Alex Song Thread

[Mr. Lahey]

Im not surprised that there hasnt been one started yet. He's the most underrated player on our team. I once slagged him off when he would venture too far forward however he has shown that he has a great touch and eye for a pass. Hes had a couple of off form games of late however on the whole, I think hes been excellent.

Anyone agree?

[GP]

He has a wonderful range of passing. He's developed very nicely indeed.

[Fats]

I like him.He has a few "mare" games but not many. He also gets a little complacent but adds something to the team.

[Syn]

He takes risks - and we need somebody who can do that. He has the ability to pick out some fantastic passes. He also has the tendency to be very sloppy and make basic errors. Overall, he's pretty good.

[Master Splinter]

He started the season well (apart from his stupid ban) but over the last few months had become really poor. As a senior member of the team, he should be composed and solid. He was a mess (like everyone else tbf).

Today's performance was Song at his best, when he shows he's one of the best central midfielders in the League by some distance.

Not a coincidence that he looks better with Arteta back in the team, either.

[Marc Overmars]

He's capable of going mental now and then, but in terms of all round play, he is certainly one of the best CM's in the league for my money.

[alexander]

he is a very good player for us, seems to have cut out the silly tackles early in games and picking up an early yellow card too.

[selassie]

I like him a lot as a player. He's one of the more senior members of the team now so is probably thriving on the responsibility. He's definitely been our best midfielder this season too and by some distance IMHO.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Unsong hero he is, but he has been off form recently, though i suppose he has had to carry Ramsey for a while.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are set to offer midfielder Alex Song an improved long-term deal, according to The Daily Mail.

The 24-year-old’s recent form in the middle of the park has helped push the Gunners into third in the Premier League following six straight wins.

Song’s current contract is thought to be worth around £55,000 a week and expires in 2014, but Arsene Wenger has instructed chief executive Stan Gazidis to start work on tying the former Bastia man to a new deal.

A revised contract is thought to be in the works and is understood to be worth around £75,000 a week, which would make the midfielder one of Arsenal’s highest earners.

Despite the news, Wenger is keen to further bolster the Gunners' strength in midfield by securing the services of Rennes man Yann M’Vila.

The 21-year-old is high on the club’s list of targets and, with the French side resigned to losing the hot prospect, they are willing to part with £17 million in order to bring the player to England.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/03/27/2994543/song-set-to-become-one-of-arsenals-highest-earners-with-new-five-

[Flavs]

however on the whole, I think hes been excellent.?

He's been excellent on the hole?

:lol:

[Flavs]

I once saw him in Starbucks in Kensington and he dresses like a pimp for some reason

[Marc Overmars]

Get him signed up to a long term deal now, he's an integral part of the team these days.

[Marc Overmars]

I once saw him in Starbucks in Kensington and he dresses like a pimp for some reason

1.58...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzACna-NfU

[Mr. Lahey]

haha i just caught that. weed is pretty strong around here these days.

[Mr. Lahey]

He was great again on saturday. I believe his game has hit another level this season, much like Fletcher did a few years back for United. Song still makes the odd bad giveaway, but he's really improved his passing, his tackling, his decisions and his technical game.

[Young Guns 11]

1.58...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzACna-NfU

Suarez with a straw in a can :lol:

[V-Pig]

I've always totally bummed him. Indispensable.

[Power n Glory]

He was great again on saturday. I believe his game has hit another level this season, much like Fletcher did a few years back for United. Song still makes the odd bad giveaway, but he's really improved his passing, his tackling, his decisions and his technical game.

I think he's been this good for a while now. I remember he had that one game against Newcastle where he was playing as CB and played a blinder with some of his forward play. People were raving about some of his passes and that's when he was playing as a centre back. I also remember hearing good things about his stint with Charlton and his AFCON run with Cameroon.

He's a talented player and having another good season for us.

[Mr. Lahey]

Oh no doubt he has PnG. However there is usually a defining moment/season for professional athletes where they can say, finally ive made into the upper echelon of footballing talent. I think its safe to say, IMO at least that he has finally reached this level. No doubt hes one of the top holding midfielders in the game and his ability is not even limited to that role. As you mentioned he's capable of putting in a performance in the CB position, his natural holding role and going forward making key plays when we need them. Im glad we have him and would be gutted if he left.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/06/13/3170562/arsenals-alexandre-song-assaulted-in-cameroon

Hope he retires

[Power n Glory]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/06/13/3170562/arsenals-alexandre-song-assaulted-in-cameroonHope he retires Hope the kids alright and not badly hurt.

[LDG]

Jeez. Hope he's ok.

What the fuck is wrong with people.

[Kano]

that is a horrible story.

although he probably was responsible for those two goals.

[V-Pig]

It's probably a cover story. The real conflict was about unpaid drug debts.