Alexone234
Well-Known Member
As we all know, out Captain is being courted by Real Madrid. Vieira has been the finest example of a midfield player since his arrival, and under the guidence of Wenger, he has matured into one of the most influential players in the world.
For this, Vieira must be grateful to Arsenal and Wenger, especially thinking about a time when he couldn't player 10 games without being sent off, including a spitting incident.
That said, Vieira has remained loyal to the club for 8 years and at 28, is entering both his golden age and the begining of the end.
Vieira will be awesome for another 3 or 4 years, then he will wilt, and become less of the forcem just like Roy Keane. Every tackle will be accompanied by commentators splirting the cliche "look at that, 32 and still hungry".
Vieira has one more big move in him. He has never known another top level football club, as at AC he was sitting around in the reserves.
In a few years, the contract situation will change. We will be offering one year extentions, while Pat will want 2. Every other game will be spent on the bench while a younger player starts.
Pat may give up his international commitments in order to play longer at club level. But in the end, ala Parlour, a move out to a smaller club or retirement is on the cards.
Where will the loyalty be then?
Lauren gave up his international career for Arsenal, as the African nations cup is played during silly times, and then there is the olympics and trips to African countries for WC qualifiers.
What does Arsenal do to repey this loyalty? Try to buy Trabelsi, who plays in the same position.
So before we attack a player who wishes to move clubs, remember that in the end, Arsenal will remain but the player is always eventually farmed out, and all loyalties end up meaning nothing apart from the Fans loyalty to the club.
For this, Vieira must be grateful to Arsenal and Wenger, especially thinking about a time when he couldn't player 10 games without being sent off, including a spitting incident.
That said, Vieira has remained loyal to the club for 8 years and at 28, is entering both his golden age and the begining of the end.
Vieira will be awesome for another 3 or 4 years, then he will wilt, and become less of the forcem just like Roy Keane. Every tackle will be accompanied by commentators splirting the cliche "look at that, 32 and still hungry".
Vieira has one more big move in him. He has never known another top level football club, as at AC he was sitting around in the reserves.
In a few years, the contract situation will change. We will be offering one year extentions, while Pat will want 2. Every other game will be spent on the bench while a younger player starts.
Pat may give up his international commitments in order to play longer at club level. But in the end, ala Parlour, a move out to a smaller club or retirement is on the cards.
Where will the loyalty be then?
Lauren gave up his international career for Arsenal, as the African nations cup is played during silly times, and then there is the olympics and trips to African countries for WC qualifiers.
What does Arsenal do to repey this loyalty? Try to buy Trabelsi, who plays in the same position.
So before we attack a player who wishes to move clubs, remember that in the end, Arsenal will remain but the player is always eventually farmed out, and all loyalties end up meaning nothing apart from the Fans loyalty to the club.
