Happy retirement Jack. So upsetting that injuries prevented what could have been such an incredible career. You still showed moments of brilliance that will never be forgotten. I still think of this performance and that goal against Norwich often.
I am a Man Utd fan but I watched this match and I will never forget Wilshere’s performance. This was an incredible Barcelona team with some of the greatest midfielders to have ever played the game. Yet Wilshere was the best player on the pitch that night by a mile.
That Wenger executed this match with a midfield of Song and Wilshere against the likes of Xavi and Iniesta and won - is a testimony to his coaching ingenuity.
So sad to think of all the seasons wasted through injury. By far England's most talented midfielder, so excited to watch him ever week and I get goosebumps when he picks up the ball deep in midfield and starts to drift past the opposition.
Tom Colton Well lately yes, he's been slow. but when he was at his best he moved through players smoothly. I hope he regains the skills he had during his younger days.
He does drift past players, thing is now he can’t play like that too much anymore so he picks and chooses his moments. The way he played is the reason he suffered so many injuries. He has to take it abit more slow now and limit himself.
He chooses his moments in order to avoid being predictable. He has never been physically blisteringly fast as it is the speed of thought that allows him to drift past players. For me, he is still head and shoulders above the rest of Arsenal midfield and it's not his fault that he is no longer surrounded by players who can take advantage. Sometimes when he makes a pass i often wish it was another Jack receiving that pass. For me, hIs weakness? Not enough goals (the only area where the likes of Ali is superior). Either way Wenger is mad to want to get rid of him and Southgate will probably pick the usual journeymen midfield..
@@arisovayolu2911 It is a bit of a myth that Arsenal became crap after they left Highbury and went to the Emirates.It is a fact coz they had money problems ever since.
@@sabransabri9731 nobody’s forgetten em bro, but were talking about the goal here. The moment that goal came, we really needed it and it was coming to be honest
My God the editing. My friend you are special, thank you! Absolutely man handled that mid field. One body faint @3:10 took out Messi, continuing run took out Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta. Shame with injuries, but getting back into the team, fitness and form! #COYG
News of your retirement brought me here again Jack. Your were so good, played with heart and loved the Arsenal shirt. Injury robbed you. But we will also remember our beloved Jack.
United fan here. Read about his Wilshere's retirement and particularly this memorable performance. What a show he put on during this game! Barcelona looked bamboozled
This is actually the first game I ever watched. I borrowed Fifa 09 from my neighbor and I always played as Arsenal. I remember watching this game and falling in love with the team. Been watching and supporting them ever since.
This was actually the game that made Koscielny as well. He went beast mode against Messi and Pedro esp second half . Jack was phenomenal this season , the way he glided pass players , took the ball , drove the team forward . Really sorry about his injuries and really hope it is behind him.
@@juniorchirwa49 Goats, but the played at Spain. What ruined Wilshere's carreer were the injuries, because he played in a league where he was exposed to intense physical contact.
I remember this match so clearly. I remember watching the champions league draw and all the executives of the clubs in the room exploded. There is no question that Arsenal and Barcelona were playing some of the best football in the world at the time. Similar styles and both teams were just a joy to watch. What a match Wilshere played… it was his introduction to the world and then everyone saw how special he was. Shame injuries dampened his career. He could have been one of the best in the world. Proud he is a through and through Arsenal boy. Great memories.
I remember this match. I watched it in my dorm room during my first semester of diploma. The stream would lagged every few second because the Internet was shit 😂😂. I wasn't even arsenal fan but was excited to watch this game.
People say injuries hampered wilshere's career and yeah it did when they compare it to the huge expectations they had for him; but I'd say the man still had a hugely successful career playing for arsenal's first team through the years and contributing that much.
Wilshere in this game was the reason why I started watching/supporting Arsenal. So sad injuries ruined him, but hopefully he will become a GREAT manager.
Look i watch the highlights of jakie in this game so many time but when i watch this vid it was like it's the first time to see this, the edit is great and choosing of the song is perfect. Keep it up bro 👏
To play like that at the age of nineteen against arguably the greatest team of all time was pretty special. It's such a shame we never got to see the player he could have become if not for his injuries, because I'm sure he would have been one of the best midfielders in the world.
