Arsènal FC - 09/10 Season Thread

Wilshere

It seems a definate hint that we will be letting Cesc move on next summer.

Wilshere is undoutedly a great talent but I'm concerned that he's nowhere near Cesc's level.

Thoughts?

Tweedle wrote:@ agooner

Think you're being far too harsh on Nasri. For a start, this was his first season with us. Hleb was pretty shite in his first season, as was Pires, so to criticise him because 'he isn't as good as hleb' seems overly harsh. I expect him to have a much better season this year. He needs to impose himself on the game far more than he did last season.

Playing Walcott in a 4-4-2 IS nuts. He should only be used in a 4-3-3 as a wid forward or as a striker in a 4-4-2. You're right though, playing both Nasri and Walcott is too much of a luxury and doesn't help the two central midfielders one bit.

Tweedle, I have gone on record to say I expect Nasri to be a strong contender for our player of the season If played centrally. I believe we've got a real talent on our hands. I fully understand he's young, settling in a new country etc so he needs time adapt, and that's why u didn't see me criticising him last season. However what I have got problem with is how fans make these (valid) excuses for Nasri and Walcott but fail to do the same for Denilson and Song. They are all in the same age group, all experiencing their 1st seasons at arsenal as starters(for Denilson he's 1st season as starter for any club), yet those two are the only ones who get stick after a disappointing result irrespective of their performance. That to me is very unfair. And I was just pointing that out. Apart from that I've got no problem with Nasri.

Tweedle wrote:Wilshere

It seems a definate hint that we will be letting Cesc move on next summer.

Wilshere is undoutedly a great talent but I'm concerned that he's nowhere near Cesc's level.

Thoughts?

I expect Wilshere to play outwide for a few seasons before moving centrally. Reading Wenger's interview our wide players should be worried with regards to them starting games week in week out next season If they don't make themselves untouchables come the end of the season.

He's an exciting talent and I'm looking forward to seeing him feature more for the club.

Ramsey is the one that I think will replace Cesc. Ideally Cesc will only leave after 2 seasons (which is reasonable enough to expect), by that time Rambo would have have matured enough to swiftly take over.

Ramsey is a more robust player than Wilshere currently so I agree that if both were to play, I'd rather Ramsey in the centre.

Both are capable of playing anywhere across the midfield.

@ Allez


Blah blah, economic restraints, blah blah, other clubs have more money...

For an economist, Wenger's ability to deceive about the budget he has is extraordinary. Of course, that's what studying economics enables you to do.

I couldn't give a fuck about the rest.

I don't see Arsenal winning another trophy in the coming season in spite of the fact they got some great attacking talent, Cesc-Nasri-Rosicky in midfield and Arshavin-RVP-Eduardo as forwards, have so much talent. But it's proven again that Rosicky is pretty much f-ed, and Nasri is sidelined for few weeks with injury. It remains to be seen how they are going to cope one more loss. Moreover, It's the center midfield and defense which they have to improve on. Okay, let's just assume Song is good enough. What if he gets injured? Similarly, Gallas is the only decent CB in your squad. What if he is injured?

It's another 'gamble' by Wenger, pure and simple.

Nasri is more talented than Pires and Henry. You will see. For one, He never hides under the couch. He has won games and points for your team last season. Can't believe he is being compared to likes of Walcott, Denilson and Song

@ UF

It largely depends on how players like Ramsey and Wilshere step up. Whether they are ready. They've both done well in pre-season but that's never a good litmus test for the cut and thrust of an english league game.