Re: Gervinho to Arsenal

by Iceman Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:02

BeautifulGame wrote:Walcott was pretty good from what i saw of him this . Better than most right wingers in the league . Certainly better than Bale .

I think most here under rate because of the English youngsters are hyped thing .

Also isnt this the first really good season Gervinho has had ? IIRC he was touted for around 5/6 mil last season . If Gervinho can have a breakthrough at 24 i dont why Walcott should be judged as a finished article at 21 .

Thank you

by JAY-Z Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:02

They should agree for 18 m euros.Decent price for a very good player.

by Iceman Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:04

18?

We're talking about 14...maximum :king:

by Sushi Master Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:07

The only thing holding Walcott to being WC level is injuries.

Really, he's one of the few players that scare Barcelona. That should tell a lot. You know, humble Barcelona Smile

by OLpower Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:13

BeautifulGame wrote:Walcott was pretty good from what i saw of him this . Better than most right wingers in the league . Certainly better than Bale .

I think most here under rate because of the English youngsters are hyped thing .

Also isnt this the first really good season Gervinho has had ? IIRC he was touted for around 5/6 mil last season . If Gervinho can have a breakthrough at 24 i dont why Walcott should be judged as a finished article at 21 .

Gervinho was bought 6.5 millions per Lille two seasons ago , he was already shining in a relegated club (Le Mans). He immediately shined at Lille. He has two very good season behind him.

Walcott can become better but for the moment he is not. And he does not have this facility with the ball that either you have either you will never have.

by M99 Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:15

Gervinho is so underrated in these forums. He was probably Ligue 1's best player on the last 2 seasons. And yes he is better than Walcott.

by Babun Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:25

milanista99 wrote:Gervinho is so underrated in these forums. He was probably Ligue 1's best player on the last 2 seasons. And yes he is better than Walcott.

We're discussing it :https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t1301p15-gervinho-vs-walcott#32827
:lol!:

by McLewis Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 19:30

So Walcott has peaked at just 21?

Do we know any other players of his age, caliber and potential that have "peaked" at such a young age?

That's a rather illogical point to make.

As for the OP,

Gervinho is boss. He'll strengthen Arsenal ridiculously providing he properly settles into the EPL style, which I don't really forsee him having much trouble with.

by The Franchise Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 22:42

If I was a Arsenal fan, I would be VERY happy with this move.

He is a legit forward who will play like one, turn, run, dribble shot..no time wasting passing inside the box.

The less we see Bendy or even Nasri on the wing, the better for the team in my opinion.

by REWB Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 23:41

loool why change your name to gervinho? loool dude your name is Gervais Yao Kouassi stick to your african heritage and stop trying to be brazilian lol.

by The Franchise Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 23:46

RedEyesWhiteBeard wrote:loool why change your name to gervinho? loool dude your name is Gervais Yao Kouassi stick to your african heritage and stop trying to be brazilian lol.

Well he didnt give himself that name, it was given to him. People started calling him that and clearly it has stuck.

by Lex Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 23:48

Can i change my handle to Lexinho?

by OLpower Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 23:49

RedEyesWhiteBeard wrote:loool why change your name to gervinho? loool dude your name is Gervais Yao Kouassi stick to your african heritage and stop trying to be brazilian lol.

It boosted his marketability.

by lenear1030 Tue 14 Jun 2011 - 23:50

Lex wrote:Can i change my handle to Lexinho?

Do it.

by Abramovich Wed 15 Jun 2011 - 1:34

The Walcott hype used to be ridiculous but now its toned down after Hansen's constant hate ha.

by Jay29 Wed 15 Jun 2011 - 1:57

Ade wrote:The Walcott hype used to be ridiculous but now its toned down after Hansen's constant hate ha.

And what a blessing it has been for him. In a strange way, I have to thank Hansen and Waddle and all those that criticised Walcott because it have him extra motivation to improve and prove people wrong. Which he has done this season gone by.

Seems he still has more to prove wrong, though.

by Lex Wed 15 Jun 2011 - 1:59

Ade wrote:The Walcott hype used to be ridiculous

No it wasn't. It never was

by Lord Awesome Wed 15 Jun 2011 - 2:12

And I'm getting the feeling that Lille are still going to perform well, in the end.

by Magricos Wed 15 Jun 2011 - 2:25

Could see him starting.

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