Quote Originally Posted by Toronto Gooner View Post
I cut out some of your reply as these are the points I wanted comment on.

Strangely enough, I would respect him more. I would be pissed off than he wants leave, yes. But, he has at least been honest and put the proverbial money where his mouth is.

Before this season, I would have totally agreed with his professionalism but this season, he has shown some less-than-professional actions, IMO.

Totally agree that Arsenal need to show ambition. I has said before (on the other site) that Arsenal need to make a "statement" signing; a top name player.
I do get your point mate, but to me, he is being honest and open. I honestly don't think he minds playing for Arsenal. I think he loves the club. The only spanner in the works is our lack of ambition to match his own.

There will come a point, if we don't change (maybe even this summer) where he's had enough. But he'll make his case to the manager, not through the media, and do the right thing i) by himself and ii) by Arsenal. He won't whore himself, as I think he has more respect for Arsenal than that.