Louis Saha

bluebastardo · July 30, 2009

I know when we first signed Saha , there were a lot of negative feelings about the prospect .
Personally I'm starting to think some of the doubters may be changing their minds , and starting to realise what a great asset to the squad he is .
He looks very sharp at the moment , and is starting to look like the Saha we all knew since the last part of last season . I'm starting to think he might even stay fit and be a real predator for us .

Or I could be wrong .

What do you think ?

AdamTheGreatOneB · July 30, 2009

I like the guy myself. I think he's a class act and if we can keep him fit he will be a great asset this season.

Welton Toffee · July 30, 2009

I like him. The only thing that is stopping him and has stopped him from being a world class player is the injuries. When he is fit he's incredible (y)

ToxtethBlue · July 30, 2009

Quality player, probably the most talented we have on our books.

Hopefully he can keep fit and complete pre-season.

best little spaniard · July 30, 2009

I think he could be an important player for us next season.

Maybe not starting too many games, but bringing him on in the second half could reallt stretch a tired defence.

However he'll probably get injured against Coventry or Malaga

Goat · July 30, 2009

Decent when hes fit, but cant see him staying fit.

Lao · July 30, 2009

ToxtethBlue said:
Quality player, probably the most talented we have on our books.

Hopefully he can keep fit and complete pre-season.

Quite possibly true, but I'm still skeptical. Fitness will remain an issue. Great off the bench is as good as we will get from him. Moyes will continue to play 4-5-1, with the Yak first choice, Cahill or Fellaini behind, Saha to give additional options during matches.

ToxtethBlue · July 30, 2009

Lao said:
Quite possibly true, but I'm still skeptical. Fitness will remain an issue. Great off the bench is as good as we will get from him. Moyes will continue to play 4-5-1, with the Yak first choice, Cahill or Fellaini behind, Saha to give additional options during matches.

Probably, his injury record does speak for itself. Completing a pre-season will be excellent for him though, I don’t think he has for quite some time. He’ll at least be in good condition going into the season, it gives him the best possible chance.

He didn't have one last season and had two long periods out injured, didn't stop him from scoring 8 goals in limited appearances. Not many players can do that, it takes a good striker to still be effective when half fit.

I’ve got to say though, we really are blessed upfront, we have some great options there. Yakubu, Saha and Jo upfront with Cahill and Fellaini in behind. Vaughan and Anichebe covering aswell, it’s one area of the pitch we are really strong in.

Lao · July 30, 2009

Agreed, we just need a little more creativity in MF to create the chances. We have several quality strikers, and scoring should not be a problem if we can get it up to them.

mikey · July 30, 2009

Prima donna,does it when he wants and goes missing in games.I havent seen anything to change my opinion

Maverick · July 30, 2009

just gotta stay remotely fit

kopites r gobshites · July 30, 2009

i think louis will come good he just needs games and yeah he needs to stay fit hes shown at fulham and utd when he wasnt injured he can bag goals.

Brownie · July 31, 2009

ToxtethBlue said:
Probably, his injury record does speak for itself. Completing a pre-season will be excellent for him though, I don’t think he has for quite some time. He’ll at least be in good condition going into the season, it gives him the best possible chance.

He didn't have one last season and had two long periods out injured, didn't stop him from scoring 8 goals in limited appearances. Not many players can do that, it takes a good striker to still be effective when half fit.

I’ve got to say though, we really are blessed upfront, we have some great options there. Yakubu, Saha and Jo upfront with Cahill and Fellaini in behind. Vaughan and Anichebe covering aswell, it’s one area of the pitch we are really strong in.

Our strike force is ridiculously good when they're all fit. I really hope Jo plays regularly and shows his ability, I thought he looked good against the MLS. He's a different kind of player, I can see him being the difference in tight games.

Goat · July 31, 2009

Brownie said:
Our strike force is ridiculously good when they're all fit. I really hope Jo plays regularly and shows his ability, I thought he looked good against the MLS. He's a different kind of player, I can see him being the difference in tight games.

We have got all types of players I feel, they can do it all, link up, run onto balls, hold up play, add the likes of Fellaini and Cahill with their air power and we a million ways to attack.

Sadly, untill Arteta is back or we sign some players, we lack the creative talent to make the most of it. Cant keep expecting Baines and Pienaar to do it all.

bluebastardo · July 31, 2009

The thing I like about Saha is that he is a hard bugger on the pitch .

He doesn't fall over or dive , and gets back up again if fouled without too much fuss , where as Jo tends to like to look for 4 leaf clovers a bit much .