Don’t worry, it is just my little joke. Arsenal have named Thomas Vermaelen as their new captain, after Robber van Persie forced his way out of the Emirates this summer. I do not really think that we will be waving goodbye to another captain next summer( please God). Mikel Arteta has been rewarded for his excellent contribution to the Arsenal team by being given the vice-captaincy.
26-year old Vermaelen was captain of Ajax in 2009 before moving to Arsenal, and was our vice-captain last year. Wenger has said that it was an easy decision to make, although he also said that the team is full of potential captains.
With Steve Bould now serving as assistant manager and a centre back serving as captain, hopefully Arsenal will pay more attention to the defensive side of the game. If it wasn’t for defensive frailties, the Gunners would never have gone seven years without a trophy. Arsenal have been acclaimed as the most fluid attacking team for years but have just let themselves down at the back.
We might have lost van Persie, but I am sure that with Arteta, Diaby, Ramsey, Wilshere, Walcott, Ox, Cazorla, Giroud, Podolski and Gervinho we might be able to fashion a few goals. If Song leaves then so be it, another defensive midfielder will come in. I have a feeling that Song will not be too happy about moving back in to his old position and not enjoying the freedom he had last season, but I would love him to stay.
The most important thing for Arsenal is to work as a team this season. With a solid defence as a platform to build on, we can take on the world.
Congratulations to the Verminator and Come on you Gunners
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