Arsenal Banter Archive June 19 2018
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19 Jun 2018 23:33:37
Hey Guys, calling in from the Liverpool to ask a question. With Jack Wilshere announcing his leaving the club today how do you fans and maybe the eds if they are about feel about him as a player? He had so much potential but just never seemed to live up to the hype imo. (Tell me if I'm wrong as I don't watch a lot of arsenal) .
I know he had injuries hindering his career but was their an attitude problem as well? He always seemed a bit off the pace I thought.
In his early days I thought he was going to be a world beater but just never happened. and wondered why.
Any thoughts/ banter appreciated! Good luck for next season I got a feeling you will be right in the mix with ourselves and city!
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20 Jun 2018 01:56:58
He smoked and didn't have enough drive to be the best. But to be fair, he got paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to play football regardless, and obviously would rather carry on playing football than sitting on the bench. Fair play to the lad, I'd smoke too.
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20 Jun 2018 05:05:46
Sad to see Wilshere go, but he failed to fulfill his early promise. Interestingly reports that the likes of Crystal Palace and West Ham are interested in him and not Europe's top clubs.
I like the fact that Emery has started clearing out the old brigade who were far too comfortable and has brought in his own backroom staff and has started overhauling the playing staff.
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20 Jun 2018 07:40:55
It's the right move for both Jack and the club. Let's be fair he was overplayed as a kid and has dodgy ankles. I've always thought he has a problem with both feet as when his foot lands it more on the outside of his feet rather than flat. This is what's causing problems for him.
He has a decent future in the game but not now sadly, at the very top. But ya got to wish him well.
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20 Jun 2018 08:12:13
Now only Aaron remains of a golden generation that never happened, Gibbs Ox Theo Jack all who were supposed to forefill all their potential at Arsenal anf lead us to geat things are now elsewhere.
It is a separation from a past with a 4th place mentality especially with Mertesacker retiring too.
No one knows what the future holds but at least we trying a different way now from one which never really happened as it was supposed to.
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20 Jun 2018 09:57:06
Not good enough for arsenal.
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19 Jun 2018 22:06:06
Jack wilshere has confirmed his exit from Arsenal and has been very clear that wanted to stay after taking the cut financially but only due to footballing reasons he is going to move elsewhere. Can't say he is the midfielder we thought he would become. He's one of those players who are Arsenal through and through and have been a part of Arsenal since 17 years. Jackie may not be the best CM around but he's got the best attitude, he's gone down many a million times but just played decent football with a smile on his face and his tongue sticking out. I will miss him terribly as a presence in the midfield and as a character in the club and I also wish him and his family the absolute best which even club he goes to.
#SuperJackie.
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19 Jun 2018 22:52:49
I was thinking for something to say but that just about says it all.
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19 Jun 2018 23:49:20
Really IG, so you'd be proud if your son turned out like him. I don't think so.
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19 Jun 2018 23:57:44
Good luck to the lad. let's get a great replacement now.
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20 Jun 2018 05:01:36
So you're asking if I'd be proud of my son if he puts on the number 10 shirt for Arsenal, plays for the club I love - for 17 years? Hell I'll just be proud of him for choosing the right side of London! But in all seriousness- I may not be completely happy with the way he has developed, but really if you factor in the amount of times he has just got injured and has had to go under treatment and then recovery just to even walk, one may realise that life hasn't been completely fair to him. He may not be the best player as I said but JW has wore that badge like his skin and I'd be god damn proud of it NES.
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{Ed001's Note - how has life not been fair to him? His injury problems are down to his lifestyle and lack of close control. He has risen far above his complete lack of any discernable ability to play for his country. The guy is one of the luckiest blokes of all time, to have pulled the wool over the eyes of people just by pretending to give a toss about the club.}
20 Jun 2018 06:45:55
Good luck Jack - hope it works out well for you and your family.
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20 Jun 2018 07:32:40
I simply couldn't agree more with Ed001's comments.
Wilshere was the Emperors New Clothes. He has had a privileged life and has abused it. He isn't talentless, but his sole skill was running with a ball at his feet, which he then rarely distributed intelligently or to significant effect.
