A Premier League legend's friend lashed out when the footballer started dating his ex-girlfriend and said he was so annoyed he could no longer cheer for his favourite team
Liam Corless Sport Content Editor and Neil Docking
06:00, 11 Jan 2026
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere wooed Andriani Michael
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Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere wooed Andriani Michael(Image: )
A Premier League legend's friend lashed out when the footballer started dating his ex-girlfriend - saying he was so annoyed he couldn't even support his team anymore.
Jack Wilshere won two FA Cups during his time as an Arsenal hero, with the 2010-11 PFA Young Player of the Year earning the adoration of fans for both his performances on the pitch and for what he infamously sang about arch-rivals Tottenham during the 2015 FA Cup victory parade.
The former England midfielder, who turned 34 last week, wasn't loved by every Gunners fan though - with one in particular refusing to cheer on the North London giants after accusing him of breaking the bro code. Wilshere was previously in a long term relationship with hair stylist Lauren Neal, with whom he has two children.
Andriani Michael, then fiancee of ex-England star Jack Wilshere in the stands during Euro 2016
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Andriani Michael, then fiancee of ex-England star Jack Wilshere in the stands during Euro 2016(Image: PA)
But after they split in 2014, he started dating Andriani Michael. His former friend Starzi Kyriacou claimed she was previously with him and slammed the Gunners star saying "they've got no respect for me".
The Mirror reported how Kyriacou told a national newspaper in 2015: "I was good friends with him. I'm mad at him, my ex and her family. It won't work out between those two."
Fish and chip shop owner Kyriacou said he was a die-hard Arsenal fan, but admitted it had become harder to back the team since Wilshere started dating his ex.
Jack Wilhsere, Andriani Michael and her father
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Jack Wilhsere, Andriani Michael and her barber shop owning father(Image: )
Jack Wilshere wooed Andriani Michael
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Jack Wilshere wooed Andriani Michael(Image: Instagram)
He moaned: "It's not nice supporting a team with someone who my ex is going out with in it. They've got no respect for me so I've got no respect for them."
Wilshere was said to have became pals with Kyriacou when he was a regular at Andriani's dad's barber shop in North London. However, when Wilshere split with Lauren, he began dating Andriani.
In 2016, he asked Andriani to marry him – ending any hopes his old mate Kyriacou may have had of winning her back. Wilshere married Andriani in 2017, before they welcomed a baby girl in 2018.
Jack Wilshere with Michael Michael in his barber shop
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Jack Wilshere with Michael Michael in his barber shop(Image: Sunday Mirror)
Jack Wilshere married Andriani Michael in 2017
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Jack Wilshere married Andriani Michael in 2017(Image: Twitter/JackWilshere)
Once one of England's most promising talents, Wilshere's career was sadly plagued by injuries and he ended up leaving Arsenal, firstly to Bournemouth on loan, and later permanently to West Ham United.
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After playing for the Cherries again in the Championship, he called time on his playing career in 2022 after a short spell with Danish side Aarhus Gymnastikforening.
Having moved into coaching, firstly as manager of Arsenal's under-18 team and latterly as a first team coach for Championship club Norwich City, he now manages League One club Luton Town.