Jay22 wrote:They're Dre Beats right? I f***ing hate those phones, not at all worth the price.
Yeah, why don't you like them?
by Maxduke » Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:29 am
Jay22 wrote:They're Dre Beats right? I f***ing hate those phones, not at all worth the price.
by Swan » Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:18 am
by ThereIsBearCüm » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:15 am
The Goats Horn wrote:Lets hope he more of a Gilberto/Silvinho Brazilian instead of a Denilson/Baptista Brazilian
by Futuo » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:39 am
Zedie wrote:yosifun wrote:Looks like a strong player.. I still don't get why the hell not Baines?!?
Santos - £6.2m
Baines = £16m
Thats why. Also:
Mertsacker - £6m
Cahill - £12-17m
Thats also why.
He will literally go for the cheapest option out of any choices available. We will never see a player from the prem sign unless hes free or Wenger is out the door.
by yosifun » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:08 am
The next Roberto Carlos? What Arsenal fans can expect from Andre Santos
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His left foot is capable of unleashing powerful shots on goal, as well as whipped crosses into the box that the likes of Robin Van Persie and Park will no doubt be anticipating with glee.
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A move to Europe saw Santos joining the Brazilian contingent at Turkish giants Fenerbahce - one of whom was a certain Roberto Carlos.
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Carlos' shadow has hung over every Brazilian left-back since his retirement and, given Santos attacking style, as well as his strong, powerful build, the comparisons were even more inevitable.
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For all his attacking threat, Santos has defensive deficiencies that explain his inability to make the Brazil left-back slot as his own.
Given his propensity to surge forward down the left, it will be no surprise to learn that positioning is not always the 28-year-old's strong-point.
It is a common flaw among Brazilian full-backs - who are in many cases expected to provide all the width for a side's attack – and is often counter-acted by the inclusion of two holding midfielders.
Another accusation commonly levied at Santos is that he suffers from lapses in concentration.
He was dropped from Brazil's squad for the upcoming friendly with Ghana following a glaring error in last month's encounter with Germany.
In the midst of an uninspiring all-round performance, Santos was dispossessed in his own box to allow Andre Schuerrle to score the winning goal.
Given the different role of the full-back in the English game, there has been much talk emanating out of Brazil that Santos may be used in a more advanced, left wing role for the London club.
However, given Arsenal's wealth of options on the flanks, this is far more likely to be a back-up option.
All that said, Arsene Wenger's enjoyment of attacking full-backs should mean Santos is a good fit for the club's system - especially if Alex Song and Emmanuel Frimpong are combined at the base of the midfield.
Sanros has struck up a good relationship with Neymar on the left flank of the Brazilian side, overlapping while the youngster cuts infield, and Wenger will hope Santos can replicate this with Gervinho.
If Arsenal's coaching staff can work with the player on the defensive side of his game, the Fenerbahce man could turn out to be an absolute bargain.
For one thing is certain: when in full flow, Santos is a joy to watch and will be a new delight for the Premier League audience to savour.
by Arsenal~Fanatic » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:25 am
by yosifun » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:35 am
by GunnGunn » Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:51 am
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by ThereIsBearCüm » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:26 am
by GunnGunn » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:28 am