Good luck to him at Brentford or Millwall.
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20 Jun 2018 10:35:20
I’m not going to get into my opinions on jack as everybody knows what they are. But the facts speak for themselves and that jack was the tip of the iceberg in what historically has become a very cosy club. I echo what Indian gooner said from a fans perspective that we would all love a Stephen Gerard in our club but it wasn’t to be. Good luck to him.
Can’t believe steve boldgot kept on though.
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19 Jun 2018 21:32:56
Let Ramsey go and get this Russian kid, looks class.
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20 Jun 2018 09:51:28
you got the fever? panini sticker book too? Golovin been about for a while you know, but after that master class against the international juggernauts that are Saudi Arabia, sign him up!
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20 Jun 2018 11:39:44
I’ve noticed him for a while also not just the World Cup thanks for the info tho.
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19 Jun 2018 21:42:16
Okay Gentlemen, We have news on the Matt Hawker Cup 2019.
So far, what do we know?
The date will be the 15th of June
And held in Oxfordshire-ish again.
After speaking to all 24 players, they have all told me they would like to play again next year, and due to their monumental effort how can anyone say no?
After seeing the wonderful words and backing on the site, it is clear a lot more people want to join in for 2019, so we have decided to increase squad sizes from 12 to 14, allowing us to have 4 new players.
Quite frankly there is no easy way to choose, so from as of right now we are running a competition.
It is one question you have to answer, by midnight, Friday the 22nd of June.
How many in TOTAL, goals will be scored at the world cup 2018. So yes this includes all goals previous to today, so time to do some homework ;)
The closest 4 will be added into the Matt Hawker cup, the next 4 after that will be placed on the reserve list. It is an honour to Matt and the website that so many people want to get involved and for that i am extremely grateful.
For any ties in the final standings, it will work on closest guess then move down to who submitted their guess first, so you may want to wait till friday after a few more goals, but is it worth the risk?!
Please email me on benjaminallen1991 @ hotmail . co . uk, your username if you have one, contact email address and your guess.
Best of luck!
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19 Jun 2018 21:41:20
Wilshere confirmed he's going 😥.
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19 Jun 2018 22:14:19
Best of luck to him hope he goes on to have a good career. i Think he should go to Italy the slower pace to the game would suit him.
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19 Jun 2018 22:15:50
It's best for everyone (except Sanogo of course) , Jack was going nowhere at Arsenal before Dick arrived and it's been made clear to him if he stayed he would be way down the pecking order.
I hope he can pick up his career somewhere but can't see it going well for him at West ham, I think abroad would be good for him.
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19 Jun 2018 21:01:40
Elneney voted Egypts 2nd best player tonight, thoughts gang?
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19 Jun 2018 21:10:04
They got beaten didn't they gunner and wasnt he subbed. They must have been bad. LOL.
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19 Jun 2018 21:46:04
I only saw the first half Steve mate and he did ok in that, lots of energy and some very decent passing but how he did in the second half I haven't a clue.
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19 Jun 2018 23:04:13
Hes getting a right bashing on the internet.
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19 Jun 2018 20:06:50
Leno confirmed!
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19 Jun 2018 20:58:05
Welcome to the Arsenal Bernd - will he get the number 1 jersey?
Defence is slowly taking shape - this should free up Ozil, Lacca and PEA to just attack, attack and attack without worry about what’s behind us.
You can see there frustration when w work hard for a goal and then give a stupid goal away. or 2 or even 8 :)
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19 Jun 2018 21:00:11
Excellent news.
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19 Jun 2018 21:12:22
One question, what happened to this July the 1st date before any more signings would be comfirmed? Yet nonsense is my guess simply dreamed up for the sake of it much like the imaginary 50 million limit on spending in my opinion.
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19 Jun 2018 21:33:56
I think, gunner, you can have transfers all agreed but can't do all the paperwork and make it official until July 1st. I think.
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19 Jun 2018 23:20:19
Transfer window is open.
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19 Jun 2018 10:32:50
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Football Rumours Charity Match Review
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19 Jun 2018 07:12:30
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th June 2018
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