Goodbye Kolo Toure
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- The last invincible
- Me, Myself, and I
- Touré joined Arsenal in February 2002 for £150,000.Toure Initially regarded as a utility player, he started his Arsenal career as a midfielder playing all across the midfield.In the 2003–04 season enger began using Touré as a central defender an it worked well, toure had pace power an strenth an he was a good attackin defender driving forward from the back.After 8 years at Arsenal toure left in 2009.Becoming the last invincible to leave Arsenal.
Name:
Kolo Habib Touré
Born
March 19, 1981
Sokuora Bouake Ivory Coast
Nationality:
Ivory Coast
Height:
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position:
Defender
Arsenal Squad Numbers:
2002-2006 - 28
2006-2009 - 5
Joined Arsenal:
February 14, 2002
Left Arsenal
July 29 , 2009
Arsenal Debut:
August 11, 2002
Community Shield
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
First Arsenal Goal:
September 01, 2002
Premier League
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal Stats
326 games 14 goals 12 Assists
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Kolo Toure
2002–03 season
Touré made his debut against Liverpool in the FA Community Shield in August 2002. Initially regarded as a utility player, he started his Arsenal career as a midfielder as well as in right back. He scored his first Arsenal goal at Stamford Bridge in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Arsenal failed to retain the Premiership crown that season, but Touré made a big step in his career nonetheless, winning the FA Cup.
2003–04 season
At the start of the 2003–04 season, Wenger began using Touré as a central defender and had a great season when Arsenal went undefeated for the entire season. He, having previously been a striker or attacking midfielder, made a reputation for himself as being an attacking defender, although he only scored one goal and had one assist; he was very enthusiastic with his runs forward and from set-pieces.
2004–05 season
Touré was in and out of the Arsenal team during the 2004–05 season, battling for a first team place with the likes of Phillipe Senderos and Pascal Cygan to play alongside Sol Campbell in defence. Touré ended the season with a FA Cup winners medal playing 50 times for Arsenal that season and scoring one goal. His only goal of the 2004–05 season came in the 90th minute of Arsenal's Champions League last sixteen round tie against Bayern Munich of Germany. Arsenal lost the game 3–1.
2005–06 season
Touré quickly established himself as one of the best centre backs in the Premier League.In the 2005–06 season, he established a formidable defensive partnership with Philippe Senderos. Both centre backs had immaculate form towards the end of the season, helping the Arsenal team reach the 2006 Champions League Final after keeping 10 consecutive clean sheets (a European competition record). After his imperious displays in the Champions League, his stock rose dramatically, he was now regarded as one of the finest in the world in his position. The Italian press even went as far as labeling him the "African Fabio Cannavaro" after Arsenal knocked Juventus out of the competition. Touré became widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world after the UEFA Champions League run in 2006.
2006–07 season
Touré was handed the No.5 shirt for the 2006–07 season.Despite the fact that Arsenal had a disappointing League campaign, Touré was his consistent self, and earned himself third place in the Arsenal Player of the season behind Gilberto Silva and Cesc Fàbregas.
2007–08 season
Touré was the junior vice-captain in the 2006–07 season after former vice-captain Gilberto Silva and former captain Thierry Henry. He captained Arsenal for the first time on 9 January 2007 during a 6–3 victory over Liverpool in the Carling Cup.He became the longest-serving member of the current Arsenal squad following the departures of Jeremie Aliadiere, Thierry Henry, and Freddie Ljungberg during the summer transfer window in 2007.However, during the Africa Cup of Nations, he suffered an injury and looked a bit out of place when he returned.
2008–09 season
On 1 January 2009, Touré demanded a move away from Arsenal after a reputed bust-up with defensive partner William Gallas. He reportedly handed in a transfer request which was later turned down by Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood.However, Touré temporarily reversed his decision and committed to the Gunners at least until the summer.
2009–10 season
After much transfer speculation Manchester Cityagreed a fee for the signature of Touré. After he passed a medical on 29 July 2009, Touré signed a four-year contract with the club.0 Comments 111 days
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How do you feel about Kolo Toure ?
- He is no better then adebayor i hate him
- Im upset but i still love king kolo he is an Arsenal legend
- I really couldn't care about him 2bh
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Would you regard toure as an Arsenal legend
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Conor McArdle5 weeks ago1 of the great servants 2 afc sad 2 see last invincinle go shows how long since that unbeatin run was dat
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Gormly8 weeks agoguna miss ye..
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Connor G9 weeks agogonna miss dis guy :'(
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Fightin' Drinkin And Shmokin9 weeks agoI HATE ADEBAYOR
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Breen15 weeks agoby by
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Chris Campbell15 weeks agocant believe wenger would seel toure i would tell to go and buy john terry lmao!
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Da Namez Shane15 weeks agobye bye mate ul b missed
legend!
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My Yellow Fellow.15 weeks agocant believe hes the last of the legendry team to go
i thought he was arsenal through and through
i think hell be back when he relises he is tbhh (L)
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Phily Moore16 weeks agoaww man y did u leave kolo im so depressed
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Dion Byrne16 weeks agoDamn What A Great Player But Wenger Has Something Up His Sleve
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Piddlick16 weeks agogrrr..
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Daniel B16 weeks agofukin hell
venger shud tell tell city 2 fuk off they bought 2 of our best player toure nd adebayor
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Scrubs16 weeks agoWENGER IS A FUCKING DICK FOR EVEN THINKING ABOUT SELLING KOLO !
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Padraic Garvin16 weeks agoplz dont go....
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Chris Campbell16 weeks ago
i hate man city hands off toure
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.Robbo.16 weeks agoDont go KING KOLO WE NEED YOU
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Kleb22 weeks agoking kolo
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.Robbo.22 weeks ago
Great player and a great servant to the club and is such a quality player.
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