AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 To be fair, I suppose they are relatively similar. Gervinho is quick, but he is feeble. That's why he played so far wide for Lille, and relied on pace, agility and trickery to get into goalscoring positions. I didn't want Gervinho from day one, and was actually quite pleased that he didn't sign for us. Maiga combines strength and pace - if you can find a striker who has these attributes in the Prem, you're on to a winner. He's a good striker, certain that he'll be a success here. Great to hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 To be fair, I suppose they are relatively similar. Gervinho is quick, but he is feeble. That's why he played so far wide for Lille, and relied on pace, agility and trickery to get into goalscoring positions. I didn't want Gervinho from day one, and was actually quite pleased that he didn't sign for us. Maiga combines strength and pace - if you can find a striker who has these attributes in the Prem, you're on to a winner. He's a good striker, certain that he'll be a success here. Sounds good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If we had signed Gervinho I bet he would have played in the middle - and would have struggled. Fortunately, Arsenal have a world-class striker in Van Persie and can afford to play Gervinho out wide. You won't see Wenger play Gervinho through the middle in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Leroy Lita combines strength and pace, this does not make him a great player in this league. Gervinho is just a much better footballer than Maiga and that is the extent of the comparison in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Leroy Lita combines strength and pace, this does not make him a great player in this league. Gervinho is just a much better footballer than Maiga and that is the extent of the comparison in my opinion. Gervinho has been fairly gash thus far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lovenkrands further down the pecking order. Waxa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Would prefer for a new striker to have a more prolific goalscoring record but he is young I guess! I'm willing to give the club/Graham Carr the benefit of the doubt. Absolutely. I think their dealings over the last 12 months have earned that in spades. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lovenkrands further down the pecking order. Waxa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 He's 24 and his goalscoring record has improved season on season throughout his career. That is a good sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Leroy Lita combines strength and pace, this does not make him a great player in this league. Gervinho is just a much better footballer than Maiga and that is the extent of the comparison in my opinion. Gervinho has been fairly gash thus far. Massively overrated, and uncultured player. You don't get by with good footwork and agility alone in the Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not that type of player from what i've read/understood. Only ask because Gervinho seemed our number one target and wondered whether they were similar. I forgive you! Nah seriously Was actually wondering the same the first time we were linked with him, had no idea and still dont know much more than that he doesn't seem to be like forhead from 3000BC that's the thing with Gervinho we got 50% added forehead for free, so I'm wondering what Maiga can bring to the party? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Kind of odd we went with someone who will be at ACoN, that's one of the main reasons I think we really needed a striker, get someone in to take over for Ba. Nonetheless, sounds like a good player, let's just hope that Mali, Senegal and the Ivory Coast crash out early, or that this deal even happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Wait, who told them they could sign players before Jan. 1st? Is this... Do I feel trust and enthusiasm? What is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Leroy Lita combines strength and pace, this does not make him a great player in this league. Gervinho is just a much better footballer than Maiga and that is the extent of the comparison in my opinion. Gervinho has been fairly gash thus far. He was very good in preseason before being Bartoned in his first match. By the time he returned from his ban Arsenal had lost to two of their rivals by a combined 10-2 and were firmly in freefall and crisis. Combining this with the experience of moving to a new country, league, and team and you can forgive a player for underachieving. I've seen both of them play on the same stage and there was no question in my mind who was of higher quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Strength in depth and creates competition for forward positions. Can't be bad can it? When was the last time we had it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Leroy Lita combines strength and pace, this does not make him a great player in this league. Gervinho is just a much better footballer than Maiga and that is the extent of the comparison in my opinion. Gervinho has been fairly gash thus far. He was very good in preseason before being Bartoned in his first match. By the time he returned from his ban Arsenal had lost to two of their rivals by a combined 10-2 and were firmly in freefall and crisis. Combining this with the experience of moving to a new country, league, and team and you can forgive a player for underachieving. I've seen both of them play on the same stage and there was no question in my mind who was of higher quality. Fair points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Viduka, Martins, Owen and Ameobi in the relegation season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 But they had no fight or spirit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Viduka, Martins, Owen and Ameobi in the relegation season. Carroll as well. Outside of Viduka, all of them did actually play quite well for a portion of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Owen was a fucking pathetic waste of space from December onwards though, where it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Viduka, Martins, Owen and Ameobi in the relegation season. Carroll as well. Outside of Viduka, all of them did actually play quite well for a portion of the season. Not well enough though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Owen was a f***ing pathetic waste of space from December onwards though, where it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/8833499/Newcastle-United-set-to-sign-long-term-target-Modibo-Maiga-when-January-transfer-window-opens.html Has it been posted that it is in the English press aswell now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Viduka, Martins, Owen and Ameobi in the relegation season. Carroll as well. Outside of Viduka, all of them did actually play quite well for a portion of the season. Not well enough though When you consider the amount of deadwood we had back then it does honestly make you wonder what we would be like now if we never went down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Viduka, Martins, Owen and Ameobi in the relegation season. Carroll as well. Outside of Viduka, all of them did actually play quite well for a portion of the season. Not well enough though When you consider the amount of deadwood we had back then it does honestly make you wonder what we would be like now if we never went down. I try not too, especially after we offered Owen a new deal.......scary thoughts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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