Gael Clichy Appreciation

[r.soleofsalford]

it would be very hard to single one out for praise when it was a fantastic team effort

 

[JBG]

Just the fact that his name doesn't come up on Bluemoon very often gives credit to his performances for the team so far ;)

 

[adammck]

I felt a lot more assured seeing him start over the rest of em.
Great performance, great pace, love it.

 

[AdamManCity]

Not put a foot wrong for us since the derby, steal for 7 million

 

[gaudinho's stolen car]

Not put a foot wrong for us since the derby, steal for 7 million

The derby on Sunday you mean?

 

[The game 161]

Been impressive all year.

 

[GaudBlessYa]

Absolute class on Sunday, faultless throughout. Sure Nani will vouch for that if he ever lets him out of his pocket. Made a massive difference for me - having pace and composure in this position has played a big part in us destroying Spurs (keeping Lennon quiet) and the Rags. Wingers don't fancy taking him on.

 

[Lucky Toma]

All the Gunners I know were pleased to get shot of Gael in the summer, saying his crossing and decision-making is woeful. They said he was decent defensively but all-too-often he would be the reason that promising moves down the left would break down.
I reserved my judgement but could definitely recall personally seeing that happen in some of their Champions League games over recent seasons so feared the worst.

However since his arrival he has been excellent. I think perhaps at Arsenal he was too sure of his starting place and would try the extravagent. Whereas with AK providing stiff competition Clichy has kept things neat and simple so far.
He's not tried to be the main man down the left and has instead provided a key support role for Silva and co. In that regard he has been superb.

Like others have said, for £7m he looks an absolute steal.

 

[Vosey]

Great buy. Funny all those Gunners coming onto forums telling us we had been ripped off. Struggle to name a better left back in the league. His inclusion has also seen a great improvement in Koralov. All round, a top top buy.

 

[Matt the Giant]

A fantastic signing!

I love watching him run down the wing, just to see the speed the lad has in those legs. He's like that Berthold character from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen!

Is he the fastest player in the PL?