Of course Jack Wilshere will never ‘replace’ Cesc Fabregas. No-one can replace our captain and as far as I’m concerned he is so good he deserves to be playing in the same team as Cesc, not in his place. However, there is a player out there in this big wide world who Martin Keown reckons has ‘everything’ as a midfielder and could be the right man, should Cesc ever decide to leave us.
Lewis Holtby is his name and Martin Keown is a big fan of his. Holtby reminds him of the Chavs Josh McEachran and our very own Jack Wilshere – he loves a free run of the midfield and looks for pockets of space.
He has fantastic vision and a sweet left foot, though he can use his right as well. He mainly plays out on the right and cuts in with his left, but I’ve seen him cross with his right. You wouldn’t have known it was his weaker side says the ex Arsenal man!
So just who is this 20yr old midfielder??
Born on 18 September 1990 in Germany, this ‘kid’ has a big choice to make. He may have been born in Germany but his father is English, in fact a born and bred Scouser who supports Everton, they both do. Because of that, Lewis has to decide whether to play for England or Germany. To date he has represented Germany but he could change his mind yet!
He’s another tidler at 5′ 8″ short and because of it, Borussia Mönchengladbach released him in his teens, saying they thought he had physical deficiencies!! What idiots, just look at how Wilshere is progressing…
Anyway, if there is a player out there who wouldn’t cost too much and bring another bit of special play to our side, it could just be Lewis Holtby…. I’m sure Schalke 04 wouldn’t rip Arsene off….
Talking of Jack, Tomas Rosicky and Chamakh are the latest players to have an opinion on young boy.
Chamakh says, ‘I have been very impressed by Wilshere, he’s a great player and I think he is only going to improve further. ‘As well as being a great player he is adorable off the pitch.’
Tomas Rosicky adds,
‘He is great talent. For his age he has a great brain and he has a great future. ‘When he has got the ball he is very calm, that’s something that sometimes younger guys don’t have – they panic a little bit or something.
‘With him you don’t see that though – he is very comfortable with the ball. That’s the first quality you are looking for and he has got that. ‘Obviously we want Cesc in our line-up but all players who started at Tottenham showed that they are ready.’
So, there you go, we have Jack who Chamakh finds adorable, we have Rosicky who thinks Jacks has something that younger kids don’t have (don’t ask) and finally, Keown reckons there is a German born English player who could just turn out to be the icing on the cake!
Don’t know about anyone else but January is beginning to be a month that can’t arrive soon enough, especially as we have £56 million ready to spend. And think about that while clubs like the Dippers are in dire straights, especially if they get docked 9 points next week should the sale not go through, then there is Man UTD, who yesterday announced losses of £80+ million in the last year….
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Arsenal – or is it just some fool with a torch and the batteries are about to run out??
Who knows…… But I’m sure we will soon find out!
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Jack is just coming into his own. Taking on the responsibility of the captaincy is a big ask.
He of course displayed his utility skills upon the pitch today against Romania in the Under21s first leg game…and of course England won 2-1 🙂
Hi Siena, not talking captain here, just about filling his role in the middle 😉
He nabbed an assist last night didn’t he??
Sorry rico but there’s no way we are signing anyone in january!
Hi Chipo, don’t say that, i am hoping its going to be like a 2005 January, when we signed Walcott, Diaby aan LardyAde – well, three signings 🙂
Off for a bit, catch up later…
Morning Rico,
I haven’t heard any comment from Keown, about this, until I read your article, but I did see a report where Holtby said he would be open to a move by Capello for him to represent England.
But in the same breath he said then said he felt an allegiance to his mother’s country (Germany), because he had been born there and brought up as a German, and would not be comfortable switching allegiance.
It won’t happen for England, and we have enough midgets already at Arsenal.
Blimey Rico you get about,
Hey You’ve knicked my Scrooge Wenger from Le Grove funnies 😆
Nice article but we don’t need the German in the January I hope we will sign a DM, I think we are short in that position plus with Frimpong injured who is not ready for a first team any way.
There was a whole day dedicated to Holtby on TalkSport.
RedArse – he’s being diplomatic. He’s not going to turn his back on a federation that has supported him throughout his career.
However there is definate passion for the English cause. I think he’s worth a phonecall and a training session from Capello.
Holtby is the captain of U-21 Germany now and he has said he would like to play for Germany as they nurture him. I personally believe Loew will give him an opportunity to play for Germany in a friendly match to prevent him from representing anther country, just what he did to ozil.
He’s now playing for Mainz at Bundesliga on loan, i’m sure Schalke will take him back as soon as they can, let alone sell him!
Hi all, anyone around?
Sorry for those held in moderation, been a busy day and only just logged on again…
Hey GG, good to see you here, great minds re old Ebenezer, been calling him that for what seems like years 🙂 Couldn’t resist the Scrooge when I started Highbury House….
Hi RA & Dom…
I think if I had the choice I’d stick with a side that’s looking like winners, however, if Capello and whoever takes over from him are going to change the approach and start to bring in the younger players, Holtby may just think he has a better chance with England…
I’m sure his dad will sway him towards his native country 😉
Hi Stef, i’d hope for a DM before any other player too in Jan….
