Colleague just told me Arsenal contacted him today to ask if he'd like a season ticket.
The minute Lacazette has signed they're on the marketing campaign :lol:
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Colleague just told me Arsenal contacted him today to ask if he'd like a season ticket.
The minute Lacazette has signed they're on the marketing campaign :lol:
https://www.arsenal.com/news/mertesa...rsenal-academy
Per Mertesacker will be the new Academy Manager. That's awesome!
BFG. :bow:
All is forgiven after that performance against the chavs.
Although how much power he ends up having in practical terms is another matter. Is it yet another role that involves nodding when Wenger says stuff?
Theo seems pretty down in this video. Like he doesn't want to be there and couldn't give a shit about what he's saying. I wonder is he on the way out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0L2qAOFhMk
Sounds like Mesut is staying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYsZ25_PaNk
We seem to be employing players who weren't the best as coaches/managers, now sure they could turn out to be great, but personally would have preferred players like Henry/Vieira, players others can look up to and have instant respect for due to their achievements and quality.
Mertersacker isn't exactly my idea of top notch, never really rated the guy and never thought he was all that as a defender either. We've only won the FA Cup since he's been here and our defences has largely been a shambles.
Was never too worried about Ozil, he's not had any offers and there's isn't a big demand for him, be glad if he stays though as he's a top player, just need to be utilised correctly, hopefully with Lacazettes' pace we can go back to counterattacking and ditch that short passing BS most of us hate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
I've got time for Merts. Heard he was a leader behind the scenes early when he joined us and you can see it in the way he plays. Kos was shocking before Merts arrived and it looks like Kos missed Merts last season as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Özim
We need to retain players like Merts. Make use of his leadership skills and keep him at the club. We should have also kept Arteta. These guys may not been the best on the pitch but I remember both players being spoken of highly in terms of leadership and attitude in the dressing room.
Obviously Merts is a brilliant defender, only a moran would dispute that. You don't get 100+ caps for Germany who have been one of the best international sides in the last 10 years unless you're any good.
He's not an all time great, but being an all time great player does not in any way guarantee to being a good coach or manager.
It's actually quite rare for a really top player to be a really top manager.
I think Merts could be quite good in this role but it remains to be seen.