Get Back Jack

The Boy Who Would Be King

Jack Wilshere can’t come back soon enough.  We are in desperate need of a boost in midfield, some guile and invention, as well as the tenacity that Jack brings.  If he’s able to operate closer to the striker with Arteta behind he can bridge the gap when Van Persie is unavailable, out of form, or plain getting marked. I recall Wilshere setting Chamakh up with some goals early on last year, and I’d like to see if he can get something out of the Moroccan again. He'll also provide cover for Arteta with Ramsey taking the advanced role. He give us answers to a few problems.

Of course the fear is there’s too much expectation and the implication that the urgent need for him is proof of just how callow we are. Especially given his age. On the other hand he was one of the league’s outstanding midfield players last season and had games where he bossed even the likes of Barcelona. So I think it’s fair to say any team would be hotly anticipating the return of such a player. I sure as hell am. 


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