Aaron Ramsey: "I Can Be Arsenal's Steven Gerrard"

Subra30 · 02-12-2008, 05:51 AM

Cesc Fabregas is the newly-appointed Arsenal captain, but it's Steven Gerrard whom Gunners youngster Aaron Ramsey is modelling himself on.

The 17-year-old is set to line up for the young Guns as they take on Burnley on Tuesday in the Carling Cup. It could be a tricky test, as the Championship-dwelling Clarets eliminated a strong Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge in the last round.

Fearless attacking midfielder Ramsey, though, is hoping to make an impact in the competition and start to show just why Arsene Wenger shelled out some £5 million to Cardiff City for him in the summer.

Ramsey, forcing his way into the first team picture step-by-step and on the fringes of the Welsh national team, is relishing every minute of his rookie season in the Emirates goldfish bowl.

"I am really enjoying it," he told the Daily Mail, "It has been a big learning curve since I joined, but I already feel as if I have learned a lot here.

"I play with world-class players in every day and it helps."

Citing a surprising external influence on his game, he continued: "I like to attack, I like to get forward and join the strikers when I can. I have always liked the way Steven Gerrard plays and I have tried to model myself on him and his game.

"Now, I want to make myself an established first team player for Arsenal.

"The Carling Cup helps. We are not fazed by the big occasion and, if we stick to the football we know we can play against Burnley, that will hopefully get us through."

Boss Arsene Wenger added of the starlet: "He is a player who has personality and a fantastic engine.

"He does not hide, has good vision and I believe he will be a very big player in the future."

Do you think he has the potential?
I think there is a chance for him to become a big player but it remains to be seen

elementkid1021 · 02-12-2008, 05:54 AM

never seen him play but hopefully since he wants to be like steven g he will leave the diving out.

ForeverBlue'86 · 02-12-2008, 05:55 AM

Plenty of potential, he'll be an absoloute class player in a few years time, still only 17.

Matieo10 · 02-12-2008, 07:54 AM

I think he'll end up a good player, one that will have a role in Arsenal for a long time to come (hopefully...who knows how it'll go, or if AW will still be there). But I've had my eye on Jack Wilshire, he looks to be just as promising, no?

Mambo123 · 02-12-2008, 08:08 AM

In a perfect world Ramsey would have been English and playing for Liverpool.

Mambo123 · 02-12-2008, 08:15 AM

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I think he'll end up a good player, one that will have a role in Arsenal for a long time to come (hopefully...who knows how it'll go, or if AW will still be there). But I've had my eye on Jack Wilshire, he looks to be just as promising, no?

Thats one of the main reasons I want Wenger to stick around for the next 10 years. The next group of youngsters he's got have 5-6 English players who all look class. Right now Ramsey and Wilshire shine the most out of all of them. If he does leave Arsenal then they'll probably end up dispersing.

02-12-2008, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Subra30 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 4,058	Aaron Ramsey: "I Can Be Arsenal's Steven Gerrard" Cesc Fabregas is the newly-appointed Arsenal captain, but it's Steven Gerrard whom Gunners youngster Aaron Ramsey is modelling himself on. The 17-year-old is set to line up for the young Guns as they take on Burnley on Tuesday in the Carling Cup. It could be a tricky test, as the Championship-dwelling Clarets eliminated a strong Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge in the last round. Fearless attacking midfielder Ramsey, though, is hoping to make an impact in the competition and start to show just why Arsene Wenger shelled out some £5 million to Cardiff City for him in the summer. Ramsey, forcing his way into the first team picture step-by-step and on the fringes of the Welsh national team, is relishing every minute of his rookie season in the Emirates goldfish bowl. "I am really enjoying it," he told the Daily Mail, "It has been a big learning curve since I joined, but I already feel as if I have learned a lot here. "I play with world-class players in every day and it helps." Citing a surprising external influence on his game, he continued: "I like to attack, I like to get forward and join the strikers when I can. I have always liked the way Steven Gerrard plays and I have tried to model myself on him and his game. "Now, I want to make myself an established first team player for Arsenal. "The Carling Cup helps. We are not fazed by the big occasion and, if we stick to the football we know we can play against Burnley, that will hopefully get us through." Boss Arsene Wenger added of the starlet: "He is a player who has personality and a fantastic engine. "He does not hide, has good vision and I believe he will be a very big player in the future." Do you think he has the potential? I think there is a chance for him to become a big player but it remains to be seen __________________ R.I.P Debi 5 February,1990~8 October,2009

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elementkid1021 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,531	never seen him play but hopefully since he wants to be like steven g he will leave the diving out. __________________

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Matieo10 EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Estádio do Dragão Gender: Private Posts: 18,889 Blog Entries: 3	I think he'll end up a good player, one that will have a role in Arsenal for a long time to come (hopefully...who knows how it'll go, or if AW will still be there). But I've had my eye on Jack Wilshire, he looks to be just as promising, no? __________________

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ForeverBlue'86 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 7,008	Plenty of potential, he'll be an absoloute class player in a few years time, still only 17.

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Mambo123 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 507	In a perfect world Ramsey would have been English and playing for Liverpool.