The Gilberto Silva Appreciation Thread - Someone to really appreciate

[kanonier]

http://www.arsenal.com/images/g/gilberto_farewell6.jpg

It's official (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=494017&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Gilberto+completes+transfer+to+Greek+side+Panathinaikos) - Gilberto is off to Panathanaikos.

Gilberto, you were class. We're sad to see you go. Post your favorite Gilberto memories and moments!

A World Cup winner.

An FA Cup winner.

An invincible.

A class guy.

And, most importantly... the Invisible Wall.

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p.s. - i hate people who post their video game highlights on youtube.

[InTheSun]

A true Arsenal man. So long, old friend. Best of luck.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z286/caicedo_m/giberto.jpg

[HomeatHighbury]

The Master of the Tactical Foul!

You will be missed, Gilberto. Thanks for all the years of service and professionalism, something rarely seen anymore these days.

[SLO-Gunner]

I'm pretty confident that this thread is going to give a severe beatdown to the Hleb thread.

[And_ROOS]

Some of his last ditch sliding tackles were amazing, and something ill continue to emulate whilst i am a player (47 red cards for me to date :D)

So long G19!

[HomeatHighbury]

And the Club give him his just due.

On Arsenal.com: "Gilberto completes transfer to Greek side Panathinaikos" "Gilberto leaves Arsenal - A Personal Tribute" "Farewell Gilberto - see the best of the Brazilian" "Gilberto leaves Arsenal - a picture special"

and then down below, in between, "Vela - the first interview" and "Ramsey and Vela in squad to face Barnet" we find the anti-Gilberto, Hleb, with a little line about his move. As it should be.

Let's celebrate those who gave so much of themselves to this Club. :)

[DaPrince84]

we will miss you Gilberto... I hope we get Pathianikos in CL this year... I really do...


a real legend...

[DaPrince84]

According to The Mirror, Gilberto told Everton he did not want to play against Arsenal after such a long spell under Arsene Wenger.

you fuccin legend...

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-1035989/Everton-boss-Moyes-targets-Cameroon-star-MBia-new-midfield-enforcer.html

[HighburyGoon]

Gilb-o
Gilbo Silva
Played for Arsenal...

[Paul.eta]

Best of luck, Gilberto! We'll never forget you.

[Realwood]

We will miss you Gilberto. Thank You for all that you have done. A true Gunner.

[Val1]

I'm pretty confident that this thread is going to give a severe beatdown to the Hleb thread.
Certainly less controversial....

I loved Gilberto, even though I was an original member of Edu's army, loved him as captain material, thought he was great as PK taker, and we'll miss him a lot. Quality guy.

[Red Agave]

True professional. Dignified and a real team player. Plus who can forget his ukelele playing. ;)

I wish him all the best.

[Detlef]

best of luck to Gilberto!

He's now the highest paid player in Greece per BBC.

[DaPrince84]

Plus who can forget his ukelele playing. ;)
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[ToBeAGooner]

Gilberto was quality, and I will miss him.

We should have hung on to him, his experience and leadership were vital to the club even when he wasnt playing the best.

[arsenalgirl30016]

You will be missed Gilberto. Most people scoffed and made fun of me when I included him in our squad for the Arsenal draft, but you don't win what he has won and earn the nickname of the Invisible Wall for being a crap player!

Good Luck Gilberto!

[akindele12]

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You beat me to this, but this was my fav moment of Bert. This is how captain is suppose to act, helping his new teammates, and fellow countrymen adjust to a new country. Bert could've easily been jealous of Denilson, thinking the little dude is here for my spot, but he showed him nothing but love.:)

[akindele12]

You will be missed Gilberto. Most people scoffed and made fun of me when I included him in our squad for the Arsenal draft, but you don't win what he has won and earn the nickname of the Invisible Wall for being a crap player!

Good Luck Gilberto!


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[Gooner_for_Life]

Now this guy on the other hand compared to the other muppet who just left. Not much else to really say that hasnt already been said. Real class guy who gave us 6 great years of service. May the rest of your career be good to you.