Kermit looked a little rusty to me but to be fair to the guy I got no impression of racism or bigotry from his 10 mins of play...did I miss a Nazi salute as he was competing for a header??
Could be a sexist though.. very common in French players (oops that's racist)..
Looked classy, won a couple of flick-ons (albeit to noone but that will come with an understanding of his partner and the thought was there), his touch and awareness were central to the third goal.
Very good competition for Hayes here. Shame about the Benson/Euell/Smith situation as I can't see any of them providing the same for BWP as Kermorgant will for Hayes.
Thought he did well when he came on. Won a few headers, held the ball up well and a great ball inside the full back for Wagggys cross. Did more in ten minutes than Euell has in his numerous cameos.
Agree with his performance, cant comment on Euell piece as I've not seen him play this season.
Thought he did well when he came on. Won a few headers, held the ball up well and a great ball inside the full back for Wagggys cross. Did more in ten minutes than Euell has in his numerous cameos.
Agree with his performance, cant comment on Euell piece as I've not seen him play this season.
No-one has Redmidland. ;-)
When he was on the pitch I thought for a moment we'd re-signed Andy Reid or Peter Garland.
Had a nice touch from what we saw in 10 mins though. Look forward to seeing how he progresses.
He looked useful to me - looks like he does the same job as Hayes but possibly has a bit more potential - there's no doubt that Hayes has qualities but its obvious he's not a 'predator', has no pace and isn't outstanding in the air. I think we need some more 'legs' up front though and am surprised that we haven't brought somebody in who will stretch the defence a bit more, particularly in the second half when it opens up. I think we'll lack pace if Wagstaff gets injured.
here are similarities with Hayes but they are different players. Hayes has scored 3 goals in 9 games - that is 1 in 3. If you project that, he is on course to get 14-15 goals over the season which is what we need with BWP looking like he will get 30 plus.
I liked him a lot on Saturday. Immediately looked comfortable when he came on, good first touch, strong in holing the ball up, got to be honest I think he might be a better bet alongside BWP than Hayes. If we lose BWP to injury, I think we will be very pleased that we have him.
And lets not take away from Hayes what a quality finish that was from him on saturday. If that was scored in the premiership, sky sports would have been wetting themselves over highlights for a week.
Really impresses with his cameo on Saturday, won everything in the air, think he can bring something slightly different to our attacking options - reminded me alittle bit of Matt Svensson
Nine years ago today. A very underwhelming signing for some at the time but turned out to be the final piece of the puzzle.
Peter Varney said in a recent interview we were after him all summer but he'd cost double our budget. In the end they agreed he'd get what he asked for if we were promoted.
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Come on you nonce.
When he was on the pitch I thought for a moment we'd re-signed Andy Reid or Peter Garland.
Had a nice touch from what we saw in 10 mins though. Look forward to seeing how he progresses.
I'm always doing that.
;-)
Spoke to my Arsenal season ticket holding boss who took his kids and his assessment was as follows:
Impressed with the cameo from the bloke at the end. Definitely added a different dimension.
He was amazed when I told him it was he of the infamous Di Canio penalty.
Kermorgant the Hero. His interview in the front of Tuseday's programme is a must read for anyone who hasn't done so yet...
He sounds rubbish, hope we don't sign him.
Peter Varney said in a recent interview we were after him all summer but he'd cost double our budget. In the end they agreed he'd get what he asked for if we were promoted.