Alex Iwobi: Big 17 No Safety

[DanDare]

Great news

 

[MutableEarth]

60-70k isn't completely terrible for Iwobi - although with the season he's had, I don't know if he warranted a 100% pay rise . I guess they have big plans for Iwobi.

 

[Sammy1887]

Could turn out to be another Jenkinson in a few years.

Absolutely no point in giving him a 100% pay rise.

 

[pigge]

Cant believe he gets 85k/pw now

 

[razörist]

Proud of my Nigerian brother. Have a lot of faith in this kid. #WengerKnows

 

[dashsnow17]

Pleased that he's signing a new contract, but his wages are being doubled? That's a bit weird surely. Why can't wages just stay the same in football? Do they ever just stay the same?? Seems like every new contract there has to be a massive pay rise, why??

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Pleased that he's signing a new contract, but his wages are being doubled? That's a bit weird surely. Why can't wages just stay the same in football? Do they ever just stay the same?? Seems like every new contract there has to be a massive pay rise, why??

A lot of money in football. It is good it is going to the players but not just owners.

Agent try to go as high as he can, that just human nature when it comes to money. If the club is ready to pay it everyone should be happy no?

 

[Song Billong]

Could turn out to be another Jenkinson in a few years.

Absolutely no point in giving him a 100% pay rise.

He's much better than Jenkinson though and has shown a lot more on the pitch.

 

[scytheavatar]

Pleased that he's signing a new contract, but his wages are being doubled? That's a bit weird surely. Why can't wages just stay the same in football? Do they ever just stay the same?? Seems like every new contract there has to be a massive pay rise, why??

Because the money going into clubs are constantly rising, so why shouldn't the players get a share of the pie? 60k per week is peanuts by modern standards.

 

[krackpot]

Pleased that he's signing a new contract, but his wages are being doubled? That's a bit weird surely. Why can't wages just stay the same in football? Do they ever just stay the same?? Seems like every new contract there has to be a massive pay rise, why??

hope he does something good with the money.

I'm always glad to see money going to individuals instead of corporations, as a person can really make a difference at the grassroots level.

 

[Sammy1887]

He's much better than Jenkinson though and has shown a lot more on the pitch.

What I meant is another contract situation where we are unable to offload the player. Jenkinson is a classic example because of his current wages.

Whatever you say about Iwobi, he absolutely did not deserve a 100% pay rise.

 

[Penn_]

What I meant is another contract situation where we are unable to offload the player. Jenkinson is a classic example because of his current wages.

Whatever you say about Iwobi, he absolutely did not deserve a 100% pay rise.

And then people wonder why we won’t be able to get a good fee for him if it came to that.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Emery knows talent.

 

[MutableEarth]

I liked his 45 today. It wasn't perfect at all, but he dribbled well, kept wide at crucial times which helped us and he linked up well with Auba and Özil. Small encouragement.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Has everything in his locker except for his decision making which is the most crucial at the highest level, for example when abua was through he plays a delightful square ball for a Özil tap in.

Iwobi was in a similar situation, but took a shot instead which was poor.

 

[MutableEarth]

Has everything in his locker except for his decision making which is the most crucial at the highest level, for example when abua was through he plays a delightful square ball for a Özil tap in.

Iwobi was in a similar situation, but took a shot instead which was poor.

Iwobi took a touch and it took him closer to goal. The angle was lost so he had to shoot or check back. Should have played the pass first time.

Auba was a lot wider.

 

[pigge]

Poor mans smith-rowe

 

[Beksl]

He really upped his defensive game. When/if he developes his decision making and shooting he'll be a world beater.

 

[dashsnow17]

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/fo...=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1533283887

Interesting thoughts from Kanu on Iwobi. He needs to step up mentally and leave the youth player mentality behind. It might just have been a throwaway comment, but saying "I don't know how I did that" after scoring a penalty in a friendly might be an indication of a lack of self-belief.

Iwobi is a potential successor to Özil. People can dispute that if they want, but he should start thinking of himself in that way regardless.

 

[APierre]