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Flynn: Ramsey as good as Fabregas
by Robin Hackett, 07 October 2008

Flynn: Ramsey as good as Fabregas

Wales Under-21 boss Brian Flynn believes Arsenal starlet Aaron Ramsey is progressing at the same level as Cesc Fabregas.

The former Cardiff youngster, 17, joined Arsenal in the summer for around £5 million and, although he is yet to establish himself in the first-team for club or country, Flynn is convinced Ramsey will go on to follow in the footsteps of the 21-year-old Spain star.

"I've been watching Aaron since he was 14. He can be anything he wants to be in the game," he said.

"At this stage, this age, he is as good as Cesc Fabregas. I see him as a top-six Premier League player and a top international player anywhere in Europe.

"He is quite something, and I can compare him to one of the best youngsters in the world in Fabregas.

"He is very close to being a senior international but we want him to help the Under-21s first.

"He even speaks Welsh – he ticks all the boxes."

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glen - 08 October 2008 18:14: aaron to be better than cesc ime sure; Report this to a moderator

Is that - 08 October 2008 16:37: Pedro from Le Grove???; Report this to a moderator

MOHAMED BASH KAY SHERIFF - 08 October 2008 16:37: I HAVE THE BELIVE ARSENE WENGER BOYS WILL WIN THROPHES THIS SEASON.THE JUST NEED SOME EFFORT IN THERE GAME.CALORS VELA NEED CHANGE TO PLAY.AM DISAPOINTED IN KOLO .ADEBAYOR.THE ARE TO PUT MORE EFFORT .KOLO I THINK HE HAS PUT ON TOO MUCH WIEGHT.WELL DONE TO THE YOUNG BOYS.MORE THEO SERMIR.NICOLAS.DENILSON AND SO ON..WENGER IS THE BEST MANEGER IN THE WORLD.I SUPPORT ARSENAL FOR HIS SAKE.; Report this to a moderator

Pedro - 08 October 2008 16:07: Anyway back to the matter in hand, Ramsey is a talent no doubt about it, but he wont reach the level of Cesc. im sure he has what it takes to suceed at Arsenal though.; Report this to a moderator

Nufc Tom - 08 October 2008 12:33: i haven't loved watching a team more then arsenal, their flair and passing, they have it all, its just a waiting game right now before the trophies come flooding in get rid of Arsene would be insane!; Report this to a moderator

AFC 4 Life - 08 October 2008 12:32: Gunner Do It - calll yourself an Arsenal fan? Please, do me a favour and go support Man Utd, we dont need fans like you. In Arsene we trust.; Report this to a moderator

What are you raving about? - 08 October 2008 10:41: You complete and utter lunatic! It's been said before and I'll say it again, Arsene knows. Any Arsenal fan who doesn't support Wengers philosophy is not a true fan, we play with more flair than any club in the premiership and that in itself is something to be proud of. The titles will come.; Report this to a moderator

GUNNER AGREE - 08 October 2008 09:30: Totally agree... Arsene's out of ideas and we're falling behind. Losing to a much lesser club like Hull should be a warning to him.. And now it looks like Cesc is off... We're fooooooked!!; Report this to a moderator

Andy C - 08 October 2008 09:30: Arsen out???????? are you a clown or something? Who brought you Cesc in the first place?who brought you Clichy? Who brought you Vela? who brought you Nasri? Theo? Ad? Van Persie? who gave you TH14? who developed and put amazing football on your doorstep for the last 10 years? who gave you the expecation that we could actually win something? Arsen is Arsenal..... In Arsen we trust!; Report this to a moderator

ARSENE Knows - 08 October 2008 08:41: No way, Arsene IS Arsenal. He has built the Emirates, brought these amazing players through and is the essence of who we are. ARSENE FOR LYFE!; Report this to a moderator

ade - 08 October 2008 02:47: Gunner do it is a twat; Report this to a moderator

lool Man u fan - 08 October 2008 01:08: NOOO wayy is he as good or eva will be as good as the great fabregas....and this is comin from a non biast united fan loooooool thats just sum welsh late april fools joke loooool; Report this to a moderator

Calm Gunner - 08 October 2008 00:00: Be Quiet Please; Report this to a moderator

Gunner Do It - 07 October 2008 22:39: Arsene Wenger out please. We are going backwards with him as manager. We will never win anything again. Once Fabregas leaves for Barcelona we are stuck! Bring back David Dein.; Report this to a moderator

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