Comments on: Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar, 4-1: Full time thoughts, analysis and player ratings

By: Bentner52

Bentner52 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:19:20 +0000

You have no clue! Do you.

TRAORE is a natural LB.

GIBBS is a natural left attacking midfielder. It was Wenger who moved him on LB because he thought he could play better there.

BTW. Traore is better than Gibbs in every department. Faster, stronger, taller and Traore has more EPL experience.

From arsenal website,

Description for Gibbs:
“Converted from a winger to a full-back, the teenager deputised admirably for Gael Clichy when the French star was rested or injured last term.”

Description for Traore:
“The French left-back spent the entire campaign on loan at Fratton Park, making 28 appearances for the south-coast club under three different managers – Harry Redknapp, Tony Adams and Paul Hart.”

By: Beatup

Beatup — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:11:12 +0000

Ramsey and wilshire can play right back??

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:20:19 +0000

For when Song is away, right?

It would be nice but who would partner Thomas?

By: tristan

tristan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:40 +0000

whats the matter with gallas always missing around the midfield am telling you guys he’ll soon ask for the holding midfield position. as he did with the central back position when he was a right side defender…

By: tristan

tristan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:38 +0000

arshavin,cesc,nasry,and rosicky? as midfielder . where will you placed song

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:44 +0000

I can argue with Bogdan as the midfield (the best) is Arshavin ,Rosicky,Cesc,and Nasri,with each player able to move independently ,as Arshavin showed with his pass to Diaby ,the 4th goal.Gallas is nowhere near as good as people think ,can,t concentrate for long periods ,that slash at the ball ,bouncing off Sagna ,against Spurs ,just one example ,of panic(lack of concentration) ,the equaliser by Da Silva in the first game with Alkmaar ,another ,ball watching like a former ballwatcher Sol Campbell.Edu
ardo needs more game time ,specially now that Bendtner will be out for some time.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:27:33 +0000

Good points with a potent midfield,clearly the best in the League,with Song the defensive anchor.Nasri is sure to be one of Arsenal,s greatest players ,like Ljungberg,Limpar,small in stature but great in technique and skil.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:58 +0000

To those who rate Eboue and Gibbs ,not so fast please ,as Eboue likes to clown around ,dives to much ,can,t really shoot and score goals,lacks concentration,Gibbs passes back to much ,giving away possession when Alminia has to kick the ball upfield, not quite there yet .

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:17:40 +0000

I agree with that sentiment ,Gibbs was not very confident ,to many backpasses to Almunia forcing the goalie to boot the ball and possession away .Traore if available will do a better job,Gallas still a major concern ,ball watching ,loss of concentration at crucial moments,Song clearly the best defensive midfielder ,but will lose him greatly at the African Cup of Nation ,come January 2010

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:11:34 +0000

Eboue doesn,t cut it for me ,to much clowning around ,diving ,can,t shoot ,backpasses ,won,t push on even though the score is 4-0, his slip in defence costing us a goal,should have closed down Lens much quicker.Arsene should sell him to PSG next transfer window and get as much as he can ,Ramsey ,or Wilshere can fill that gap.