William Gallas
Lasted just 18 months, before being stripped of captaincy for a series of controversies. Birmingham tantrum was followed by an interview criticising the club and revealed changing room tensions. #afc
Lasted just 18 months, before being stripped of captaincy for a series of controversies. Birmingham tantrum was followed by an interview criticising the club and revealed changing room tensions. #afc
Cesc Fabregas
Just 21 years old at the time, he was Arsenal’s post invincibles “bright hope”. No silverware achieved and left the club in search of some at Barcelona.
Just 21 years old at the time, he was Arsenal’s post invincibles “bright hope”. No silverware achieved and left the club in search of some at Barcelona.
Robin van Persie
Only one year with the armband, but did have a superb year personally with 37 goals and sweeping up personal awards. Left to join Man United #AFC
Only one year with the armband, but did have a superb year personally with 37 goals and sweeping up personal awards. Left to join Man United #AFC
Thomas Vermaelen
Form dropped once given the armband at the club. Lost his place in the side, and although won 2014 FA Cup, he was an unused substitute. #AFC
Form dropped once given the armband at the club. Lost his place in the side, and although won 2014 FA Cup, he was an unused substitute. #AFC
Mikel Arteta
Club captain for two years at the club, his final two years before retirement. Just 11 appearances, missed 2015 FA Cup final victory. Similar season followed before he called it a day. #AFC
Club captain for two years at the club, his final two years before retirement. Just 11 appearances, missed 2015 FA Cup final victory. Similar season followed before he called it a day. #AFC
Per Mertesacker
Two years as club captain, and exactly like Arteta, the final two years of his professional career. Barely played in those two years as his career wound down. #AFC
Two years as club captain, and exactly like Arteta, the final two years of his professional career. Barely played in those two years as his career wound down. #AFC
Laurent Koscielny
One year with the armband, but did lead Arsenal to the Europa League final in 2019. Then refused to join the clubs pre-season tour and went on strike to force a move away from the club. #AFC
One year with the armband, but did lead Arsenal to the Europa League final in 2019. Then refused to join the clubs pre-season tour and went on strike to force a move away from the club. #AFC
Granit Xhaka
Surprising decision at the time, but his tenure was ended after telling fans to “f**k off” after being substituted against Crystal Palace. #AFC
Surprising decision at the time, but his tenure was ended after telling fans to “f**k off” after being substituted against Crystal Palace. #AFC
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Appointed captain, but multiple breach’s of clubs discipline during his time with the armband. Performances dropped dramatically after securing a long term contract. #AFC
Appointed captain, but multiple breach’s of clubs discipline during his time with the armband. Performances dropped dramatically after securing a long term contract. #AFC
Is it a curse? Or is it a case of continually poor appointments? Or maybe simply down to a lack of options? #AFC #Arsenal
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