JazzG wrote:
Ben Arfa is a lost cause, guy has unreal talent and should of become one of the best players in the world. He beats players for fun, has pace but most of his decision making his appalling. I thought at the time we should of signed him ahead of Nasri but he just hasn't pushed on as a player.
Tactics wrote:If we want to compete with the big boys again, we should go for well-rounded players (with above average skill sets), but if we want to compete with the likes of Spurs then 1 dimensional players like Remy is the way to go IMO.
Like I've said I DO NOT want him as a first XI player but as an option is our squad. For the rumoured £8m-£10m buy out clause he has you won't find many better options who are settled into this league and can play a few different positions. Also is quick meaning if we are without Theo we don't get squeezed up the pitch when teams put up a high line
What is the point of buying a squad play that isn't suited to your game? The point of subs is they can come on and do a job (keep everything flowing) without fucking up your game.
Have you seen how poor Remy is with his back to goal? And don't you think it's vital for an Arsenal striker to be good with his back to goal?
As I said recently, we just seem to buy players these days without asking ourselves whether they'd fit in with the way we want to play the game. Poor transfer isn't only when you bring in duds, but it is also when you bring in good players that aren't suited to your style of play. Remy lacks the qualities needed to be an Arsenal striker IMO (yes even for a back up role). And he is also too limited for my liking. Footballers with all-round skills is the way to go.
People go on about the pace in Liverpool's front 4, but don't talk much about the skill and passing ability of those players. The media wanked off Gerrard for his outrageous pass against Fulham, but Sterling pulled off an identical one about a week later. Suarez is also a brilliant passer of the ball, Coutinho is already one of the best through-ball specialists in Europe, even Sturridge is a good passer. Konoplyanka nearly signed for them in January, he's another forward with almost everything in his game; good passing, vision, pace, dribbling etc
Those are the sort of players I'd like to see in our attack. Having forwards like that enables you to launch attacks without overcommitting and also makes it very difficult for the opposition to stifle you. Please no 1 dimensional pace merchants who look lost when they are deprived of space. Also, no midgets that can't run and are a liability without the ball. Pace, height (not a must in every single position but highly desired), strengths AND good footballing ability please.
If we are looking for a forward that can operate in the 3 forward positions, why not fork out 25m and bring in real quality like Alexis Sanchez? Why look for bargains (far less quality) when we have millions in the bank? Lack of ambition IMO.
