A case for Kalou

[Henrique 9,133]

don't be silly.

Hanson ?

[GodZola 630]

The lad has talent but unfortunately for everyone concerned with our club he doesn't produce on a consistent basis & this is more evident when he starts a games. Whenever he plays the attack will break down because either he loses possession, mis-controls the pass, shoots high & wide or fails miserably with an attempted cross - these examples can also be extended to Malouda so its a little unfair just to point the finger at Kalou.

Put it this way if I was in AVB's position I would be asking myself are Kalou & Malouda good enough to make my squad? For me it would be a resounding no & I would sell them both to put that money to good use & buy one winger that is consistent, that has pace & has a good work ethic about him. Just think what Torres & Drogba could do with some quality service from the flanks.

[zolayes 14,489]

There is always a player the fans like as a scapegoat for when things go wrong . When Kalou isnt playing its usually Anelka to blame or Mikel.

When Kalou and Anelka leave ,,,who will be the new player to hate?

[King11Didier 916]

Falcao

[J.F. 1,484]

Failcao.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Torres of course

[LDN Blue 7,903]

hell, he contributed this season more in EPL then Anelka...

Anelka's finishing has nothing on Kalou.

Give him the ball one-on-one with the keeper.. Out of 100 shots he'll bury 95. The only reason we're not fans of Anelka is because he drifts off to deep. I'd rather have him "warm the bench" than Kalou, because at least Anelka got the experience and skill to hold the ball, run with the ball & even look more likely to score. Not hating on Kalou, just calling it like it is.

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

I love Kalou!

YES he can frustate the hell out of me during games but I love his commitment to the team. The stats shown in the original post are great for a squad player. I'm saying for him to start every game but it would be pointless to get rid of him. Squad depth is something we lacked last year and it cost us, would you agree? Let's not make the same mistake twice.

That's why we love Salomon Kalou!

[Mark-M- 0]

i love kalou hes not that bad and when he scores i always got to say goalscorer number 21 Salomon Kalouuuu!!!!!!!!!! giv him a chance

[termninja 5,290]

Anelka's finishing has nothing on Kalou.

Give him the ball one-on-one with the keeper.. Out of 100 shots he'll bury 95. The only reason we're not fans of Anelka is because he drifts off to deep. I'd rather have him "warm the bench" than Kalou, because at least Anelka got the experience and skill to hold the ball, run with the ball & even look more likely to score. Not hating on Kalou, just calling it like it is.

I said that Kalou has contributed the team more, not that his finishing is better then Anelka's. Nico is a deadly finisher, but he needs to realize that the opponent's goal is on the opposite side of the pitch...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I said that Kalou has contributed the team more, not that his finishing is better then Anelka's. Nico is a deadly finisher, but he needs to realize that the opponent's goal is on the opposite side of the pitch...

But that's my point too. Even if we find Anelka dropping in deep at least he's not losing the ball where he is. Hell when we played that return game vs Sunderland, when Carlo put Anelka behind 2 strikers we all praised his contribution and even found him as man of the match.

(for the record: I'd still sell Anelka)

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

We should have a poll maybe. For and against. Maybe not... I'd just be interested to see the numbers

[Peace. 4,352]

But that's my point too. Even if we find Anelka dropping in deep at least he's not losing the ball where he is. Hell when we played that return game vs Sunderland, when Carlo put Anelka behind 2 strikers we all praised his contribution and even found him as man of the match.

(for the record: I'd still sell Anelka)

Indeed. But he breaks down all the dynamic of the game.

[GodZola 630]

There is always a player the fans like as a scapegoat for when things go wrong . When Kalou isnt playing its usually Anelka to blame or Mikel.

When Kalou and Anelka leave ,,,who will be the new player to hate?

That is possibly true but I have never rated either player (Kalou, Maouda) However if they would improve their consistency to playing well for most of the season & that consistency continues then i'd get of their backs. However both players have had enough time to improve.......time to get rid.

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

Top player -never doubted him. A stream of managers tends to back this assertion.

Yes he is frustrating, have given him dogs abuse at the Bridge myself, I admit it.

Should never start a game, brilliant sub.

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