Laurent Koscielny

[Penn_]

He's 31 now? That time seems to have just flown by. Wonder what it is at the club that makes him stay. Reckon he could double his money and have a better shot at trophies if he moved.

Shame even our own fans will never give him the recognition he deserves, because 'he always has a mistake in him'.

 

[GDeep™]

He's 31 now? That time seems to have just flown by. Wonder what it is at the club that makes him stay. Reckon he could double his money and have a better shot at trophies if he moved.

Shame even our own fans will never give him the recognition he deserves, because 'he always has a mistake in him'.

If a Bayern, Barca, Real, Juventus etc were willing to double his money he would be gone.

Reality is, for a number of reasons his profile just isn't big enough for major clubs to put out the required outlay for him.

One of the reasons being he played for a developing club in Arsenal, we weren't a top club between 2006-13. The other reason being his shortcomings for France until recently.

 

[Godwin1]

He did the simple things perfectly well. Lacks in too many departments to be considered a superior player to Kos.

Keown was better in the box in my opinion, it's tough to pick between the two .

 

[pigge]

****, time really does fly, cannot believe this is his 7th season for us.

 

[RUS arsenal]

If a Bayern, Barca, Real, Juventus etc were willing to double his money he would be gone.

If you read some of his interviews and knew a little about his exploits outside of the game then you'd know that that statement is just wrong.

Koscielny is one of the rare endangered species of professional footballers who actually have the word loyalty in their dictionary and know how to remember kindness shown to them in the past.

 

[GDeep™]

If you read some of his interviews and knew a little about his exploits outside of the game then you'd know that that statement is just wrong.

Koscielny is one of the rare endangered species of professional footballers who actually have the word loyalty in their dictionary and know how to remember kindness shown to them in the past.

Fair enough.

 

[Jury]

I think he just appreciates what he's got. Everything great that has happened to him in his career and in his personal life has happened at Arsenal. He's probably the type to not want to **** with things if they're perfect.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

I think he just appreciates what he's got. Everything great that has happened to him in his career and in his personal life has happened at Arsenal. He's probably the type to not want to **** with things if they're perfect.

Life lesson, this.

 

[berric]

The moment I saw he has headphones with a little gold cannon carved on them I knew this one is a legend in the making.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

people keep waxing on about loyalty, not that kos is not loyal but he might just want to stay in london because his life is here. How often do people uproot their whole lives and families to move to another country for a job. That is one of the reasons managers like alex ferguson wanted their players to get married, because that made them less likely to make transfer requests. However i am not saying kos does not love this club but people should think of footy as a career for professional football players and like any career the people in it will want to balance their career achievement with family life if they can.

 

[Jury]

Life lesson, this.

Good life lesson if you're lucky enough to be in his position! Others have to keep throwing the dice

 

[Jury]

The moment I saw he has headphones with a little gold cannon carved on them I knew this one is a legend in the making.

It's the little things like that which strike a chord. Good spot!

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

 

[nmn]

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/e...es-200-premier-league-appearances-for-arsenal

 

[razörist]

And one brainfart that almost cost us.

Good old captain Kosc!

 

[GunnerShy]

I think he just appreciates what he's got. Everything great that has happened to him in his career and in his personal life has happened at Arsenal. He's probably the type to not want to **** with things if they're perfect.

It's a fair point. I think he has great perspective, no doubt due in some part to the fact that he was crafting away from the top tier of football during his early 20s. Been a super player who has remained loyal and "on message". Offering him a contract extension to 2020 is a break away from recent policy. But I don't mind it, he has been immense for us and I'm glad he is being looked after.

 

[Mike Vinna]

It's players like him I really hope we win a big trophy for.. Same for Alexis if he stays until his 30's. They leave everything on the pitch for the cannon.

 

[Trilly]

Life lesson, this.

You still upset about that girl?

 

[Jury]

I think he has great perspective, no doubt due in some part to the fact that he was crafting away from the top tier of football during his early 20s.

Yeah, good point too. That has to have played a part. He's also probably spoke to other players that have left and, if they were honest (I think) when he asked them, they'd have told him life didn't really get any better after Arsenal, despite the odd CL and extra salary.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

You still upset about that girl?

You know what, as soon as I posted "life lesson" I thought someone was gonna assume I'm still not over my ex .

Fortunately I am over the whole situation. But there's many aspects in life where we abandon something solid and dependable in search for greener grass. I suppose it's human nature. I'm not against trying to better yourself or striving for improvement, but it's important to learn to be content.