Joel Campbell: Got Out While He Could

[4R5Emaniac]

Campbell is really a hard worker and I really like him but it's clear that Ox even now is more talented and has a higher ceiling. Theo's days should be numbered though since we'll buy a striker and he doesn't want to play on the wing.

He should leave if we do get a new right winger.

Ceiling seems to be low enough that he can't get his head up while running still. Only talent he has above Campbell is being stronger-doesn't matter since he's injured majority of the time, anyway and faster which is pointless since he doesn't have a clue where to run.

Joel has creativity, technique, not quickest but fine and works hard. Scored more goals, assists.

Ox >>> Piers Morgan as an interviewer and TV personality.

 

[Clrnc]

Looks like he is working really hard in the summer.

 

[General]

Good lad. He needs it.

 

[Cousin621]

How THE HELL this player gets so disrespected by ignorant and forgetful posters (and wenger), plus gets placed BEHIND(!!) ox & ramsey is absolutely mind blowing. 'Higher ceiling', 'better engine' - utter crap. If Campbell was given a solid run, especially on the wing (like vs olympiacos) with alexis on the other, we would see many more skillful assists & goals PLUS nice interplay with Mesut. Gold. But no, this is arsenal - many posters here prefer the one dimensional, selfish, bull-headed, british if possible, and damn the results.

 

[4R5Emaniac]

How THE HELL this player gets so disrespected by ignorant and forgetful posters (and wenger), plus gets placed BEHIND(!!) ox & ramsey is absolutely mind blowing. 'Higher ceiling', 'better engine' - utter crap. If Campbell was given a solid run, especially on the wing (like vs olympiacos) with alexis on the other, we would see many more skillful assists & goals PLUS nice interplay with Mesut. Gold. But no, this is arsenal - many posters here prefer the one dimensional, selfish, bull-headed, british if possible, and damn the results.

Because he is black and Costa Rican.

 

[ksarp]

How THE HELL this player gets so disrespected by ignorant and forgetful posters (and wenger), plus gets placed BEHIND(!!) ox & ramsey is absolutely mind blowing. 'Higher ceiling', 'better engine' - utter crap. If Campbell was given a solid run, especially on the wing (like vs olympiacos) with alexis on the other, we would see many more skillful assists & goals PLUS nice interplay with Mesut. Gold. But no, this is arsenal - many posters here prefer the one dimensional, selfish, bull-headed, british if possible, and damn the results.

It's mind boggling to read about Ox and Theo having "higher ceilings and talent" above Joel. Ox has the soccer IQ of a goat and Theo? Ten years at the club and still rated "potential".

Only Wenger knows why he persisted with a lethargic Rambo and off form Sanchez over Campbell throughout the season. I also found it it interesting that the English press never bothered to press Wenger on the issue. Our British products are overrated, overpaid and pampered, no wonder the results on the field.

 

[ksarp]

Campbell is really a hard worker and I really like him but it's clear that Ox even now is more talented and has a higher ceiling. Theo's days should be numbered though since we'll buy a striker and he doesn't want to play on the wing.

He should leave if we do get a new right winger.

What exactly is your criteria for Ox having more talent than Joel? I would really love to know how you arrived at such a preposterous conclusion.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Amid speculation about him potentially leaving, Campbell apparently wants to stay and fight for his place.

 

[4R5Emaniac]

Amid speculation about him potentially leaving, Campbell apparently wants to stay and fight for his place.

That's nice to hear and you tend to believe his words. Hope if he stays Wagner treats him well.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

That's nice to hear and you tend to believe his words. Hope if he stays Wagner treats him well.

I've actually been critical of him in the past however I admire his determination and his mentality to succeed. It's clear he has talent if he continues working hard he can still be a useful player for us.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

The quotes are from his official website.

http://sports.bycampbell.com/legion...has-expectativas-y-voy-a-luchar-con-todo.html

 

[MutableEarth]

Joel at his very worst has still been at least respectable. Think he deserves his place in the squad. Gets a bad rap IMO, but he's talented and is pretty good technically.

 

[WurzlSepp]

Campbell has a football brain, vision and good technique - which makes him better than those pace merchants ox and especially theo.
If we sold him instead those two...

 

[Tir Na Nog]

One thing I'll definitely give Joel, when Alexis was injured last season he stepped up when people were worried about our quality from out wide. Linked well with Giroud at times and produced big performances in the CL vs Zagreb and Olympiacos in must win games.

 

[Penn_]

Should of gone for his own sake.

 

[Jury]

Should of gone for his own sake.

Should have got out while he could have...

In other news, his transfer 'out' thread has been locked. So that's another Joelito stone - cold certain departure up the swannie for another summer

 

[tap-in]

One thing I'll definitely give Joel, when Alexis was injured last season he stepped up when people were worried about our quality from out wide. Linked well with Giroud at times and produced big performances in the CL vs Zagreb and Olympiacos in must win games.

The fact that he would be the easiest to sell out of him, Theo & Ox shows that unlike them, he has progressed. He wont be a starter on a regular basis but could start the season with Euro players still resting. Anyway, he's a good squad player.

 

[Witty Futty]

Joel Campbell should start more games, while Walcott should be sold because he still doesn't know how to play football!

 

[Jury]

Arsenal mania might have to lower the asking price if they want to get rid of him this year

 

[Ceballinhos]

Why the hell Wenger didn't pick him up for the game yesterday?

I really don't understand.
Why Iwobi is picked ahead of him?
Why Wilshere who's back from injury was picked?

Has Joel done something wrong?