Koscielny floors bitches -- the Laurent Koscielny thread

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Romfordray, May 22, 2014.

  1. casoccerdad47

    casoccerdad47 Member+

    Mar 31, 2006
    Didn't make much difference against a ten man Honduras, but it could come back to bite them later in the tournament.
     
  2. Arsenal_NGA

    Arsenal_NGA Member+

    Jan 12, 2014
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    Man, I hope we don't sell Kos to them oil clubs in the future, dude has really evolved into one of the best CB of the game these days.
     
  3. darcgun

    darcgun Member+

    Jan 11, 2008
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    guess it depends how legend is defined...I stand that for them in the 90s he was a ********ing beast....
     
  4. voltman

    voltman Member

    Mar 26, 2008
    My favorite part is that Suarez and Robben don't even try to pretend they've been fouled by him.
     
  5. ArsenalJake

    ArsenalJake Member+

    Feb 11, 2013
    Charlotte
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    United States
    Kos scored a brilliant goal to open the 2014 campaign. So what does a player have to do to get his own song at the Emirates?

    I've heard he's even lobbied for it (which I'll admit is not the best way to get your own song, but after becoming an integral part of our defense in recent years, he's more than earned it.)

    Seriously, what's the process?

    Its not like you need a certain number of syllables in your name to make certain songs work. Hell we turned 'Nasri' into a 3 syllable word when we did the whole 'Na, na na na, na na na na, na na naaaa...' thing for Samir.

    How does than song not work for Kos? It's been long enough that it doesn't feel recycled. And its fun to sing!

    Na, na na na, na na na na, na na naaaa...
    Laurent Koscielny! Koscielny!
    Laurent Koscielny-eh!

    Consider it submitted. Now spread the word!
     
  6. darcgun

    darcgun Member+

    Jan 11, 2008
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    1. Adams
    2. The Kos
    3. Bould
    4. McKlintock
    5. O'Leary

    My all-time Arsenal centre-back ranking. lol.. :D
     
  7. charlie15

    charlie15 Member+

    Mar 9, 2000
    Bethesda, Md
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    United States
    I have been a Kos fan from day one, but no way in hell he will be No 2 before Sol.
    As a matter of fact, I don't get how Sol is not on that list.
     
  8. Romfordray

    Romfordray Member+

    Oct 24, 2011
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    Adams Bould Sol Kos OLeary
     
  9. Senor Askew

    Senor Askew Member

    Jan 19, 2001
    San Francisco, CA.
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    I agree with @charlie15. As much as I like LK, he can't be compared to legends like Adams, O'Leary (772 games for AFC over 18 years!!), or even Sol Campbell quite yet. Maybe in another few years.
     
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  10. impalemeplz

    impalemeplz Member

    Jul 7, 2004
    Sydney
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    I know he was only here for 4.5 years(5 if you include his hiatus) but, for me, its Sol then the rest. He was the cut diamond that transformed us from bridesmaids to the The Invincibles. There's no way that twerp, Owen, wins the ballon d'or if Sol was with us a year earlier.
     
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  11. darcgun

    darcgun Member+

    Jan 11, 2008
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    Just my view...don't get in a fret...
     
  12. ArsenalJake

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    Feb 11, 2013
    Charlotte
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    Kos was strong at the back for us yesterday, I'm glad to see he's regained his fitness and his bitch-flooringness.

    In related news, during Martinez's post-game interview, he mentioned that Per and Lolo have made it easy for him to step in as Arsenal's keeper.

    Lolo? I've been calling him Kos or Kozzer since he showed up at the Emirates, how did I miss that his teammates call him Lolo?? I'm not even sure I like Lolo. Does he? There are less than 5 mentions of 'Lolo' in the entire Arsenal Big Soccer board. That's Lolo.
     
  13. charlie15

    charlie15 Member+

    Mar 9, 2000
    Bethesda, Md
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    Yeah, that is his french nickname (Laulau in french) ;):sneaky:.
    We look really secure at the back with him. What a boss....
     
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  14. LosBlanc0ss

    LosBlanc0ss Red Card

    Sep 17, 2014
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    Sounds like a hooker name.
     
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  15. ArsenalJake

    ArsenalJake Member+

    Feb 11, 2013
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    Given the dominance of Per and Kos (when healthy) and their apparent friendship, I see no reason why the BFG's buddy Kos shouldn't be referred to as the BFF. It works on multiple levels . . . the Big F'n Frenchman, Best Friends Forever, you get it.

    The BFG and his BFF. Embrace it.
     
  16. thebigman

    thebigman Member+

    May 25, 2006
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    No because mert is shit now
     
  17. GunneRy

    GunneRy Member+

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  18. ArsenalJake

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    Feb 11, 2013
    Charlotte
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    Literally my favorite Arsenal player, I f*cking love Laurent Koscielny

    Kos Floors Bitches
     
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  19. BigEffingGooner

    BigEffingGooner Member+

    Apr 25, 2012
    Austin, Tx
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    He's been my favorite Gunner for a couple of years. He is world class and is the best defender in the league for my money.
     
  20. poetgooner

    poetgooner Member+

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    Nov 20, 2014
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    I have to say, in terms of raw talent alone, Sol Campbell was even better than Adams or Bould. I'd argue, at his peak, he was the best we've ever had, and easily among the top defenders of the modern era.

    In fact, given the defenders running around Europe during the late 80s and 90s, Adams and Bould were no where near the top, individually. This was the time of Maldini and Baresi!

    However, the Graham back-5 was far more than the sum of their parts, and was rightfully, considered one of the top defenses in Europe.

    I think Kos/Per is similar in the regards. I don't rate them that highly on an individual level (compared to someone like Pique, for example,) but I rate them very highly together, and I love them to bits precisely because they love us as well. That emotional attachment counts for so much. It's a whole different feeling altogether when you see the reactions from the players who truly care, whenever we succeed at anything.
     
  21. The Foo Fighter

    The Foo Fighter Member+

    Mar 15, 2011
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    With a start today Koz will have 200 apps.
     
  22. OwlSaver

    OwlSaver Member+

    Jan 26, 2005
    Berwyn, PA (127, J)
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    On his iPhone or Android?



    (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)
     
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  23. ArsenalJake

    ArsenalJake Member+

    Feb 11, 2013
    Charlotte
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    Kos floors apps
     
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  24. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
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    Still the greatest thread title ever
     
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