Monday, 21 March 2016

ALEX IWOBI THROWBACK PICTURE AT ARSENAL

  • Arsenal posted this Instagram picture of Alex Iwobi (left) alongside former Gunners youth coach Roy Massey (right) and club scout Shaun O'Connor (centre) signing for the club's academy back in 2003




  • The 19-year-old had posted this picture on social media back in October after signing a long term deal 

  • THROWBACK PICTURE!!


  • Alex Iwobi signed for the Arsenal academy back in November 2003 
  • He scored his first goal for Arsenal in 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday 
  • 19-year-old has impressed since breaking into the first team this seaso

    • On Monday Arsenal’s Instagram posted the picture of Iwobi 13 years ago, with the Nigerian international wearing the away shirt from the 2004-04 unbeaten season, with the caption, ‘It's been quite a week for @alexanderiwobi - here he is signing for #Arsenal, aged seven, back in November 2003. #YoungGun #Academy #Iwobi #Gooner.’
    Iwobi, having signed a long term deal with the club in October last year, has made 14 appearances for Arsene Wenger’s side so far this campaign and has recently managed to displace Theo Walcott on the right flank.
    The Nigerian, who is the nephew of Jay-Jay Okocha, was praised by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on Twitter following his strike at Goodison Park.
    ‘Hard work pays off. Well done @alexiwobi you deserve it. #COYG,’ posted Henry.
    The Gunners prodigy was thrilled to score his first goal for the club and thanked fellow forward Danny Welbeck for his influence. ‘It is not bad, I’m enjoying the moment,’ Iwobi told the club website. ‘I’m just happy to help my team and that is a positive so we will take that into the next game

    Iwobi impressed for Arsenal in the win over Everton and poses with his man of the match award

    Iwobi, vying for possession with Lionel Messi, also performed admirably against Barcelona 
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