Delight in despair

therunningrec:

 The time is now for Arsenal’s supporting cast to stand up and be counted

There’s never an easy was to say goodbye is there? Be it with friends, classmates, and yes, even our favorite players, letting go is something that’s hard to do, particularly when what you are letting go of is something special. Such is the case with one Francesc Fabregas. Having seen the player grow up before their eyes, there will indeed be many heartwarming memories that Arsenal fans can conjure up on this, the first day of Cesc being a former Gunner. From the 18-year old boy starting the 2005 FA Cup Final alongside Robert Pires and Patrick Veira, to the 23-year old man smashing home a penalty to complete an epic comeback against the team he would eventually join, the nostalgia may prove to be inescapable. But while such ordeals may prove difficult for teams and fans to deal with, there’s always one thing to keep in mind. Losing your best player can be the beginning of a new and much brighter era.

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A bit long for the average reblogging, single-captioning Tumblr-er, but it is most definitely worth the read. If I were to write anything concerning the outcome of Cescgate and its impact with regards to AFC, it would read more or less something like this. As much as I’m a Culé & Red at heart, I can’t deny that I’ve always admired and had high hopes for Arsenal (see previous posts), and as the above piece so artfully put it:

“With Cesc gone, there will be opportunities for other players to step out of his shadow and deliver for the club. And if I were a betting man, I’d put my money on Arsene Wenger leading the players to do just that. Players come and go, but big clubs never die.”