Arsenal cult hero Jack Wilshere is closing in on a senior managerial role, and it will be his first permanent job in charge of a senior side.
The former Arsenal midfielder’s last role was as interim coach at Norwich City at the end of the previous campaign, where he took charge of the final two games of the Championship season. Wilshere was overlooked for the job permanently, with the Canaries settling on Liam Manning instead.
He has also served as an academy coach for the Gunners but is yet to manage a senior side on a full-time basis. According to the latest reports, that could soon change.
Wilshere closing in on Luton job
As reported by the BBC, Jack Wilshere is closing in on a move to Luton Town, with the Englishman now considered first choice to replace Matt Bloomfield, who was dismissed last week.
He is expected to take over at Kenilworth Road after the club failed to prise Richie Wellens away from Leyton Orient. Wellens is thought to be tied down with a heavy compensation clause, prompting the club to turn their attention to Wilshere instead.
Nothing has yet been finalised, but he is expected to take over the role permanently. Luton Town have suffered consecutive relegations and made a slow start to their League One campaign. It will be a tough job to come into, but he will no doubt relish the opportunity.
A new chapter for a Gunner
Since his early retirement in 2022, Jack Wilshere has been determined to forge a coaching career. After his spells with the Arsenal academy and Norwich City, a return to his boyhood club will mark a significant milestone in his managerial journey – he began his football education in Luton’s academy before joining Arsenal.
A new chapter awaits, and Gooners everywhere will be cheering him on.
Your thoughts?
Benjamin Kenneth
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Good luck Jack! Hope we meet in the FA Cup at Emirates. Cesc did it with Como. Why not you!?
I’m still trying to figure out why he’s considered an Arsenal “icon” or “legend”. What exactly did he do besides run directly into opposition defenders, which ultimately resulted in him frequently getting injured. Just asking🤔
More then anyone else for Arsenal yet your celebrate them
@Dan
In what way? Smoking in the showers, getting legless and tossed out of pubs. Or for calling Tottenham “shite”? The only Arsenal players I’ve ever celebrated were and are streets ahead of Jack the Lad. Not to mention, they’ve earned their “legend” status by their exploits on the pitch.
Won two FA Cups
@Dan
Using that logic, everyone who played with him and contributed towards winning those 2 FA Cups are legends/icons as well.?🤔
I didn’t say he was a legend of Icon , I said he’s done more for Arsenal then anyone else in our current team and you asked what ?
Factually he’s won more trophies for Arsenal then anyone in our squad
@Dan Smith
No he hasn’t. He was part of a cup’s winning team. His contributions have been minimal at best due to his injury record. He was never a very prolific player due to his lack of pace and dribbling ability. He constantly dribbled into opposition defenders, hence his frequent visits to the physio.Yeah, he had an eye for a pass and a good footballing brain. But was never taught or learned how to utilise his center of low gravity as most short players do. AW kept him and a few other injury prone and mediocre players too long, which in my opinion made it next to impossible for us to rebuild with new talent, leaving us stagnant.
No he hasnt what mate ?
He factually has
Name another Arsenal player in our squad who has won the same for Arsenal ?
@Dan Smith
He was part of a team. And since he was so injury prone, his contributions were minimal. Then I guess Kieren Gibbs must be a superstar legend icon, simply because he won “3” FA Cups with Arsenal. 🤨
NY-Gunner,
I think your being very harsh regards Wilshere, while he never really fulfilled his potential through countless injury’s. When he did put a run together his talent was clear for all to see.
I remember a game against Barcelona with the midfield that they had in a game at the Emirates. And in the second half in particular, Wilshere took the game by the scruff of the neck and ran the game.
So much so that after the game, this much vaunted Barcelona midfield asked who Wilshere was. And I think that they knew a few things about being a midfielder, I think you’ll agree.
So as I said earlier, I think your being a bit harsh to be fair.
@Derek
That one match and the Norwich “team goal”does not a legend nor icon make. Just sayin…
NY-Gunner,
No where did I say he was a legend or an icon. I just felt you were being a bit harsh on him that’s all. And he was more than just the two games you mention.
Reading your post’s on him, I just think that you don’t like him full stop. And in some ways if you just came out and said that instead of trying to belittle him, I would understand you more regarding this particular issue.
I’m normally in agreement with a lot of your posts, but on this occasion, we’re going to have to agree to disagree. 🤷♂️
@Derek
It’s merely a difference of opinion. No harm no foul Gooner. ✌🏾
Again I didn’t say icon or legend
You asked what did he do outside of smoking in showers and running into people ?
I said something others in our squad have not done
Then you asked what ?
I’ll remind you in quarter of a century FA Cups are all we have won , so I wouldn’t mock it
NYG
A legend is a little OTT but I think Wilshere is close to our hearts.
A bit rough around the edges, and gave it his all, however, it does look as though he has matured and I wish him well.
@Sue P
That I understand and somewhat share your sentiments Sue P. Jack has a good footballing mind and might make a good manager some day.
NYG, I think you’re confusing Wilshire with Szczesny concerning smoking in the showers. Szczesny had been warned a few times about it, culminating in a big fine when he was caught doing it again after we lost at Southampton.
Regarding Wilshire, I wouldn’t call him an icon, but imo he was one of the best players that came through our academy. His left foot reminder me of one of the best players I’ve even seen wear our red and white shirt, Liam Brady.
Well he’s back at Luton, where it all started for him. Wishing him the best of luck.
I agree with the sentiment that legend status is a bit much.
I am however left with many fond memories that will stick forever. That goal against Norwich, as well as playing against Barca at 16 and completely bossing it!
It’s hard to define what a “legend” is for Arsenal at the moment. Do you have to have won a major trophy to be considered a legend? If that’s the case, we haven’t had a legend in 25 years.
If not, would you consider players like Cazorla/Fabregas as legends?
My apologies, meant 20 years.
For me,definition of legends are players that scored over a 100 goal for Arsenal and players with many years of active service especially in terms of appearance while Icons are the ones we have their statues outside the stadium.And in my opinion George Graham,David O’Leary and Pat Rice are Icons too who deserves recognition.