06 Sep 2026 20:26:34
Good result today. I love Kai play upfront; great hold up play, great little touches around the box. Hopefully he can become like our Giroud again.
06 Sep 2026 21:57:23
Joe Cole slammed Chelsea for selling 'world-class' Kai Havertz to Arsenal after Xabi Alonso's side were beaten by the Premier League champions.
Posted that for you, Sussex.
06 Sep 2026 22:42:08
It's why social media is sheer madness. For the record in my opinion Kai is a gifted footballer who often flatters to deceive. Nowhere near world class but he tries his nuts off and gets his fair share of goals. Is he as good as Haaland and Isak? Course not, but he's ours loves the club which is why on a week to week basis I don't put him down. That said he's scored two in three which equates to 25 goals with no penalties :) Well done Kai.
By the way Romford Pele and Merse in our all time top 15 not having it! Especially as no Ashley Cole!
PS I'm sure there will be plenty of weeks to kick Kai but I do prefer the Macro not micro side of things and appreciate your post SY. We both totally support the Champions and I never forget that COYG
#whatdoesjoecoleknow?
07 Sep 2026 21:35:50
Yep - I was struggling with Romford Pele and Merse also, while finding it strange that RVP & especially Cole were overlooked. Cole was exceptional, & his departure was a catalyst for CFC taking off & for us deteriorating. Ramsay was pretty special too & scored some key goals that put silver on the shelf.
A few from 70s / 80s overlooked.
07 Sep 2026 22:03:50
Loved watching Pat Jennings, Kenny Sansom, Charlie Nick (very frustrating though) , but then I'd be all over the place if I was friendly with Suzanne Dando - one for the teenagers! Stewart Robson was the next big thing, but groin and thigh injuries stopped that. The 70's and 80's was a great time to watch live football - rock up and buy a ticket, easy enough to get Spuds, Chelsea, Pool and United tickets, and about £2 for the North Bank.
There's so much money about, but is it better? Jumpers for goalposts and someone P**sing in your jacket pocket, pints in The Arsenal pub - heady days - loved them COYG.
07 Sep 2026 23:43:57
Looked into Kai a bit more following this discussion and googled Raumdeuter or Space Interpreter. It explains what Kai and such players bring to a side. Muller of Bayern is the most widely known Raumdeuter.
I found it fascinating, to be fair. It really explains why we don't use an out and out striker for our system. COYG. Maybe all along we've had 15 goal strikers that allow others to score much more. ?♂️