✍️ OFFICIAL Granit Xhaka (Out)

[BigPoppaPump]

I feel like he only lets us down by having less than amazing performances, the carling cup with Szcezney( mightve been fa cup?) and kicking the ball off of Griezmanns head are the obvious 2 that spring to mind. At the end of the day I'll always consider him amazing defender who coped with injuries, played through pain for the team, got us Champions league a few times when we didnt deserve it and made the team look a lot better than it was.

Xhaka has made more than a few howlers over the years and never dominated a midfield even at his best like Koscielny did the defence, dont know how many strikers Kos pocketed over the years. I know the whole leaving saga fkd up Kos reputation a bit but tbf he really did give his all while he was here

I've watched Koscielny plenty of times and don't remember him pocketing anyone lmao. I remember him getting bullied by strong strikers, getting red cards, us conceding 4 5 6 goals with him here and plenty of embarrassing results/performances. Even when Alexis came back with United on a long scoring drought guess who makes loads of space for him to run into to get a goal?

Koscielny was weak sauce and never an amazing defender. At his best he was good and that was when Mertesacker was babysitting him.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Edit: like Xhaka lost his head (somewhat understandably) while Kos was taking injections to get him through the 90 minutes, I know who I think was softer.

Pretty sure it's the one who broke down crying during a team speech when we needed encouragement, I think he's the same guy who started crying when his son asked him why he's so sh*t. Maybe the guy who got put in a headlock by 5'6 Quresma or the guy who got slapped around by Costa whenever they played?

 

[Monstar-Gunn4r]

I've watched Koscielny plenty of times and don't remember him pocketing anyone lmao. I remember him getting bullied by strong strikers, getting red cards, us conceding 4 5 6 goals with him here and plenty of embarrassing results/performances. Even when Alexis came back with United on a long scoring drought guess who makes loads of space for him to run into to get a goal?

Koscielny was weak sauce and never an amazing defender. At his best he was good and that was when Mertesacker was babysitting him.

Pocketed Lukaku and Benteke amongst many others for example which would be considered amongst the biggest forwards in the premiership. Every centreback will fail to stop a goal at times... anyway doesnt matter much anymore hes long gone now, we'll just agree to disagree.

 

[Sanchez11]

When he leaves il buy you all a cyber drink

 

[yorch44]

I think Xhaka would be a better CB than CM. Probably better than Mari

 

[drippin]

I think Xhaka would be a better CB than CM. Probably better than Mari

Because he is so good at tackling inside own box?

 

[yorch44]

here come the squad.

Don't worry! You are showing them who is the boss! Look for @HairSprayGooners in the leaderboard

He is doing an excellent Mikel Arteta performance! Relegation form!

 

[yorch44]

Because he is so good at tackling inside own box?

Better than tackling in the middle of the pitch xD

 

[kash2]

Don't worry! You are showing them who is the boss! Look for @HairSprayGooners in the leaderboard

He is doing an excellent Mikel Arteta performance! Relegation form!

hehe ... thats just round two.. @Rimaal killing this round ... the overall leaderboard is much more comforting

 

[Sebastes]

When he leaves il buy you all a cyber drink

Perfect! You can order mine here

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[RunTheTrap]

Can’t believe @Erlis was trying to discredit Tierney because someone came for his beloved Xhaka. After God fear the Xhaka fan base. They’re crazy.

 

[Blankety Blank]

I see there are people here who really rate Xhaka. Surprising. I mean he's not atrocious, but he's probably the easiest to improve upon, this transfer can't be bad.

I cant say i really rate him but he has been the best midfielder at the club for a while until probably Arteta brought in Partey who hopefully next season will kick on.
I wont be sad to see him go as we need to freshen things up.

 

[Riou]

BPP randomly ripping into Kos, good stuff

However good or bad you think Laurent was, or if you just thought he was a bit meek as a person...he gave us his best years, ran through walls for the badge (gave his ankle for Arsène) a part of the team that brought success back to the club...definitely one of our better Emirates players, without a doubt.

 

[Blankety Blank]

Final stages, closer to the finish line, almost done, only some formalities left, not long before they announce - I have been hearing all these for the past few weeks. Going to assume nothing has happened unless I get official update from the club.

He was the same guy who posted saying it was a done deal a while back.
Like 99.99999% of people on twitter he either just makes **** up or posts what has been reported elsewhere on this interweb thingy.

 

[MikeVinna]

I loved Koscielny. Very good servant. Shame he threw it all away with the way he left.

 

[OnlyOne]

**** off you too. Biased moderation. Who gives a **** to visit a forum with such a **** moderation. You shut up, *****.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

I would imagine this transfer is very close to conclusion. It's the best outcome for everyone concerned.

 

[El Duderino]

Not even going to bother with a bad joke to lighten the mood here.

This thread should be locked and only updated with new links. Even if you deal with the obvious elephant in the room, that still leaves the circle jerking that has been people trying to troll each other for reals and not for Banter.

 

[truth_hurts]

Koscielny is a prick. So is Xhaka.

15m plus and we move forwards.

 

[Ibadan]

How?

Can't believe you took the bait and allowed pumpy to continue to troll with that Koscielny narrative