Kunal Marwaha

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

We should be forever indebted to him. Very few top level players or managers would have sacrificed personal moves for the club the way he did. And his only message consistently was that stick to club values. Kept Arsenal on top despite arrival of City / Chelsea.

[Kyama ⚽ @ElijahKyama_]

Arsene Wenger on Arsenal's money situation: "We're blocked, we could only spend 50% of turn over on wages. We had to sell our best players"

Then Manchester City were inflating revenue upto £900m to build a team & win on the pitch under Pep Guardiola & co.

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

Cannot get tired watching these. Absolutely sublime

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Wengerball goals, but they keep getting better ⏩

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Wengerball goals, but they keep getting better ⏩

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

@kimmoFC He has always had a grudge against Arsenal and our players. All his media statements and the way he plays against us. Always gets away after making terrible late tackles.

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

@itsritish @blrcitytraffic @DKShivakumar @krishnabgowda @PCMohanMP @MALimbavali Extremely poor conditions. No urgency in solving basic road issues that is affecting so many people.

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

This is the way many teams played Arsenal last season. And it continues. Refs keep making biased decisions. Aston Villa match classic example of that.

[Dami @UncensoredDami]

The last time Chelsea went physical against Arsenal

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

Sad to see him go. He gave us dreams when he joined. Surely, he will return to Europe. Way too good for Saudi.

[Gabriel Martinelli @gabimartinelli]

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner ❤️

[Gabriel Martinelli @gabimartinelli]

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner ❤️

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

Such a wonderful post. Happy retirement to him. So many factors have to align to make it to the top level. That moment he scored for us and the way he celebrated will forever stay in memory.

[Carl Jenkinson @carljenkinson]

Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley. From the age of 8 football has been my life, it’s given me a lot, and I have also given it a lot back. In fact I’ve given it everything.

It’s for that reason that I can write this looking back over my career with no regrets. Do I wish certain things went better? Without a doubt. A lot of things. I once scored an own goal from 30 yards out. I certainly wouldn’t mind deleting that from history. But were these bad or difficult moments ever because of a lack of effort? No. Like I said, I gave football everything. Everyday.

And I guess I’m writing this because I can see that’s getting lost a bit these days. I don’t know if it’s social media painting a certain picture of what a footballer looks like, but I want to be clear, behind the scenes these top players train like their life depends on it. Alexis Sánchez, wow. Every training session he trained like it was his last. The ones that don’t, they fall by the way side eventually. Even when they’re really, really good. I’ve seen it happen to too many young pros and scholars, trying to make a name in the game.

Apply yourself everyday, listen to your coaches and learn from the players who have already been where you want to get to. Because if you don’t make it, and it’s because you got carried away with yourself, it’ll be a heavy burden to carry later in life.

I suffered a lot with confidence throughout my career, which I found strange because my Dad always backs himself to the hilt. I saw loads of people, to try and unlock something within me and find that inner belief. “Take the chains off” Arsène Wenger would say to me. “I’m trying boss”, I would say to myself. But I’m certain it was that same insecurity that gave me the drive I have, that would make me run harder and train harder than everyone else. Ultimately that’s what gave me a career at the top level, because physically I was a machine and I took a lot of pride in that. Was the way I am a blessing or a curse for me? A bit of both I think. But you can only play the cards you’re dealt and try and make the best of them.

I’m writing all this because I hope some young players might read it. You guys have so much confidence these days! I wish I could nick some of it and take it back in time, but confidence without application and having that fire in your belly to improve everyday won’t get you far. I see less young players doing extras, working on their craft, doing extra running after training. Trust me, you won’t have a career if you neglect this aspect.

Try and find the sweetspot. That’s why I love guys like Bukayo Saka. He’s got that swagger, but you only need to listen to him in a post match interview to see he’s never lost his humility. Find the sweetspot.

Hopefully the above has some value to someone out there. I didn’t want to write the generic retirement ‘thanks for everything’ post as it seemed like a missed opportunity. Although of course I am very grateful to my friends, family, coaches, managers and of course the fans who have been with me on my journey. I’m looking forward to seeing what life has in store for me next.

Cheers,
Jenko

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

What a brilliant signing Trossard turned out to be! A clutch player with so many crucial goals and assists. A very unique profile of a player. He will surely have many more years of top level football.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Trossard again, olé olé 🫶

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

The most unbelievable stuff ever. Probability as close to Zero as possible.

[Annalise Keating @Ariannnyy_]

You can’t convince me life is just a series of coincidences. What do you mean Lionel Messi was randomly paired with a five-month-old baby after the baby’s family won a UNICEF raffle for a charity photoshoot while Messi played for Barcelona… and that baby grew up to be Lamine Yamal?

Lamine would go on to become one of the brightest young stars in soccer, wear the same No. 19 Messi wore for the same team when that photo was taken, and now, nearly two decades later, could face Messi in a World Cup Final???????

[Annalise Keating @Ariannnyy_]

You can’t convince me life is just a series of coincidences. What do you mean Lionel Messi was randomly paired with a five-month-old baby after the baby’s family won a UNICEF raffle for a charity photoshoot while Messi played for Barcelona… and that baby grew up to be Lamine Yamal?

Lamine would go on to become one of the brightest young stars in soccer, wear the same No. 19 Messi wore for the same team when that photo was taken, and now, nearly two decades later, could face Messi in a World Cup Final???????

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

@Kenu73 If you have time, plan to go to Vintgar Gorge. The entire Gorge walk and the small hike back from there to the bus stand is so beautiful!

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

We all deserve this ❤️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Bottle this feeling 🍾

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

It all worked out.

[SuperSport Football ⚽️ @SSFootball]

𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆

A trophy lift 22 years in the making 🥳🎉

#SSFootball | #SSPremierLeague | #CRYARS

[Kunal Marwaha @Kunal_Marwaha]

Feeling so so proud and absolutely elated. Totally surreal feeling. What an incredible season it's been! Toughest ever.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This thing that binds us ❤️