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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Zedie » Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:28 pm

Seems really strange knowing he wont be darting around for us anymore. Never quite got the hatred for him tbh, man was a total warrior and served us well until this last stretch.

Hes also the biggest legend of this window. Him forcing his way out because he knew he wasnt good enough for us has actually forced the hand of the club into trying to buy a CB.

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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Arsenal Tone » Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:44 pm

'Total warrior' is a bit strong lol
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Power n Glory » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:20 pm

He doesn't say a word on the pitch to his teammates and cries in the dressing room in front of his teammates during a crisis.

'The Warrior'? The Pink Panther more like. Hardly speaks and a complete pussy.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby StLGooner » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:22 pm

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StLGooner wrote:I forgot what striker it was, maybe Aguero, about 3 seasons ago said Kos was the most difficult CB to play against. It was some striker in the EPL, may not have been Aguero though.


Lukaku said it



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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Angelito » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:24 pm

He was with us for nearly a decade and is the second best outright defender of the Emirates era (after Sagna).

He had a sort of existential crisis after getting injured right before the WC, which France won. But returned well and served us well.

He's been a great player for us. And, has won 3 FA Cups. He's been loyal and has silently been synonymous with Arsenal this decade.

I have nothing but respect for him.

And, I find this trend of certain sections of fans disliking/hating every great player we've had in the Emirates era sickening.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Arsenal Tone » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:42 pm

Mertesacker was better.
Raya/Ramsdale
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Sims » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:01 pm

Tony_Adams wrote:Mertesacker was better.


Mertesacker was a massive pussy compared to Koscielny

These are facts
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Arsenal Tone » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:05 pm

Sims wrote:
Tony_Adams wrote:Mertesacker was better.


Mertesacker was a massive pussy compared to Koscielny

These are facts
Kos turned rubbish when merts retired, coincidence?
Raya/Ramsdale
White/Tomiyasu--Saliba/Timber--Gabriel/Kiwior--???/Zinchenko
???/Jorginho
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby alexafc12 » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:13 pm

Great player on his day and great servant to the club. Shame how it ended and do feel actions like the above leave a bit of s bitter taste. Shame because he’s obviously hitting back at Arsenal management when in fact the only people he’s hurting is the fans and his legacy.

Hope he comes out and explains his stance in the future
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Sims » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:14 pm

Tony_Adams wrote:
Sims wrote:
Tony_Adams wrote:Mertesacker was better.


Mertesacker was a massive pussy compared to Koscielny

These are facts
Kos turned rubbish when merts retired, coincidence?


Both of his Achilles were ruined by the time Mertesacker retired

I love both of them, they suited each other. Kos super aggressive and tough, Per a bit more soft but calm and collected

A great partnership at their peak
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Arsenal Tone » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:16 pm

Sims wrote:
Tony_Adams wrote:
Sims wrote:
Tony_Adams wrote:Mertesacker was better.


Mertesacker was a massive pussy compared to Koscielny

These are facts
Kos turned rubbish when merts retired, coincidence?


Both of his Achilles were ruined by the time Mertesacker retired

I love both of them, they suited each other. Kos super aggressive and tough, Per a bit more soft but calm and collected

A great partnership at their peak
I'll end my comments on Koscielny with a positive. I agree about their partnership. Merts/Kos is our best CB pairing since the invincibles.
Raya/Ramsdale
White/Tomiyasu--Saliba/Timber--Gabriel/Kiwior--???/Zinchenko
???/Jorginho
Odegaard/Smith Rowe----Rice/???
Saka/Jesus-------------------Martinelli/Trossard
???/Havertz
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Callum » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:26 pm

The Mertesacker-Koscielny partnership in 2012/13, when he came in for Vermaelen, was the steadiest I've seen us at the back for some time. They complimented each other very well.

Obviously very sad at how it ended but he did great for us last season given his age and injuries, and I can only assume he did what he did after broken promises from the last regime. It doesn't justify it, but it does explain it somewhat after he had never given us any trouble in the decade he played for us.

Thanks for everything Lolo, especially that 2014 FA Cup.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Power n Glory » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:37 pm

Tony_Adams wrote:
Sims wrote:
Tony_Adams wrote:Mertesacker was better.


Mertesacker was a massive pussy compared to Koscielny

These are facts
Kos turned rubbish when merts retired, coincidence?


Kos was piss poor before Merts arrived. Coincidence?

Merts didn't have the pace but his commanding presence helped the whole backline. If paired with Mustafi or Gabriel more, I think both wouldn't have looked as bad too. Kos didn't communicate with his CB partner and the backline enough. Too quiet so he didn't form great partnerships with anyone besides Merts.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby BS221B » Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:47 pm

PG hates Koscienly because he isnt a 6'4 slowass CB who is only capable of headers duh.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koscielny joins Bordeaux

Postby Arsenal Tone » Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:05 pm

BS221B wrote:PG hates Koscienly because he isnt a 6'4 slowass CB who is only capable of headers duh.
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