27 Feb 2018 18:12:18
Lots of talk about who in our squad is or isn't good enough currently but for me, whatever combination of our current midfield play together, we will never win a major competition. Whether we play Xhaka and Wilshire, Wilshire and Elneny, Ramsey and Xhaka etc its not good enough. These players are giving absolutely no protection to the defence, and yet appear devoid of assisting our attacking play either, so you have to ask what's the point of them? For me, we need to ship out Xhaka and Elneny and withdraw any potential contract offer for Wilshire. None of these players are good enough, and keeping them in the squad will just prevent us going out to get players who would make a difference (and Elneny is taking up the squad position that really needs to be given to Maitland-Niles) . Ramsey survives IMO as he does at least offer some sort of attacking threat when on form, but the rest can go. Not saying we would have won on Sunday, but imagine our same team but with two central midfielders in the style of a Dembele and Kongdogbia running midfield, offering good protection to the back 4,and also with the ability to push forward when needed. Some say we need one DM, but for me we need at least 2 decent CM's otherwise we are going to tread water no matter who we play up front and in defence.

1.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 18:28:32
Personally I think Aaron will go thus summer to further his career, the Ox is improving at Liverpool and Ramsey might think his career is passing him by.

2.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 19:02:41
If wenger stays, none of it matters.

3.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 19:05:16
Sum it up in a nutshell mate.

4.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 19:11:30
Hey 62,

After my comments about the Ox it appears he went out and had a man of the match performance.

Maybe I should comment on ALL of our midfield and defence!

I’m honestly not certain however that his performances have been much if any of an improvement on good games he played for us. For both sides they have been few and far between.

He has time on his side though.

5.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 20:20:11
Hi Stoner, yeah that's usailly my trick :-)
I just think if Ox and Theo improve and probably most importantly stay fit at Liverpool and Everton then Aaron will almost certainly consider if a move would benefit his career too.
All 3 were regularly injured with us but so far Theo and Ox (I'm pleased for them both) seem to be staying available for longer at their new clubs.

6.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 22:03:14
Epping gooner, agree with everything you say apart from wilshere. I think he is a good midfielder. The rest are terrible though. Xhaka is pathetic absolute joke. Can't tackle, is slow and has poor concentration and is a tackle away from a red card. I have no idea what he offers honestly. Elneny is hardworking but deficient of talent. IMO Ramsey is overrated too. Against teams that press too high, he loses the ball a lot. Of all our central midfielders, i would only retain wilshere, ozil and maitland-niles. I think there is something special about maitland niles.

7.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 09:17:07
PG I was starting to think Wilshire could have a future with us, despite only really being available for about one quarter of his current contract, but his last two performances against Osterlund and Man City were pathetic and just reminded me of every issue we have always had with him. Sadly he is no defensive midfielder, and we already have other options who are better attacking midfielders, so I don't really see what benefit he adds.

Everyone comments about how he holds the ball for too long which has caused him past injuries, but holding the ball too long is also harming the timing of the runs by our forwards. Time again against city Auby was making runs behind only for Wilshire (and others) to hold the ball too long. I think it's time for a change, but as others have mentioned, the first needs to be at the top.

8.) 28 Feb 2018
28 Feb 2018 16:07:49
wilshere is very useful against teams that press because he can hold the ball, dribble and run at defences. Rememeber the game against barcelona in 2011? I was so shocked at how he dominated xavi. Injuries is what has destroyed him. Even if he is not good enough for you i think he is at least good enough to be a squad player. Apart from the last few games, he has been decent since he came into the team.