TF S4DK Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 What has Podolski done to make you think he's a better option upfront? Without doubt I think he's more clinical than Giroud. I get that. and maybe when he puts in a shift, yeah, but he's so fucking lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agony Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Podolski's form last season as a CF in a struggling Koln team plus the fact that he has around the same amount of league goals as Giroud with around half the shots(to be exact: 8 goals, 41 shots vs 9 goals, 84 shots). Also I think in and around the box he would be more mobile than Giroud and would definitely put away some of the big chances Giroud has missed. I hear what you're saying about Podolski looking lazy at times which is another reason why I wouldn't put him on the wing asking him to track the runs of wingers and full backs for 90mins. Instead put him in the middle with less defensive responsibilities so he conserve his energy and use his pace in short bursts.(them last few lines sounds like I'm talking about Arshavin all over again) / Minus the finishing I don't mind Giroud. He probably would've settled in better with a team that played to his strengths(direct more, more crosses etc.) but I think he'll come good next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I've conceded the goals point. TBH there is no argument there at all, as my thoughts on Giroud's finishing has been consistent. I'm thinking about the team now, Walcott offers pace and Giroud height, they both will chase down and can actually complete 90minutes. Podolski is the luxury that replaced Arshavin, and just like Arshavin until Wenger is forced to play him centrally it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Podolski is clean our most clinical player and has had a pretty good first season for someone that's played on the left, gets subbed all the time and been in and out the team. Scored some important goals for us this year as well, Podolski > Giroud shouldnt even be an debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BALL Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Podolski should be our starter striker Fucking Giroud is always on his heels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuffir Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 90 minutes NADA DPMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Him and Wally our are main attacking players. Fucking hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badman Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 they played away from home in a derby match relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BALL Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Giroud still thinks he's in Ligue 1 tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 they played away from home in a derby match relax So what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuffir Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 walcott was sideman extraordinaire only noticeable with them abysmal set piece cameos arteta the less said the better so many passengers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Where are the "Quality" players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Coquelin Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The only positive thing to come out of his performance today is that we'll get to hear Alan Davies slaughter him on the podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless-Guy Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 EHHHHH WOWWWWW WATCH ME GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badman Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 they played away from home in a derby match relax So what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seydou Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I honestly dont know why. But I like the dude. Maybe cuz he looks like Roday from Psych. Maybe bring in Belhanda in to help him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 they played away from home in a derby match relax So what? Need to stop giving these guys a bly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badman Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 tbh I still have trust in the gaffer, we will see whats up come end of season....... If they still here come september Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I gave up on him in the first half, when he took the ball down outstandingly, then set himself horrendously. Then when the second half when he tred the volley, I was like leave it yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Rollins Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Every time he won the ball in the air we never got the 2nd ball or anything decent out of it. I felt sorry for him. Might as well have hauled him off and stuck Wally thru the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 The only positive thing to come out of his performance today is that we'll get to hear Alan Davies slaughter him on the podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Should be a back up striker. But tbh thats the case with most of our first 11. They should be back ups to what we SHOULD have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Every time he won the ball in the air we never got the 2nd ball or anything decent out of it. I felt sorry for him. Might as well have hauled him off and stuck Wally thru the middle. Wally was playing through the middle anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I think Giroud needs to work on how quick he deals with the ball, his reactions. Once he sorts out his reactions then he should become a better scorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anelka Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I think he will be better next season It's clear we can't rely on him this season remember he went to the world cup last year nice break, strong pre season behind him, I think he can start strongly next year and pick up momentum 15+ in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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