Aaron Ramsey - How overrated has he turned out to be????

[GP]

Why's that funny?

[Syn]

Has everyone forgotten his early games for us and his standout performances for Wales U21s and their senior team? He often controlled games and sprayed balls around from quite deep, much like a young Cisc. He had the powerful direct running and a powerful shot too. It's the sudden steely composure in the box which is the only surprising aspect of Ramsey 3.0. Everything else was already there.

You could see he had talent but he's doing everything about 10 times better. In case you haven't heard he's feeling a lot more confident right now and you can tell he likes the responsibility of being the main man. Players (inc. Ozil) look to him to open up an opportunity and while Ramsey isn't Townsend he has become more selfish - realising he can probably do a better job near goal than anyone else we have.

And it gives you a massive advantage when you are some sort of stamina freak. He must have worked his nuts off after he cruelly traumatised Shawcross.

[Letters]

Why's that funny?

I don't know. Just tickled me

[Master Splinter]

He was 50/50 in the early days. Had a bad habit of making blind passes that turned over possession in dangerous areas. Would almost result in the opposition scoring. He’s cut that out if his game now. He never controlled the park like Cesc. I’ve yet to see a player replicate that level of influence in the middle.

I'm talking about his very early performances in the League Cup and games where he was the clear standout for Wales. Obviously the opposition wasn't great, but he displayed all his attributes. He wasn't exactly like Fabregas, but he was closer to being that sort of technical midfielder than he was the workhorse British grit merchant that many seemed to have written him off as. Most of the negative stuff about his game came from the post-injury period. Much like Wilshere is being written off based on the last few months rather than judging him on his hugely promising first season before an 18-month injury stalled his progress.

[Power n Glory]

I'm talking about his very early performances in the League Cup and games where he was the clear standout for Wales. Obviously the opposition wasn't great, but he displayed all his attributes. He wasn't exactly like Fabregas, but he was closer to being that sort of technical midfielder than he was the workhorse British grit merchant that many seemed to have written him off as. Most of the negative stuff about his game came from the post-injury period. Much like Wilshere is being written off based on the last few months rather than judging him on his hugely promising first season before an 18-month injury stalled his progress.

I mean those early games too. Had periods during the game where he'd look good but also had the tendency to take risks that were costly. Before his leg break he got better and was starting to shoot more. No idea what happened after the leg break. I think his confidence was shot because it wasn't a physical thing and he never looked scared in the challenge either. He's in beast mode right now. I never thought he'd make such a quick turnaround.

[selassie]

Well at least I said he was a "good young talent" back in 2012

I generally feel chuffed for Ramsey, he's stuck at it and his talent is now showing, kudos to Wenger too. TBH, I thought he was very good when he first broke into the team when he was 18 so the potential was always there.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Ramsey had another exceptional month but the player of the month should have been given to Szcesney IMO. he made some crucial saves this month. deserved recognition

[LDG]

Ramsey had another exceptional month but the player of the month should have been given to Szcesney IMO. he made some crucial saves this month. deserved recognition

Nah.

Ramsey

[Dein-machine]

Sometimes you have to hold yours hands up. Thought he was a good young signing especially as Fergie was after him. But then we got glimpses of quality but just as much poor stuff. Last year I wanted him gone, he wasnt a player to improve Arsenal or help win us a trophy - as I said earlier, hands up,

[Penguin]

Ramsey had another exceptional month but the player of the month should have been given to Szcesney IMO. he made some crucial saves this month. deserved recognition

Agreed, Chesney has made some stunning, match-winning saves. Those saves were just as important to us as the goals we've scored at the other end.