Seaman Stains Clean Sheets

Seaman once of Gooners legend... unbreakable, unbeatable a crowd favourite a true Gooner through and through. These were words spoken in FMR's first tour of duty, the problem was he sat out half the first season due to injury, a season which was his last chance to gain substantial increase in skill. In reality a careeer wrecking challenge that has meant he is not at the minimum skill required for the last two seasons.

Despite this he has put in some excellent performances and had Greatness won their last game of the season.. it would have been Seamans efforts that won Gooners their first silverware. FMR argues he has one of the best defences in the business minus Seaman, and is frustrated at the easy goals given away even in games they dominate.

This season he expected the problem to be even more apparent and was well aware of the lack of stopping power between the sticks before the season even got underway. FMR asked for funds during the pre-season but was denied by the board, it is a tricky situation now for the manager. He knows Akinfeev needs to play regulary to gain a bar that is on offer to every keeper each season... although at 6 skill he is not ready for this division, a decision needs to made soon as games pass by.

Akinfeev has plenty of special qualities and could be quite a player under the new DV guidelines.. Seaman is approaching 100 games and is either terrific or a liabilty. The number one Jersey was passed to Akinfeev some weeks ago, although FMR has given Seaman ample opportunity to prove he can reach the 100 mark. There is a third option in selling Akinfeev but that will only buy Gooners a season or two in an old replacement.... rumour has it that FMR is awaiting the next youth talent before making his decision. We think everything is pointing towards a possible last Season for Seaman unless he can find some performances of yester year.