Let Arsenal keep him, we should get Biscuits instead.
Jack "Scrappy Doo" Wilshere
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I read on this forum I think that there were rumours of him being on cocaine, am I dreaming or was that actually talked about on here?
No you're not dreaming I definitely read that too, and that a part of his time spent recovering from injury was spent getting him into rehab. Could be a load of bull, but at the same time could make sense. I can imagine a lot of footballers do it, and someone of his age could get too into it easily.
Those stories were since established as just that, stories.
I think he is having some pins removed from his ankle as they are giving him discomfort so is not major surgery. After a long lay off minor injuries aren't uncommon and I think the plan was to have these removed anyway. If he continues to struggle with injuries next season then it is more of a concern to me.
Read somewhere that this is quite similar to what Totti had to go through for much of his career. Let's hope his powers of recovery are slightly better than his.
It's a minor, scheduled operation as part of his recovery from the big injury. Don't think it's especially anything to worry about.
Can't we just buy him?
Made of glass, avoid.
Random question, but what do our resident gooners think of this coming season for Wilshere? Shown so much promise and ability, but not done it for an extended period of time due to injuries. Is he showing signs of overcoming injury issues, or could this be something that plagues him throughout his career?
Who knows really. Half way through the 2010-2011 season people said Van Persie was done for, and he's hardly missed a game since and scored 75 odd league goals. Sometimes a spate of injuries can just be bad luck, rather than indicative of being fragile.
Still has a long way to go, IMO. Needs to be a lot more consistent, and take that step up to being as good as he can be. Till now, he's been excellent in the odd match, before suddenly having a mare. This is also largely down to his fitness and long recovery from injury...but the vision and touch he's shown needs to be replicated much much more consistently.
The Cesc comparisons can be a bit daft (I actually think Ramsey is more of a Cesc type player, inferior at present of course), but if he's allowed to roam just behind the striker, Wilshere will be able to produce the kind of chances that Cesc could do with his eyes closed 20 times a game.
The Cesc comparisons can be a bit daft (I actually think Ramsey is more of a Cesc type player, inferior at present of course), but if he's allowed to roam just behind the striker, Wilshere will be able to produce the kind of chances that Cesc could do with his eyes closed 20 times a game.
Last season he came back from a long lay off and looked good for us. Towards the end of the season he had to sit it out because screws he had in his ankle were causing him problems but he has had surgery to remove those and he says he is 100% fit now. Others will think otherwise but imo it is not uncommon for a player to have a few niggles coming back from a long lay off. Also this will be his first proper pre-season in 3 years and will put him in good shape for the new season. If he breaks down a lot this season then I'll be quite concerned.
As for him playing, I think we need to tweak the way we play to fit him and others into the team more efficiently.
As for him playing, I think we need to tweak the way we play to fit him and others into the team more efficiently.
Rumours around the club last year suggested that there was a definite problem and a real issue about his long-term fitness. That worry seems to have receded a bit but it's still there. I like Jack in CM facing the direction of play rather than in the No.10 role with his back to it half the time.
Yeah I've always felt he's much better driving from deep taking 3-4 players out of the game before giving the final ball or the pre-assist.
He'll have a much freer role than he has had so far. Interesting seeing our midfield then if he does strike form...in for a shout for the top 2 in the league.
Wash your horse's mouth out with lager.
Yep, I think CM uses the full range of his abilities better. Plus you can't quite 'run the game' from #10 in the same way, and that's something he definitely has in his locker.
Is it still that dodgy ankle?
Our tony sounds like he's had the same problem regarding finding it difficult playing with the pins in place.
Yeah they had issues about it being good enough to last a PL season. Obviously I'd like to think it's alarmist shit but some of the noises were not good.
Really hope he can put these issues behind him. But for the injuries over the last 2 years he'd already be among the best midfielders in the World.
Well hopefully a good preseason for the lad helps him reap the rewards.
The most overrated English player for years. He's obviously a very good footballer, but some peoples expectations of him are ridiculous.
Don't be a wanker - he's a superb talent.
A superb talent can still be overrated.
He's not over rated.
Wanker.
Edit: not you Pexbo,
Edit: not you Pexbo,
Have you heard the way the media bang on about him, as though England will suddenly be a force to be reckoned once he's fit? There's far too much pressure on the lad.
From my perspective, I'm not too arsed if he fulfils his potential or not. Why would I want a potential rival to have one of the best midfielders in the world?
From a footballing point of view it'd be nice to see how good he could get.
In reality, I'm not sure whether £4.5m is too much of a risk for my dream team.
From a footballing point of view it'd be nice to see how good he could get.
In reality, I'm not sure whether £4.5m is too much of a risk for my dream team.
That's because the media are dick heads. You could put Xavi at his peak in the England team and it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference. Players would still run away from him, Gerrard would still spangle the ball out from 40 yards and Glen Johnson would still run out of space to charge into.
Have you heard the way the media bang on about him, as though England will suddenly be a force to be reckoned once he's fit? There's far too much pressure on the lad.
If Wilshere was Spanish though, he'd be knocking very hard on their squad.
Well from a neutral POV a good run till March with a break till the international tournaments would be nice. I love the kid I thinks he's magic. Genuinely hope he gets back to 100%
The trouble with him is that he often doesn't release it when he should after taking out those two or three players. It results in a loss of possession or a crunching tackle from a defender.
He should really transfer to a different setting to achieve his full potential. Even a sideways transfer to Liverpool will help change things.
But right now the lack of pressure at a mid table club like arsenal might help him.
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But right now the lack of pressure at a mid table club like arsenal might help him.
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You should have eaten the bagel and not bothered to post that crap
Harsh on Arsenal.
Yeah but feck 'em.
This sounds like Welbeck. He will do so much if the hard work beating two or three players then get near the box and instead of releasing the ball to a team mate in space he will continue on into traffic and End up losing the ball. It's just decision making and it will improve.
I think it's safe to assume he'll leave Arsenal eventually. Surprised by the comment though.
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