This is why you need to be very careful with some young prospects. Your body doesn't reach its physical peak until you're in your early 20s. Too much game time before then could lead to career defining injuries. Wilshere at 19 played a 49 game season. Remember Michael Owen? When he was 23, he already had 300 appearances. Injuries ruined him too.
It depends with players ability. mbape, Hillard, Sancho are doing very well and we had fabrigas .. but nawadays is hard to get able players to start and end career with on form
I know this is old but this is kinda dumb. Basically every football talent is playing games regularly, even if its not in the first team it’s with the Academy. So it makes literally no difference. Jack Wilshire was just naturally injury prone, and that causes lack of games and lack of games = lack of form. Either way he was bound to fail eventually cause to keep a good form you need to play regularly and if he couldn’t manage that he was gonna lose form anyways
Has similar qualities to Paul Gascoigne, unfortunately including being injury prone. Makes the game look easy, appears naturally gifted. England would be a much better side with him playing to his full potential.
I saw him play in a cup game against my side (Forest). He was utterly class, clearly many levels above every other player on the pitch. It was embarrassing to watch. The gulf in class was so, so obvious. He seemed to have an extra half-second on the ball every time he touched it.
What a player and what a track E Dubble rip. Man two legends in one video. So sad. RIP E Dubz and RIP Wilshere's career. Fucking tragic, just so many injuries he could never become the player he was destined to be.
I don’t know how to praise a midfielder other than to say he was always there every second ball every deflection every knockdown half a pace off pass he just bossed it that game
Just stumbled upon this vid after reading some comments where people were debating whether he can be considered a ‘legend’. A massively overused term obviously. First game live that I saw Wilshere was the Emirates cup when he scored twice against Rangers, he was 17 & looked absolute class from the stands. And regardless of whether people consider him a legend or not, given how phenomenally good this Barca team were, Wilsheres performance that night was legendary. At 19 years old, against Xavi & Iniesta. He also finished off a legendary Arsenal team goal against Norwich. Such a shame that injuries meant we never got to see how good he could’ve been.
People forget that prior to this game Pep Guardiola came out and said he has a dozen Jack Wilsheres in the Barcelona B team reserves, this alone makes this performance even more special. Give this guy a new contract along with the armband, players like sanchez will come and go, but a fan on the pitch that is this talented comes once a lifetime.
this video is timely, Jack has worked so hard to get back on the pitch. I hope he continues to stay healthy and eats his veggies! I know his maturity will keep him from trying to go for risky challenges. His legs and feet are magical, and i think with his more composed midfield demeanor he will continue to avoid significant injury. He is the engine that moves Arsenal forward!
at that time cesc fabregas once said, he shuddered at the thought of how great a Wilshere was, cesc might be right and might be wrong because jack Wilshere had the ability but had no luck
Remember watching this game live and how this 19 yo gave me goosebumps because of how good he was, man it’s such a fucking shame how injuries ravaged him.
This is epic.. RIP E Double & u could almost say RIP Jackie Wilshere but despite his awful injury luck hes still 28 and banging it at Bournemouth and could easily be playing in the prem next year and showing his undeniable permanent quality
This is the best version of wilshere. Humbly moving the moving the ball, and driving on occasions. It was his style of play that contribute to his injuries. If he played like this more often he may have faired better
Whoever did this jack specific vid, is a genius, deserves a plaque or something, if you missed the match live, then this was the perfect way to see just how good jack performed that night! I defo watched that match live, can remember where i was was and everything, but i can’t remember jack being that good, i knew he played well but dnt remember the ins and outs coz its too long ago. Massive massive plaudits jack man❤️🤍
@Dan Well, it will surprise you that between 2010 to 2016, Liverpool only qualified for the Champions League just once. While Arsenal was consistently making top 4. Google is your friend.
I don't care anyone says that was one of the most entertaining CL games in the modern era it might be only 2-1 but so end to end and some dazzling mind blowing football from both teams
Peak Wilshere at 19 years old...
