Maty Ryan Joins Arsenal

[boonthegoon]

Wow I wanted Ryan and mentioned multiple times in the transfer thread. Didn't expect our club to do the obvious thing and go and do it out of nowhere! well done even though this is compensation for the stupid decision in the summer.

 

[Rex Stone]

So.. Gabriel is an avid basketball fan?

Taking shots at the Admiral? Not having that.

 

[drippin]

Taking shots at the Admiral? Not having that.

What did I do? I just suggested Gabriel is watching basketball in America. Or that his long lost father has been found.

 

[dka1]

Because they have a tendency of being better on the ball. Taller keepers not so much but of course exceptions exist.

Funny I was thinking that, as it'd make sense; with the lower centre of gravity and what I'd assume would be better coordination and balance but quite a lot of the best ball playing keepers are fairly taller; Neuer, Martinez and even Ederson is still 6 ft 2 and our own Leno who apparently is a midget (he's not), is fairly astute at ball playing and is 6 ft 3.

Edit: But of course like you said it could and may very well be the exception. Perhaps it's something like being tall and also being good on the ball is rare so that's why those guys are highly rated. Of course they have to be good at being able to keep the ball out of the net too otherwise the other two points are moot.

 

[dka1]

He’s not what he was. He’s struggled this year and isn’t at the top of his game anymore.

Still it’s a six month loan for a back up so not that big a deal.

Ahh thanks for the info.

 

[Rex Stone]

What did I do? I just suggested Gabriel is watching basketball in America. Or that his long lost father has been found.

That’s David Robinson in the GIF. Hall of Fame don.

 

[drippin]

That’s David Robinson in the GIF. Hall of Fame don.

I have never seen anyone look as much like Gabriel as him in that photo.

 

[Ibadan]

The one interesting thing I found from his introductory interview: He specifically mentions Karl Jakob Hein in with Leno and Runarsson in talking about looking forward to working with them in the future. Could be a slight reveal of how the Club views Hein currently, i.e. in the mix and ahead of Okonkwo.

great spot. @MutableEarth

 

[boonthegoon]

Seems he fought with maupay in training maupay was dropped for few matches for disciplinary reasons.

Maupay haters unite

 

[GeorgiaGunner]

Seems he fought with maupay in training maupay was dropped for few matches for disciplinary reasons.

Maupay haters unite

 

[Melquiades]

Good move. Lots of PL experience but still pretty young, perfect profile as a #2. Would be happy to sign him for the longer term.

 

[krackpot]

Can we buy him? Wouldn't mind.

Might become better than Leno.

 

[drippin]

Can we buy him? Wouldn't mind.

Might become better than Leno.

We surely can if he really loves Arsenal and is fine with being the 2nd keeper (unless Leno makes mistakes).

He has 1 year in contract in the summer, and has some problems with Brighton management I think.

 

[Melquiades]

The one interesting thing I found from his introductory interview: He specifically mentions Karl Jakob Hein in with Leno and Runarsson in talking about looking forward to working with them in the future. Could be a slight reveal of how the Club views Hein currently, i.e. in the mix and ahead of Okonkwo.

Hein seems to me to be a pretty underrated prospect here.

Worth noting that although he’s the Estonian national team keeper he qualifies as HG.

 

[Riou]

“We have incredible talent and competition at this club for just one position...understandably, as Australia’s number one, Mat wants the chance of more regular opportunities.”

...said Brighton boss Graham Potter.

...is that walking gimp Potter, throwing shade at our boy Leno!?

Mate, one of your keepers is from that Sunderland Til I Die relegation season, you don't have "incredible talent" in that position in anyway

 

[krackpot]

“We have incredible talent and competition at this club for just one position...understandably, as Australia’s number one, Mat wants the chance of more regular opportunities.”

...said Brighton boss Graham Potter.

...is that walking gimp Potter, throwing shade at our boy Leno!?

Mate, one of your keepers is from that Sunderland Til I Die relegation season, you don't have "incredible talent" in that position in anyway

maybe he meant it is incredible that he has talent

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

The one interesting thing I found from his introductory interview: He specifically mentions Karl Jakob Hein in with Leno and Runarsson in talking about looking forward to working with them in the future. Could be a slight reveal of how the Club views Hein currently, i.e. in the mix and ahead of Okonkwo.

He couldn't say Okonkwo's name. No way Arteta keeps Runarsson around to embarras himself

 

[Tir Na Nog]

I was under the impression he was 1st choice at Brighton.

 

[Malky]

Szcz > Emi easily for me.

People forget just how good Szczesny was for us.

 

[drippin]

I was under the impression he was 1st choice at Brighton.

He was until December, when Sanchez got his place. So it's a great loan and hopefully a long-term signing later as our 2nd goalie.