Midfielder Amaury Bischoff has collected the Lamb Awards sponsored Young Guns Player Of The Month crown for November 2008, after finally finding his form and proving his worth since his infamous transfer from Werder Bremen.
The Portuguese Under 21 International was a surprise signing during the summer, and due to his lack of experience and terrible injury record, Amaury was written off before he had even kicked a ball. His first months with the club were spent undertaking extensive rehabilitation following groin surgery, adding up to a frustrating start.
Bischoff’s first fixture in the Red & White came against Stoke City’s Reserves, where he showed flashes of quality but only featured for 50 minutes. However, a month later, with his fitness returning, the 21-year-old found his feet. A classy if a little inconsistent shift during the Reserves clash with Fulham would be decisive in his break through. A sumptuous chest control to beat a defender was matched by a dipping volley from 25 yards to seal a 2-0 victory over the Cottagers.
Fluke? maybe, but Amuary had the taste for scoring stunners. He had to wait a further 15 days for his next start – a friendly with Norwich – where he was at it again. A youthful Arsenal were crushed by a rampant City, but with minutes remaining, a left footed pile driver from the Frenchman brought the curtain down on a dissapointing evening for the Gunners.
Sandwiched in between those games, the quiet Alsatian made his first team debut as a substitute during the 3-0 win over Wigan in the Carling Cup, and only a poor Henri Lansbury pass prevented Bischoff from bagging a debut goal.
No doubt about it, there’s a long way to go before Arsene Wenger can consider Amuary ready enough to fight for trophies, but the signs are promising so far. If he does force his way into the managers plans, the impact November had on his development will no doubt have been crucial.
Article By – J.Sanderson
i agree but we need him to get fit by jan to know if he is good enough
Well done Amaury! cant wait to see him in the Carling cup, and 1st team in time! His goal agains Fulham in the reserves was awesome!
Hope he makes it into the first team soon!!!
By the way, chek what the chabs have said on RVp and Denilson…
http://thechelseablog.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/chelsea-1-2-arsenal-questions-to-be-answered/
Read the caption under the picture…
They really stink don’t they?
Fluke, not flook.
Looking forward to seeing more of this guy.
Controversional Call Js, would have thought Jack was in with a shout
When the ball hits the goal its not Tito or Sol, Its AMAURY..
I LOVE THIS LITTLE MAN
Does he really deserve the award just for the 2 goals he scored?
Do u think that he will be kept on longer than the summer? I am right in thinking he has signed a 1 year deal ?
what was the scoreline at arsenal u16s- crystal palaca u16 last saturday? and the arsenal goal scorers?
Isn’t he too “old”? I mean he doesn’t have that much time do develope?
Considering the fact that many of the younger players are already in contetion for a first team place, and they are not older than 19-20?
Sorry J.Sanderson it is off topic but can you tell me if I can get signatures of the players at london colney or elswhere.
Thx
Overall, he deserved it.
I don’t think he has impressed THAT much to be fair, sure good teqnical ability but he doesn’t seem to be any better than the ones we’ve got.
Rather see that the boss let Randall and Lansbury develop than this fellow.
Is he fit enough to start against Burnley? On that subject, will Nordviet be available. I’m a little behind the times on him but I thought he had cancelled his loan to Salamanca, is he back at Arsenal or what?
In order, I think the following will make it in the game:
Frimpong
Randall
Hoyte, G
Szczesny
Bischoff
Well considering he came as a bit of a gamble, he has had everything to prove to the boss, so well done to him for showing the drive to come back from a niggly injury to play in a different country, and start scoring goals, albeit for reserves.. Hopefully he keeps up the positive attitude and not become a complacent prima donna..
just a random question if u went to the arsenal training ground could you possibly meet any players?
Sanderson, good choice with Bischoff.. Hey any idea where Rhys Murphy has gone? Seems to have disappeared.
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Amaury is the best young milfield for me , it’s a big player !
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