BobP
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Wenger should have bitten the bullet, forced Vieira out of the club when Madrid were after him and brought in Carrick.
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Michael Carrick
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Malky
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What's the point in replacing an two aging Midfielders (Arteta and Rosicky) who cant stay fit with an aging Carrick who cant stay fit? He was a top player, has to be said but this would be completely pointless now. Going into next season with Carrick as Coq's back-up/rotation option would leave us in as much **** as relying on Arteta. Story must be 100% bullshit!
Kroket
Trusty and Sensible
Not only always injured but also a bit **** these days. Would have loved him here anytime between 2005-2013 but it's too late now.
Country: Norway
I don't take that rumour seriously.
GDeep™
League is very weak
Bollocks story if its in the Mirror and not by Cross, they always are.
jarsenal_man
Active Member
Cross didn't break the El Neny story. Adrian Kajumba did. He also wrote this story.
jarsenal_man
Active Member
Not saying I want Carrick, but in our whole midfield, there's only one ball circulator in Cazorla. Hopefully El Neny has this quality too, but I haven't seen enough of him to say that's the case.
Country: Iceland
Perfect modern day Wenger player.
But too old.
But too old.
GDeep™
League is very weak
I'm sure it was Cross, and not that it matters as the El Neny deal was well reported before anyone at the Mirror jumped on.
GDeep™
League is very weak
Utd fans will know better but I think Carrick might have another year in him as a squaddy.
MaraDon
Wants you to learn about football
i will take him, it can be a good signing.
Impact
Established Member
I'd take him.
I think Wenger sees our two central midfield spots as one for a deep lying playmaker and one for a box-to-box/ball winner.
Wilshere/Cazorla/Carrick - Ramsey/Coquelin/Elneny
Signing Carrick reduces our dependency on Wilshere's fitness and ensures we can continue with our playing style in his absence. He won't expect to be a starter so he'l share games with Santi. It also means we can have Ramsey play in the middle with someone who will do the distributing for him, leaving him to concentrate on the stronger parts of his game.
DM isn't a position where age instantly disqualifies you. Alonso still the best in the world for me and he's 34. All the others Kroos, Busquets, Motta etc are players who don't rely on pace but intelligence and mobility.
I think Wenger sees our two central midfield spots as one for a deep lying playmaker and one for a box-to-box/ball winner.
Wilshere/Cazorla/Carrick - Ramsey/Coquelin/Elneny
Signing Carrick reduces our dependency on Wilshere's fitness and ensures we can continue with our playing style in his absence. He won't expect to be a starter so he'l share games with Santi. It also means we can have Ramsey play in the middle with someone who will do the distributing for him, leaving him to concentrate on the stronger parts of his game.
DM isn't a position where age instantly disqualifies you. Alonso still the best in the world for me and he's 34. All the others Kroos, Busquets, Motta etc are players who don't rely on pace but intelligence and mobility.
teamsoutheast
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Country: USA
Player:Ødegaard
Spot on!!
Furious
Emery Gone, Telly Back On
Not only is he old, he's also injury prone, and utter ****.
Of course we shouldn't sign him ffs. Especially when our midfield is average as ****.
Of course we shouldn't sign him ffs. Especially when our midfield is average as ****.
Country: Wales
I think it'd be an astute pick up, he gets one last rodeo and can maybe work with Wilshere a bit.
Strong doubts over his condition after the latest round of injuries though. 10-15 games from him could be really good.
Strong doubts over his condition after the latest round of injuries though. 10-15 games from him could be really good.
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Tir Na Nog
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Country: Ireland
I can't understand why so many people would be against this, I can't think of better backup DM who has the experience he has and who's won as much as he's had. He'll pass on so much to Coq, Elneny and even Wilshere too.
Country: England
Honestly think he's going to retire after the Euros, that'll be his last bit of gas in the tank, I reckon.
Country: Wales
Tbh I'm not surprised, when he got injured a while back playing for England he looked pretty dejected.
Country: Canada
Yeah Wenger will definitely sign a 35 year old
Country: Wales
Yeah Wenger will definitely sign a 35 year old
*Cough Sol Campbell and Jens Lehmann cough*
