FRAN MERIDA

I'm quite interested to talk about this young Gunners' player. Maybe some of you didn't know this player as he plays in Arsenal reserves team. He was born in Barcelona on 4th march 1990, and many people said that it is a big loss to Barcelona after he joined Arsenal.

Mérida joined the youth ranks of FC Barcelona at the age of eight but left the club in September 2005 and was reportedly hidden away by his agent, Joseba Díaz leading to speculation that he would leave for England with no compensation for the Spanish club as was the case when Cesc Fàbregas joined Arsenal from Barcelona. Fran Merida's parents had become uneasy about all the young players joining Barcelona and felt that youngster would have a better chance elsewhere. Therefore, they approached Díaz, also Cesc Fabregas' agent, and he promptly alerted Real Madrid, A.C. Milan, and Arsenal. Barcelona's fears were realized when Mérida joined Arsenal without compensation, as he had not signed a contract with Barcelona.

He signed professional terms with Arsenal after his 17th birthday. He scored on his first team debut for Arsenal in a friendly against Boreham Wood in August 2006. His competitive first-team debut came on 25 September 2007, when he came on as a 91st minute substitute in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the League Cup third round, and he made further substitute's appearances in a 3–0 win against Sheffield United in the fourth round, and a 3–2 win against Blackburn Rovers in the quarter-finals. On April 3 2008, Mérida extended his deal with Arsenal by signing a long-term (unspecified) contract, securing his future with Arsenal. He is expected to play an important role from next season as manager Arsène Wenger described him as "an absolutely amazing player". He made his first start for Arsenal in a 6–0 win over Sheffield United in the League Cup on September 23, 2008. He started on the left wing for the League Cup home tie again Wigan in November 2008 in which Arsenal won the game 3–0, with Merida playing the whole match. On March 2 2009, Arsene Wenger heaped praise on Fran, claiming the reason for him making the bench for the previous few first team games is because "He has been doing very, very well. He looks really good in training and is getting stronger all the time." Mérida spend the best part of February training with the first team and looks set to finish the season on the fringes of the squad. Just 3 days later, Mérida made his Premier League debut, coming off the bench for Samir Nasri with just 8 minutes to go in the 3–1 win at West Brom, hours before his 19th birthday. Mérida also finished the season by coming off the bench against Portsmouth.

YOUNG PROSPECTS

AIDEN MCGEADY


Aiden McGeady is one of the star players in Celtic Fc. Born in Glasgow, Scotland,he played for Republic of Ireland squad as his grandparents were an Irish. He can play either in left flank or right flank, this winger is a player that a world-class football team needed. During his teenage, Manchester United offered him a contract as he seems to be a good prospct for the future,but he refused to sign for MU and he finally signed for Celtic Fc. Sir Alex Ferguson said: "We had McGeady as a kid at Manchester. His father played with Sheffield United. We thought we were certs to sign him but his heart ruled his head and he signed for Celtic.

"We had him when he was about 15 years old and he came down two or three times. We also had his family down. His mother and father were there to discuss him joining United and we thought it was, more or less, buttoned-up.

"But we have to wait until they turn 16 and leave school, whereas Celtic and Rangers can button them up at 14.That is always a difficulty."

He has the ability to dribble well and he is also known by his "spin-skill" past the opponents.

LORENZO DI SILVESTRI

De Silvestri plays as an attacking right back. His pace is useful for his attacking runs up the wing, and possibly his greatest attribute. Since making his debut, De Silvestri has continued to improve the technical and tactical aspects of his game under the guidance of manager Delio Rossi.

On 26 August 2009 ACF Fiorentina have signed the right-back from S.S. Lazio on a five-year deal, he will be presented to the press in Florence on 27 August

Since September 2007 he is a member of Italy U-21 squad. He was also called up to play at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

In August 2009, Lorenzo was chosen to captain the Italy U-21 team.

My Dream Team At This Moment!

Hey guys! In my opinion, this is the best team that the world would like to have. I have chosen them based on the abilities that they have. Take a look at this picture and please leave comments on this picture!


1. Petr Cech (Goalkeeper)

2. Sergio Ramos (Right Back)

3. Patrice Evra (Left Back)

4. Da Silva Lucio (Center Back)

5. Nemanja Vidic (Center Back)

6. Lionel Messi (Attacking Midfielder Left)

7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Winger Right)

8. Franck Ribery (Attacking Midfielder)

9. Andrey Arshavin (Attacking Midfielder)

10. Thierry Henry (Striker/Forward)

11. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Striker/Forward)