Yeah, his dad is called Elvis.Originally Posted by selassie
Yeah, his dad is called Elvis.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...8433/Euro-star
Not sure if there's much merit in the article about M'vila. I didn't watch him play at all. In general, I like the notion of having another defensive and combative midfielder. It gives us options. I'm assuming you're just wum'ing as per usual, but I hope it the transfer goes ahead. I don't give a toss about the cost as we've got plenty saved over the years and at the very least he's head and shoulders above Frimpong.
We do need another midfielder but M'vila is average at best. Might as well save the money and play Coq.
He's not worth £14m and he won't be the difference that pushes us on to win the title. He's not a leader and as seen with Rosicky, Arteta and Yossi from last season, we need vocal players that can organise the middle of the park. He's not that sort of player and we need a taleneted individual but someone whose also a leader and battler.
I like Coquelin and think he has the talent to push on. His injury history worries me slightly. I'd rather not gamble on him breaking through. And as far as saving money, I'd rather we not tried to do that either. We've been doing that for years.
What do you base your opinion on M'vila being average on? I've not seen a great deal of him. Plays for an average side but is said to stand out. Still young but in the national team. Prognosis would seem good.
I think I understand what you mean, and yes, I think a general in the midfield would be a real benefit. Is it essential?
Last edited by Unai Tea; 25-06-2012 at 05:29 PM.
I think it is essential. We need somebody that is going to shout about defensive discipline and cover. We've got plenty of cover for the midfield but we don't have a general that can organise things. If we're not going for that sort of player. I see no point in buying a DM. Especially one that's quiet as a mouse. We might as well give Coquelin and Frimpong there chance to play and learn from Arteta and Song in that case. I don't think we're missing talent in that department, it's more about the attitude and discipline.
True, and he moved to France in 1983. Currently residing in the Cholet area if I remember correctly.
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We need to snap him up !
Harsh to base his performance on 2 games Cripps esp in that France team playing alongside Nasri... and it was obvious he was still carrying that ankle knock...
I honestly think that signing M'vila would be a real sign of intent from us. He's 21, a very tidy player in the mould of Makelele(sp) and super disciplined in terms of the holding role. It could free up Rosicky, Arteta (wilshere is he ever returns) and Song a little more and also allow us to rotate our midfield. The kid looks quality. Coquelin also looks quality (wherever he plays) ....If we can get M'vila for a similar price to Giroud...then I think our transfers are half complete already. Still think we will need a new keeper and perhaps a right back if Sagna looks to have a problem. So we'll see who goes...Fingers-crossed M'Vila signs soon.
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Flamini, it is then. I would love to have M'villa tbh but going by us hardly ever opening our wallet to pay for a player, I see it being unlikely. Flamini seems to fit the cheap option to the 'T'! And not necessarily a bad option really..
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