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I personally think 2018 Wilshire is more mature than ever before
Don't be silly
@@eternalstealth9837 nowhere near as dynamic as he was when still a teenager...
@@NLHero I know injuries in between hampered his pace .he was still decent last year and for Bournemouth
Happy retirement Jack. So upsetting that injuries prevented what could have been such an incredible career. You still showed moments of brilliance that will never be forgotten. I still think of this performance and that goal against Norwich often.
I am a Man Utd fan but I watched this match and I will never forget Wilshere’s performance. This was an incredible Barcelona team with some of the greatest midfielders to have ever played the game. Yet Wilshere was the best player on the pitch that night by a mile.
People may disagree with me but that was 1 of the best individual displays by a 19 year old against 1 of the world's all time greatest team....
nobody disagrees. it's a fact!
sebi 16 Lionel Messi against Getafe. He scored one of the greatest goals in football history. But I still love Jack
Lord Afridi but that goal wasn’t against the greatest team
Still I think that goal by Messi is soooo good
Minecat How about messi hat trick vs Real Madrid?
Messi hat-trick vs Real Madrid
That Wenger executed this match with a midfield of Song and Wilshere against the likes of Xavi and Iniesta and won - is a testimony to his coaching ingenuity.
Song was so powerful in AFC
Couldnt win the tie
It was a 2-2 draw I think.
@@sunveerhariparsad6395 its 2-1 Arsenal... Arshavin and Van Persie for Ars, David Villa for Barca
@@ralteh3390 But they lost over two legs 🤣
the fact that he's 28 and going into the season without a club is one of the most heart breaking football stories in history
I am so sad :( Hope he can shine there. He is my idol btw
And now he’s retired 😮
Jack was the motm but was scared to ask Messi for his shirt. He had to ask Cesc to get it for him 😂
shams 627 wait actually??😂
I remember this, this is real !
I remember that too!!😂 outplayed the team and was shy after the match ended.
That's fucking adorable
How did he even get MOTM? Half the vid was him backpassing.
So sad to think of all the seasons wasted through injury. By far England's most talented midfielder, so excited to watch him ever week and I get goosebumps when he picks up the ball deep in midfield and starts to drift past the opposition.
Neymartive I love that too espacially whe he does that move 3:28
Neymartive when's he ever drifted past players? Always seems half a yard too slow.
Tom Colton
Well lately yes, he's been slow. but when he was at his best he moved through players smoothly. I hope he regains the skills he had during his younger days.
He does drift past players, thing is now he can’t play like that too much anymore so he picks and chooses his moments. The way he played is the reason he suffered so many injuries. He has to take it abit more slow now and limit himself.
He chooses his moments in order to avoid being predictable. He has never been physically blisteringly fast as it is the speed of thought that allows him to drift past players. For me, he is still head and shoulders above the rest of Arsenal midfield and it's not his fault that he is no longer surrounded by players who can take advantage. Sometimes when he makes a pass i often wish it was another Jack receiving that pass. For me, hIs weakness? Not enough goals (the only area where the likes of Ali is superior). Either way Wenger is mad to want to get rid of him and Southgate will probably pick the usual journeymen midfield..
I remember i was FUCKING THERE at 12 years old watching the game, one of the best days in my life, remember Barca won the CL that year too
OzzardHoHD I was 8 when I was there and it was amazing
Dude I was 12 as well man, best game I've seen live. although valencia away last season was good
Hahahhaha ozzard
Back then won against barcelona was really a significant thing. ☺️. I support both barca & arsenal by the way.
The night Jack bossed PRIME Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets.
One of best matches at the Emirates even though I despise the new stadium.
@@arisovayolu2911 It is a bit of a myth that Arsenal became crap after they left Highbury and went to the Emirates.It is a fact coz they had money problems ever since.
Now we get spanked by the biggest teams here
Arsenal should've won the league in 08 and 16 but collapsed at the very end the stadium got nothing to do with anything
@@Allopientubefish2 Should've won UEFA Champions league too, if not for the red card
@@Allopientubefish2 it's because of money that we couldn't sign any big players, even years after we had to sell the best ones.
