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Post by kevkj on Apr 8, 2015 9:59:57 GMT
After watching Arnie for over the best part of two seasons ,i fail to see anything resembling a top footballer there.
The lad had a purple patch last season of around 8 matches on the back of the whole team playing well.
Before this he was bordering on dire.He again carried this form on this season.
No goals ,no shots,no assists just gets applauded for chasing back when hes usually caught wrong side.
I really dont get it at all with him ,for me he would be out the door.How a player of such ordinaryness can be adored by some amazes me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:02:47 GMT
Bloody hell Kev you have poked a hornets nest here :-) I conna wait for the replies should be colourful I can see your point though flatters to deceive.
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Post by stokemark on Apr 8, 2015 10:08:16 GMT
Clearly a talented footballer and one that can create genuine excitement amongst supporters when on song
Whilst I certainly woulsnt go as far as being as critical as Kevkj I can also see the issue of his effectivenes when it comes to what he is employed to do - IE create opportunities and score goals. The former can be occasionally sublime the latter us usually plain awful.
Bottom line is what do people expect though for a couple of million quid ?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:10:52 GMT
I believe that he should be played consistently on the right. Give him a number of games in that position and see how he goes.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Apr 8, 2015 10:11:30 GMT
I think if he played week in week out we would see the best of him, but he is in and out all the time, then either plays on the left or the right.
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Post by larsnorway on Apr 8, 2015 10:12:24 GMT
I totally agree with you kev, he has done zero for two seasons, bar the 8 games you mentioned..., I can see him gone by August.. waste of space.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Apr 8, 2015 10:17:50 GMT
No shots????????
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Post by kevkj on Apr 8, 2015 10:19:20 GMT
A couple of million quid should get the occasional goal and assists ,not having this he only cost a few million,Fuller,Higgy,Whelan etc didnt cost as much but did ok lol.
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Post by kevkj on Apr 8, 2015 10:19:58 GMT
Bordering on ,i cannot remember many season highlights.Certainly cover it in a 12 second dvd.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Apr 8, 2015 10:24:34 GMT
Requires matches.
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Post by Davef on Apr 8, 2015 10:25:24 GMT
Just what the board needs, another thread about Marko Arnautovic.
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Post by stokesaint1 on Apr 8, 2015 10:36:21 GMT
Just what the board needs, another thread about Marko Arnautovic. As there is one,I'll have my twopenneth. Didn't cost a fortune but I can see why. Has flattered to deceive and is one of the most frustrating players, I've seen down the Brit. Flashes of brilliance but unfortunately all to rare. Totally unpredictable and has had far more poor games than good ones. A luxury we probably cannot afford. I would not be unhappy should he leave this summer based on performances to date. Arnie, you now have 7 games to prove me and many others wrong, please!
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Post by nutterpotter on Apr 8, 2015 10:38:46 GMT
He plays regularly for Austria and he's scored 8 in 41 for them. So that suggests he is not crap.
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Post by slpmarc on Apr 8, 2015 10:41:59 GMT
I totally agree with you kev, he has done zero for two seasons, bar the 8 games you mentioned..., I can see him gone by August.. waste of space. Done nothing bar create more goal scoring chances than any other Stoke player this season bar Moses who has created 1 more
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:43:33 GMT
It's all about dem games.
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Post by Trouserdog on Apr 8, 2015 10:45:43 GMT
He's good for assists, does the odd outrageously skillful thing and does his fair share of tracking back.
The problem with him is that he's absolutely woeful at shooting. I've never seen a forward player, especially one with such great technique, who can't even kick the ball properly when in front of goal.
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Post by stokemark on Apr 8, 2015 10:46:32 GMT
A couple of million quid should get the occasional goal and assists ,not having this he only cost a few million,Fuller,Higgy,Whelan etc didnt cost as much but did ok lol. Very different figures for flair players / goal getters Fuller was a steal but at the time deemed borderline crocked and of course we were a Championship side And you do get the occasional goal and assist from Arnie so I dont see what point you are making
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Post by Gods on Apr 8, 2015 10:53:23 GMT
According to Soccer Base Arnie has played 33 matches for us this season if I have read this correctly, how many games have we had ? Arnie 2014/15For the record I like Arnie because he can 'kill' a lofted ball sent randomly in his direction like no one else and he is a bit nuts.
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Post by skip on Apr 8, 2015 10:54:33 GMT
Assists are a recent red herring. Chances are not always converted but its the amount of goal scoring opportunities that a player of Arnie's type/role creates.
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Post by 2004 on Apr 8, 2015 10:55:05 GMT
I totally agree with you kev, he has done zero for two seasons, bar the 8 games you mentioned..., I can see him gone by August.. waste of space. "Waste of space" fuck off. For a team like us Annie is a very good winger to have.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Apr 8, 2015 10:55:18 GMT
According to Soccer Base Arnie has played 33 matches for us this season if I have read this correctly, how many games have we had ? Arnie 2014/15For the record I like Arnie because he can 'kill' a lofted ball sent randomly in his direction like no one else and he is a bit nuts. I was joking mate.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:56:21 GMT
Weight 13st (82.54kg) fat fucker :-)
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Post by skip on Apr 8, 2015 10:56:30 GMT
I love the way he can bring down lofted ball. Proper 'dab of glue on the toe of his boot' stuff.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Apr 8, 2015 10:56:41 GMT
Clearly talented, massively overrated.
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Post by skip on Apr 8, 2015 10:57:11 GMT
But who overrates him?
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Post by Gods on Apr 8, 2015 11:00:16 GMT
According to Soccer Base Arnie has played 33 matches for us this season if I have read this correctly, how many games have we had ? Arnie 2014/15For the record I like Arnie because he can 'kill' a lofted ball sent randomly in his direction like no one else and he is a bit nuts. I was joking mate. Must be an 'in' joke then, one I was 'out' on it seems
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Post by Gods on Apr 8, 2015 11:02:07 GMT
I love the way he can bring down lofted ball. Proper 'dab of glue on the toe of his boot' stuff. I said that! I always wanted to be able to kill a ball like that so I have lots of time for him as a result! It makes us look classy if nothing else!
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Post by nutterpotter on Apr 8, 2015 11:04:18 GMT
He has been a bit unlucky with a few efforts this season. Seem to recall him hitting the post a couple of times.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 11:05:03 GMT
I love Arnie
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Post by craig67 on Apr 8, 2015 11:07:03 GMT
Just what the board needs, another thread about Marko Arnautovic. I wish you'd make your mind up Dave-one minute you're complaining about repeat posts and here you are praising one!
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