🚨 Ian Wright on Gabriel Martinelli leaving Arsenal for Al-Hilal:
🎙️ Reporter: “Ian, what do you make of Martinelli’s move to Al-Hilal?”
🗣️ Ian Wright: “I don’t think Arsenal have handled this very well. I really don’t.
Martinelli has given a lot to this football club. He came here as a young kid, developed into an important player and gave Arsenal some incredible moments. You don’t just forget that because he’s no longer first choice.
If he is leaving for Al-Hilal, then I hope it’s because it’s the right move for him, not because Arsenal have simply decided he’s surplus to requirements.
I understand football is a business. I understand you have to improve the squad. But sometimes you have to look at what a player has actually contributed before you push him out the door.
He’s scored goals, he’s played in big games, he’s helped this club win trophies. And now suddenly we’re saying, ‘Thank you very much, off you go’?
That doesn’t sit right with me.
And let’s be honest, Martinelli still has plenty of football in him. He’s 25 years old. He’s quick, he’s aggressive, he can stretch defenders and when he’s confident, he can be devastating.
If Arsenal sell him to Al-Hilal and he starts scoring goals over there, people will suddenly start asking whether we made a mistake.
I’ve seen this before. You let a good player go, he gets a fresh environment, starts playing regularly and suddenly everyone remembers why they liked him in the first place.
For Martinelli, I hope he gets regular football, confidence and the freedom to play his game.
But for Arsenal? I’m not completely convinced this is the right decision.
Sometimes you improve a squad by signing new players.
Sometimes you improve it by making sure you don’t throw away the good players you already have.”
Rest in peace to the original voice behind Konan, Motoko Kusanagi and Bayonetta.
Atsuko Tanaka passed away 2 years ago today at the age of 61. 🥹
Rest in Peace, Atsuko Tanaka. 🕊️
She left behind an extraordinary legacy that continues to inspire anime and gaming fans around the world. Best known for her iconic Japanese voice performances as Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell and Bayonetta in the Bayonetta series, Atsuko Tanaka built a remarkable career as a Japanese voice actress and narrator, captivating generations through her powerful voice, versatility, and unforgettable performances.
Notable Voice Roles:
• Motoko Kusanagi – Ghost in the Shell
• Bayonetta – Bayonetta series (Japanese voice)
• Lara Croft – Tomb Raider II & Tomb Raider III (Japanese voice)
• Yennefer – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Japanese voice)
• Konan – Naruto
• Lisa Lisa – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
• Hanami – Jujutsu Kaisen
Gone, but never forgotten.
From giving Motoko Kusanagi and Bayonetta their unforgettable Japanese voices to portraying Lara Croft during the classic Tomb Raider era and Yennefer in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Atsuko Tanaka left an enduring mark on anime and video games. Her remarkable legacy continues to live on through her unforgettable characters, distinctive voice, and the generations of fans she inspired. ❤️