Arsenal Rumours Archive March 07 2012

07 Mar 2012 13:22:51
Eds I'm curious about Mathias Suarez? He seems to be quite heavily linked with us and I'm interested to see what you think he would give the team. His stats are nothing to write home about, although I know that that is not always reflective of a good player. Which position does he even play? At 23 he's quite old to still be worldclass and still be playing in the Belgian league in my opinion.

Fab {Ed002's Note - I can't answer this but perhaps someone else can. "World class" is a rather over used term.}

An assist or a goal per league game this season, that's pretty impressive stats, even in the Belgian league.

And 7 goals and 3 assists in 8 games in europe.

Suarez is quite a versataille player, he can play on the left wing or up top, but he excels more as a second striker, a similar position that Denis Bergkamp used to occupy (don't compare the two though! We all know Den was a player in his own league, I'm sure you've all heard of the discussion between the Dutch greats?)
He's best when he's the link between midfield and the attack and to be honest IF he came to us he'd play as a forward almost guaranteed and that won't bring the best out of him, at 23 Suarez wouldn't be a prospect he'd be expected to slot in ASAP, but as good as other leagues are becoming the EPL is a different animal and I can't see him being able to adapt fast enough, with chamakh almost certain to leave and with park never getting a run in the team our best bet is to hope for poldi, he's apparently spoke to Per Mertesaker over the move to England and our lad has given him glowing reports, even podolski has his problems, like he seems to be a better international than domestic player, and how would poldi take to being second fiddle if RVP stays? Anyway got sidetracked there! Point is, Suarez would beca nice squad player, but I'd take his compatriot Lucas Biglia over him right now

You plonker, his stats are brilliant and i have seen him play. He is sharp direct, makes goals plus score's and it would be a fantastic addition if we can get him.

Just because someone's stats are good doesn't make them a great player, especially considering where he comes from, David luiz has more prem goals this year than Fernando Torres, but who would you prefer as a striker? Or as a player on general? Suarez comes from a league where it's a different class, Eboue was good in belgium, so were Lukaku and Courtois, and one gets less first team action than most of our reserves and the other gets shipped out on loan.

I may eat my words IF we sign him but I can't see Suarez being the answer to lowering van persie's burdens, I'd rather vela got brought back {Ed027's Note - courtois looks like a great gk,and was loaned out to get game time, and for a club like athletico to come and get him shows how good he is,

Ive read the reason he's still in belgium at 23 is because hes naturally quite light, i.e. gets knocked off the ball quite easily, however he worked really hard over the summer to bulk and is now a different player, being very effective in belgium and europa, 7 in 8. i think hed be brought in as a squad player however, and see if he can play himself in to the 1st 11. you look at home ac milan game, our bench was horrible, we need more depth in attack! and suarez will do a very good job at that

It shows how highly they rated him, as they did David de gea and Sergio asenjo, ones not quite the player they hope the other is pawned off to Malaga

06 Mar 2012 23:33:36
so proud of the gunners 2nite,the last few weeks i think we have been amazing,the manager never faultered in adversity and lifted the players when things were tough,if we can keep it goin now 3rd is ours,allso i wonder is it time to leave ramsey out of the 1st team for awhile now when he comes back as we look a much slicker side without him?
big dickey

Could be time to leave Ramsey out for a bit give him somthing to think about
I still have high hopes for him I just think we have asked too much of him this season when JW is back I think we will see Ramsey playing a diff role

RG

Ya maybe he needs some comp for his place to liven him up,
big dickey

Ramsey will be our box to box midfielder

Ramsey for me is at least a squad player for Arsenal same as Walcott. these guys can perform but not for 50 games. 6 months ago we all thought Rosicky could not perform. now he is like a new player and its great to see. When Rosicky loses some form then hopefully a refreshed Ramsey can come in and perform. this is modern day football. it is about the squad and not the first 11. 2 top players for each position and quality youngsters being eased in. Left back, Cdm and a striker needed. Baines, ??, Podolski would be good start. have to shift the deadwood as well. even if it means paying up there contracts. it would send a message that Arsenal are a big club and if your not performing you will be gone. bye bye Djourou, Almunia, Schilatchi, Chamack and Park. lets also buy Goatze as we can afoord it and again its another statement that we are a big club.

You lost,another seson with no trophie."well done"

I think the animosity towards Park is a bit premature. He's only been here since last summer and hasn't really gotten into the first team yet. To refer to him as dead-wood is harsh.
Ypsigooner

I wudnt count djouro as deadwood,he is handy to have in the squad when we get injuries/rest players

Spurs poster above can' t even spell the word 'trophy.' Draw your own conclusions from that......

You lost, another reply with bad speeling. "Well done?"

Spurs fans getting antsy because we are nearing the usual annual Spurs collapse.

Lol

CS

06 Mar 2012 23:30:37
So proud of the team! Valiant effort! Play like that the rest of the season 3rd is ours! Rebuild in the summer... 3/4 players and get the dross out... Walcott is a constant let down! Bench player at best. Has one good game every 5 if he's lucky.

Overall though elated with the effort and fight of whoever played. Gervinho and Song were poor but tried hard. Walcott didn't. Gives up too easily.

StEvE