Mikel Arteta Thread

[GP]

I can't really think of any DMs who do that.

Where he used to play, or how some think he should play isn't relevant. The only thing that's relevant is the position he's playing for us now, and he's been outstanding in the role.

[Syn]

In a more grown up gooner forum I read, you won't believe the praise that Arteta and Ramsey get. I don't think anyone is under any illusions on that side; Arteta is not a world class player, he's too slow to cover enough ground and although he's excellent at reading the game and making interceptions, he's not quite Gilberto level either. He has however been the main reason for our improved defensive record because he's the most selfless player on our side; his job has been to clean up everyone else's mess, take a booking, cover their positions while Cazorla, Wilshere, Ramsey, Gibbs have little idea how to limit opposition attacks.

We have been relying on him too much and I'd love to see a more athletic player with arteta's attitude and discipline to shut down opponents. Ramsey has done very well in the last 10-15 games too but again even with him we're lacking some physical presence in the centre. I'm not sure Fellaini's the answer. Seems to be another jack of all trades type. Rather spend the big money on a specialist DM that ticks all the boxes required. Need a Flamini type of player as the holding mid. Wouldn't mind cayabe.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Arteta.

We've really lost hope; consigned to mediocrity and averageness.

[GP]

Arteta.

We've really lost hope; consigned to mediocrity and averageness.

Yeah but enough about your posts and face haha lol

[Özil's Panoramic View]

In a more grown up gooner forum I read, you won't believe the praise that Arteta and Ramsey get. I don't think anyone is under any illusions on that side; Arteta is not a world class player, he's too slow to cover enough ground and although he's excellent at reading the game and making interceptions, he's not quite Gilberto level either. He has however been the main reason for our improved defensive record because he's the most selfless player on our side; his job has been to clean up everyone else's mess, take a booking, cover their positions while Cazorla, Wilshere, Ramsey, Gibbs have little idea how to limit opposition attacks.

We have been relying on him too much and I'd love to see a more athletic player with arteta's attitude and discipline to shut down opponents. Ramsey has done very well in the last 10-15 games too but again even with him we're lacking some physical presence in the centre. I'm not sure Fellaini's the answer. Seems to be another jack of all trades type. Rather spend the big money on a specialist DM that ticks all the boxes required. Need a Flamini type of player as the holding mid. Wouldn't mind cayabe.

Most Definitely....

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Yeah but enough about your posts and face haha lol

Arteta/10.

[GP]

Thanks.

[Fist of Lehmann]

In a more grown up gooner forum I read, you won't believe the praise that Arteta and Ramsey get.

I've never heard anything but praise for Arteta from media pundits and analysts too.

But irregardless of which side of the fence you fall, the side that rates him or the side where all the mongs live, the fact is that his old knee injury and age are catching up with him. Succession planning needs to begin this summer if possible.

Gonalons and Illarramendi I reckon are unlikely and I would not be surprised if another leftfield solution happened here.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

I've never heard anything but praise for Arteta from media pundits and analysts too.

But irregardless of which side of the fence you fall, the side that rates him or the side where all the mongs live, the fact is that his old knee injury and age are catching up with him. Succession planning needs to begin this summer if possible.

Gonalons and Illarramendi I reckon are unlikely and I would not be surprised if another leftfield solution happened here.

Oh sweet irony.

[Niall_Quinn]

Oh sweet irony.

mong face