The Arsenal faithful have been left divided after it was announced that former Gunners Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere have been appointed as coaches for the club’s under-18s side.
The news has been met with a mixed reaction from fans, with some welcoming the return of two of the club’s most iconic players, while others have been less than impressed.
Fabregas and Wilshere both left Arsenal in 2011 and 2014 respectively, and have since gone on to have successful careers at other clubs.
Fabregas, who is now at Monaco, won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time at Arsenal, while Wilshere, who is currently at West Ham, won the FA Cup in 2014.
The pair have now been reunited at Arsenal, with Fabregas taking on the role of head coach of the under-18s and Wilshere as his assistant.
The news has been met with a mixed reaction from fans, with some welcoming the return of two of the club’s most iconic players, while others have been less than impressed.
Many fans have taken to social media to express their displeasure at the appointment, with some claiming that the club should be looking to bring in younger, more modern coaches.
Others have argued that the pair’s lack of experience in coaching could be a hindrance to the development of the club’s young players.
The appointment of Fabregas and Wilshere has also been met with criticism from some former players, with former Arsenal defender Martin Keown claiming that the club should be looking to bring in “fresh blood”.
However, there are also those who have welcomed the news, with former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour claiming that the pair will bring “a wealth of experience” to the club.
Only time will tell if the appointment of Fabregas and Wilshere will be a success, but one thing is for sure, the Arsenal faithful will be watching closely.
