Arsenal icon Jack Wilshere’s has transitioned into coaching after spending the majority of his playing career at the North London club. However, Bournemouth supporters likely have fond memories of Wilshere’s 2016-17 loan spell with the Cherries, despite a rocky start due to an unexpected misstep on his first day with the team.
How Jack Wilshere’s Early Mistake at Bournemouth Shaped His Coaching Approach at Arsenal
Wilshere joined Bournemouth for a season-long loan to get more playing time after battling injuries at Arsenal. Throughout his time with the Cherries, he made a significant impact. Especially appearing 27 times in the Premier League under the guidance of manager Eddie Howe. The team achieved a ninth-place finish, their best ever in the league, largely thanks to Howe’s leadership and the contributions from loan players like Wilshere and Nathan Ake. Wilshere’s loan spell ended on a high note. With Bournemouth climbing seven places in the final five weeks of the campaign.
However, Wilshere’s initial interaction with Eddie Howe could have been disastrous. Howe had a peculiar rule: players were not allowed to sit on footballs. On his first day, Wilshere inadvertently broke this rule by sitting on a ball, drawing quick warnings from his new teammates. Recounting the incident to talkSPORT in 2021, Wilshere shared how his teammates immediately urged him to stand up, explaining Howe’s unique prohibition against sitting on footballs. Despite this early misstep, Wilshere quickly won over Howe. Moreover became a consistent performer until an injury in the season’s final stages.
Wilshere returned to Arsenal following his loan at Bournemouth for one final season with the Gunners and Arsène Wenger before concluding his playing career with brief stints at Bournemouth again. As well as Denmark’s AGF. He transitioned to coaching, taking charge of Arsenal’s Under-18 team in 2022. In his first year, he led the team to the FA Youth Cup final. Also his second year has been marked by a strong performance in the Under-18 Premier League.
What’s the Situation Currently
Now, Wilshere is instrumental in developing Arsenal’s young talent. He has guided players like Ethan Nwaneri to the senior team and helped defender Ayden Heaven earn a spot on the bench for a Champions League match. Additionally, 14-year-old Max Dowman is seen as a future star. Also Wilshere aims to balance nurturing his enjoyment of the game with rigorous training to prepare him for first-team success.
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