Per Mertesacker: The BFG

[Camron]

I do wonder if there is context taken away from his words. Per is a smart guy and must realize the impact of such words. He probably just realizes he can no longer compete at the required level and prefers not to take a spot from someone younger or better. Kinda like Gary Neville deciding to call it quits midway the season.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

I do wonder if there is context taken away from his words. Per is a smart guy and must realize the impact of such words. He probably just realizes he can no longer compete at the required level and prefers not to take a spot from someone younger or better. Kinda like Gary Neville deciding to call it quits midway the season.

A fair point tbh. But he is still a registered player and by not calling it quits in December,we didn't actively look for a starting replacement. With him and Kos,our best CB's aren't totally reliable.

 

[Gunners4life]

He will still play if he has to.

But Kola can play CB as can Holding.

I see nothing wrong with what he's said he wanted to retire anyway after the FA cup win but Wenger begged him to stay one last season

 

[Mo Britain]

I am beginning to believe, to my utter amazement, that he is not going to play another minute of competitive football. I find this quite absurd.

 

[Oh_Snap]

I am beginning to believe, to my utter amazement, that he is not going to play another minute of competitive football. I find this quite absurd.

 

[Mo Britain]

Is that supposed to be Bill Shatner?

 

[Oh_Snap]

Is that supposed to be Bill Shatner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Animated_Series

 

[NieThePiet]

I am beginning to believe, to my utter amazement, that he is not going to play another minute of competitive football. I find this quite absurd.

Think he will play some minutes in our final home game.

 

[Mo Britain]

Think he will play some minutes in our final home game.

So he can receive an appropriate tribute for his contribution in his final season?

 

[Tosker]

I am beginning to believe, to my utter amazement, that he is not going to play another minute of competitive football. I find this quite absurd.

the story about him fining Iwobi many times for turning up late to training suggests he does have some kind of job already off the field

 

[Mo Britain]

the story about him fining Iwobi many times for turning up late to training suggests he does have some kind of job already off the field

For which he should receive the appropriate remuneration - not a Top Five premiership first XI footballer's salary.

 

[YeahBee]

the story about him fining Iwobi many times for turning up late to training suggests he does have some kind of job already off the field

Isnt that always the captain and vice captains role?

 

[Gunners4life]

Isnt that always the captain and vice captains role?

Usually not, and who is even our vice captain?

 

[Mark Tobias]

Usually not, and who is even our vice captain?

Kos?

 

[Gunners4life]

Kos?

I swear it changes every match lol. He is so not a natural leader

 

[Ricardinho]

Surely gets a run out tomorrow, even as a late sub?

 

[<<reed>>]

Surely gets a run out tomorrow, even as a late sub?

Maybe for the last 5 minutes or so just like Arteta did

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Errrr.... we do still have two more games after this one (unfortunately)

 

[GDeep™]

Been a good player but the last year or so has been comical. It’s like he’s been in semi retirement yet still part of the playing staff.

 

[Ricardinho]

Errrr.... we do still have two more games after this one (unfortunately)

Last game at home