Gervinho is a flop

3 goals in his last 3 games with one poor performance only because of his decision making, not his actual movement or challenging of the opposition, granted decision making is what counts. But then again the fact that this thread was bumped because of one poor showing in 7 matches makes my knee twitch...

Judge Gervinho in May.

I really wanted to vote "no", but I just don't think he has the finesse and finish combination close to the goal. Too many very bad passes and shots at goal (but not ON goal). I think he may have a spot on the team, just not starter minutes.

He did decently well last season, with RVP being the focal point of attack.

This season I can understand how he doesn't look as good, considering he's been playing as lone striker and the whole strike line has changed.

Hell, you could even ask the same question of Podolski. He sure hasn't been as prolific as his God status dictates. Giroud isn't that beast goal machine he was in Ligue 1.

The point is the whole front line has been crap, but it's understandable considering all the changes and also players missing in midfield.

Sushi Master wrote:He did decently well last season, with RVP being the focal point of attack.

This season I can understand how he doesn't look as good, considering he's been playing as lone striker and the whole strike line has changed.

Hell, you could even ask the same question of Podolski. He sure hasn't been as prolific as his God status dictates. Giroud isn't that beast goal machine he was in Ligue 1.

The point is the whole front line has been crap, but it's understandable considering all the changes and also players missing in midfield.

gervinho has been here for more than a season, ill give poldi and giroud some time.

REWB wrote:

Sushi Master wrote:He did decently well last season, with RVP being the focal point of attack.

This season I can understand how he doesn't look as good, considering he's been playing as lone striker and the whole strike line has changed.

Hell, you could even ask the same question of Podolski. He sure hasn't been as prolific as his God status dictates. Giroud isn't that beast goal machine he was in Ligue 1.

The point is the whole front line has been crap, but it's understandable considering all the changes and also players missing in midfield.

gervinho has been here for more than a season, ill give poldi and giroud some time.

Yet playing with a very different midfield and forward line... RVP is gone, and so is his goal threat and overall football brain. Song is gone and so is his creativity and determination. Walcott has been benched.

That's the whole front line changed, so it doesn't surprise me if he's not performing to Lille standards or whatever.

You don't just adapt to a club by time, you have to take tactics and different personalities into account.

I'd bench Giroud and give Podolski a couple of starts as a striker.

Sushi Master wrote:

REWB wrote:

Sushi Master wrote:He did decently well last season, with RVP being the focal point of attack.

This season I can understand how he doesn't look as good, considering he's been playing as lone striker and the whole strike line has changed.

Hell, you could even ask the same question of Podolski. He sure hasn't been as prolific as his God status dictates. Giroud isn't that beast goal machine he was in Ligue 1.

The point is the whole front line has been crap, but it's understandable considering all the changes and also players missing in midfield.

gervinho has been here for more than a season, ill give poldi and giroud some time.

Yet playing with a very different midfield and forward line... RVP is gone, and so is his goal threat and overall football brain. Song is gone and so is his creativity and determination. Walcott has been benched.

That's the whole front line changed, so it doesn't surprise me if he's not performing to Lille standards or whatever.

You don't just adapt to a club by time, you have to take tactics and different personalities into account.

These are really lame excuses. i expect more from a footballer brought for more than 10mill. All you are giving me right now is reasons as to why he is a flop, you are just further backing my point. He might come good, and i did say i am going to give him 1 more season, let’s see how he does. Last season he was below average for what ARSENAL need, if that continues this season he can have no excuses. i hate inconsistent players

Art Morte wrote:I'd bench Giroud and give Podolski a couple of starts as a striker.

I honestly don't know why this hasn't been tried yet. He has all the attributes to be a decent PL striker.

Sushi Master wrote:

Art Morte wrote:I'd bench Giroud and give Podolski a couple of starts as a striker.

I honestly don't know why this hasn't been tried yet. He has all the attributes to be a decent PL striker.

We did in the very first game of the season and it didn't really work but yeah that isn't a very fair to judge if it would or not based on that.

though nothing can be worse than how our situation is right now imo. Putting anyone there right now would be better.

Starting Podolski at striker and arshavin on the left would be the best imo

VendettaRed07 wrote:

Sushi Master wrote:

Art Morte wrote:I'd bench Giroud and give Podolski a couple of starts as a striker.

I honestly don't know why this hasn't been tried yet. He has all the attributes to be a decent PL striker.

We did in the very first game of the season and it didn't really work but yeah that isn't a very fair to judge if it would or not based on that.

though nothing can be worse than how our situation is right now imo. Putting anyone there right now would be better.

Starting Podolski at striker and arshavin on the left would be the best imo

why.. we can put even Vermelen there as he is almost always there.. shoots, has pace, good aerially, and has that nack of goals..
Wenger doesnt experiment much.. Walcott deserves some chances atleast in cup games.. why are we so hesistant to make some changes after seeing the last 3 matches... Podolski at centre will surely do him more good.. but cant say whether it will be the best option for the team..

Might as well give up on him, He is injured and he will be away to the African cup soon. He will prob come back and play worse than he is playing at the moment.

if you voted no, slap yourself in the head. he is the worst attacking signing i have ever seen wenger make. he is awful

Stood up for him far too much

Worst 10m ever spent

Is Gervinho a flop?


Is putting your bell-end in a crocodile's mouth a bad idea?

cant pass, have first touch like sh*t, finishing like 5 years old kid in training ground. so short and simple YES he is flop

To think I thought that he could be a valuable player for us when he scored that goal against Chelsea.

He's the epitome of inconsistency, no way around it.

Can't stand Gervinho.

Yes he is flop! hasnt impressed me at all this season.

In terms of a hefty outlay, he's arguably the worst ever Wenger signing.

Arshavin, Reyes, Wiltord all cost more, but were all better, did more, scored historic goals etc.

Jeffers, Squillaci, Silvestre all cheaper.

yes he is but why are we blaming him ?

we are the ones who bought him. His teammate hazard could have been available for 25 , just 15 m more.

agree with Benin

ok he is flop
but we like finding scapegoats.don't we
not sure what kinda reaction Ramsey could have got if it was him coming in instead of AOC

The topic was made to discuss if Gervinho is a flop or not and that is what people discussing here. It is entirely not his fault that he is palying in a position where he is not so used to play but there are other things about him that annoys people.

Gervinho is not a flop, he is just jaded. Wenger loves him and understand why he is jaded.

I'd happily take a loss in him and sell him in a heart beat. Not Arsenal quality, nor could he fasten Pires, Ljunberg, Hleb, Rosicky or Wiltord's boots. Flog him ASAP !!!