Deeney rules out January exit.
Deeney rules out January exit.
Ah nuts!
Gutted
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
I'd consider the midfield rebuild complete if we got that done - Coquelin, Cazorla, Elneny and Rabiot would give us a solid group of defensive and holding midfielders to pick from, with a good mix of youth, experience and players approaching their best years. Haven't decided where Wilshere and Ramsey fit in yet, but they're a bonus that were can work out as we're going along...
If we do sign Rabiot in addition to Elneny, I think it's a signal that Wenger has finally given up on Jack.
Either shipped out in summer or relegated to a Diaby type status where any performance in a season from him is considered a bonus. Tbh as much I initially wanted Jack to succeed here, I'd be all for that happening right now. We can no longer afford to carry around perma-crocks if we want to challenge on multiple fronts.
I wouldn't say given up, but it would certainly be a sign that he's not prepared to wait around for him to get fit, and that he's not going to base any plans around him?
I still think Jack would be well worth persevering with though. As things currently stand, the lack of other options make him a big miss, but with a couple of reinforcements then it's a situation that we can easily indulge...
Long day. Hearing at the Home Office with FA panellist complete, and now for the chasing for final decision ...approval and permit issue. You do have some mug admin bods @ that HO. Early start tomorrow and I'm still very much confident of wrapping this up by close of play tomorrow![]()
'WHEN HE HAS A PLAN, WE BACK HIM, WHEN HE DOESN'T......WE KEEP QUIET'