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Giroud is possibly underrated imo. Not really sure, but always thought he'd do better in a team that provides more service from the wings as he has this very impressive knack of getting onto the end of crosses (good movement in the box and anticipation/reading of the flight of the ball). Never really seemed to be the right type of striker for Wenger's teams given the lack of pace, dribbling, etc.

 

Having said that, he's one of those who frequently gets his shots/headers on target but doesn't quite do enough with the ball to score, so it always seems like he needs several good chances to hit the back of the net.

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Really think people on here downplay the London factor to be honest.  Not saying it's right, but a massive factor for foreign players.

Yes it is.

 

Especially with us. We aren't Liverpool or Man United. We are better supported, that's it. We used to be able to afford bigger wages - not anymore. We aren't anymore likely to play in Europe or win a trophy like we used to be either. 10 years ago we were definitely a bigger club by any metric. Not anymore.

 

Beyond the super big clubs (i'm including Spurs and Liverpool here), there's Everton... then there's the rest that can offer similar wages. Then the others that can't compete on that front (Burnley, Brighton perhaps).

 

so you sell the f***ing club as it should be sold and offer them an extra few grand a week over west ham or palace in order to get players to get us back to where we should be

 

alas fat mike and the thumb run the show

So yes... pay more. We can't always do that!

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Really think people on here downplay the London factor to be honest.  Not saying it's right, but a massive factor for foreign players.

Yes it is.

 

Especially with us. We aren't Liverpool or Man United. We are better supported, that's it. We used to be able to afford bigger wages - not anymore. We aren't anymore likely to play in Europe or win a trophy like we used to be either. 10 years ago we were definitely a bigger club by any metric. Not anymore.

 

Beyond the super big clubs (i'm including Spurs and Liverpool here), there's Everton... then there's the rest that can offer similar wages. Then the others that can't compete on that front (Burnley, Brighton perhaps).

 

so you sell the f***ing club as it should be sold and offer them an extra few grand a week over west ham or palace in order to get players to get us back to where we should be

 

alas fat mike and the thumb run the show

So yes... pay more. We can't always do that!

 

not for every player no, but for the ones that can make a difference you have to until such time we get out of MA's back pocket and start acting like a real club

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If Atleti sign Vitolo he'll be off to Las Palmas until January. Weird that they've come to an agreement before he's been signed, mind.

 

Buzzing. Vitolo and Jonathan Viera linking up again *drools*

 

Shame about Roque Mesa heading to Swansea though. LP president confirmed today it's done.

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