Over the last few weeks, Arsenal defender Leah Williamson has faced so much criticism for not being at her best. People have criticised her for the mistakes she’s made, believing she’s lost her mojo. Ex-Gunner Jen Beattie recently emphasised the awkwardness of Leah’s struggles and suggested that instead of criticising her, the critics should consider why she is going through them.
Renee Slegers is the latest to defend Leah Williamson. Slegers, the interim Arsenal women manager, asserts that Leah often commands all the attention she receives, comparing her to a tall tree that captures all the wind.
The Dutch tactician further confirms she’s spoken with Leah, and she’s confident she’s in a good place given what she’s seen from her in training. The Interim Arsenal manager said, “The high trees catch all the wind, and Leah is one of them. But she’s fine; she’s good. I had a really good conversation with her this morning, and she had a good training session.”
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Dutch Gooners should be aware of the saying “Hoge bomen vangen veel wind,” which translates to “the tallest trees catch all the wind.”
Sleger’s comments make sense. We often criticise the best, but we often overlook their contributions to where we are, and sometimes one can have a drop in form, or even just have a bad day at the office..
Now more than ever, Leah Williamson deserves our support; let’s give it to her.
What do you think Gooners? She is our Queen! No?
COYGW!
Michelle M
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Having watched Arsenal since 1948 I have seen the best and certainly worst centre backs that have worn the Red . L Williamson rates as one of the best, starting play from the back I cannot remember much better.
Her worst criticism, herself. Class does not disappear, it sometimes has a hiccup, she will come good, and then great once more
i agree with Michelle and Ted …. imho it s true the game against United did not given us the much desired 3 points, we were just a whisker away, but it gave us much more, vindication for those incredible players who were being put under some scrutiny (yes Leah the greatest defender, Bethy our amazing talent, and Alessia the hardest working hero) and confirmation of the genius skill and consistency we see each match now from ‘snake hips’ Lia Walti, she never loses the ball, her passes are incredible,she marshalls our defence and she s becoming an unexpected sharpshooter too …. congratulations to ALL the team and especially to Renee, don t ever under rate her pls fans, the last 3 games have been our turning point