Alfonso said:Freddie was rubbish before the goal but I think he's been criticised a bit too much considering it was his first appearance after a long injury. Almost every player needs at least 20 mins to get back into it when they've missed so much football - apart from Hleb that is.
But his goal was definately 2002 vintage.
RocktheCasbah said:I think what it is is that fans are a brutal exponent of the old maxim "You're only as good as your last game".
Sadly true, he is winding down, he is ok for a sub but a full game ? Likable character but we can't afford to be sentimental.RocktheCasbah said:Alfonso said:Freddie was rubbish before the goal but I think he's been criticised a bit too much considering it was his first appearance after a long injury. Almost every player needs at least 20 mins to get back into it when they've missed so much football - apart from Hleb that is.
But his goal was definately 2002 vintage.
The thing is, and please let's not mention him destroying Assoit Ekoto as if he's the best full back in the world, that Freddie was rubbish for long spells before he got injured.
1970*Gooner said:Sadly true, he is winding down, he is ok for a sub but a full game ? Likable character but we can't afford to be sentimental.RocktheCasbah said:Alfonso said:Freddie was rubbish before the goal but I think he's been criticised a bit too much considering it was his first appearance after a long injury. Almost every player needs at least 20 mins to get back into it when they've missed so much football - apart from Hleb that is.
But his goal was definately 2002 vintage.
The thing is, and please let's not mention him destroying Assoit Ekoto as if he's the best full back in the world, that Freddie was rubbish for long spells before he got injured.
Sorry I have to disagree with you there about the dosh, I don't think he should be subject to abuse, no Arsenal player should be however, lets be real here he is passed his prime sadly and I for one don't think he warrants a huge pay packet for the kind of performances he has been giving. Nothing personal but I think he has passed his peak.Rohit said:1970*Gooner said:Sadly true, he is winding down, he is ok for a sub but a full game ? Likable character but we can't afford to be sentimental.RocktheCasbah said:Alfonso said:Freddie was rubbish before the goal but I think he's been criticised a bit too much considering it was his first appearance after a long injury. Almost every player needs at least 20 mins to get back into it when they've missed so much football - apart from Hleb that is.
But his goal was definately 2002 vintage.
The thing is, and please let's not mention him destroying Assoit Ekoto as if he's the best full back in the world, that Freddie was rubbish for long spells before he got injured.
I don't think anyone supporting Ljungberg here is being sentimental because they don't want him to leave and believe he warrants his wages.
It's just that he has been a great servant for the club and deserves respect and not the kind of abuse he gets in here.