Jack Wilshere: Where to now?

[krengon]

Damn, it's not a Arsenal Wenger level, but it's so hard to watch.

Yeah, I was so attached to him as a player, remember how hyped I was after that performance vs West ham(?) reserves, and then his breakthrough in the first team, from his performances in the carling cup to becoming a mainstay in the midfield, I really believed he was special..

 

[NieThePiet]

Hope he chooses Milan or another abroad club.

Not another Ox feeling.

 

[Camus]

Does this basically confirm that the team knew Wenger was leaving as early a January? Because that's the last time we offered Wilshere a new contract and the fact he's come out and said he accepted the terms but left because the new manager isn't going to play him, well that suggest he knew Wenger was leaving. If you were happy with the terms why not sign the deal in January? Unless you knew serious change was coming.

 

[carter777]

Hope he chooses Milan or another abroad club.

Not another Ox feeling.

Serie A always sounded like a great option to me. The set-ups in Italy always seem to do a fantastic job at extending careers. I've read plenty of stories of medical teams in Italy finding fixes for problems players had elsewhere.

A slower more tactical game, I think he could do great things in Italy.

 

[field442]

Nice of him to confirm there was no improved offer. This is another L for the Arsenal journalists. Jack's final gift. What a guy.

 

[kraphtous]

Bye.

 

[Alan Latchley]

Fantastic news that Wilshere is leaving guys. Gave us a few good games and that is it and then there are the injuries.

Will enjoy watching him play for Wolves......sometimes.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

I expected this no matter who was the new manager to be honest, one of Wengers biggest flaws is his loyalty to players who he should probably just let go of, I honestly couldn't see many other managers guaranteeing him anything other than a limited squad role.

Hope he can flourish at a little bit down the league, but in all honesty I can't really see him staying a top level for too much longer.

 

[progman07]

Anyone else think that's a bit of a ****y statement? "I was going to stay for less money but then Emery came along".

I think it's understandable he doesn't want anyone to believe he left because of the money.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

I'm glad this saga is over. Fair play he settled on the reduced offer but more importantly, he isn't up for real competition and that's what we need. I'm very surprised he didn't back himself to start and wasn't prepared to reinvent himself the way Arteta and Santi did. I thinks it's best all round. Bye Jack and be healthy.

 

[Ricardinho]

A shame and a case of what might have been without all the injuries, but I wish him all the best for the future.

 

[Sobotka]

later on geez

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Hope he chooses Milan or another abroad club.

Not another Ox feeling.

Don't think he'll move abroad because of his kids (two of which have different mothers to the woman he's married to now).

Also he's certainly not going to a top 6 rival. Crystal Palace, West Ham or Wolves if I was to guess.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Anyone else think that's a bit of a ****y statement? "I was going to stay for less money but then Emery came along".

I can see how you could read that into it, but I think it was more like he was willing to stay for less money if he knew he'd be a key player, and Emery was honest with him that he wouldn't be.

I think Jack just wanted to be clear to the fans that his first choice was to stay and play here, and that the only reason he's going is to be able to play more. Seems like Emery was willing to sign him on again, but in a squad role that Jack didn't want. Fair enough all around I think. Jack wants to play, Emery is not going to make concessions for him given the other CMs in the squad.

But I guess we'll find out more later as we always do.

 

[Ricardinho]

Fantastic news that Wilshere is leaving guys. Gave us a few good games and that is it and then there are the injuries.

Will enjoy watching him play for Wolves......sometimes.

I wouldn't say it's fantastic news but it is sensible news mixed with a bit of sadness. Anyway, good luck jacky boy as we go our separate ways.

 

[Garrincha]

Gutted.

Really hope Ramsey renews, Kos regains his form or some of the young players truly break through.

Maybe means not as big a fan as some but I need that connection to players. Far too much first team change in recent years & dropping down the table!

Santi, Jack & Wenger in one summer is alot.

 

[dashsnow17]

This is sad. Even those of you who'd completely given up on him, you've got to cast your minds back to all those years ago. Remember when we first saw him in the academy? Remember when he broke through? I'm not saying it's not the right decision, but this isn't just another player leaving. It's Wilshere. You may be jaded by years of disappointment and false dawns, but he was our great hope. He really was one of our own.

Must be a tough time for him right now, missing out on the England squad and now leaving his boyhood club. I just hope he can go on and have a good career now.

 

[Alan Latchley]

Santi, Jack & Wenger in one summer is alot.

Losing 2 crocks and a **** manager is a lot ? People are so sentimental sometimes it clouds their judgement.

 

[carlito'sway]

I understand the situation and was sort of expecting that but still feel sad and gutted that he is leaving. Really sorry that Jack didn't fulfill all his promises at Arsenal FC.
Good luck Jack!

 

[NieThePiet]

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