Morning all.
Aaron Ramsey, the Welshman Arsenal signed from Cardiff City back in 2008 has retired from football. I think it’s fair to say he is one of those players who divided fans. On his day, he could be brilliant, on other days he could drift through games without really making an impact. I don’t think shifting him left or right of midfield helped his game because it was centrally where he was at his best in my opinion.
Hilariously, Old Red Nose had been confident he done a deal to take the midfielder to Man Utd, however, Arsene Wenger had other ideas and nipped to complete a deal. Much to Fergies annoyance at the time apparently.
Two years later, on the 27th February, Arsenal played Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium when a horrid leg breaking “tackle” by Ryan Shawcross on Ramsey almost ruined his career. A broken tibia and fibula meant Ramsey was out of the game for a long time. Eventually his return came and he played a big part in Arsenal winning three FA Cup trophies between 2013-17. Whether you or I rated him or not, he was an Arsenal player so I only wish him well in his retirement.
What I would say about him, other players during his time at the club too, it wasn’t the best time for Arsenal football club. Arsene Wenger certainly wasn’t at his best, the club appeared to be in decline and the squad as a whole was never anywhere near strong enough to compete with the big spenders. The ownership was divided too.
Anyway, here’s some of Ramsey’s best bits, enjoy.
Another midfielder who seems to be dividing fans today, actually, there are two, but I’m referring to the March player of the month Ebe Eze. He too can drift through games without having much of an impact and then bang, he can score an outrageous goal, or three as it was against Totts. Yes, I love him just for that. To then score two more against them in the away fixture, even better. Between him and captain Martin Odegaard, I know who I prefer to see heading our attacking unit.
Whilst on the subject of March awards, voted for by the fans on the official website, Max Dowman’s goal against Everton has been awarded goal of the month. No surprise there. He’ll score better during his career I’m sure but boy was that special for him, his teammates, the coaches and everyone who loves Arsenal.
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Good morning Rico, to me Ramsey was a considerable disappointment. In and out of games,one day influential, in another ineffective. No consistency.
I’m afraid Eze is the same, can we afford to carry a part time passenger?
Well back to the mower, only half the job done.
Great content from HH admin, thank you.
Aaron Ramsey was a decent signing, as you say above probably part of an Arsenal decline during Wenger’s Emirates years, but Ramsey did score two winning FA cup final goals, so a big thumbs up and the best of wishes in his retirement.
Max Dowman looks a special talent but needs handling carefully.
If he develops as we all hope and goes on to have a career similar to Wayne Rooney, exciting times should lay ahead.
Good afternoon lovelyu folks
Stuart….before using the name of Carmelsson (son of my late dad Carmel) I used to be devilgunner. Hence why everyone goes by that name. Tuscany is beautiful mate. I have been there for a short visit….enough to go and visit the immortal scene where Maximus (Gladiator) walked the corn fields. Very peaceful it was. But for me its always North Italy, Val d’Aosta and the dolomites. Awesome. My grandfather was from there before he came to my country and married my nanna and stayed here. Then my dad was born and our family stayed here.
Good post Rico. Enjoyable read.
Ramsey!!! I loved the player when he was on song. But as Cicero pointed out he blew hot and cold. Nevertheless he was player for the big occasions. He did step up then.
Eze is similar. Fingers crossed he rises for the big occasions till the end of the sseason whcih we have plenty. 11 big games infact.
bdw…..PSG have beaten more English teams at home (6) than spuds have at home (5) since January 2025
Morning Cicero, as were many back then imo.
BB, agree re his FA Cup goals. He might have been a better player without his horrendous injury and dare I say, had he been surrounded by different players. All history now of course.
We need Eze back first Devil. 😜
Apparently, Eze is back in training.
yes Rico he trained before the Sporting game.
We need to win on Saturday. City face Chelsea so if we win it will put a lot of pressure on City.
Unless they get the consequences of 115 charges before then. I am not holding my breath though
I have heard that the sentence will be delivered on 30th February 2027