Never Blue 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Arsenal have today released 8 of their reserve/youth team players...Anton Blackwood - DefenceVincent van den Berg - MidfieldRene Steer - Left BackPaul Rodgers - DefenceRui Fonte - StrikerAbu Ogogo - Defence (joined dagenham and redbridge today)James Dunne - ??Amaury Bischoff - MidfieldThese are just a few of the quality youngsters that are unwanted by prem clubs this summer. I know that some would not be willing to drop to league 1 but some definatly would, as Ogogo proved. If we are actually re-building our squad then looking at these sort of players must be top of the agenda. Yes we need experience but youth is also vital in terms of going forward financially. If we are getting young players on frees and they impress we then have a saleable asset. ( and NO I dont want us to return to the days of us being a selling club but we need to have the options) Look a the Leicester squad this season, it was made up of mainly good young players that they picked up for next to nothing mixed in with experienced players, those players are now in the championship and worth a few quid. I just hope that Mr. Gunn has already had a look at the availability of some of these exellent young players ( not just the ones I have mentioned) and is taking action.Thanks for listening...i''ll shut up now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never Blue 0 Posted June 30, 2009 i didnt intend to put that epotin at the top!! oooopppsssss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.B.C 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Good call, although Bischoff and Fonte would go to bigger clubs. There has been good players who have been released, gone down the league and come back better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 0 Posted June 30, 2009 I am pretty sure that Team Gunn are aware of every single player that is currently available..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never Blue 0 Posted June 30, 2009 emotion even! yeah it happens all the time, and it would be nice if we could provide them with the chance, benifitting both of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 0 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote user="ACE"]I am pretty sure that Team Gunn are aware of every single player that is currently available.....[/quote]Obviously all those players mentioned are on holiday at present..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAcanary 0 Posted June 30, 2009 This is another good reason why its a great idea to have so many pre-season games.I am sure we will see a few players in on trials at the various games trying to win a contarct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites