Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas Is To Football As Neo Is To The Matrix
by Dexter on September 25th, 2007
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What price for Cesc? A player with everything on his side, most obviously talent and age? A player who lets his feet do the talking but isn’t too verbose (Robinho), Cesc doesn’t suffer from verbal diarrhea, dribbling too much and succumbing to the stepover every other breath. Neither is Cesc too monosyllabic (Carsley), foisting leaden passes on teammates - No, Fabregas does everything in moderation, it is all is judged perfectly, as if he already knows it is coming — just like Neo from the Matrix.
What price for Cesc? With his Utopian statistics - 7 goals and 7 assists so far this season, in Saturdays game he scored one and made two. He is young, on top form, and has even declared that he is happy at Arsenal.. those of a jealous disposition should look away now… so… look away Tottenham fans.
When asked if he could see himself at Arsenal in ten years, Fabregas said:
“Right now, yes. I feel valued and wanted. I love everything about English football. The pace of the game, the attacking style. I feel like a kid playing in the street.â€
What price for Arsenal? Things aren’t only looking rosy for Cesc, but for his club as a whole, today they announced that they are Britain’s richest football club after unleashing figures show their move to the Emirates increased turnover to over £200m. In just over a month Arsenal play Liverpool and Manchester United in the space of a week, after that we will know more about the embryonic title race. However, it is games like Saturday’s romp against Derby which might also reveal Arsenal’s ambition. Last season Arsenal lost only one of their six league meetings with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, it was lesser teams like Manchester City, Fulham and Sheffield United who beat them as well as succumbing to defeat to West Ham both home and away.
mike - September 25th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Mate you are a bell end. Cesc has said he is happy at Arsenal before, he just also stated that at some stage he would like to go back home. I’m an Arsenal fan and see no problem with that, I just hope that he is planning to go home in 5-7 years rather than 2-3 years.
gregsys - September 25th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
[quote comment=”65560″]Mate you are a bell end. Cesc has said he is happy at Arsenal before, he just also stated that at some stage he would like to go back home. I’m an Arsenal fan and see no problem with that, I just hope that he is planning to go home in 5-7 years rather than 2-3 years.[/quote]
What the fuck are you complaining about? The article says nothing bad about Cesc or him wanting to leave. Jesus gooners are the worst.
Frichie - September 25th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Neo’s thought…”there is no spoon”
Cesc’s thought…”There is no opposition players”
Walthomstow Yiddo - September 25th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
I dont think he is as good as people make out i prefer zokora cos he gets us the goals and in the end can tackle at the end of the day so lets hope he stays for ten years and then we will always beat the arsenal
Cesc is God - September 25th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Ok Walthomstow, no problem with that. You can hold on to Zokora. I don’t think you will find any complanints on this end.
MaxPower - September 25th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Cesc is just a younger version of xabi alonso…except he has a bit more pace and weighs about 40 pounds less, can’t header the ball and is weak in the tackle.
He’s not a finished product, but he’s a damn good prospect. Remember that this was all a learning process as arsenal had to live without henry for much of last season…and fabregas was missing sitters.
Sometimes you have to play really bad to learn how to get better and start producing. He’s doing too well at the moment, don’t rely on him too much
Spudding Mong - September 25th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
[quote comment=”65577″]I dont think he is as good as people make out i prefer zokora cos he gets us the goals and in the end can tackle at the end of the day so lets hope he stays for ten years and then we will always beat the arsenal[/quote]
you’re taking the p1ss, no? Zokora getting goals? LOFL! You spuds, you’re cards!
Gooner4Life - September 25th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
[quote comment=”65589″]Cesc is just a younger version of xabi alonso…except he has a bit more pace and weighs about 40 pounds less, can’t header the ball and is weak in the tackle.
He’s not a finished product, but he’s a damn good prospect. Remember that this was all a learning process as arsenal had to live without henry for much of last season…and fabregas was missing sitters.
Sometimes you have to play really bad to learn how to get better and start producing. He’s doing too well at the moment, don’t rely on him too much[/quote]
Whats Xabi done this season mate? 7 goals and 7 assists speakes for itself. Weak in the tackle ask Repka about that. and yes he is short so won’t win many but still gives his all. Xabi my arse.
Spudding Mong - September 25th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
alright, then, Max Power, let’s see how the season pans out. Alonso needs to realise that his days in the Spain team are numbered. And he has a Jimmy Hill chin.
71 - 98 - 02 - September 25th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Hey walthamstowe Yiddo, all true Gooners actually like you Spuds y’know. We like your manager, your table position together with your points tally and we like the fact you actually think we give a fuck about you lot ! Zokora v Cesc ?? See, thats exactly why we like you - your funny, we laugh out loud every saturday around 4.50pm especially at the old guy who sits in the corner of your local pub wearing a blue and white scarf with his trusty companion ” Fido ” also bedecked in his owners colours laying by his side. You see, at 4.50pm every saturday the dog runs out of the pub yelping and my friend asked the owner why he did this. The owner said that the Spuds have lost again. My friend who is still curious asks the owner what he did when they won. The owner said ” I dunno - ive only had him 2 years ” !! lol.
bonzo - September 25th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
What price for Cesc? seeing as arsenal just announced record profits, cesc is happy at arsenal and he has 7 years left on his contract then i would say there is not enough money in anyone’s pot to get him! and long may that continue
zuzaay maknolis-james - September 25th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
The Cesc is all and all is Cesc
amen!
and all of u sob’s can kiss my ass
zuzaay maknolis-james - September 25th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
ass’s as as’ss sobs ss s’s’ s’s’
Cesco - September 25th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
[quote comment=”65577″]I dont think he is as good as people make out i prefer zokora cos he gets us the goals and in the end can tackle at the end of the day so lets hope he stays for ten years and then we will always beat the arsenal[/quote]
R you smoking something, but i think you are joking but it was quite funny, cesc controls the midfield most games he plays, he always competes for the ball in the air and he inspires his team, i prefer him allday to zokora, jenas gets into the spuds team before zokora JENAS!!!! now that says something.
Cesc says he wants to go back to spain one day which is understandable, but if he gives us 7 years that wil be beneficial to us and the premiership, the people on here who dont rate cesc are not football fans, i am an arsenal supporter and i feel the top three midfielders in the prem are:
Gerrard
fabregas
scholes
He still has a way to go to be the best in the world but if he carries on then within a year he will be. I hope fran merida plays tonite.
Strelb - September 25th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
[quote comment=”65577″]I dont think he is as good as people make out i prefer zokora cos he gets us the goals and in the end can tackle at the end of the day so lets hope he stays for ten years and then we will always beat the arsenal[/quote]
Is this post for real?
Anonymous - September 25th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
[quote comment=”65589″]Cesc is just a younger version of xabi alonso…except he has a bit more pace and weighs about 40 pounds less, can’t header the ball and is weak in the tackle.[/quote]
Oh dear. People who don’t watch football, shouldn’t comment on football.
Take note, MaxPower.
Fabregas is by no means a younger version of Alonso. Alonso is a deep lying playmaker whereas Fabregas is a more offensive minded play maker.
They largely operate in slightly different areas of the pitch.
If you think Fabregas is weak in the tackle, watch the Sparta Prague 0-2 Arsenal game.
Btw, I’m a big fan of Alonso. Wonderful player. He’s the player Man Utd fans wish Carrick could be.
MaxPower - September 25th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
[quote comment=”65612″][quote comment=”65589″]Cesc is just a younger version of xabi alonso…except he has a bit more pace and weighs about 40 pounds less, can’t header the ball and is weak in the tackle.[/quote]
Oh dear. People who don’t watch football, shouldn’t comment on football.
Take note, MaxPower.
