Carl Jenkinson

“Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that promising defender Carl Jenkinson, 19, has arrived from League One side Charlton Athletic. His signing was confirmed as young Gunners Benik Afobe, Chuks Aneke and Oguzhan Ozaykup also pledged their futures to the Club.
“Jenkinson joins Arsenal having featured nine times for Charlton Athletic’s first team. Predominantly a right-back, the 6’1″ youngster can also play in the centre of defence.
“Everyone at Arsenal would like to welcome Carl to the Club and look forward to the continued progression of all four players in the years to come.”

First a Warm Welcome to Mr.Jenkinson. So we make our first signing.... Oh that was the official statement from the Club if you haven't noticed by now...Before I tell you who he is..let me say am happy and not so happy. Happy because we signed a player,not so happy that it is the same kind of players we sign every year..players with POTENTIAL,yet we expect different results. Lets look at some of those potentials..Denilson,Bendtner,Diaby,Clichy and the list goes on..all who have turned out so far to be average at best! Maybe he'll turn out different like Cesc,Jack or the handful of fulfilled potential we have! The word is maybe..I dont think we have the luxury of making such risks,but then again there is no guarantee that if we sign an experienced and proven player he'll carry on with his form here...look at Squillaci (was he proven?). So when you look at it like that I guess you understand how fucked up it is to be a manager.

Since the news broke out yesterday,there have been mixed reactions..especially coupled with the news that Manure are to snap up Phil Jones! Like most of you I'd prefer Jones to Carl,though they are of the same age..Jones has Premier league experience. I'd like to clear up something,most of you were complaining that Mr.Bean made no effort to get Jones..Wrong! We made an equal bid with Manure 16 million pounds..Wenger even made time from his french T.v schedule to meet with the kid..if that's not effort I dont know what is! The lad just chose Manure over us..kinda like Rambo chose us over them..also note that the 16M would have been a club record,now I dont know about you but that shows me intent!

So who is Carl Jenkinson?
Popularly known as Carlo at Charlton,Jenkinson was born 8 February 1992,in Harlow England but he plays for Finland..his mother being Finnish! As you read he is 6ft 1 inch..not bad for a 19 year old defender!
Jenkinson made his debut for Charlton aganist Brentford  in December 2010, playing at right-back.He's played for Finland at U-19. Last year he went on loan to Eastbourne Borough semi-professional club,for a month November - December where he made 4 appearances! In total that is 13..there's not much about this lad,but I do hope that he turns out good!
"He's got rare technique for an Englishman, and even more so for a defender, he's tall, quick, can play all     across the back four and as a holding midfielder (according to Young Guns), and is a die-hard Gooner.   What's not to like?" (Ricky1985 on the Arsenal-Mania Forum)  

My biggest worry is..since Carl is a right back,this could spell doom for my main man Eboue! If you know me,I like Eboue,alot more as a character to the team,than as a player.He never complains,he loves this club and you feel he has a special bond with everybody on the team..you can tell by how he celebrates every goal it's as if he scored..(do you remember after the carling cup final?) Every player seems to mention him as the team's character! He also brings the experience we so need! Mr.Bean should keep him for the above reasons. But I think the liverpool penalty will come back at him!!

Onto other news..
King Cobra is toning down his transfer rumors,he told gooners via his twitter account not to listen to what the news papers say..that if anything is going to happen,he's going to let us know,in so many words. Fair enough I think..
Walcott wants Benzema..who doesn't. But I like that the players are putting pressure on the manager to sign quality players!
Finally to a story that I liked so much..I hope it's true..

Here is Willian aganist barca..

The Sun reports that Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk are willing to let their Brazilian winger Willian yes...Willian Borges da Silva to move to the Emirates,wait this is the best part..what are they asking for? they are demanding that Arsenal give them Denilson and £4m on top. Lol! Now for those who know who Willian is..are already jumping from their seats! We'll never get a better deal anywhere in this world..if it is indeed true Mr.Bean should jump on it faster than a rabbit on heat! Heck most gunners would pay the 4M to get rid of Denilson...Now Shaktar what about Almunia and Bendtner?

With that gooners...As you were!
Load those Cannons.

Here's a Video of Carlo...the only one on the internet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61-X1DRcNc