Evening fellow gooners,
Just saw a recent point highlighting the fact Giroud is 6 away from 20 goals this season. IMO this is extremely good considering he has roughly the same amount of assists, the amount of minutes he has actually spent on the pitch and ultimately the fact that we do not actually create as many chances as we did when had the likes of Nasri, Fabregas and to an extent Hleb. It was a lot easier to score 20 goals the seaon we had Adebayor so credit where credit is due, Giroud, who gets enough stick from the fans, has had a good first seaon at Arsenal.
Also extra praise for his work ethic, seems like he really wants to win!
Giroud service
posted on 22/2/13
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posted on 22/2/13
You mention his work ethic but I dont think he has that great a work ethic. There are too many times he just trots around the pitch not doing anything and a few defensive headers does not make a work ethic.
On top of that hes too slow and not technically good
enough.
You say that its not as easy to get goals now as it was when Nasri, Fabregas and Hleb were playing but Giroud (when he plays) is the central striker and focal point. The comparison has to be RVP when we were playing 4-3-3 and how many did he have at this point last year. Dont get me wrong, I dont expect Giroud to get as many as him, but thats the comparison for a top striker.
posted on 22/2/13
His work ethic cannot be questioned, he runs his socks off every game. I rarely see him trotting around the pitch, unless he's catching his breath or something.
And comparing him to arguably the best striker in the world is ridiculous.
posted on 22/2/13
I heard that Borini is so bad, that is he is almost as bad as carroll
posted on 22/2/13
@ I am gooner now
I am suprised of your comment. Criticise the ability of Giroud. Its up to you. But please the guy is one of the most hard working players that we have. He worked his socks off against Sunderland e.g. His committment to this club is spot on. You can not ask for more.
posted on 22/2/13
"I heard that Borini is so bad, that is he is almost as bad as carroll"
What do you make of Rev's comment, TOOR? Do you agree with it?
posted on 22/2/13
If Borini was any worse, he'd be as good as carroll
posted on 22/2/13
If carroll was any better, he'd be as good as Borini
posted on 22/2/13
posted on 22/2/13
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