Whatever happend to Volz´ decision ?

[Sammer]

I was just wondering if there are any news on Volz leaving - or not leaving.

Supposedly, he had to make up his mind soon - does anybody know if there is a deadline - or are there any news?

 

[JazzG]

Nothing yet, AFAIK he is still training with us.

 

[satan_beckham]

really hope he stays,lauren just cant make it in right back and toure is better off at the centre

 

[Sammer]

It all depends on what kind of prospect Wenger has given to Volz.

The choice for him to either a 1st squad team member at a decent EPL-team or whatever role Wenger sees him play at Arsenal.

I still hope he stays...since Lauren still doesn´t do it for me.

 

[kajej]

Yeah i brought up the same question in another thread...really hope he stays too, if he does he surely has an excellent attitude. Maybe he sees he has a realistic chance of challenging Lauren!

 

[Adam]

He has the potential to be better than Lauren at RB, but his passing will need improvement. Wenger likes Lauren as a defensive outlet. His passes into midfield are of a high quality.

Volz has a 67 percent pass completion rate, which will need improvement. Perhaps it is because he is young and he is attempting ambitious balls, or that his team mates aren't giving him many options (there are alot of factors).

 

[JazzG]

His defending isn't that great either

 

[Andrew]

I don't know why we're letting Volz go. He seems to have the commitment and determination. Yes, he can improve, but who would have thought that we'd admire Toure so much this season last year? I think we should keep him at least for another year or two and give him a chance at least. Perhaps we should move Toure to the centre and play Lauren on the right and bring Volz in as his replacement. But to me it suggests that Wenger sees Toure as more of a right back (which I agree with) than centre back, because otherwise I don't know why he would let Volz go.

 

[reggiepaul]

This is actually quite fun.

We could use him against Boro during the Borothon.

Think about it Kolo and Ash for some games and Volz and Clichy for the others - then we have Lauren as back as well.

Sounds good.

 

[Ridge]

when does his loan end?

 

[va_va_voom]

it finished on 31/12.

 

[wiltord11]

This is actually quite fun.

We could use him against Boro during the Borothon.

Think about it Kolo and Ash for some games and Volz and Clichy for the others - then we have Lauren as back as well.

Sounds good.

what about justin hoyte ive seen him twice now in the carling cup and i think he looks better than volz in my opionion but he still needs experience

 

[Jinn]

I think Hoyte may still be injured.

And you can't say he's better than Volz based on Carling Cup.

 

[jackycreegs]

who would have thought that we'd admire Toure so much this season last year?

i've thought toure was a hero from the first time i saw him. unlike seemingly everyone else though, i'm not too convinced by him at centre back. i put our defeat by inter down to his poor defensive play, and generally just don't find him to be a commanding enough presence. at right back however is a different story, i think he's already up there with the best in that position in the world.

 

[Thierrymarron]

:angel

 

[Anonymous]

AFAIK

WTF?! :?

Havent seen enough of the guy to form a proper opinion, but i dont think he will ever be an Arsenal regular.

 

[reggiepaul]

afaik = as far as i know :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

afaik = as far as i know :wink:

And it all becomes so clear.

 

[GoonerLuke]

It's been said before, but I'm going to repeat it. Kolo Toure is the next Thuram, only he might be better. He can slot in at RB or CB, Wenger's only dillemma right now is that it's almost a tossup between playing Lauren or Cygan, so he has stuck with Cygan, because he's been more effective.

Haha, I forgot that this was a discussion on Volz. Oh well, he's not going to get in ahead of Kolo, that's for sure.

I know you all hate Myles and think he is crap, but I actually think he made some good observations in this piece. http://www.anr.uk.com/articles/m-2003-1 ... 28-44.html

Sorry for going off subject...I don't think Volz will make it here. He could, but he won't.

 

[lewdikris]

Gotta say it, that is Myles' best and most accurate piece for years.

Volz is off because Toure will be our Cafu, our Thuram - providing the way for Freddie to stay nominally out wide whilst the Wonderboy supplies the crosses and he cuts in.

Wenger knows that.