This was talked about a couple of years back but can Arteta still play for England?
He hasnt played for Spain and lived here for 5 years+
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This was talked about a couple of years back but can Arteta still play for England?
He hasnt played for Spain and lived here for 5 years+
That's his triage ticket number. Doubt he'll need a shirt number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaiser
He is eligible for a British passport but not for England because he would have needed to have held a British passport at the time when he represented Spain at U16 level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
He can play for England but it will never happen. Can you imagine the little Englanders kicking up a fuss?
'Arry: I fink dat players should be English, eez a triffic player but it's not right you know.
:lol: Typical Sun garbage. Nowhere in that article does he say his best days are behind him. Talk about gutter journalism.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
always wanted him to be a gunner.
(and that cunt cahill too, true grit player...)
so, welcome arteta. i will personally escort you to the glue factory if you can't stay fit.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...essary-to-saveQuote:
Arsenal signing Mikel Arteta has said his exit from Everton was in the best interests of his former club as well as himself.
The Spaniard was a key player for the Toffees, and he believes the club's perilous financial condition meant they could not refuse Arsenal's last-minute offer for his services on deadline day.
Arteta insists that chairman Bill Kenwright was looking to safeguard the future of the club even though he did not want to sell the popular midfielder.
He told Sky Sports News: "I know the chairman, he didn't want to sell anyone, he was devastated for me to leave, but I think they had to [let me go]. They don't want a situation in two years' time where the club is in bits. I know he is trying to get the club in the best position it can.
"I don't want them [the fans] to blame the chairman or the manager, it was the best option for everyone for the situation they are in at the moment.
"They've got an unbelievable dressing room, a great manager, they always find some way to get up the table. I'm sure he can do the same again.
"I have given everything for Everton, I have always tried my best and I made my decision [in] the best [interests] of the club. I'd like to thank the fans for their support."
The former Rangers man said he was now looking forward to the new challenge of Champions League football but did not comment on comparisons to Cesc Fabregas, the man he is charged with replacing in the Gunners' midfield.
He added: "I thought it was the right moment for me. I want to play Champions League football, the club were in a situation to sell me, it's a good for everyone. I thought it was time to move on and I haven't left for any more money.
"I know Arsenal's philosophy, their passing style, and it's the type I like to play.
"I'm going there to help the team, to make things better, Fabregas has been one of the best players in the league, I just want to start showing my ability."
As for his international hopes with Spain, for whom he has never been capped at senior level, Arteta was coy, stating that he needed to concentrate on domestic duties first and foremost.
"I've been really close," he continued.
"It's always a dream to play for them. I just want to do my job first and hope they will come along."
deep down i know he wants a cap. i mean who wouldn't now that spain is playing some unbelievable football. more incentive for him to play his very best for us.
@Henderson_91: All the ressies just come in from training absolutely BUZZIN off Arteta... Said he was unreal! Can't wait to see him play now! #AFC
The chances of them saying he's shit would be fairly low though.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist