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Bacary Sagna Appreciation Thread

JazzG

Klaus wrote:
"That is magnificent. That is absolutely stunning..."

Love that clip but first thing that comes to my head is why the fuck is that keeper coming out for the ball? Then I remembered who our keeper used to be....

Biggus wrote:
JazzG wrote:
Think we made him a decent enough offer

That remains to be seen.

Judging by how many players we have resigned in the past 1.5 years I'd think the offer was decent enough. But if he wants more you can't blame the guy, probably his last big contract. Though I may not feel that way if he joins City...

Claudius

the end of the season has made it clear to me that we must pay. the boy is strong and consistent. 2 to 3 years contract should be fine. we don't need to be meddling with a defense that can keep clean sheets in half the games it plays.
i also don't trust management to find a RB fit to lace Bac's boots

ebouefan

He can go to any club except Spurs and still be a hero in my opinion.

Wonder how soon he gets called a cunt by our fans.

DiabyKungFu

He'll captain Tottenham to the Premier League title next season.

Claudius

Diaby KungFu wrote:
He'll captain Tottenham to the Premier League title next season.

Dula, is that you?

Klaus

JazzG wrote:
Klaus wrote:
"That is magnificent. That is absolutely stunning..."

Love that clip but first thing that comes to my head is why the fuck is that keeper coming out for the ball? Then I remembered who our keeper used to be....

Touré and Gallas didn't exactly cover themselves in glory either. Probably the most dysfunctional back five we've had under Wenger.

Gunner89

Best RB i've seen at the club also IMO.

But as regards his contract issues-

He signed a 6 year deal reportedly b/w 50-60k a week in 2008. Now he could have been justified in asking for a rise on that by 2010 or 2011. And at that time he'd probably have been given a long term big contract. Now even as loyal Sagna is money is clearly important to every footballer and understandably so. I wonder why he didn't go and ask or negotiate an extension with the club around that period. My thinking is that he probably didn't want to commit his future and was looking at other options. Inter definitely had interest in him (2008-9ish) prior to that financial mess they got into and would have probably made a move if Maicon had moved to Madrid. We wouldn't have sold in the league and maybe he was a less fashionable signing for the bigger european clubs which is why nobody pushed hard for him in the continent over the next few years. Again just my thinking.

Klaus

Gunner89 wrote:
I wonder why he didn't go and ask or negotiate an extension with the club around that period.

Because he broke his leg. Twice.

Irishgunner

Rock. Legend. Hero.

One of my favourite Arsenal players ever, absolute warrior on the pitch. Sad to see him go.

GUNNER91

invisibleman18

Really special player who I have always felt is the only post Invincibles player we have had who would have improved that first 11. That was a masterclass from him today at centre back and he could go on for years there. Disgraceful from the club to let this happen but he more than most deserves one last big payday and hopefully a few medals to show for his career.

Loyal player and the only world class one who stayed when times were shit. Always fit and always gives you a solid performance. Whoever gets him next season is very lucky.

Bold Tone

Best OP i have seen in a while.

ebouefan wrote:
He can go to any club except Spurs and still be a hero in my opinion.

Same for me and hope he does a Toure and plays shit on purpose for whoever he goes to.

lorddulaarsenal

Just give him what he wants

IBL

A soldier and a monster of a player, will be incredibly sad to see him go.

DiabyKungFu

@lorddulaarsenal wrote:
Just give him what he wants

He wants to lift the Premier League trophy with Spurs.

Rex

Opening post was class and says it all really.

Biggus

GUNNER_91 wrote:

Oh so Suarez does talk to blacks now.
His rehabilitation this season has been remarkable. 😆

Burnwinter

Love this guy. I wish more of our players would emulate his professionalism, regardless of their ability.

"Through many peoples and many seas have I travelled
to thee, brother, and these wretched rites of death
I bring a last gift but can speak only to ashes
Since Fortune has taken you from me
Poor brother! stolen you away from me
leaving me only ancient custom to honour you
as it has been from generation to generation
Take from my hands these sad gifts covered in tears
Now and forever, brother, Hail and farewell."

It's been pretty obvious he'd be off at the end of this season for about two years. If he goes to City as predicted, we'll have to hope his career declines even faster than our manager seems to think it will.

Dillinger

How much will a good RB cost? Surely more than giving him what he wants ... ?

But I guess he wants to leave and you can't blame the guy we are 4th place through and through like Blackpool rock.

Gunner89

Klaus wrote:
Gunner89 wrote:
I wonder why he didn't go and ask or negotiate an extension with the club around that period.

Because he broke his leg. Twice.

As I recall he broke his leg at the end of 2011 which was about 3 and a half years after he signed that deal in 2008

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