Not having another striker was always gonna cost us....giroud isn't good enough

[o2be a gooner]

But the treatment of podolski is shicking

[devongunner]

[McNulty]

He was average at best against Cardiff when he played in the striker role. He was also average when he played in the striker role against Fulham away last season

[o2be a gooner]

[Ciaran]

One last summer and the money was there. So no excuses.

[McNulty]

No.

Is his link up play better than Giroud? No

He can't play with his back to goal. Giroud can.

[o2be a gooner]

And Chelsea aren't great..

[TRENT COLTON]

He took him off around the hour mark in nearly every game last season. If anything it's worse this year. When you watch Poldi after he's made a run or two. He's fighting to get his breath back.

[o2be a gooner]

Eg theo, Ramsey etc. without them he is poor and ineffective.

Did he link up well today? No

[devongunner]

[bostonbrian]

;-)

[redgunamo]

[bASHEER]

When the long ball was played up to him but noone was anywhere near......our style of play doesn't quite add up....needs adjustment for these big games.

[Ciaran]

I dont get it , b.

[TRENT COLTON]

[bostonbrian]

[Ciaran]

Not me, mate. I leave that **** to tony c.