Arshaaaaaarrrrvinnnnnn!!!!!!
Still gives me goosebumps 😱
bouncer786 You are not alone !!!!
Dont forget, cesc and rvp
Easily!
@@sabransabri9731 nobody’s forgetten em bro, but were talking about the goal here. The moment that goal came, we really needed it and it was coming to be honest
Remembered watching this match in 2011, amazing performance from everyone and what a win! What a great performance from Jack 💯
Who’s here cause he got released by west ham?? I miss him
Bolu Adesina here cause I want him at Ibrox
I had to watch this video, wanted to really see what made the lad so popular. That year he was buzzing all over
My God the editing. My friend you are special, thank you!
Absolutely man handled that mid field. One body faint @3:10 took out Messi, continuing run took out Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta. Shame with injuries, but getting back into the team, fitness and form! #COYG
the bravery to continuing to carry the ball in that midfield facing you is IMMENSE,
News of your retirement brought me here again Jack. Your were so good, played with heart and loved the Arsenal shirt. Injury robbed you. But we will also remember our beloved Jack.
United fan here. Read about his Wilshere's retirement and particularly this memorable performance. What a show he put on during this game! Barcelona looked bamboozled
This is actually the first game I ever watched. I borrowed Fifa 09 from my neighbor and I always played as Arsenal. I remember watching this game and falling in love with the team. Been watching and supporting them ever since.
This was actually the game that made Koscielny as well. He went beast mode against Messi and Pedro esp second half . Jack was phenomenal this season , the way he glided pass players , took the ball , drove the team forward . Really sorry about his injuries and really hope it is behind him.
Kos was such a gem of player.Wenger plucked him out of nowhere he became a defensive leader for us.
Who's here after Jack just said on twitter he didn't learn anything from xavi and iniesta because they were in his pocket 😭🤣
Yeah it's me
But I always loved Jack's playing style even though I'm a Man Utd fan.
Wayne and Jack are my favourite English footballers
@@yehtetaung287 Spanglish I think was the term used to describe his play style 👌
🤣🤣look at him now Iniesta and Xavi are midfield goats and his a one hit wonder
@@juniorchirwa49 Goats, but the played at Spain. What ruined Wilshere's carreer were the injuries, because he played in a league where he was exposed to intense physical contact.
@@juniorchirwa49 look at xavi and iniesta now and modric still bossing midfield
I remember this match so clearly. I remember watching the champions league draw and all the executives of the clubs in the room exploded. There is no question that Arsenal and Barcelona were playing some of the best football in the world at the time. Similar styles and both teams were just a joy to watch. What a match Wilshere played… it was his introduction to the world and then everyone saw how special he was. Shame injuries dampened his career. He could have been one of the best in the world. Proud he is a through and through Arsenal boy. Great memories.
Real fighter. No fear, only envy.
Take exemple new generation
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Beautifal vid! Jack is one of our own and is BACK! Music choice was great
RIP E-Double
We beat barcelona that day by playing footbal no parking the bus.
You didn't even beat them
@@mcwinner575 the final score was Arsenal 2- 1 Barcelona. Go check it out it was amazing
Iliyan aggregate still lost lol
K. Manish45 well they got robbed so...
At the time Barcelona and arsenal were the teams that played the most attractive football :)
Daily uploads.. Tears in my eyes...
I remember this match. I watched it in my dorm room during my first semester of diploma. The stream would lagged every few second because the Internet was shit 😂😂. I wasn't even arsenal fan but was excited to watch this game.
Absolutely owned the midfield, no fear in the face of the all time best midfield in football.
cap
People say injuries hampered wilshere's career and yeah it did when they compare it to the huge expectations they had for him; but I'd say the man still had a hugely successful career playing for arsenal's first team through the years and contributing that much.
Amazing... upset of his retiering💔
Who's here after Jack wilshere's tweet about this match?
Wilshere in this game was the reason why I started watching/supporting Arsenal. So sad injuries ruined him, but hopefully he will become a GREAT manager.
