Ricardo Alvarez has ‘signed for Arsenal?????
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brazilianGOONER
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fair enough BT, and while your point makes sense i still think that if we had those quick and intelligent wingers playing with him (like nasri was in the first half of the season) he would prove to be one of the best solo strikers in the world. he needs no space to shoot, has a great pass and can score from almost anywhere with both his feet.BT wrote:Not disputing Robin's goal return but I don't think having him as target man benefits the team as a whole. Often he falls back into that hole, gets the ball and there's no one to run onto his pass. Despite his amazing record in the second half of season, our goals as a whole dried up. Despite his touch, his vision and heart, he plays naturally with his back to goal, slows down play and it's not effective in a counter attacking move with him in that position. I think arsenal were pondering and slower than ever this season just gone.brazilianGOONER wrote:how does it not? the man scores over a goal per game! i disagree, i think RvP is perfect for any position as a striker, be it with a partner ahead of him, behind him (steady, kingjayson!) or even on his own. he will score goals anyhow.BT wrote: Its clear Robin would thrive better behind another man and having him as the main man doesnt work.
our problems are on the wings and on the defence (including holding midfielder) imo.
truth is, unless we move to a 4-4-2, we'll never know if you're right or not.
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Gunnersaurus
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I agree, great scoring record but not an ideal centre forward for the reasons you explain.BT wrote:Not disputing Robin's goal return but I don't think having him as target man benefits the team as a whole. Often he falls back into that hole, gets the ball and there's no one to run onto his pass. Despite his amazing record in the second half of season, our goals as a whole dried up. Despite his touch, his vision and heart, he plays naturally with his back to goal, slows down play and it's not effective in a counter attacking move with him in that position. I think arsenal were pondering and slower than ever this season just gone.brazilianGOONER wrote:how does it not? the man scores over a goal per game! i disagree, i think RvP is perfect for any position as a striker, be it with a partner ahead of him, behind him (steady, kingjayson!) or even on his own. he will score goals anyhow.BT wrote: Its clear Robin would thrive better behind another man and having him as the main man doesnt work.
our problems are on the wings and on the defence (including holding midfielder) imo.
He will score goals where ever he plays but we do miss out when he leads the line but is forever dropping deep.
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Gunnersaurus
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I agree, great scoring record but not an ideal centre forward for the reasons you explain.BT wrote:Not disputing Robin's goal return but I don't think having him as target man benefits the team as a whole. Often he falls back into that hole, gets the ball and there's no one to run onto his pass. Despite his amazing record in the second half of season, our goals as a whole dried up. Despite his touch, his vision and heart, he plays naturally with his back to goal, slows down play and it's not effective in a counter attacking move with him in that position. I think arsenal were pondering and slower than ever this season just gone.brazilianGOONER wrote:how does it not? the man scores over a goal per game! i disagree, i think RvP is perfect for any position as a striker, be it with a partner ahead of him, behind him (steady, kingjayson!) or even on his own. he will score goals anyhow.BT wrote: Its clear Robin would thrive better behind another man and having him as the main man doesnt work.
our problems are on the wings and on the defence (including holding midfielder) imo.
He will score goals where ever he plays but we do miss out when he leads the line but is forever dropping deep.
We really have gone into decline if this c*nt signs.
This has all the characteristics of last year's Argentinian superstar, the prolific goalscoring machine that was Mauro Boseli. He was snapped up by WIGAN
for £10M and duly repaid them for their stupidity - he was a flop, a joke, couldn't score in a brothel.
Ricky Alvarez? Sounds like some c*nt who should have been born 60 years ago and starred in a few westerns.
This has all the characteristics of last year's Argentinian superstar, the prolific goalscoring machine that was Mauro Boseli. He was snapped up by WIGAN
for £10M and duly repaid them for their stupidity - he was a flop, a joke, couldn't score in a brothel.Ricky Alvarez? Sounds like some c*nt who should have been born 60 years ago and starred in a few westerns.
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