NFR Koscielny the best centre back in the league

[Bassey the warrior]

For me yes.

[sipwell]

In what league is that?

[Bassey the warrior]

Who is better this season? The best tackler in the league no question.

[Zu-Meister]

kompany

[cmg]

Possibly. I'd rate him No 3 of those centre backs on view in our games against Arsenal this year (although he might be a bit flattered as we were unable to field Hughes in either game). Maybe he shows up better against lesser opposition.

[Bassey the warrior]

Possibly. I'd rate him No 3 of those centre backs on view in our games against Arsenal this year (although he might be a bit flattered as we were unable to field Hughes in either game). Maybe he shows up better against lesser opposition.

Vermaelen started really well but has faded. I think he was joint second best in that game. Koscielny has looked great against most teams this season, even on his off days he's quite solid.

[Bassey the warrior]

kompany

Good call. I think he has been no better than Koscielny though.

[ImperialWhite]

In what league is that?

Are Kompany/Vermaelen the first choice centre back pairing for Belgium Sipwell?

[Swedish Terrier]

He's certainly up there with the best, but Kompany tops him for me, and let's not forget about our very own Rafik Halliche!

[ElissonSnygg]

Koscielny and Kompany for me. The best centre-backs this season.

[Bassey the warrior]

Koscielny and Kompany for me. The best centre-backs this season.

Me too. Joint best. Such a turn around for Koscielny, he looked well out of his depth when he first joined. For such a small player he really dominates.

[sipwell]

In what league is that?

Are Kompany/Vermaelen the first choice centre back pairing for Belgium Sipwell?

Kompany yes, Vermaelen no!

[sipwell]

Must say, by the way, that I agree. I honestly read "Konchesky" for some reason!  093.gif

(headache as excuse?)

[The King]

He's certainly up there with the best, but Kompany tops him for me, and let's not forget about our very own Rafik Halliche!

Why don't we have any Algerians here? I'd love to see a new aspect in the CB arguments. After all, Halliche is the best player in the world and should be starting every match.

[Frankie-Peter Taylor]

Vincent Kompany has been the best centre back in the Premier League this season. He's dominant. Koscielny is up there, but no way is he the best in the league. On current form, he's about the same as Joleon Lescott. Lescott has been superb this season, Koscielny has done well this year, but overall better than Kompany? No.

[Bassey the warrior]

In what league is that?

Are Kompany/Vermaelen the first choice centre back pairing for Belgium Sipwell?

Kompany yes, Vermaelen no!

Vermaelen plays on the left doesn't he? With Vertonghen in the middle. Do you think Vertonghen will come to Arsenal? Personally I'd like to see Vermaelen on the left, Gibbs isn't good enough.

[sipwell]

In what league is that?

Are Kompany/Vermaelen the first choice centre back pairing for Belgium Sipwell?

Kompany yes, Vermaelen no!

Vermaelen plays on the left doesn't he? With Vertonghen in the middle. Do you think Vertonghen will come to Arsenal? Personally I'd like to see Vermaelen on the left, Gibbs isn't good enough.

Vertonghen is said to be going to Tottenham but that are still rumours :)
And Vermaelen does indeed play on the left!