Abou-tiful Start To 2010 For Diaby

I'm glad he's committed, many people have already mentioned the fact that the talent is there to see now he just needs to add consistency and go on a long run of games. It speaks volumes that the likes of Diaby, Song and Bendtner have chosen to stay and prove themselves to the fans when things weren't going well rather than move on to other and lesser clubs.

I'll be honest and say that I didn't think he had what it takes. He obviously has the footballing talent, but his head constantly let him down. He's proved over the last few weeks that he does posses the intelligence he needs, he just needs to put it to good use more consistently. Keep it up.

Isnt this a wee bit too early.. Alright, 4 games but surely we need more than that. Maybe Im skeptical coz Ive been fooled too many times before by Diaby.

"It speaks volumes that the likes of Diaby, Song and Bendtner have chosen to stay and prove themselves to the fans when things weren't going well rather than move on to other and lesser clubs." -- Amen! Hear that Ade? As many others have said in the past, Diaby is a maddening enigma. I have always seen the skill and talent that AW saw in him, I just thought he didn't have a football brain. Early this season he proved my sentiments, he seemed to have become a train wreck what with the own goal at OT, breaking Nasri's leg, almost putting out France's #1 for half a season and some boneheaded moves on the pitch. It wasn't his talent, it was that thing between his ears that I doubted. I've also never had faith in his defensive abilities. Still don't really, but I'm now more willing to see what he can do. He has had 4 good games, I truly want to see him improve and prove us all wrong. He's capable of such exciting plays and goals. His recent comments about considering giving up football because of his constant injuries really struck me, he's been going thru real frustration, lack of confidence and lack of belief in his career as a footballer. The #1 thing that sticks in my mind about Diaby is how we all -- gooner and non-gooner alike -- underestimate the longterm consequences of major injuries. This is why I seriously worry about Eduardo.

PS - great heading

I think people are getting too hyped too quickly. His performance against Portsmouth was full of the typical "give the ball away stupidly" Diaby moments. He's a better player when he releases the ball quicker. He'll never be a great player like Cesc, Cesc has about 5x the awareness he does, therefore Diaby COULD be a useful player, he's proving useful against the lower teams (which isn't a bad thing because we need players that shine in both the 'harder' and 'easier' games). Diaby is falling into the same catagory as Eboue for me, a useful rotation/sub player, but could never fully trust him as part of the starting XI. @ Hughied + Jaelle - I also noticed when Ramsey celebrated, turned around toenjoy it with his team mates and no one was there apart from Eduardo, then Eddy signaled for others to come over. Eddie seems like a great guy and we all know he's a great player. I have a feeling his form is coming ...and he'll be deadly once he hits it.

I'm also still sceptical about Diaby, but at least now there are positive signs and it looks like this lad could make it at Arsenal. A few more good games for his self-belief, and he will be good to go. As for Eduardo, this is just a lack of form, something that other players go through. His problems seem to be more confidence based, and a few good performances from him will see him back to his old best. I have no doubt of that.

Erh....that would be a question for Jaelle; been meaning to make that equiry too, about our new Brazilian kids.

All i know is that they're 16, impressed Wenger in a trial so he's signed them. They can't come to Emirates until they are 18 though so half of the transfer was payed now, the other half gets paid when they get to England.