasty scar during the game. Speaking for the first time about Adebayor's antics during last weekend's defeat at Manchester City, the Arsenal skipper lifted his tracksuit bottom to reveal a nasty three-inch gash across his right calf.
Adebayor lifts lid on his abusive treatment by ArsenalSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Emmanuel Adebayor has criticized Arsenal after getting a three-match ban for his stamp on striker Robin van Persie. "There is only so much abuse a man can take until he reaches breaking point," Adebayor said.
Adebayor not scared of playing on Arsenal home groundSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he is not scared of playing in front of fans of his former club Arsenal on April 24 next year. Manchester City's home encounter with Arsenal had Adebayor facing his old teammates, where he stamped on former team-mate Robin van Persie's head and later sparked trouble by running 80 yards to celebrate his goal in front of Arsenal supporters at Eastlands.
Arsenal's Van Persie says Adebayor 'set out to hurt me'September 13th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal striker Robin van Persie says former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor set out to hurt him when the two clashed during the match at Manchester City. City won the game 4-2 with former Arsenal striker Adebayor on the scoresheet for his new club.
Do not to abuse Adebayor, Wenger asks Arsenal fansSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Arsene Wenger has pleaded with Arsenal fans not to abuse Manu Adebayor. Manchester City's 25 million pounds strike ace faces his old club for the first time at Eastlands today, and Gunners boss Wenger said: "I want all our former players to be respected."
"They have done fantastic things for us and they should get our full respect for that," The Sun quoted him, as saying.
Adebayor ready to take on his brothers at ArsenalSeptember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said that it will be like a family at war when he lines up against his former team Arsenal in 10 days' time. The Togo striker has started his City career in impressive fashion, scoring three league goals in as many games since arriving from the Gunners in a 25 million pounds deal.
Adebayor says he has no regrets about joining Manchester CityJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he has no regrets about joining Manchester City, despite claims made to the contrary by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. According to The Sun, Fergie said the ex-Arsenal striker wanted to engineer a move to either United or Chelsea right until he signed at Eastlands for 25 million pounds.
Clichy blasts Adebayor for leaving Arsenal for moneyJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has slammed former teammate Emmanuel Adebayor for leaving the team 'only for the money'. Adebayor had claimed that abusive Arsenal fans forced him into a 25 million pound move to Manchester City.
Arsenal fans treated me badly: AdebayorJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City's latest signing Emmanuel Adebayor revealed that his move to Eastlands was not motivated by money and slammed the Arsenal fans for driving him out of the North London club. "They (Arsenal fans) didn't turn on Cesc Fabregas when Barcelona showed interest in him.
Adebayor set to sign for Manchester CityJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor flew to Manchester for a medical at Manchester City and is expected to sign a 25 million pounds deal with the Eastlands club. The 25-year-old will join the star-studded attack that has the likes of Carlos Tevez, Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz.
Manchester City set for staggering 25 million pounds Adebayor swoopJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City is all set to grab Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor with a staggering 25 million pounds swoop. Can anyone imagine what striking zone Man City will be designing?
The Togo star would be offered a five-year deal at the Eastlands worth around 130,000 pounds per week, which would add up to an astounding 60 million pounds, The Sun reports.
Arsenal can do without Adebayor: WengerJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has assured that he wont stand in star striker Emmanuel Adebayor's way if he wants to quit the Gunners. Wenger also revealed that if Adebayor leaves Arsenal, he has a back up in the form of Marouane Chamakh, who currently plays for the French club, Bordeaux.
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