Hi Rico,
How’s things?
I was out last night and missed the U21’s but I understand Jack made the incisive pass to Biggling to score the deciding goal.
I hope he does not play for the senior England team, at his age, he could be burned out in no time.
Hi RA, busy holiday, just got back from a very very windy beach, dogs been paddling and even I got my toes wet… 🙂
If Jack plays for the big boys, wenger will go mad….
Look what happened to Theo RA when he played for both, he hardly played for us all season through injury and fatigue…
That’s what I had in mind Rico. Not good.
I thought as much, when do the under 21’s play the second leg RA?
Rico,
I think it is next Wednesday. I’m not sure, but I think Pearce was having a hissy fit because the U21’s travel to Montenegro on Tuesday and Jack looks like playing for Fabiano.
Really quiet today. Where have all the bloggers gone? 🙂
afternoon all
Brentford 1 – 3 Oldham Cedric Evina is a starter and his team are looking good although he got a yellow few minutes ago.
really quiet here probably some1 is sleeping 😀
That’s crazy RA, he set up the win last night, he should playing in the second leg. The under 21 game is more important than a game against Montenegro…
I think its quiet everywhere RA…. Roll on the Brum game 😉
Hi Stef, things must be quiet if you are watching Brentford 😉
Er, Rico,
The U21 game is against Montenegro.
Apart from the chill easterly wind up the khyber, has it frozen your digits? You may need something to warm the cockles! 🙂
Hi Stef 🙂
The under 21’s dont play montenegro RA ???
Er, Er, RA.,
The under 21’s play Romania, seniors play Montenegro 🙂
Who has frozen fingers 😉
Rico,
As a female, you should know that when I said U 21’s Montenegro on Wednesday, I clearly meant U 21’s Romania, Tuesday. 🙂
Typical woman finding fault! I don’t know. :-0
Russia? Are you havin’ a laff? 🙂
I was checking that you actually read my comments RA, of course I meant Romania 🙂
How is it that we humans can’t think one thing and write another 🙂
I do it all the time, Rico.
I simply type Romania and it comes out Montenegro, while wondering if Rico is wearing those skimpy little red and white numbers sold in the Arsenal club shop? 🙂
Read your comments? What a weedy excuse! 🙂
Hi rico and RA
Russia next game is in Skopje, Macedonia, we’ve never had a point against them so a point will be a massive for us 😉
re Jack selection
I think the decisive thing regarding who gets Jack seniors or U21 is the home ground well until Fabio make him a first team choice.
Funny though RA 😉 Nearly as funny as me in skimpy red and white numbers… well, in this weather 😉
I’ll be cheering then Stef, just for you 🙂
You could be right Stef. Frankly I don’t care about the England international games, and I suspect you don’t either. 🙂
I am only interested in Arsenal and the internationals are a flipping nuisance. Bugger Blatter, is the thought that springs to mind! 🙂
As I am totally famished, I am going to say g’night to you guys.
Be good. 🙂
O.K. final, final word. Chelsea (over-rated plonkers) 0 yes nil, Arsenal U 18’s 3 that was three, away from home! 🙂 Yaaay!
I follow internationals when Macedonia is playing and some of Arsenal players next game will be both 😉
Thanks for the support Rico I’ll cheer for England if Jack is playing 😉
If any1 will watch the game look out for Nikolce Noveski he plays for 6-7 seasons this season they are top of the league and he is 1 of 3 players who started the games.
He is the only country who I would like to see in Red&White he plays a CB.
Nikolce plays for Mainz somehow I managed to delete that 😕 ?
Have a good 1 RA
Great result RA, at least the reserves no how to beat the B******s 😉
Stef, I’m the same as RA, England hold little interest with me, unless there is a Gooner playing, i am sick of watching all the over paid bunch of idiots play for ‘my’ country….
Rico just imagine how must French feel for there national squad 😀
I must admit I don’t like England squad but I watch when Theo played hoping he will have a good game and to return injury free, now I’ll cheer for Jack 😉
The French Stef, what a mess they are in, shame for Diaby, Clichy, Sagna and co…. But hey ho, i couldn’t give a flying one if i’m honest….
I care for our club players and their fitness, i’d rather they didn’t play for their country 🙂
I’ll keep an eye out though for Nikolce Noveski 🙂
Boo!
Hola, rico. I hope you’re enjoying your luxury holiday home 😉 These international breaks will be the death of me… haaate them.
Interesting about Holtby; must do my research. I’d really rather Little Jack played for the U21’s; the senior team, frankly, is ick. I don’t like our boys associating with the likes of Terry, Cole, Rooney… Ick could be contagious.
Hi, Stef, howdy?
Boo agag, sorry i missed you, just been out with the hounds 🙂
Having a fab time though thank you, even though we don’t have beautiful still waters and blazing sunshine 😉
How’s you??
I think I have missed everyone now so best to say nighty night…. 🙁
Catch you tomorrow all, stay safe…
Onya rico 🙂
Morning all
GG 🙂
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