WORST ARSENAL 11

don't agree?  send a mail to me and I'll put up your selections

 

Goalkeeper: Richard Wright

Was never given a chance to establish himself and may yet prove me 

wrong at Everton, but still a huge disappointment at Highbury. Supposed to 

replace Arsenal's own Divine Ponytail as number one for club and country, he 

never convinced, let a last minute equaliser through his hands at Spurs, and 

ended up struggling to replace Stuart Taylor on the bench.

 

Defender: Nelson Vivas

Came to Arsenal as an Argentinian international with over fifty caps 

and has since held down a first team place at Inter Milan. Never came close to

replacing a middle-aged Lee Dixon and probably cost us the title in 

98-99 with error at Elland Road. Perhaps he has a twin brother.

 

Defender: Pascal Cygan

Billed as the New Tony Adams, turns out he's more like the New Gus 

Caesar.  Prone to careless and costly errors, not as good as Matty Upson, and as

quick on the turn as an oil tanker.

 

Defender: Oleg Luzhny

Another who tried and failed to replace Lee Dixon, Oleg saved his most 

inept displays for the centre of defence. Slow and cumbersome, he 'starred' 

in the infamous 6-1 defeat at Old Trafford along with...

 

Defender: Igors Stepanovs

Truly astonishing that a club who at one stage owned most of the 

central defenders playing in English football could sink so low. Possesses none 

of the elements needed to play at the highest level.

 

Left Wing: Glenn Helder

One of George Graham's last desperate acts as Arsenal manager. Arsenal 

fans were hoping for a tricky winger who reminded them of Anders Limpar on 

one ofhis good days. Instead they got an incompetent Dutchman whose hair 

reminded them of that bloke in Coming To America.

 

Central Midfield: John Jensen

One great goal got him his move and that was pretty much all in he 

produced in the next couple of years. Obviously David Seaman has taken him under 

his wing, but sadly for John, a comedy porn style moustache and haircut 

alone didn't justify his place in the team.

 

Central Midfield: David Hillier

Possibly one of the main reasons no youth team prospects are given 

first team action anymore. The descent into non-League (he's now at Barnet) 

was rapid and relentless.

 

Right Wing: Chris Kiwomya

Another last ditch Graham signing who I'm pretty sure played in the

Premiership. Could have been worse but wasn't exactly in same class as Pires and Ljungberg.

 

Centre Forward: Kaba Diawara

Big and slightly clumsy forward who only lasted a few months until 

being sold on due to strange preference for continually hitting the woodwork

rather than the goal. Had to be shipped on before he caused permanent 

damage to the goalposts.

 

Centre Forward: Christopher Wreh

Actually was George Weah's cousin, but had similar levels of ability to 

the legendary Ali Dia. Woefully missed an open goal against Man U after 

Wrighty had beaten most of the side. Amazingly started up front in the Cup 

Final, and scored winner in the semi. Was still crap.

 

Manager: Bruce Rioch

Wasn't actually that bad, but didn't win the title and upset Wrighty. 

It was enough to get him the sack and therefore enough to get him this job.

 
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