Match reaction vs Monty

[LDG]

I hope not.

Tony Pulis is 54.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

I was referring to this season. He hasn't scored any goals to cover anything up...he's been pretty solid each game bar one dodgy tackle that was harshly punished and one mix-up between him and merts. Other than that...he seems to be getting it in the neck for his AWAL moments last season. Haven't seen any of the same mistakes that you make out he's done.

more to do with the mistakes he has continued to make.

he isn't 'getting it', just that many think his goals cover up his defensive abilities. kos is a better defender and should be ahead of him. but verm is captain so won't be dropped.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

He;s also got the experience of a captain after captaining Ajax...something that we need this season. Not sure Kos or Mert offer that. Only other player is Arteta and possibly Poldi but early Arsenal days for him.

And which player always looks the most pissed off when Arsenal concede...look at Verms reaction when Szez messed up ...he was livid...he hates conceding and I think he's looked the bees this season...yes early days but there has been a notable improvement and he should definitely get credit for that, not slammed on his last season's faults.

[Power n Glory]

Has the criticism been that bad? Have I missed something?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Has the criticism been that bad? Have I missed something?

This.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Has the criticism been that bad? Have I missed something?

Well when there are people calling for him to be dropped and replaced by Kos, yeah I'd say that's pretty harsh criticism - and totally out of whack with the performances he's given so far this season.

[Kano]

I was referring to this season. He hasn't scored any goals to cover anything up...he's been pretty solid each game bar one dodgy tackle that was harshly punished and one mix-up between him and merts. Other than that...he seems to be getting it in the neck for his AWAL moments last season. Haven't seen any of the same mistakes that you make out he's done.

i'm going on a whole season which is a far better indicator than a few games.

comparing kos to verm on that basis, then kos should be starting ahead of him.

[SayNoMore]

i'm going on a whole season which is a far better indicator than a few games.

comparing kos to verm on that basis, then kos should be starting ahead of him.

I agree but having this problem is lovely. There have been times where we are struggling for one decent CB, having three is a lovely dilemma.

[Kano]

I agree but having this problem is lovely. There have been times where we are struggling for one decent CB, having three is a lovely dilemma.

very true. without doubt verm is a good defender - it's just that kos is better.

[SayNoMore]

very true. without doubt verm is a good defender - it's just that kos is better.