Jacky Wilshere
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Jacky Wilshere
Hello there guys. I write the Arsenal blog Gunnerblog.com, and am doing a new series of posts entitled 'Ready Or Not', about some of the young players we had out on loan last season. You can see the first example, on Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, here.
I would really appreciate it if some of you could find the time to answer the following questions about Jack Wilshere. I'd do my best to use any submissions in the final post.
If you're really helpful, I'll even have a word with Arsene and see if you can have him back.
All the best,
GS
How big an impact did JW make at Bolton?
What are his main strengths and weaknesses as a player?
What is his best position?
Which top flight players does he remind you of?
Do you think he could make it at Arsenal?
Cheers guys.
I would really appreciate it if some of you could find the time to answer the following questions about Jack Wilshere. I'd do my best to use any submissions in the final post.
If you're really helpful, I'll even have a word with Arsene and see if you can have him back.
All the best,
GS
How big an impact did JW make at Bolton?
What are his main strengths and weaknesses as a player?
What is his best position?
Which top flight players does he remind you of?
Do you think he could make it at Arsenal?
Cheers guys.
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Re: Jacky Wilshere
How big an impact did JW make at Bolton?
Not a huge one by any means, but he improved our passing game by always being available for a pass using his intelligence and his obvious confidence
What are his main strengths and weaknesses as a player?
He's confident (as mentioned) he has a great low centre of gravity maing him harder to shrug off the ball than you'd expect. Good technique and an eye for a pass. Bad point is his tackling.. They obviously don't practice getting the ball off opponents legally at your training ground. It's either a horror tacle or a complete miss! Wilshere's no exception
What is his best position?
Middle of a 5, not much defensive repsonsibility and just let him roam, looking for gaps, he'll keep plugging away without always succeding.
Which top flight players does he remind you of?
Scholes of yesteryear, popping up all over the place always wanting the ball and making late runs into the box.. Nowehere near as gifted as Scholes' mind, and despite his age advantage, I can't see him getting to that standard (no bad thing, he's one of the true greats)
Do you think he could make it at Arsenal?
Definitely... Unless he gets back into training and snaps everyone in sight. "I learnt that off Super Kev" he'll say. Wenger will be horrified and demand Diaby break his leg immediately
Not a huge one by any means, but he improved our passing game by always being available for a pass using his intelligence and his obvious confidence
What are his main strengths and weaknesses as a player?
He's confident (as mentioned) he has a great low centre of gravity maing him harder to shrug off the ball than you'd expect. Good technique and an eye for a pass. Bad point is his tackling.. They obviously don't practice getting the ball off opponents legally at your training ground. It's either a horror tacle or a complete miss! Wilshere's no exception
What is his best position?
Middle of a 5, not much defensive repsonsibility and just let him roam, looking for gaps, he'll keep plugging away without always succeding.
Which top flight players does he remind you of?
Scholes of yesteryear, popping up all over the place always wanting the ball and making late runs into the box.. Nowehere near as gifted as Scholes' mind, and despite his age advantage, I can't see him getting to that standard (no bad thing, he's one of the true greats)
Do you think he could make it at Arsenal?
Definitely... Unless he gets back into training and snaps everyone in sight. "I learnt that off Super Kev" he'll say. Wenger will be horrified and demand Diaby break his leg immediately
"I've got the ball now. It's a bit worn, but I've got it"
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Good assessment from Boris. The lad's willing and seemed to fit in well with the Bolton players. They'd all like to see him back which is a good indication of how they see him. Holds the ball well and is always looking for it rather than just running aimlessly around. His ability to change the direction of play is a real plus. Be good to get him back.
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Few extra views for you on here as well fella...
http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/boards/vi ... hp?t=20076
http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/boards/vi ... hp?t=20076
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Maybe he was named after a 1970's girls comic.Worthy4England wrote:Glad you saved me the bother...Gary the Enfield wrote:JACKY?
Southern softie.
On a similar vein, that's why my eldest lad is called Hercules and my younger one is Corky.
Not advocating mass-murder as an entirely positive experience, of course, but it had its moments.
"I understand you are a very good footballer" ... "I try".
"I understand you are a very good footballer" ... "I try".
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That's his brother.Worthy4England wrote:Bunty Wilshere?bobo the clown wrote:Maybe he was named after a 1970's girls comic.Worthy4England wrote:Glad you saved me the bother...Gary the Enfield wrote:JACKY?
Southern softie.
On a similar vein, that's why my eldest lad is called Hercules and my younger one is Corky.
Don't worry, it's all fine and dandy.
I was thinking more Scott Walker, of course, but that's another matter.
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I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range
I used to care, but things have changed"
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Actually, he wears a cravat ... so we've taken to calling him Dandy.Hoboh wrote:Middle one Beano?bobo the clown wrote:Maybe he was named after a 1970's girls comic.Worthy4England wrote:Glad you saved me the bother...Gary the Enfield wrote:JACKY?
Southern softie.
On a similar vein, that's why my eldest lad is called Hercules and my younger one is Corky.
Not advocating mass-murder as an entirely positive experience, of course, but it had its moments.
"I understand you are a very good footballer" ... "I try".
"I understand you are a very good footballer" ... "I try".
BOOOOO GEROFF!bobo the clown wrote:Actually, he wears a cravat ... so we've taken to calling him Dandy.Hoboh wrote:Middle one Beano?bobo the clown wrote:Maybe he was named after a 1970's girls comic.Worthy4England wrote:Glad you saved me the bother...Gary the Enfield wrote:JACKY?
Southern softie.
On a similar vein, that's why my eldest lad is called Hercules and my younger one is Corky.
In a world that has decided
That it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind.
That it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind.
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You told me they were called Wolf, Clicky and Chung?bobo the clown wrote:Actually, he wears a cravat ... so we've taken to calling him Dandy.Hoboh wrote:Middle one Beano?bobo the clown wrote:Maybe he was named after a 1970's girls comic.Worthy4England wrote:Glad you saved me the bother...Gary the Enfield wrote:JACKY?
Southern softie.
On a similar vein, that's why my eldest lad is called Hercules and my younger one is Corky.
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