Granit Xhaka: 2019/20 Performances

[Riou]

Shouldn't have reacted the way he did, he's captain ffs...the crowd shouldn't have booed him off, but they're a very frustrated fan base...just a broken club atm

 

[Ricardinho]

He throw the armband and Auba had to take it from the pitch.

yep, completely disrespected the shirt and armband greats like Mr Arsenal and Paddy V have worn. No shame.

 

[2Smokeyy]

I don’t like Xhaka and I’ve wanted him out for years but that today was disgusting.

The lad is a human, that shouldn’t happen to anyone imo. Our fans once again showing their class.

 

[9jagooner]

Emery's fault all the way. The last time Xhaka was subbed, he was booed by the fans. He could have done one of two things after that i.e. appeal to the fans to rally round the team and every player or drop Xhaka. He didn't do both. He definitely didn't manage the situation right. This has been coming.

That said, it was disgraceful what the fans did. Booing your own player, Eboue, Gervinho, now Xhaka....totally unacceptable.

 

[MaraDon]

This is a load of bollocks mate.

it is not.
we dont have a proper fanbase at the stadium.
our atmosphere sucks.
and today we turned against our captain instead of backing the young kid who was coming in.

 

[GDeep™]

Fans shouldn’t treat players like that. What’s he actually done wrong other than be a good pro and get picked by his manager every week?

 

[Sanchez11]

Him and mustafi are 2 of the worst signings for the money we have bought imo.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

The thing is, the booing happened to Xhaka, because fans cannot boo the manager. It's sheer frustration I guess, not good, but understandable, it's just a very awkward situation.

The only thing that can happen is Emery and Xhaka leaving. Anything else is damaging the Club big time.

Fixed

 

[GoonerJay24]

That's nonsense. Look at the way Madrid or Barca fans boo their own players. They're notorious for being the hardest fans to please. Yet players still dream to play there. Look at the racist stigma attached to Chelsea.and their fanbase but you still see black players signing for the club. I don't think it's that deep if fans boo their own players. It's no different to when fans boo an artist who doesn't give them their money’s worth.

I understand but this is Arsenal.

We may not be bigger than some clubs but we're a club with class. Always maintain the class even when the team and manager underperform, do not follow other club supporters.

One of the reasons I started supporting was because we're a club with values.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

Fans shouldn’t treat players like that. What’s he actually done wrong other than be a good pro and get picked by his manager every week?

Nothing. And that's the problem

 

[MaraDon]

this clown is ruining our fanbase

 

[HBL]

Not sure if true (maybe not) but saw a tweet about fans throwing stuff at his car as he left the stadium, hope it's a load of bollocks.

 

[GoonerJay24]

Id have given it to Laca, Auba, Sok and even Guendouzi before giving it to Xhaka. What leadership qualities has he shown? >

Sokratis is a decent choice and I'd give to Guendouzi if his good form continues.

Xhaka is no Keane or Viera, I'd say he has experience, captain of his national team and seems popular with teammates. Apparently it was actually the players that voted for him as best choice for captaincy.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

this clown is ruining our fanbase

No you know? He been ruining since wenger days and his endless abuse to wenger he a c**t yes he super arsenal fan but he not classy

 

[gunner4lyfe]

I understand but this is Arsenal.

We may not be bigger than some clubs but we're a club with class. Always maintain the class even when the team and manager underperform, do not follow other club supporters.

One of the reasons I started supporting was because we're a club with values.

And this is why players come here and feel no pressure to perform

 

[<<reed>>]

this clown is ruining our fanbase

which one?

 

[Steps]

 

[Steadman]

This guy is the captain of our club and decides to throw the armband on the floor and casually stroll off the pitch despite us being level at 2-2. The boos were completely justified as a response to his disgraceful behaviour.

It is constant mistakes, poor performances, or controversy with this guy. Anyone defending him at this point needs to seriously have a word with themselves.

 

[9jagooner]

I don't see how Xhaka will play in the team again. At least not at The Emirates

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Making him a captain was wrong choice even if it was players vote. You can't trust Xhaka he not leader he can't motivate his team he easily get frustrated.

As captain he shouldn't do that he created another messy situation he has to come out and apologise.