Laurent Koscielny

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Most improved player this season I reckon.

He'd follow a good game with a couple bad ones, but now he's adding some consistency and it's a nice headache for Wenger to have, in deciding whether to keep him in the team or not.

Could not agree more tbh, its been a while since wenger had a headache of who to pick in CB, I think that TV 5 will be left back though tbh with Kos and Merts CB.

No point breaking up a partnership.

[GP]

I've been impressed with him. It shouldn't be forgotten how little experience he has at the highest level. The more he plays, the better he gets. Can't argue with that really.

[Syn]

[GP]

Amazing he did all that with £50m in his back pocket...

[Ernesto]

I think this guy is a really good defender. He's put in some sterling performances that, had he been anybody else, the entire footballing world would have been creaming over him (the first leg against Barcelona last season comes to mind, Borussia Dortmund this season, Chelsea yesterday)

The same applies for Szcezney. Exceptional goalkeeper, but he isn't going to get many plaudits .

Maybe there is a case for NOT getting any plaudits. Whilst we're shipping a stupid amount of goals (did you know that in the 98/99 season, we'd conceded fewer goals in the ENTIRE season than we have ALREADY this term!) this defence aren't going to get any credit.

Hence, we've gotta change the discipline, the philosophy and, quite simply, just reinstate the bare basics of defending. THAT buck stops with Wenger.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I think that the most important thing is that finally Kos has got a steady partner, they are putting a run of games together and gaining an understanding with each.
This is always what Kos has needed in my opinion, sure he has a runs with Johan or Squid but they lack quality thus things were difficulty. Sadly he never got to play so much with TV5 but when he did I always thought he looked a different player as Verms offered leadership which gave Kos renewed confidence.
Now though, with Merts, it really does look like Kos has taken it upon himself to teach the German the ropes of the PL because its like if he doesnt, he knoes things could get messy.

This I believe is the sign of a true professional, I dont doubt there wont be a few moments in the future but Kos is a good player, will form a good partnership with Merts, TV5 should go to RB till Sagna comes back then move to LB. Santos had a good second half but tge first was awful and he looks veru prone to brainfarting.
I would still look at the market in Jan but we may not have to pay the silly money Bolton and Everton want. . . .maybe that 6mil bid was in fact a very shrewd move by Wenger, as those two are not goibg to be worth what was it 17 mil come Jan.

It still go for Vertognen

[Boss]

Great performance by him against Chelsea. Must be first choice alongside Vermaelen from now on as Mertesacker is garbage.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Koscielny > Vidic tbh

[Cripps_orig]

Has played well recently.

Needs to keep doing so when he comes in whenever Mertesacker or Vermaelen arent available

[IBK]

Shall we give a little credit to our manager? Kossy; Gervinho, even Jenkinson (promise) look like good business...