Podolski to Arsenal Confirmed

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:If Van Persie leaves, the pressure will be on him to be your next star striker.

Either way, he will flop imo.

Why do you think that will be the case?

Just think that will happen.

I can also foresee Arsenal fans lambasting him for not living up to Van Persie's standard (if he leaves)

I think he'll be the next Chamakh.

Podolski won't play in the center unless he is the striker.

It seems like we are in the market for a DM as well, so I can't see Song, Rosicky or Arteta (Wilshere as well... Eventually) getting dropped to accommodate another forward.

Typical Scott trying to ruin the party.

Splashy wrote:Typical Scott trying to ruin the party.

It's in the name of research, relax brah

No, by all means, enjoy your party. I'd be pleased with a new signing right now. But I can't help but think he'll be a flop. I think he'll start out well, like, grab 4 goals in 4-6 games, then from then on he'll be very average.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:Just think that will happen.

I can also foresee Arsenal fans lambasting him for not living up to Van Persie's standard (if he leaves)

I think he'll be the next Chamakh.

He will be nothing like Chamakh, his good first few months where he scored quite a few was quite uncharacteristic of him he wasn't known for scoring a lot for Bordeaux.

To be honest, I said it should be a good signing based off other people's comments about him, if I'm honest I don't watch him much, when I have he's been class though, and his statistics are great.

crump wrote:About £10m I think.

Really? That's a bit of a bargain. He's still pretty young, while also being a central player for both his club and his nation. Impressive deal if true.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:Just think that will happen.

I can also foresee Arsenal fans lambasting him for not living up to Van Persie's standard (if he leaves)

I think he'll be the next Chamakh.

That presumes that van Persie's leaving which is still very much undecided. You stated that you think he will flop even if van Persie stays. Can you please explain why you think that will be the case?

When Wilshere comes back, and if we buy another quality mid, there will be real competition for the midfielders to outdo each other, we won't have to "settle" for Ramsey in his current state, hell, he may even improve

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:Just think that will happen.

I can also foresee Arsenal fans lambasting him for not living up to Van Persie's standard (if he leaves)

I think he'll be the next Chamakh.

That presumes that van Persie's leaving which is still very much undecided. You stated that you think he will flop even if van Persie stays. Can you please explain why you think that will be the case?

I just think it will be the case. From what I've seen from Podolski, he isn't that brilliant and I have a feeling he'll struggle with the pace of the Premier League.

Your pessimistic views have no backing, Scott.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:No, by all means, enjoy your party. I'd be pleased with a new signing right now. But I can't help but think he'll be a flop. I think he'll start out well, like, grab 4 goals in 4-6 games, then from then on he'll be very average.

Again, I ask why. Do you often watch him? Have you been following his career closely? If so, then what have you observed that makes you somewhat sure that he'll flop?

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

That presumes that van Persie's leaving which is still very much undecided. You stated that you think he will flop even if van Persie stays. Can you please explain why you think that will be the case?

I just think it will be the case. From what I've seen from Podolski, he isn't that brilliant and I have a feeling he'll struggle with the pace of the Premier League.

How much is that?

Also, he's got fairly decent pace and stamina, and is quite physically strong. Why do you think he will struggle with the pace of the Premier League?

Will be very interesting to see how he does. He is undoubtedly a class player with a fuckload of experience at the top level of international football. If he doesn't do well, it will be puzzling to say the least

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:No, by all means, enjoy your party. I'd be pleased with a new signing right now. But I can't help but think he'll be a flop. I think he'll start out well, like, grab 4 goals in 4-6 games, then from then on he'll be very average.

Again, I ask why. Do you often watch him? Have you been following his career closely? If so, then what have you observed that makes you somewhat sure that he'll flop?

Fucking hell. It's just an opinion.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

Again, I ask why. Do you often watch him? Have you been following his career closely? If so, then what have you observed that makes you somewhat sure that he'll flop?

Fucking hell. It's just an opinion.

I did not criticise your opinion, I merely wanted to know your reasons so I myself can form an opinion.

Paulinho wrote:Will be very interesting to see how he does. He is undoubtedly a class player with a fuckload of experience at the top level of international football. If he doesn't do well, it will be puzzling to say the least

There was this rumour going around in Köln that Podolski isn't really the best trainer in the world, and that his work ethic leaves a lot to be desired. Ståle Solbakken said that was rubbish though, claiming he was the best of the bunch, so I dunno. If he is a tad lazy then it could be difficult, but surely someone of Podolski's pedigree would have to be successful? Arsenal's playing style might be difficult to adapt to, but he looks to have the talent to do so.

I'm blabbering

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:If Van Persie leaves, the pressure will be on him to be your next star striker.

Either way, he will flop imo.

You should just kill yourself.

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Fucking hell. It's just an opinion.

I did not criticise your opinion, I merely wanted to know your reasons so I myself can form an opinion.

I don't follow his career closely, no. But his goal record for clubs is not that impressive imo. Great for Germany, but club level, not so great.

Rick Rosstrich wrote:

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:If Van Persie leaves, the pressure will be on him to be your next star striker.

Either way, he will flop imo.

You should just kill yourself.

Because I think he will flop?

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

Again, I ask why. Do you often watch him? Have you been following his career closely? If so, then what have you observed that makes you somewhat sure that he'll flop?

Fucking hell. It's just an opinion.

You mean, a guess? An opinion is generally based on the facts you are aware of, which seemingly isn't many my dear Scotty

Unless you are claiming to make opinions without facts....which just makes no sense

Alright then, I guess we'll see what happens then, won't we?

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

Again, I ask why. Do you often watch him? Have you been following his career closely? If so, then what have you observed that makes you somewhat sure that he'll flop?

Fucking hell. It's just an opinion.

I did not criticise your opinion, I merely wanted to know your reasons so I myself can form an opinion.

He hasn't even watched him, that's what makes his 'opinion' funny.

Contributed to 63% of Cologne's league goals this season. A very shit team too.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:Alright then, I guess we'll see what happens then, won't we?

Yes, I would say that is about the safest thing you can say

He doesn't score a lot of goals. He's shit.

ScottyBoy_1989 wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

I did not criticise your opinion, I merely wanted to know your reasons so I myself can form an opinion.

I don't follow his career closely, no. But his goal record for clubs is not that impressive imo. Great for Germany, but club level, not so great.

Don't you think that it is a bit rash to base an entire opinion on one statistic without even interpreting it to a full extent?

Rick Rosstrich wrote:

Mr. Kurtz wrote:

I did not criticise your opinion, I merely wanted to know your reasons so I myself can form an opinion.

He hasn't even watched him, that's what makes his 'opinion' funny.

Contributed to 63% of Cologne's league goals this season. A very shit team too.

What percentage of Arsenal goals has RVP contributed to this season?