[Albion] Olivier Giroud

[SeagullRic]

Can't believe there are people on here who think Olivier Giroud and Glenn Murray are of similar ability.

Comical. Oh, and no chance he would come here. None.

Incredible isn't it. Giroud starts the vast majority of French national team games, regularly keeping out Lacazette, and some are debating whether he's an upgrade on Murray or Ulloa?

 

[Icy Gull]

A big yes from me but I can’t see him coming here. Ridiculous comments on this thread re Ulloa, Hemed and Murray, as there is no way they would make the Arsenal squad and never would have even at their peaks.. Giroud would be MASSIVE upgrade on what we have.

 

[BensGrandad]

H e apparently wants to go out on loan to ensure he stays in the France squad. Obviously we wouldnt pay all of his wages but would Palace pay just the usual 10p in the £ and I am sure that we could better that. I would think given the choice West Ham would be a strong possibility.

 

[Stat Brother]

Can't believe there are people on here who think Olivier Giroud and Glenn Murray are of similar ability.

Comical. Oh, and no chance he would come here. None.

Incredible isn't it. Giroud starts the vast majority of French national team games, regularly keeping out Lacazette, and some are debating whether he's an upgrade on Murray or Ulloa?

Sorry about that, I was meaning similar in general style of play, everything else was 4fun.

Better Baldock is what's needed, not a third target man.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Sorry about that, I was meaning similar in general style of play, everything else was 4fun.

Better Baldock is what's needed, not a third target man.

Surely we need better players in every position? If a better player becomes available and a deal is feasible, shouldn't we be in for them? Giroud is a massive upgrade on what we currently have as a target man.

Target man and no10 don't need to be mutually exclusive, let's get both. Then we'll have the strength in depth needed to survive.

 

[vegster]

I think his wheels have gone, he never does 90 minutes for Arsenal. Obviously a good player but, only for 30-45 mins it seems.

 

[Buzzer]

In our dreams.

 

[Stat Brother]

Surely we need better players in every position? If a better player becomes available and a deal is feasible, shouldn't we be in for them? Giroud is a massive upgrade on what we currently have as a target man.

Target man and no10 don't need to be mutually exclusive, let's get both. Then we'll have the strength in depth needed to survive.

Yep but they can't all arrive at once.
A loanee target man seems a bit pointless, when the squad already has 2, and yet seemingly no nos10.

Has anything happened over the last few windows that has lead you be believe the club is capable of signing 2 strikers?

 

[junior]

Lol at anyone who thinks Giroud is going to sign for us.

 

[vegster]

Just checked the stats on Fantasy Premier League, Giroud has played a total of 253 minutes this season, he managed a whole 45 minutes in the 5-0 pasting of' Udders. I think he has only played the number of minutes he has because its probably the minimum needed to qualify for his pension plan.

 

[Shatner's Bassoon]

Headline: BRIGHTON LOOKING TO SING RONALDO

NSC: He's a bit old,

he's past it

his hair is too greasy

I saw him miss a sitter 2 years ago against Betis

No thanks

Its a no from me

He's too similar to Knockaert and Izquierdo.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

He's a bit of a left footed Murray, really. In fact, Murray would score as many in the Arsenal team...well maybe not but he is a bit 'samey'

Glenn could do with a bit of a rest perhaps. Having said that, I really don't like loan players, they very rarely seem to have the same committment.

Just look at Issy Brown. If he returned to Chelsea I wouldn't be at all disappointed.

 

[studio150]

Messi would clearly be too short for our fans

And he can't play left back

I'm out

 

[luppers]

And he can't play left back

I'm out

Oh god,I thought this stupid comment was dead and buried by now

 

[Seasidesage]

Good player. Not coming and too similar to what we have. We need pace...

 

[JBizzle]

Good player. Not coming and too similar to what we have. We need pace...

Two things:

1. Yes we need pace, but that doesn't stop us improving other areas of our squad and Giroud is a VAST improvement;
2. Yes he is similar, but, as to point 1, he's a VAST improvement.

I do agree with your other point though, he is not coming to Brighton unless it's for a day-out.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Is that not what we need a younger upgrade on Murray and Hemed.?

What!!! Are you seriously saying that we do not need Giroud? A current French international striker who has played at the highest level for a few years?

Are we seriously that arrogant now that we thing we are that good?

Blimey mate...

 

[Seasidesage]

Two things:

1. Yes we need pace, but that doesn't stop us improving other areas of our squad and Giroud is a VAST improvement;
2. Yes he is similar, but, as to point 1, he's a VAST improvement.

I do agree with your other point though, he is not coming to Brighton unless it's for a day-out.

What's he on? £80k? Won't happen and probably shouldn't either. We need reinforcements that change our transition to attack and Giroud although a better player won't do that. We really need pace and power IMO. At the moment we are far too easy to press as we counter so slowly. A threat in behind would give our midfield and wingers some space in which to work IMO

 

[Beanstalk]

This is hilarious. It's pretty common knowledge he turned down SERIOUS money at Everton in the summer to fight for his place at Arsenal/stay in London. He is a mainstay in the France team and those itk seem to think he is an undroppable part of Didier Deschamps plans.

Pretty sure that the story comes from here... http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12025/11156112/olivier-giroud-warned-he-needs-to-play-more-games-to-boost-world-cup-hopes but I would be genuinely shocked if he moved to a team outside of the European competitions. He is as good a target man as they come and well out of our price-range/reach.

 

[Hiney]

Can't believe there are people on here who think Olivier Giroud and Glenn Murray are of similar ability.

Comical. Oh, and no chance he would come here. None.

Absolutely this.

I've always avoided the temptation to put BG on ignore but this NONSENSE may well change that.