Giroud Puts His Left Leg In, Loads Put Their Right Out; The Arsenal Hokey-Cokey Is Under Way

So Olivier Giroud‘s move is confirmed with the usual platitudes and ambitions on display. The French international emulated most of his squad colleagues in failing to shine at Euro2012 which frankly counts for nothing; it is club form upon which he was selected and that consistency brought him to Arsenal.
The additions of Lukas Podolski and Giroud to the squad underline that last summer’s lessons have been learned. Not in the signing of quality players but in understanding presentation of transfers allows them to dictate the agenda. Strengthening before selling has quashed criticism with widespread approval for the strategy; it makes for a more pleasant feeling, one where the hopes and expectations of a new season can grow witho...