What did YOU have to say about Kolo Toure?
On Monday we invited Arsenal.com readers to voice their opinions on the performances of Kolo Toure last season after the 26-year-old claimed third spot in our official Player of the Year poll.
We were inundated with e-mails from Gunners fans heaping praise on the Ivorian. Below are some of the best.
YOUR SHOUTS
“Kolo has been an inspiration this season. He has had to deal with different partners in defence all season, and has done it superbly. He is our Mr Consistency, a player who is proud to wear the shirt and grace our fantastic stadium. Kolo has a big heart and loves the Club, and his performances prove that.”
Christian Cornforth
“I think Toure is definitely captain material. He's one of the most important players in the team and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves from non-Arsenal supporters. He's one of the best centre-backs in the world and is vital to Arsenal's success.”
Ásgeir Ögmundarsin
“Kolo Toure is a rock, and I believe next season when William Gallas has settled more, the two will be great together. Kolo is fast, strong and reliable, and that’s what defenders need to be.”
Daniel Monahan
“I always feel reassured when Kolo’s name is in the starting line up. There is no doubting his passion for the Club and its fans. My Kolo highlight is that at the start of the second half at Emirates Stadium he always runs up to the corner, looks up to the fans above the away supporters, and gives us a supportive clap. Top man!”
Jack Murray-Joslin
“I think Kolo Toure is one of the world's best centre backs. Also, when given a chance to counter he can cause problems like he showed against Liverpool when he scored after running all the way from defence. He is also a very calm and composed player that does not dive in for the ball hastily.”
Farhan Patel, Malawi
“Toure is my favourite player. The man is a machine. He is never tired and could play every match. He never has a bad game and best of all, he is always laughing.”
Bart Veenstra, Holland
“Kolo cares. You know if anyone is trying, he is. He stood in front of us after the final whistle against PSV Eindhoven and he looked desolate. Kolo, the fans love you."
Paul Williams, Norfolk
“I think Kolo was the king of defence last season and one of the top players in the Premiership. In fact I’m quite surprised he is not the Player of the Season."
Michael Atkin
“Toure is a big asset to Arsenal. By always fighting until the game is over he helps motivate the younger players to fight with him. He is already doing the work of a captain by controlling our young defenders and not letting them lose their focus.”
Ahmed Hijazi, Jordan
“Toure leads by example on the pitch with his tremendous talent, and therefore I believe he would make an excellent captain someday. My favorite Kolo moment this season was when he kept us in the FA Cup with his late goal against Bolton. It also kept our record at the Emirates intact at the time."
Jameson Ryley, Illinois
“I love it when Arsenal are comfortably winning and Kolo steps up to take one of his free-kicks. Everyone knows he will score one day, and what a cracker it’s going to be!"
Richard Craig