And maybe also the lack of any real running with the ball threat which means defenders can fill space rather than close man with ball. (arsenalarsenal.net)
He ranks second in Ligue 1 in key passes per 90 with 2.66 and with 1.33 successful dribbles, he can still beat men with the ball at his feet. (footballwhispers.com)
This total lack of regular fight and will to win and over my dead body types, like Adams, Bould, Viera, Keown, Dixon, Winterburn, Parlour, Gilberto etc, etc, - who were all REAL MEN WITH BALLS — is the overriding reason we are now soft as rancid butter and easily bullied. (justarsenal.com)