Fabregas is by no means a younger version of Alonso. Alonso is a deep lying playmaker whereas Fabregas is a more offensive minded play maker.
They largely operate in slightly different areas of the pitch.
If you think Fabregas is weak in the tackle, watch the Sparta Prague 0-2 Arsenal game.
Btw, I’m a big fan of Alonso. Wonderful player. He’s the player Man Utd fans wish Carrick could be.[/quote]
That’s why I said cesc has pace…:| Alonso doesn’t run up the field because he lacks that element in his game. Instead his spreads his passes from far back. As for tackling potential, I wouldn’t use a european matchup as a proper scale for that.
Alonso also scores goals. Fabregas doesn’t have the unfortunate disposition of being rotated.
Luckily, alonso has the fortunate disposition of having 3 other midfielders that are as good if not better than him…in case he’s getting lazy.
Joburg Gooner - September 25th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
[quote comment=”65589″]Cesc is just a younger version of xabi alonso…except he has a bit more pace and weighs about 40 pounds less, can’t header the ball and is weak in the tackle.
[/quote]
Stick to writing about cars Max Power, Cesc is going to be the main man for some time to come, he has learnt from great players, 10 times better then Alonso, he has added a new dimention to his game in scoring goals, and will cary the Gunners for some time to come.
He will go back to spain yes, but if he can play for Arsenal for at least the next 5 years then who are we to complain.
TH14 did the club and the players a great service by leaving, handing the center stage to Cesc.
Marzipan Mynci - September 25th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
[quote comment=”65614″]alonso has the fortunate disposition of having 3 other midfielders that are as good if not better than him…in case he’s getting lazy.[/quote]
hmmmmm…… let’s hope he doesn’t get lazy……. weird idea
spud 4 life - September 25th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Pls, I am a spudder and I want to be born again.
Gooners av been whoopin our arse since 1999 and I am tired of this 9mare. Can 1 gooner initiate moi into d goonerhood kingdom.
One more thing, if I can confirmed as a gooner, thus that mean I will be relieved of spuds failures?
Confession of a frustrated spudder.
yours sincerely,
concerned spuds.
Boris Godunov - September 25th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Dear spud 4 life, you can come into the goonership, but you need to take a good ol’ shower first.
Cock Sniff - September 25th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
7 shit goals against 7 shit teamS. Cesc “in the post” Fabrigas is only playing well for one reason and that reason is in Spain and they wear blue and maroon. His transfer fee will be added to the bank balance that arsene wenger wanks over every night. Fvck me if they aint a bunch of COCK SNIFFERS.
shhhh - September 25th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
[quote comment=”65678″]7 shit goals against 7 shit teamS. Cesc “in the post” Fabrigas is only playing well for one reason and that reason is in Spain and they wear blue and maroon. His transfer fee will be added to the bank balance that arsene wenger wanks over every night. Fvck me if they aint a bunch of COCK SNIFFERS.[/quote]
you cant even spell fabregas so jog on.
you say he’s scored shit goals against shit teams and then say ‘he’s only PLAYING WELL for one reason’.
you’re full of shit mate go and read something about your own team, if it’s not too awful by comparison.
Brady better than Ron - September 25th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
we love cesc, he’s the new Liam.
yes we do yes we do yes do
judge - September 26th, 2007 at 6:33 am
[quote comment=”65577″]I dont think he is as good as people make out i prefer zokora cos he gets us the goals and in the end can tackle at the end of the day so lets hope he stays for ten years and then we will always beat the arsenal[/quote]
surely you are having a laugh or you have totally last all sence of reality. TWAT
Satans Happy Thoughts - September 26th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Cesc is to arsenal (read arsene) what an alter boy is to the catholic church (read priest)….
aklesia - June 23rd, 2008 at 7:12 am
cesc is such a great and also let’s not forget a handsome player but on this euro 2008 he had been overshadowed by the other players he is such a great mid fielder and great heroic arsenal player