Abou Diaby

[Tegh]

Tell us Brian!
Tell us now!

 

[brianfrance]

LOL
he's strong and good tackling, and decent on the ball. But I've not seen him a lot against good midfielders.

 

[Tegh]

Get him Brian!
Get him now!

 

[longrufus]

Thanks Brain but one more question, from what you seen of him, how does his ability compare to that of Flamini? Do you think he could displace him as 3rd choice or do you see him as Gilberto's long term replacement? Sorry, that was more like 3 questions.
As if said before, if its a straight fight between us and Chelsea, surely he must choose us if he is indeed sane, shoot me now for being so optimistic but he must.

 

[Tegh]

I agree rufus, and If he chooses Chelsea then more fool for him, the money grabbing shat-pank.

 

[brianfrance]

Thanks Brain but one more question, from what you seen of him, how does his ability compare to that of Flamini? Do you think he could displace him as 3rd choice or do you see him as Gilberto's long term replacement? Sorry, that was more like 3 questions.
As if said before, if its a straight fight between us and Chelsea, surely he must choose us if he is indeed sane, shoot me now for being so optimistic but he must.

Can't answer, really. I have not seen enough of the guy. I think he's more in the vieira mould, and thats what wenger looks to be looking for. I'll try to watch auxerre soon, and fingers crossed he'll play.

Anyway, tonight santini was on the radio, I listened to him. He does not want to sell, but he didn't want to sell benjani either. There's a huge possibility that all he articles are just speculation, just like auxerre did for mexes at the same age.

 

[Canuck]

... we do have a very pacy back 4.

Off topic and out of context but I had a laugh.

Lauren - Sol - Senderos - Cygan



Diaby ain't coming...nor would I see him as a productive Jan. signing if he did.

 

[longrufus]

1st choice is Lauren, Toure, Sol, Cole. All bar lauren are very fast (although Sol has slowed a tad). Senderos' pace is underrated, Clichy is lightning as is Eboue.

So all that leaves me to wonder is why do you laugh?

 

[Henry_Pires]

My friend just told me that Arsenal are the fav to land him.
Chelsea just sign Maniche.

 

[longrufus]

Maniche signed before the Diaby rumor, so i wouldnt read too much into that. Although as i've said numerous times, i dont see him joining chelsea period, he will end up in an arsenal shirt, that is if the rumors are true.

 

[Canuck]

1st choice is Lauren, Toure, Sol, Cole. All bar lauren are very fast (although Sol has slowed a tad). Senderos' pace is underrated, Clichy is lightning as is Eboue.

So all that leaves me to wonder is why do you laugh?

I laugh because Toure, Cole, Clichy, Eboue are all gone at the moment...hence the line up I put. It was just kind of a chuckle to myself...
My fault for putting it in the post.

Heck, the last two matches (albeit cup ties) we've seen Djourou and Gilbert...neither of whom are known for their alacrity. (referring to speed and not enthusiasm)
Sol very fast??? Spending too much time at the crack lately Rufus?
Sol and Phil are by no means carbon copies of Cygan when it comes to pace but they are no competition for the likes of Cole.

Actually I think that Lauren can put on a decent burst of speed sometimes as well. (at least he used to be able to.)


BUT WE DIGRESS - WE NOW RETURN YOU TO YOU'RE REGULARLY SCHEDULED DIABY DEBATE

 

[longrufus]

Considering the question was about the usual back four, which is Lauren Toure Sol Cole, a statement like "we have a pacy back four" makes perfect sense to me.

 

[longrufus]

But quite rightly, back to Diaby, please get him professor

 

[sn196]

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Lovelly Jubbly

 

[Anonymous]

^no quotes

 

[Ruslan Matuzau]

Diaby prefers Gunners

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid ... glish_cups
What do you think about this.....? Sounds attractive....his preference to Arsenal.

 

[eddie_wills]

stick this in the thread in the transfer talk forum mate, I reckon - i've summed my thoughts up in there for one

 

[Jose_Reyes_2005]

He's been left out of the squad that face Bordeaux tonight.

Although that could very well be down to a slight knock.

 

[Ruslan Matuzau]

stick this in the thread in the transfer talk forum mate, I reckon - i've summed my thoughts up in there for one

you r right mate, sorry, haven't noticed. Mods, close it please!

 

[TheEconomist]

he says he wants to come to us ahead of chelsea it would be a done deal if only wenger would offer for him