Tierney: 'It's been the toughest year of my life'

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has admitted the past year has been the toughest of his life as his first season at the club finished with a 3-2 win over Watford.



Tierney: 'It's been the toughest year of my life'

Kieran Tierney in action against Watford. CREDIT: OFFSIDE


The Scot scored his first goal for the Gunners at the Emirates on Sunday, but he has been limited to just 15 Premier League appearances after a number of injury problems.

Tierney - who has quickly become a fan favourite in north London - revealed he has found the past 12 months tough but is determined to repay Mikel Arteta's faith.

"It's been the toughest year of my life," he said.

"I've had the injury and a lot of new challenges but you need challenges, you need to be uncomfortable.

"You need to challenge yourself to improve. I worked hard every day and I knew it wasn't going to be easy coming to this massive club full of great players. I knew it was going to be tough coming in and trying to get my place in the team.

"I'm just grateful for every opportunity I get to go on the pitch and give my all. I try to repay the manager's faith by working hard and trying to put in good performances. It's all about the hard work."

Reflecting on his first Arsenal goal, the former Celtic man added: "I didn't know what to do to celebrate the goal so I just turned around.

"I think it was shock! I'll take it. It was a good ball from Auba as well so it was a good day for me personally."


NEW! Subscribe to our weekly Gooner Fanzine newsletter for all the latest news, views, and videos from the intelligent voice of Arsenal supporters since 1987.

Please note that we will not share your email address with any 3rd parties.


Article Rating

Leave a comment

Sign-in with your Online Gooner forum login to add your comment. If you do not have a login register here.