jlc09 said:We're looking in decent shape if RVP stays, we've added goals with Podolski and Giroud so no more over-reliance on one man.
Wilshere is working hard and might get some game-time in pre-season which would be massive for us. Hoping M'Vila comes in too so we have a dedicated defensive player in that area, Song has some qualities but tries to be too flash at times.
Big worry still is the full-backs who are gash, bar Sagna of course, who broke his leg twice in one season. Jenkinson is his understudy, looks like a fan plucked from the crowd alot of the time. Gibbs is too brittle although talented, while Santos is not a proper full-back, a Brazilian player bought to defend LOL, that spells trouble. Should have got Enrique for 5m last year before the Pool, not spectacular but solid and fit at least.
And CB still an issue, Koscielny had a top season and has improved massively, looked good vs Spain for France aswell, somehow Blanc was picking that salad dodger Mexes ahead of him before he got suspended but Koscielny is far better. Vermaelen has a shaky year being moved to left-back and those two still have to show they can form a solid partnership. I think we lack some physicality in there, maybe they are too alike.
-- Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:35 pm --
As for Ramsey, he probably needs a loan but we'd have to be confident about Wilshere and Diaby returning and playing a good number of games. Also a new signing in like M'Vila.
Ramsey was on an upward curve until caveman Shawcross broke his leg in two, hasnt looked quite the same since.
Soulboy said:jlc09 said:We're looking in decent shape if RVP stays, we've added goals with Podolski and Giroud so no more over-reliance on one man.
Wilshere is working hard and might get some game-time in pre-season which would be massive for us. Hoping M'Vila comes in too so we have a dedicated defensive player in that area, Song has some qualities but tries to be too flash at times.
Big worry still is the full-backs who are gash, bar Sagna of course, who broke his leg twice in one season. Jenkinson is his understudy, looks like a fan plucked from the crowd alot of the time. Gibbs is too brittle although talented, while Santos is not a proper full-back, a Brazilian player bought to defend LOL, that spells trouble. Should have got Enrique for 5m last year before the Pool, not spectacular but solid and fit at least.
And CB still an issue, Koscielny had a top season and has improved massively, looked good vs Spain for France aswell, somehow Blanc was picking that salad dodger Mexes ahead of him before he got suspended but Koscielny is far better. Vermaelen has a shaky year being moved to left-back and those two still have to show they can form a solid partnership. I think we lack some physicality in there, maybe they are too alike.
-- Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:35 pm --
As for Ramsey, he probably needs a loan but we'd have to be confident about Wilshere and Diaby returning and playing a good number of games. Also a new signing in like M'Vila.
Ramsey was on an upward curve until caveman Shawcross broke his leg in two, hasnt looked quite the same since.
I think it's disgusting the way clubs like you are destroying football.
Where are you going to fit all these players you are signing into the squad?
You've got the following forwards (for 3 positions)... RvP, Chamakh, Bendtner, Podolski, Arshavin, Gervinho, Walcott and now you've recently added Giroud.
That EIGHT forwards... if we did that we'd be bombarded by bitter Gunners fans and your manager telling us how it's not fair, boo-hoo!
Andouble said:Soulboy said:jlc09 said:We're looking in decent shape if RVP stays, we've added goals with Podolski and Giroud so no more over-reliance on one man.
Wilshere is working hard and might get some game-time in pre-season which would be massive for us. Hoping M'Vila comes in too so we have a dedicated defensive player in that area, Song has some qualities but tries to be too flash at times.
Big worry still is the full-backs who are gash, bar Sagna of course, who broke his leg twice in one season. Jenkinson is his understudy, looks like a fan plucked from the crowd alot of the time. Gibbs is too brittle although talented, while Santos is not a proper full-back, a Brazilian player bought to defend LOL, that spells trouble. Should have got Enrique for 5m last year before the Pool, not spectacular but solid and fit at least.
And CB still an issue, Koscielny had a top season and has improved massively, looked good vs Spain for France aswell, somehow Blanc was picking that salad dodger Mexes ahead of him before he got suspended but Koscielny is far better. Vermaelen has a shaky year being moved to left-back and those two still have to show they can form a solid partnership. I think we lack some physicality in there, maybe they are too alike.
-- Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:35 pm --
As for Ramsey, he probably needs a loan but we'd have to be confident about Wilshere and Diaby returning and playing a good number of games. Also a new signing in like M'Vila.
Ramsey was on an upward curve until caveman Shawcross broke his leg in two, hasnt looked quite the same since.
I think it's disgusting the way clubs like you are destroying football.
Where are you going to fit all these players you are signing into the squad?
You've got the following forwards (for 3 positions)... RvP, Chamakh, Bendtner, Podolski, Arshavin, Gervinho, Walcott and now you've recently added Giroud.
That EIGHT forwards... if we did that we'd be bombarded by bitter Gunners fans and your manager telling us how it's not fair, boo-hoo!
dont forget Park.
Soulboy said:jlc09 said:We're looking in decent shape if RVP stays, we've added goals with Podolski and Giroud so no more over-reliance on one man.
Wilshere is working hard and might get some game-time in pre-season which would be massive for us. Hoping M'Vila comes in too so we have a dedicated defensive player in that area, Song has some qualities but tries to be too flash at times.
Big worry still is the full-backs who are gash, bar Sagna of course, who broke his leg twice in one season. Jenkinson is his understudy, looks like a fan plucked from the crowd alot of the time. Gibbs is too brittle although talented, while Santos is not a proper full-back, a Brazilian player bought to defend LOL, that spells trouble. Should have got Enrique for 5m last year before the Pool, not spectacular but solid and fit at least.
And CB still an issue, Koscielny had a top season and has improved massively, looked good vs Spain for France aswell, somehow Blanc was picking that salad dodger Mexes ahead of him before he got suspended but Koscielny is far better. Vermaelen has a shaky year being moved to left-back and those two still have to show they can form a solid partnership. I think we lack some physicality in there, maybe they are too alike.
-- Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:35 pm --
As for Ramsey, he probably needs a loan but we'd have to be confident about Wilshere and Diaby returning and playing a good number of games. Also a new signing in like M'Vila.
Ramsey was on an upward curve until caveman Shawcross broke his leg in two, hasnt looked quite the same since.
I think it's disgusting the way clubs like you are destroying football.
Where are you going to fit all these players you are signing into the squad?
You've got the following forwards (for 3 positions)... RvP, Chamakh, Bendtner, Podolski, Arshavin, Gervinho, Walcott and now you've recently added Giroud.
That EIGHT forwards... if we did that we'd be bombarded by bitter Gunners fans and your manager telling us how it's not fair, boo-hoo!
Deepest Blue said:Busy day on sporting lige site.
They are reporting
Mandzukic to Bayern nearly finalised
Diakite def signs for Fulham
Bale new contract for Spurs
Vertonghen Spurs deal hit a contract snag and now unlikely
Real agree to pay 25m plus Sahin for Modric.
JoeMercer'sWay said:M'Vila was shit at Euro 2012.