Look i watch the highlights of jakie in this game so many time but when i watch this vid it was like it's the first time to see this, the edit is great and choosing of the song is perfect.
Keep it up bro 👏
To play like that at the age of nineteen against arguably the greatest team of all time was pretty special. It's such a shame we never got to see the player he could have become if not for his injuries, because I'm sure he would have been one of the best midfielders in the world.
wow...e dubble its been years
Excellent choice of music ArsenalVideosHD
This is why you need to be very careful with some young prospects. Your body doesn't reach its physical peak until you're in your early 20s. Too much game time before then could lead to career defining injuries. Wilshere at 19 played a 49 game season. Remember Michael Owen? When he was 23, he already had 300 appearances. Injuries ruined him too.
What about super messiah's?
It depends with players ability. mbape, Hillard, Sancho are doing very well and we had fabrigas .. but nawadays is hard to get able players to start and end career with on form
What about ronaldo and messi?
I know this is old but this is kinda dumb. Basically every football talent is playing games regularly, even if its not in the first team it’s with the Academy. So it makes literally no difference. Jack Wilshire was just naturally injury prone, and that causes lack of games and lack of games = lack of form.
Either way he was bound to fail eventually cause to keep a good form you need to play regularly and if he couldn’t manage that he was gonna lose form anyways
Who is here after his Retirement🥲
I cannot explain how much this video motivates me.
Jack is one of the finest midfielders England has ever produced - bar injury woes
Thank you Jack. 🫡👏👏👏
That was a special performance by any measure. Kudos. 💯⚒️
Has similar qualities to Paul Gascoigne, unfortunately including being injury prone. Makes the game look easy, appears naturally gifted. England would be a much better side with him playing to his full potential.
danfire70 should sighn for rangers
Who's here after his retirement announcement...
Had to look this up after that heartbreaking interview 😢, What a talent!!
On the day, the nerves never allowed me enjoy this performance but every time I rewatch it, I go Wow Jack!
wilshere, alex song, fabre good combination
I miss this fearless Arsenal so bad. Passionate, powerful, blistering. ❤️⚪
I saw him play in a cup game against my side (Forest). He was utterly class, clearly many levels above every other player on the pitch. It was embarrassing to watch. The gulf in class was so, so obvious. He seemed to have an extra half-second on the ball every time he touched it.
What a player and what a track E Dubble rip.
Man two legends in one video.
So sad. RIP E Dubz and RIP Wilshere's career. Fucking tragic, just so many injuries he could never become the player he was destined to be.
I don’t know how to praise a midfielder other than to say he was always there every second ball every deflection every knockdown half a pace off pass he just bossed it that game
Just stumbled upon this vid after reading some comments where people were debating whether he can be considered a ‘legend’. A massively overused term obviously. First game live that I saw Wilshere was the Emirates cup when he scored twice against Rangers, he was 17 & looked absolute class from the stands. And regardless of whether people consider him a legend or not, given how phenomenally good this Barca team were, Wilsheres performance that night was legendary. At 19 years old, against Xavi & Iniesta. He also finished off a legendary Arsenal team goal against Norwich. Such a shame that injuries meant we never got to see how good he could’ve been.
People forget that prior to this game Pep Guardiola came out and said he has a dozen Jack Wilsheres in the Barcelona B team reserves, this alone makes this performance even more special. Give this guy a new contract along with the armband, players like sanchez will come and go, but a fan on the pitch that is this talented comes once a lifetime.
Guardian Dandee na your wrong. He said that after the game when everyone was hyping Wilshire
? He isn't good enough for arsenal anymore sadly.
Nasri, Wilshere, Fabregas, van Persie, Song... such a lethal and organized up front
his best match by far
this video is timely, Jack has worked so hard to get back on the pitch. I hope he continues to stay healthy and eats his veggies! I know his maturity will keep him from trying to go for risky challenges. His legs and feet are magical, and i think with his more composed midfield demeanor he will continue to avoid significant injury. He is the engine that moves Arsenal forward!
