Does it surprise anyone else that Koscielny is actually older than Vermaelen? I don't think anyone who is particularly in the know with our club would guess this.
Vermaelen's playing style reminds me of a sort of Tony Adams character, aggressive, passionate but probably not the most talented defender but will always make up for it with will to win for the club. These attributes are normally characteristic of a 30 something player who has been at the club for a good 6-7 years so the fact Vermaelen shows these leadership skills at just 26 is awesome. I think it is always a good trait for a player to play like someone beyond their years (unless you're Squillaci and play like a 45 year old dad from Preston).
Koscielny on the other hand is much more subdued and measured but his talent is there for everyone to see. There is something very raw about his game which reminds me of a kid on a trial making sure he does nothing wrong and at the same time not trying the spectacular.
In short I think they are two spectacular defenders and characters and while at the heart of our defence with a real defensive midfielder in front of them will flourish for many years at Arsenal. I think Verm's aggression and Kos' covering will compliment each other and they will have a very prosperous partnership.
Vermaelen and Koscielny
posted on 9/7/12
anyone who doesn't rate Koscielny is clueless or hasn't watched him much.
posted on 9/7/12
"Hernandez is good. Deal with it."
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Hernandez is worse than Heskey.
"Oh the irony"
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I suggest you look up the definition of irony
posted on 9/7/12
comment by Mata+Torres-The Spanish Duo. resurrected by contact@ja606. Juan-derful Chelsea. Sandro (U10322)
posted 29 minutes ago
"Oh the irony"
3You're hardly helping yourself b ypassing statements like that while calling Koscielny average. You're either a) someone who doesn't watch Arsenal games and makes opinions based on tabloids, and then makes grand statements on forums to seem like you know the game and hence fulfil your sense of self worth, or
b) a complete idiot who should watch something which is decipherable by someone of your great intellect. I recommend Spongebob
posted on 9/7/12
Or c) both
posted on 9/7/12
Agree with OP, hated it when the ref mistook Verm for Kos and gave him a yellow,seriously they both look completely different lol
Btw kos is faster than robinho nuff said
posted on 9/7/12
Honestly Koscielny is a special player. If he was a striker, people would be raving about him much more
posted on 9/7/12
Koscielny is the best defender in the league yes een better than Kompany and Vidic.
posted on 9/7/12
Koscielny is average. Deal with it.
posted on 9/7/12
There's nothing to deal with, as your comment is false. Use your brain.
posted on 9/7/12
Be fair Kamran he only has one brain cell.