tell them kieran, 11 times for country

Berth, i made my comment based on situation where wenger does not get a DM, since he already has a 2nd CB (we all agree that gallas was at his best after been stripped of the captains band),being more versatile and defensive minded, i would pick kolo ahead of song or denilson for DM position.
I dont see that as much of an experiment.
Be that as it may, i want kolo to stay but i hope and pray l boss get a DM and a out and out striker (my views)

Kolo was a winger and not a DMF!!!

You better tell his country then, they’ve played him in DM 11 times!

In any case, it’s again a make-shift solution. It seems after 4 years of mediocrity we’ve been infected with the disease that is playing players out of position and trying and experimenting instead of going with a sure solution. That’s been the reason for our downfall in addition to the injury problems.

The last thing we should be talking about is new experiments.

I don’t think Toure has the composure and balance to play as a DM. Other than that he’s got quite a bit of ability, energy and pace. If Wenger says he doesn’t have that kind of stamina, he knows something we don’t. But it does seem possible. A central defender doesn’t have to cover as much ground as a defensive midfielder.

Kolo was a winger and not a DMF!!!

^^^ exactly

in regards to you debs, i think pre season starts 6th july?

but if anything, I feel Toure can play DM, hes got LOADS of energy, he can play right back aswell, hes very versatile, another reason I dont want to see him go

Toure – DM; are you lads thinking football is just a twinkle of an eye game. Playing kolo in DMF is unprofessional in my opinion; It is not just a good idea

That’s odd, it was his position for 20 years before he came to Arsenal. Wouldn’t it be more professional to play him in his favoured position?

Seeing Vermaelen come in is completely different to the signing of Pascal Cygan – this player is very good. Martin Jol – ex Sp*rs manager and about to be Ajax manager was very disappointed to lose the Belgium international.

Vermaelen is exactly what we need – he is 6 foot but also has incredible spring and very good in the tackle. I expect good things from the former Ajax captain.

Personally, I believe Arsene thinks that Gallas and Toure are good enough, but eventually has succumbed to the stats that prove they are not – and also it has been our weakest area.

This signing shows desire to fix what’s wrong and also that Arsene is pushing for honours – hopefully the next signing will be Robin Van Persie…