Gaetan Bong has signed a new one year contract...

[Bob!]

That is the rather limited (last season) Championship wingers who did not cut inside (where Rosenior is better?)

Maybe we need a left sided defensive (or box2box) midfielder to plug the gap. He had better be very good though as this may be Lualua's place in the 25 man squad? I would like a fully fit Lualua to stay. He deserves his chance and I still remember his performances at the beginning of the season before last. He won us 8 points on his own.

Skalak?

 

[perseus]

Keiran Gibbs has been at Arsenal for some considerable time now, yet has played relatively few first team games. I'm wondering why he is still there. Money? lack of ambition?

I expect Newcastle will be told he is NOT for sale. By the time Toon have reluctantly acquiesced for their second choice players, I hope it will all be too late for them!

 

[Lurchy]

Keiran Gibbs has been at Arsenal for some considerable time now, yet has played relatively few first team games. I'm wondering why he is still there. Money? lack of ambition?

Had thought it was because he was another player that spent half the season injured, but his history doesn't seem that bad, so probably a mixture of money and the stability Arsenal offer. Coming through the academy, he won't know anything else.

If Poco doesn't sign then I wouldn't mind Sead Kolasinac from Schalke instead, young German born Bosnian international that can also play as a defensive midfielder.

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Not personally convinced that Bong can make the step up, tbh, but it's another piece in place.

VMT

 

[Nixonator]

Couldn't disagree more. One of the things I like about Bong is the fact that he nearly always stays on his feet. I think I could count on one hand the number of times he's gone diving in on someone, as he's so rarely caught out positionally and is quick enough to recover.

Whether he can transfer that to the PL remains to be seen, but nobody had him on toast last season.

This. Amazes me some don't know the strengths and weaknesses of our own players.

Bong is a very good defensive fullback, nearly always stays on his feet and ushers his man towards the touchline or byline where he often stops the cross. He is very quick and physically very strong. I can't even remember anyone getting past him at Championship level. He is also quite dangerous in attack and his first time crosses on his left foot have resulted in a few goals directly or indirectly this season. He has also thrown his body at shots numerous times along with Dunk and Duffy, a couple of them vital blocks. He's a committed player, I like him.

His weakness is in possession, particularly if he doesn't have a pass on down the left. Very glad he has signed a new deal.

 

[easynow]

Good decision to keep him. He's a decent player.

 

[jamie the seagull]

Keiran Gibbs has been at Arsenal for some considerable time now, yet has played relatively few first team games. I'm wondering why he is still there. Money? lack of ambition?

Arsenal have signed a new LB from Schalke.
With Monreal also ahead he is now 3rd choice.

 

[jamie the seagull]

Arsenal have already nabbed Kolasinac.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Keiran Gibbs has been at Arsenal for some considerable time now, yet has played relatively few first team games. I'm wondering why he is still there. Money? lack of ambition?

Great shout. Would be a good signing. Surely, a professional footballer must want game time (see Wayne Bridge), rather than stay on the periphery for £70k a week........ then again.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Not personally convinced that Bong can make the step up, tbh, but it's another piece in place.

Yes, there are times he looks great and others he looks like a Ryman player. Let's hope it's the former next year. I wonder if he's been signed for cover and we're going after a better player.

 

[Weststander]

Brilliant news.

This is a massive blow to opposition coaches thinking we'd be a soft touch down the wings.

Another piece in the jigsaw of a midtable quality PL first eleven. With the likes also of the immensely talented; Norwood, Bruno, Murphy and Hemed, we have the makings of being a PL club for many years to come.

TB and Winstanley are pulling out all the stops to keep us there.

 

[Weststander]

Good decision to keep him. He's a decent player.

Understated view. Bong is quite clearly a top flight quality player. I'm surprised a load of PL clubs haven't tried to poach Bong, perhaps that was kept secret?

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Yes, there are times he looks great and others he looks like a Ryman player. Let's hope it's the former next year. I wonder if he's been signed for cover and we're going after a better player.

Bit harsh but I know what you mean. He strikes me as very much a confidence player. (Stupid expression I appreciate)

 

[Nixonator]

Understated view. Bong is quite clearly a top flight quality player. I'm surprised a load of PL clubs haven't tried to poach Bong, perhaps that was kept secret?

Brilliant news.

This is a massive blow to opposition coaches thinking we'd be a soft touch down the wings.

Another piece in the jigsaw of a midtable quality PL first eleven. With the likes also of the immensely talented; Norwood, Bruno, Murphy and Hemed, we have the makings of being a PL club for many years to come.

TB and Winstanley are pulling out all the stops to keep us there.

Are you slightly miffed that we have signed Bong up for a year, and not convinced Lahm to give it a go for another season at the albion?

After all, the PL is swamped with world class LBs, like Martin 'falls on his arse' Olsson, Matthew Lowton and Erik Pieters.

 

[sparkie]

Yes, there are times he looks great and others he looks like a Ryman player. Let's hope it's the former next year. I wonder if he's been signed for cover and we're going after a better player.

We need 9 defenders in the 25 man squad and so far have 7 contracted.

Chances are we'll be getting another left back, likely a first team pick


Bong is a great signing and will be a valuable member of the 25.

 

[maltaseagull]

Brilliant news.

This is a massive blow to opposition coaches thinking we'd be a soft touch down the wings.

Another piece in the jigsaw of a midtable quality PL first eleven. With the likes also of the immensely talented; Norwood, Bruno, Murphy and Hemed, we have the makings of being a PL club for many years to come.

TB and Winstanley are pulling out all the stops to keep us there.

Of course! You clearly know that we need a completely new squad as most of the players who got us promoted will not cut it in the Premier League.

Forget the team spirit. (like Middlesbrough?)

 

[Weststander]

Are you slightly miffed that we have signed Bong up for a year, and not convinced Lahm to give it a go for another season at the albion?

After all, the PL is swamped with world class LBs, like Martin 'falls on his arse' Olsson, Matthew Lowton and Erik Pieters.

Bong is a great player, and still has the all important pace. Elated that we've managed to retain him. For what it's worth, I rate Pog too.

But we also need to secure the long term services of Hemed, Skalak and Norwood, before other PL clubs circle to entice players away with better contracts.

In TB we trust.

 

[BensGrandad]

Not so sure Skalak Hemed and Norwood will be top of any Premier clubs wish list but will be good squad players for us.

 

[Nixonator]

Bong is a great player, and still has the all important pace. Elated that we've managed to retain him. For what it's worth, I rate Pog too.

But we also need to secure the long term services of Hemed, Skalak and Norwood, before other PL clubs circle to entice players away with better contracts.

In TB we trust.

You're abit of a aren't you really?

Can't come up with a coherent argument as to why Bong won't 'cut it' as a backup LB in top tier (other than you don't seem to think he has any pace? ), so you are resorting to some very asinine and frankly quite humourless satire.

 

[Weststander]

You're abit of a aren't you really?

Can't come up with a coherent argument as to why Bong won't 'cut it' as a backup LB in top tier (other than you don't seem to think he has any pace? ), so you are resorting to some very asinine and frankly quite humourless satire.

Are you really that much of ?

On this positive thread about Bong, you seem unable to read. Bong is quality and has pace. We missed him during his injury layoffs. How many times does that need to be typed out for you? I also hope we manage to sign Pog.