Aaron Ramsey ready to build on 2014 FA Cup success

Wednesday 09 Jul 2014
Ramsey scored the winner in the 2014 FA Cup Final

Aaron Ramsey says he and his Arsenal team-mates are hungry for more success after ending their nine-year drought in May.

The Welsh midfielder scored the winning goal in Arsenal’s dramatic 3-2 victory against Hull City in the 2014 FA Cup Final - and as the players report back for pre-season training, Ramsey said the squad cannot rest on their laurels and must kick on.

In a Twitter Q&A session on Wednesday, he spoke of his determination to build on last season's success.

Arsenal v Manchester City

2014 FA Community Shield 

3pm, Sunday 10 August 2014 

Wembley Stadium connected by EE 

Live on BT Sport

"I think now that we've won the FA Cup, this team has become hungrier to win things. I'm sure we'll give it a good go," he said. 

"I am looking forward to just getting back into it and playing every week.

"Hopefully we can have a successful year and win a few things."

Ramsey, was one of several players not involved in World Cup duty to return for the start of pre-season training at London Colney - and is now preparing for the traditional season curtain-raiser.

As FA Cup winners, Arsenal will begin their 2014-15 campaign against Premier League champions Manchester City in The FA Community Shield.

Aaron Ramsey celebration

The stuff of dreams: Ramsey celebrates his dramatic Wembley winner

The match will take place on Sunday 10 August.

Money raised from the Community Shield will be distributed to charities and good causes across the country with clubs competing in last season’s FA Cup First Round and beyond eligible to nominate organisations to receive a £2,000 payment from The FA.

Both Arsenal and Manchester City will receive £25,000 for a charity or good cause of their choice.

By Jamie Reid Senior Writer