Quote Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory View Post
He can't hold off his defenders for a few seconds. It's not a problem for the other players. He's not mobile enough or strong enough to lead the front line.
Admittedly he was poor against the spufs, but I don't think you can level the "not strong enough" line at him.

He's probably the best target man in the league for touch, and ability to hold the ball, and lay it off quickly.

But he is quite clearly in a poor state of mind at present, and he isn't performing well.

Yes, we need better, and yes we need a mobile striker, but the critisism of Giroud is beyond a joke, given how hard he has worked on his own this year. Gooners can be so snobby sometimes.