Arsenal’s brightest young star set to shine again
I read yesterday that Arsenal intend to offer Aaron Ramsey a double your money contract extension ( http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/10676875/Arsenal-set-to-reward-Aaron-Ramsey-with-100000-a-week-deal.html ) .
Aaron is in the same position as Jack, AOC, Gibbs and Jenkinson in that he is about one year into his current deal. So why would the club consider this move, at this time?
I saw a few people on twitter questioning both what he has done to deserve this, and is it right when he has so long remaining at a much reduced salary.
So lets consider the first part: “What he has done to deserve this?”
My answer to that would be: “Are you kidding? Are you mad?”
Aaron was, prior to his recent injury, by a clear margin, the best midfielder in England this season and the last part of the previous one.
He gives balance to the team in a way that perhaps only Diaby could match. We just have not looked the same team without him.
He is a magnificent player who quite literally has it all. Pace unrivaled over the course of a game; heart, skill, composure, stamina, assists and goals. On top of that he is a charming young man who epitomises class. And still only 23 years old. It’s frightening to think how good he will end up.
Coming back from having his leg smashed beyond recognition by the Captain of the Orks to be able to play to any decent standard is achievement enough, but to a level the allowed him to win Arsenal Player Of The Month on five consecutive occasions is little short of monumental.
If there is truth in this revised contract story then it is clear that the club see him as our most valuable youngster.
Personally I have always seen him as being easily the brightest young star at the club. And by a distance. That’s not to say we don’t have other great prospects, but simply that I think he is the best. Others may disagree with me and that’s fine, but none have come near to the standards he has set this season, ever.
By giving him this improved deal what are the club saying?
Well for a start they’re saying that they are fair. Perform well and you will be rewarded and appreciated.
Also they are telling other clubs that they can’t come along and tempt him away because they will double his money. Too late, we’ve already done it.
They are displaying to Players, agents, clubs and our own fans that our financial clout is real and being put to use.
I see no downside to giving this wonderful player a better deal, and I hope its true.
George can be found on Twitter @Blackburngeorge
Positively Arsenal 
morning all
congrats paul for the wonderful gift from God. hope she plays for arsenal ladies in the future.
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I wouldn’t have known but a fairy called Grace flew in through my bedroom window carrying a bag of frozen peas and told me I was to come here to celebrate the birth of your daughter, Paul-N, .and lo…it is so.
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Kim Källström with his experience and ability is a very handy player to have around the club in this part of the season, and Yaya Sanogo is going to be a monster. I hope both get a game on Saturday.
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Congratulations
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*baby boy Frank, Layk
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Congrats Paul. May he grow in God’s wisdom.
Now d folly of everyone criticising Arsene for not pulling out of the KK deal has come to the fore. He neva thought JW will get injured bt had to cover AR’s injury not knowing we are actually covering for more eventualities. Hope KK do something spectacular in the run-in and those fools get to applaud him and in that process applaud the wise one (Arsene).
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…oh dear, Grace, really fucked that one up. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Paul-N.
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JW out; well, enter stage Ox in the middle, and Kim and Aaron of course. Now Kim is an interesting one and I can see the obvious. Age 31, umpteen international caps, neat, reliable, composed, seen-it-all, plus a noted free-kick specialist.
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Hey congrats to you and the family Paul-N.
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Kim’s wife is called Eric
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Congratulations to you and your family, Paul. All the best and wish you all the best of health mate.
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Congratulations Paul!
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“Striker Robin van Persie, 30, would not have signed for Manchester United in August 2012 if he knew Sir Alex Ferguson was leaving the club, says Dutch coach Raymond Verheijen.”
AW last season/over the summer
“I knew that it was Slurgus’ last season”
Hehe. Somebody got played!
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It’s not good losing another important member of the first team squad but I’m hoping that stubborn senile old Vengaaaar who refuses to convince the board to sell their shares to my best mate (if you won’t mention it, I won’t either) will select the following to start against Everton:
Back five
Arteta-Rosicky
Chambo-Özil-Plodders/Carzola
Giroud/Sanogo
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Congrats Paul N, on the news of your new baby.
Wonderful.
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Congratulations to Paul & his lovely family-hope your all full of beans,or peas as our returning hero Frank would say..
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Congrats, Paul. I hope your wife and baby boy are home soon.
I knew Frank would have liked what he saw of Yaya Sanogo.
RVP getting played by Wenger was awesome.
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Joel Campbell is growing on me too, Serge. What a player!
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Shame about that bloke who went to the Big Mancs.
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He’s got all the tools that Joel. A season in the CL and a world cup will make him that much better.
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Congrats, Paul on the new baby! What a joyous time. Enjoy every minute.
Fins, I love the idea that vanPersie got played. I picture AW inwardly laughing, while saying, “Well, alright then, Robin, if that’s what you feel you have to do…”
I see the media is ramping up the pressure on young Aaron, now that Jack is out. Save Arsenal’s season, they say. Just stay grounded, son. Do your best. “Saving” the season is not down to just you. And here’s hoping Jack gets better in time to play those last few games. I know he’d be devastated to miss out on Brazil.
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I bet when Campbell scored that goal against Manure, all the hacks were pissed that they had to hype an Arsenal loanee.
