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yuv

IBL wrote:
Henry did it as if he didnt give a crap

Hands on his waist the entire time, even turning away 😆

Clrnc

Tam wrote:
Clrnc wrote:
Bobby said he suddenly had cramps 😆

That trick is so good, why don't more people attempt it? Its a sure score

The keeper got a lot closer to that than he would have with most penalties. It gives the keeper a chance to get out and make it harder.

Most keepers would have faced it like a normal peno and dived to one side isn't it?

yuv

if used frequently it won't be a surprise. Then it loses much of the point (defenders can run after the touch, GK can close, and kickers will get nervous. Forget Henry's nonchalance).

TambourineMan

It's fine in a charity final or when you're cruising against lower league opposition but not at 1-0 against Villa in a league match.

lorddulaarsenal

Biggus

Clrnc wrote:
Bobby said he suddenly had cramps 😆

That trick is so good, why don't more people attempt it? Its a sure score

TH 14 was a very canny and intelligent player, he used to study the rule book and think of new ways to exploit them.

Timbob

I think it's more likely he'd seen that famous clip of Cruyff doing it in the 70's.

Biggus

Mayhaps.....

Mirth

Tambourine Man wrote:
It's fine in a charity final or when you're cruising against lower league opposition but not at 1-0 against Villa in a league match.

Back then Villa and Man City knew their place. 🙁

TambourineMan

Oh yeah, it was City. Remember Milis kicking up a fuss. Man I miss City being so easily forgettable.

Bold Tone

Finally won me over last season.

lorddulaarsenal

Yep he's stunning now

Bosscielny

Considering his age and how fast he's improving there aren't many left backs in the league I'd choose over him. Baines might be it. But even he's getting on a bit.

marv3llous

I wouldnt swap Gibbs for any other left back in the league.

Bold Tone

Another argument for competition (Monreal)?

yuv

marv3llous wrote:
I wouldnt swap Gibbs for any other left back in the league.

Yup. He's now as good as Clichy ever was, and IMO can be as good - or better - than cashley (yes, serious). His attitude is that good.
His improvement last year was truly amazing, and didn't get the attention it deserved (perhaps with Ramsey and Jenko's improvement drawing much attention). To think that until the beginning of this last season most actually preferred Santos... wow.

Ricky1985

He needs a 40 game+ season, free from injury, so that he can concentrate totally on improving his areas of weakness. He's got everything in his game to become a world class fullback - I've said that since the beginning - but he has one or two parts of his game, his crossing and final ball most importantly, that simply must improve if he's to really become the best.

I think right now he's all-round game is very good though. He's good at both ends of the pitch. I just know he can be better.

Bold Tone

The constant injuries thing is what always made me have my doubts as, if that bad luck continued, he could have ended up on Diaby lane.

yuv

Ricky1985 wrote:
He needs a 40 game+ season, free from injury, so that he can concentrate totally on improving his areas of weakness. He's got everything in his game to become a world class fullback - I've said that since the beginning - but he has one or two parts of his game, his crossing and final ball most importantly, that simply must improve if he's to really become the best.
I think right now he's all-round game is very good though. He's good at both ends of the pitch. I just know he can be better.

You did say it right from the start. I think his play improved on all aspects, even the final ball and crossing. Just look at that vid briefly to remind it's nothing like what it was at the start. he's now involved in many attacking moves and he seems to understand it well too. His control is also way better than Clichy, for example. He can change direction, play 1-2's in tight areas and dribble, he uses his speed to beat defenders to the line, and his cool has improved as well.
His determined/fighting spirit makes me think he'll also keep developing. Just fingers crossed he doesn't break again.

MistaT

marv3llous wrote:
I wouldnt swap Gibbs for any other left back in the league.

Please.

Baines played every minute of every game in the league last year while producing 5 goals and 5 assists.

Gibbs had 3 assists in 23 games, and while he was a great player he is still a long ways off from being reliable.

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