I'm actually a big fan of his. Always makes us tick when on the ball and we are always more fluent as a team when he plays.
He still has great ball retention, skill and burst of pace.
However, can we really afford to keep a player who is guaranteed to miss at least 3/4 months of football every season (also should apply to Diaby)
Another injury out of the blue with no defined return date, it looks like we won't see him again until the new year.
I'm pretty sure this will be his last season with us.
Who knows, If he never picked up that long term injury he could of been an arsenal legend!
Browse:
Time to finally part ways with Rosicky
comment by Al - Wenger Out (U2758)
posted on 24/9/13
Rosicky is class. Changes games for us
comment by AFCISMYTEAM (U14931)
posted on 24/9/13
Stop talking about Arsenal's money like it's coming out of your pocket! Rosicky is a top player who'll give us a top half a season, every season, why would you want to get rid of proven quality with experience for some unknown entity. I don't understand some of my fellow AFC fans.
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted on 24/9/13
Stop talking about Arsenal's money like it's coming out of your pocket!
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Where else do you think it comes from ?!?!
comment by AFCISMYTEAM (U14931)
posted on 24/9/13
but it's not coming directly from your pocket is it?
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted on 24/9/13
Indirectly is.
comment by BIGIRISHGOONER (U8171)
posted on 24/9/13
In 09/10 - he played 33 games - 25 in the league
In 10/11 - he played 34 games - 21 in the league
In 11/12 - he played 38 games - 28 in the league
In 12/13 - he played 16 games - 10 in the league
Aside from last season, he's been a fairly active squad memeber for the last few years. Just sayin like.
comment by WB2 {Tackle Like Tierney} (U8276)
posted on 24/9/13
We won every game I think from Rosickys return onward last season.
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What a load of rubbish. Get your facts right Sir.
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That's why I said "I think" Serial. If we never won them all then it's because he took a couple of games to get going but here's your fact...
Rosicky hit form and we hit a winning streak that saved our season. Certainly the last two seasons, possibly three but I can't remember.
AFCISMYTEAM
Ya spot on And not only half a season, THE RIGHT HALF. Fit and form blazing for the last 10 - 15 games of the season. A top class player with the experience and abililty to lead/guide the younger players on just how to finish the season.
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted on 24/9/13
WengersBodyguard,
Does it not occur to you that if we had a player as good as Rosicky in the first half of the season, maybe our season wouldn't need "saving" at all?
Maybe, just maybe, we might actually not be 5th come February when he decides to make a comeback?
comment by HRH (U15236)
posted on 24/9/13
He always looks quality to me when fit, and you look a far better side.
Top player, and quite the dilemma. King-esque. Too good to lose, but not reliable enough to be guaranteed a run in the side.
comment by Inventor (U6157)
posted on 25/9/13
Pay-by-play contract = Perfect squad player
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