What a brilliant performance this was from Wilshere and Arsenal on that night, brilliant.
So sad that he’s leaving us, a true gunner, he will come home again, LEGEND!
yuh prophesized my friend its 2022 and he is our Under 18's coach
Wilshere is one player who will always have a place in my heart
I miss that arsenal team. Pure hard work
Who’s here after his tweet?
Not only Wilshere’s best game in an arsenal shirt. But also one of the highest quality champions league matches I’ve ever seen.
at that time cesc fabregas once said, he shuddered at the thought of how great a Wilshere was, cesc might be right and might be wrong because jack Wilshere had the ability but had no luck
Remember watching this game live and how this 19 yo gave me goosebumps because of how good he was, man it’s such a fucking shame how injuries ravaged him.
It's incredibel how Arsenal in this time was much more competitive against Big teams if we compered with today.
I came here after Instagram's reminder.
What a performance!
He simply never recovered from being overplayed by Wenger at an early age
His body was developing and it took a toll...
Really good video, make more videos of good performances of players❤️❤️
Wow this song just gave me flashbacks, haven’t heard e dubble since like MW2 days
Welcome to AGF, king
This is epic.. RIP E Double & u could almost say RIP Jackie Wilshere but despite his awful injury luck hes still 28 and banging it at Bournemouth and could easily be playing in the prem next year and showing his undeniable permanent quality
Now he's back! England's best midfielder.
Much love for using E Dubble’s music. We remember you man.
Give him an Arsenal shirt, we love him and should in our A team selection.
What a player.
I’m a man united fan but really love this boy ❤
Eboue's happier times
De los jugadores más infravalorados, le vi hacer cosas zarpadas y nunca tuvo reconocimiento , mucha lesión igualmente
Happy Retirement Jack....Forever the greatest individual performance ever
In this game jack wilsher touch a ball more than xavi and inesta. he was 19 But He Was Is Will brave.
Jesus. No wonder Barca was so good. That pressure was relentless
Who else here from sportbibles post?
rahul kurup me haha
Who is here after he retired from football?
Just been announced that Wilshere’s going to be leaving when his contract runs out. Terrible news. Good luck king Wilsh ❤️
His vision and ball protection was super!!!!!!!
All the best for you... Will never forget this game.
Such a quality player. PLEASE stay fit!
He was so good the pundits still used this match to point out how good he is 3-4years later. lmao
This video gives me hope
This is the best version of wilshere. Humbly moving the moving the ball, and driving on occasions. It was his style of play that contribute to his injuries. If he played like this more often he may have faired better
We love u wilshere 😢😢😢😘😘😘😘
Turned notifications on!!!
Watching this after jack came back to Arsenal to train
How i miss jack his dribbles and short passes and the trust wenger used to put in thez young lads makes him a really great coach
Whoever did this jack specific vid, is a genius, deserves a plaque or something, if you missed the match live, then this was the perfect way to see just how good jack performed that night!
I defo watched that match live, can remember where i was was and everything, but i can’t remember jack being that good, i knew he played well but dnt remember the ins and outs coz its too long ago.
Massive massive plaudits jack man❤️🤍
I'm still proud how they won Barca at that time without parking the bus
Forget even the context of this being a 19 year old vs the Barca greats for a moment... This is an unreal performance on any level!
Who’s here after his retirement?
Omg amazing song unreal comp. what a night that was
Who Is here after announcing Jack's retirement 😓
I don’t think people understand how impressive this is
Back to when arsenal had no trouble getting fourth
Lol
While Liverpool and Tottenham spent hundreds of millions of pounds every transfer window.
@@olisanwizu5638 Liverpool?
@Dan Well, it will surprise you that between 2010 to 2016, Liverpool only qualified for the Champions League just once. While Arsenal was consistently making top 4. Google is your friend.
@Dan Well, learn to read to understand. I reiterate, LIVERPOOL AND TOTTENHAM
If not for injuries he can become best midfielder.
I don't care anyone says that was one of the most entertaining CL games in the modern era it might be only 2-1 but so end to end and some dazzling mind blowing football from both teams