Laurent Koscielny

[Syn]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...ter-and-better

It's possible that he can get a lot better. Age is not the only thing that determines how steep the learning curve is. Also, to be perfectly honest, while his first season contribution wasn't as 'aggressive' and visible like Vermaelen's, he seemed to read the game very well and make a lot of key interceptions. It's quite nice to see a defender that relies on intelligence rather than brute strength and physique as is the trend now days. He needs to be much better in his distribution though - most of his errors don't seem to come from a lack of defensive ability but he gives the ball away a fair bit.

Unsure about whether he'll be good for us this season. I know that he'll probably play a fair bit because Vermaelen's dead. (And as I'm not a fucking child, I don't need to have a strong opinion about every single player - there is a level between 'brilliant' and 'a bit shit').

[fakeyank]

It's possible that he can get a lot better. Age is not the only thing that determines how steep the learning curve is. Also, to be perfectly honest, while his first season contribution wasn't as 'aggressive' and visible like Vermaelen's, he seemed to read the game very well and make a lot of key interceptions. It's quite nice to see a defender that relies on intelligence rather than brute strength and physique as is the trend now days. He needs to be much better in his distribution though - most of his errors don't seem to come from a lack of defensive ability but he gives the ball away a fair bit.

Unsure about whether he'll be good for us this season. I know that he'll probably play a fair bit because Vermaelen's dead. (And as I'm not a fucking child, I don't need to have a strong opinion about every single player - there is a level between 'brilliant' and 'a bit shit').

He also seems to be brain dead sometimes about positioning. He has taken on Clichy's mantle of late.

Speaking of Clichy.. I hope that bugger is enjoying the warmth of his seat!

Soon, he will be sold to Shakthar or some other Greek team!

[Master Splinter]

Soon, he will be sold to Shakthar or some other Greek team!

Shakhtar are a Greek team?

[fakeyank]

Shakhtar are a Greek team?

[Power n Glory]

Arsenal propaganda. I know Wenger has been critical of the press and all the 'negativity' surrounding our club and defence but this isn't the way to go about it. The press team should have held off from writing this story. We don't need the reverse manipulation and it looks like a poor attempt to throw the spotlight on one player and manufacture a hero. Let the man play and put in a few solid shifts then the fans will notice. He'll rise through the ranks naturally that way. It happened with Song and it's the same for Schzney. They'll be a natural buzz about the player and it starts from the fans not something whipped up by the press or Arsenal press team. I know Wenger thinks we don't get enough credit in the media but we don't start heaping undue credit through our own site.

[Özim]

I know Wenger thinks we don't get enough credit in the media but we don't start heaping undue credit through our own site.

Yup not sure why he thinks we should get more credit, we're not very good, play boring football and seem to be getting thumped teams now as well, that when we're not giving away ridiculous leads of course.

Until he delivers something decent (which I'm pretty sure he won't) he won't be deserving of any credit and neither will his workshy, bottling team....his version of good football and entertainment has surely become very twisted in his head, because who actually enjoys the sh*te we put out week in week out?

As for Koscielny, the guy was playing in the 8-2 rout, it's hardly the time to be praising him, moreover he was average last season and made many costly errors. How Wenger can start praising players after last season's calamitous collapse and the poor start to the season is beyond me, Wenger really has no shame or pride it seems.