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Gains
Dont worry: no doubt they managed to make it sound as if it was total negligence that we had loaned him out in the first place.
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Hey Paul N… Max congrats…God’s grace continually abounds to you…
Hey Frank Welcome. when did you show up and where is steww
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Joining the discussion late,
but obviously one of the key reasons PA became established was in response to the abject criticism of Ramsey from fellow gooners for a few years after his leg break.
Folks on PA knew better.
We also know better about Abou Diaby. He will win us the title. .
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Hey, Frank is Alive!
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Hello, TS, I showed up yesterday. I hope you are well. As for Steww….I have eaten him.
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I am indeed alive, Double Canister. Spring has arrived in London and I am off to see a football match tomorrow. Very excited. The new tradition of rubbing Dennis before going into the ground started at the Sunderland game and will continue until we have worn him out. Just a lump of unrecognisable brass on a stick he will be in a few years time….waaaan Dennis Bergkamp, waaaan Dennis Bergkamp
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….oh its today. I’m going to the game today.
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oops! alright, hope he plays for the ARSENAL then. congrats all the same paul.
campbell will get a brace at old trashford, he thrives on the counter.
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Master GEORGE. you really have outdone yourself. Fantastic piece on one of my Heros of the game. Not just because he is a fantastic player but due to his drive coming from that nightmare to where he is today. I hope you and the rumors are true and I get to this wonderful young man in the ARSENAL RED&WHITE for years to come. With the captains armband on him. More power to him and I salute his resolve to work hard for the club and be an sterling role model for the youts coming through our reserves and academy.
COYG
DESTROY everton
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Horse fed, watered and hitched. Wagon fridge full of Dennis Bergkamp on a stick cider lollies, went like hot cakes only cold at the Sunderland game.
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Bloke in the pub years ago gave me a recipe for toffee that only shuts up whingers…I think this is the right game to see if it works
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I’m off to the game.
Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal……Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenaaaaaaalllll….Arsenal, Arsenal Arsenal, …..Arsenal….ARSENAL
Waaan.Dennis Bergkamp…waaan Dennise Bergkamp..walking along, singing along, walking in a Bergkamp wonderland
Big Fucking German…we’ve got a Big Fucking German…Big Fucking Geeeeeermaaaaaan..we’ve got a Big Fucking Geeerrrmmaaannn.
I would sing Olivier’s song but only after he stops sitting on the floor looking like Errol Flynn after a pillow fight.,
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PAUL N
congratulations mate. May he grow up to be a strong man a source of great pride to you and yours. God is indeed great!!!!
Hehehe FRANK
welcome back and have fun at the game. Try running over a few toffees with the cart and lady Nina.
CARMON YOU RIPROARING GUNNERS!!!!!!
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Morning Frank, GK, everyone!
Looking forward to a morale boosting win, lovely weather for it and great to see Sanogo up front. Actually heard Darren Gough on the radio yesterday criticising Arsenal for ‘only’ signing one player last summer; seems Flambo has passed him by and he’s managed to miss the vast bulk that goes by the name of Sanogo. Perfect stage for him to announce his arrival to one and all …
Enjoy the game one and all.
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Gough when asked why he predicted a Sunderland victory over Arsenal said he did so out of “dislike”.
Then we had the faffing (apologies if I just made that word up) Greg Dyke complaining about Arsenal blocking young players. Like Gibbs, Wilshere, Walcott, Jenkinson etc. not forgetting Gnabry and Sanogo.
It’s enough to make your ears and eyes bleed.
Thank the football gods for football managers like Wenger and Martinez. And the football. Looking forward to the game.
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congratulations, Paul N! Great news.
How many is that now? I know we laughed about you and your lovely wife providing a future Arsenal team, but it was just a joke…
Good to see you, Frank, and Lady Neena, too. Make sure you put down plenty of straw, PG.
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Yesterday…
INTERVIEWER: Last time you made seven changes to the lineup, can we expect something similar?
ARSENE: No, seven changes would be too many.
So he has made six. (banned laughy face)
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Thanks folks!
Frank (good to see you man!) & FunGun (ha ha) that is 3 in 4 years…I’m tired! All born in March on a Wednesday.
We are looking good and very workman like, I like it!
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There is something about OUR Yaya!
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He will score today.
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@ Paul N
“that is 3 in 4 years…I’m tired!”
YOU’RE tired?! What about your wife?
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Yes, She is too FunGun..ha!
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Great first half, tight finish for sure – good football from both sides – let’s get forward quick and YaYa one on one with Distin
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Lovely, I enjoyed that win.
Well done Arsenal.
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Fantastic work, boys. Great start to the week.
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Beautiful 4th goal. Took my breath away.
Interesting match played in a good spirit.
Bayern was better last season. Lets get at the them!
Arsenal winning really makes the weekend that much more enjoyable.
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The second goal was my dream sequence: Cazorla-Rosicky-Ozil-Giroud.
Cazorla nicks the ball and passes it diagonally to Rosicky. Rosicky runs with the ball, waits for the defender to come to him, crosses it to Ozil. Among a mass of blue shirts, Ozil finds the one red shirt with a clean square pass. Left foot finish by Olivier Giroud. Sensational Arsenal goal.
Ozil looks more at home now.
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Meanwhile, a nice dessert from the king. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26483626
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