Laurent Koscielny

[GunnerUK]

He was arguably Wengers biggest find in terms of value for money and quality. Mind you how much did Wenger pay for Kolo Toure.

Players who wasn’t on any bodies radar cost Arsenal next to nothing and could of been sold for £30mil+ in prime years

 

[Wryer]

Should have been part of a WC winning squad. Shame.

I thought France lacked pace and aggression at the defense and Kos would have shone.

Pity.

 

[say yes]

Should have been part of a WC winning squad. Shame.

I thought France lacked pace and aggression at the defense and Kos would have shone.

Pity.

Quite remarkable to consider that you watched Varane and Umtiti this tournament and think that France missed Koscielny.

 

[A_G]

not surprising

 

[Rimaal]

not surprising

He knows his time at Arsenal is coming to an end.

 

[Ricardinho]

Hope we see him at his best for a year and half once he returns. Will have given us a decade of service once 2020 rolls around.

 

[NieThePiet]

Without his injuries, he would still probably be a fantastic defender until the age of 34. He was fantastic at his peak and look how Ramos and Chiellini are playing at the age of 32-33.

 

[Ricardinho]

Without his injuries, he would still probably be a fantastic defender until the age of 34. He was fantastic at his peak and look how Ramos and Chiellini are playing at the age of 32-33.

Best CB partnership we've had since the invincible era. Wasn't that impressed when we signed per but he turned out rather well.

 

[bingobob]

Best CB partnership we've had since the invincible era. Wasn't that impressed when we signed per but he turned out rather well.

You mean it's not Gallas and Toure!?!!

 

[Tir Na Nog]

You mean it's not Gallas and Toure!?!!

Gallas-Toure was solid for a shorter period than Kos-Per I believe. In the second half of the 07-08 season we really started to leak goals, while in the 08-09 season we had a constant problem in that regard.

 

[berric]

Back in light training today.

Emery said in the conference that he's running and working so there is positive progress. We might see him play before Christmas if there are no setbacks.

 

[MaraDon]

Without his injuries, he would still probably be a fantastic defender until the age of 34. He was fantastic at his peak and look how Ramos and Chiellini are playing at the age of 32-33.

at one point he was probably the best in the world doing interceptions and winning duels.

A 1000% Wenger defender.

 

[dashsnow17]

at one point he was probably the best in the world doing interceptions and winning duels.

A 1000% Wenger defender.

God I hope he returns and rolls back the years. I know it might be unlikely, but it would be glorious. Nothing but love for Kos.

 

[Mark Tobias]

at one point he was probably the best in the world doing interceptions and winning duels.

A 1000% Wenger defender.

Will never forget his aerial interception on the final day of the season 2014 (i think). Leaped 2 meters in the air and brought the ball down on his foot more gently than I've ever seen a player bring a ball down. Got up, held his hand up to signal to the team to relax and gain control of the game which we then did. Thrilling player in his peak. One of my favourite ever Arsenal players and a true gentleman of the game!

 

[krackpot]

Will never forget his aerial interception on the final day of the season 2014 (i think). Leaped 2 meters in the air and brought the ball down on his foot more gently than I've ever seen a player bring a ball down. Got up, held his hand up to signal to the team to relax and gain control of the game which we then did. Thrilling player in his peak. One of my favourite ever Arsenal players and a true gentleman of the game!

I remember his kung-fu clearance in Man $ity's game v/s Kompany (i think)

It is a shame he missed out on a WC winner medal. He deserved it.

 

[Batman]

What I'll always remember about him is how he pocketed Messi multiple times when both were at their peak. I don't think I've ever seen another defender make him look anonymous more than once(in a Barca shirt at least).

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

What I'll always remember about him is how he pocketed Messi multiple times when both were at their peak. I don't think I've ever seen another defender make him look anonymous more than once(in a Barca shirt at least).

When we got screwed at the Nou Camp (Van Judas red card), Kos and Djourou were both outstanding. They put in a real defensive masterclass and didn’t deserve to lose.

 

[TheArsenalis]

He was arguably Wengers biggest find in terms of value for money and quality. Mind you how much did Wenger pay for Kolo Toure.

Players who wasn’t on any bodies radar cost Arsenal next to nothing and could of been sold for £30mil+ in prime years

This is why i dont bang on about arsenal should spend, we just need to find quality players. Their cost is irrelevant. Could spend big and get trash ala mustafi. Could spend peanuts and get sol Campbell.

 

[dashsnow17]

He was arguably Wengers biggest find in terms of value for money and quality. Mind you how much did Wenger pay for Kolo Toure.

Players who wasn’t on any bodies radar cost Arsenal next to nothing and could of been sold for £30mil+ in prime years

There are a fair few candidates for that tbf: Vieira, Anelka, Toure, Adebayor, Sagna, RVP...the list goes on. But Kos was terrific value, such a good find. We could really do with another young Kos right now, but these days it'd be about 20-30m or so.

 

[MaraDon]

Will never forget his aerial interception on the final day of the season 2014 (i think). Leaped 2 meters in the air and brought the ball down on his foot more gently than I've ever seen a player bring a ball down. Got up, held his hand up to signal to the team to relax and gain control of the game which we then did. Thrilling player in his peak. One of my favourite ever Arsenal players and a true gentleman of the game!

he exudes technical quality. One of the most elegant defenders i have ever seen play.