People have continously slated Clichy for the last year as he has looked totally out of form for Arsenal. Poor defensively and barely average offensively, Arsenal fans have turned on him. However, I think back to the 07/08 season (before the Brum penalty) and seem to remember he was considered one of the best LB's in the league. What is he actually like when he's on form??? Is he a good player or average at best?????
posted on 30/6/11
It's unfair now to compare him to Cole. Cole was playing in a WAAAAAAAAAY better team and then moved to a cash cow team full of superstars. Cole has had a much easier journey and WAAAAAAAAAY more help to "Look good"
posted on 30/6/11
Maybe so but you cant deny that cole is good. he is genuinely one of the worlds best no?
Clichy? i dont think comes anywhere near it.
Il say this again though. Baines is number 1 at the moment. You should get him. he's got the lot. freekicks dribbles, corners, penalty taker good defender.
posted on 30/6/11
I don't deny that. I rate him still as one of the best but Cole was fortunate enough develop his game in a much stronger team. Far less opportunity to make mistakes and any mistakes that were made were far less critical to results. They weren't called invincible for nothing. I feel a little sorry for Chlichy actually.
posted on 30/6/11
When he turns up he really plays well but when he doesn't turn up he is very bad (he wasn't turned up since 07/08 season).. he just plays strikers on because he lacks concentration
posted on 30/6/11
As much as I hate cashley, he is underated, and I think one of the best left backs going. Clichy cannot touch him.
posted on 30/6/11
You don't think he comes anywhere near him because you haven't watched him when he's on form, clearly. There was a point when he was very, very good. Like everyone is saying, that point was around three years ago. I also feel sorry for him.
posted on 30/6/11
don't blame clichy for us not winning a trophy, he is a good reliable player although not world class and does make the occasional howler.
its clear he wants a new start
posted on 30/6/11
Clichy has always been quite poor going forward, rarely contributes any assists and lacks composure in final third. And in the last couple of seasons has cost us quite a few goals due to lack of concentration.
posted on 1/7/11
Clichy is a very average LB, cannot defend or attack very well....
be glad to see him go and hope we get a proper defender in that position....
posted on 1/7/11
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