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Biggest disappointment in past 6 years

Hi all,

I usually lurk about the forums, rarely post!

Having a discussion with a friend in the pub last night, which player has been the biggest disappointment playing for arsenal over the past 6 or 7 years?

For me, Julio Baptista I thought was going to be immense, Arshavin also, Chamakh looked like the next Zlatan in his first few games!

Another I recall having high hopes for was Reyes, scored loads of goals in the first half of the season then faded dramatically, a real shame as he had all the abilities to be top class (or so I thought!) ; pace, great first touch, finishing, forward positioning & runs and fit in well with our short passing game!

posted on 21/9/12

1. Vela
2. Senderos
3. Bendtner
4. Arshavin
5. Almunia

posted on 21/9/12

Serial I feel the same about the players you mentioned in your first comment.

posted on 21/9/12

Gunnerthru

posted on 21/9/12

Baptista was a weird one. Had all the attributes to be a smash in the Prem but for whatever reasons he never found his feet. He looked so awkward in English football. Reyes was an immensely gifted player but as with so many rare talents his attitude held him back. Shame really...

comment by El Cap. (U9537)

posted on 21/9/12

It's worth mentioning Bendtner. He was a beast in youth football and at 19 had the world at his feet. Juve is obviously a very good move for him but he's missed those heights we all expected him to hit.

And then there's Vela. When we signed him he was this small nippy forward in the mould of fowler who could finish anything and everything. 3 years out on loan shunted his development and when he did eventually get here, he wasnt the same, despite early promise.

posted on 21/9/12

It wasn't Reyes' attitude, he was home sick. He was a fantastic player for us.

posted on 21/9/12

I appreciate he was homesick. But after a great start he had the propensity to blow hot and cold. Could have been a world beater but quite simply he lacked mental strength.

posted on 21/9/12

I got the impression when Reyes started getting kicked around, he wasn't up for it anymore. I always use him as a template when fans go wild about an import, who has started well or moan about one, who hasn't.

posted on 21/9/12

Reyes and Ronaldo were at the same level when they both first arrived. 2 frustrating BUT talented players and compare the 2 now, big disappointment!

Eboue looked amazing that CL final year.
Chamakh
Vela great finisher surprised he didn't make it

posted on 21/9/12

Chris H

Having a discussion with a friend in the pub last night, which player has been the biggest disappointment playing for arsenal over the past 6 or 7 years?

Rvp has been the biggest disappointment for arsenal over the past 6 or 7 years with ease, the Sicknote Chump.

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