Taylor Swift Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Wenger will never be forgotten. As much as he's being criticised today, he's done something for Arsenal that no manager has ever done for them. He's the best they've ever had, and in terms of what his teams have done, he's the best that many, many teams could have had (if it were possible). His double winning teams were very good, the Invincible season was obviously something even more special and he's been the key person in guiding them from a small-ish ground into one of the biggest grounds in Europe. If it were any other manager who didn't realise the risk that they were taking, Arsenal could have easily done a Leeds. But Wenger understood. He's only criticised now because his competitor for a very long time - that hypocritical cunt at Old Trafford - is better than he is. It's like criticising Shearer because Ronaldo was better when Shearer was at his peak. Shearer was still fucking good - legendary, even - but Ronaldo was just that much better. It's the same with Wenger. He's an amazing manager and Arsenal will seriously struggle to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 A lot of people - some Arsenal fans included - take what he's done for granted without taking into considerations the constraints that he has and is continuing to operate under. Any British team that is not named Man Utd can only dream of having someone like Wenger managing them. Do you think City would dump Mancini in an instant if Wenger was interested? No doubt. Same with Liverpool, as good a start as Dalglish has had. I reckon Chelsea would do it too with Ancelotti. You look to the other leagues and there's no doubt that every team in Germany and Italy would love someone like Wenger managing them, and I reckon only Barcelona would instantly say 'no' if offered Wenger. As good as Mourinho is, Real will eventually tire of his defensive schemes, and they've made numerous attempts to get Wenger to manage them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Arsenal fans will miss Wenger when he's gone. If they win a major trophy the season after he leaves then he'll be quickly forgotten about. They won't though will they? If that new manager signs the right players they will imo. Theres a deeply ingrained philosophy there. It's going to take a pretty neat fit to make it carry on as business as usual after years of stability. Bit black n white to me I'm not sure, the right players and manager can change the whole club and give everyone a huge lift. Just look at when Wenger joined Arsenal the signing's of Overmars, Vieira and Petit transformed that team. It's not as easy as that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Petit and Vieira were both signed for a relatively small sum as well. Overmars actually only cost around £5m but that was quite a bit back in the day. Wenger has always followed his principles when managing and he's had success doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 It's not like he's an idiot failure who's stuck in his ways and believes that he's doing things the right way. He's a massive success who's stuck in his ways and believes that he's doing things the right way even though things haven't gone his way in the past 5 or so years. His relatively lack of success today doesn't negate his earlier massive success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 What I don't get with Wenger is why he hasn't bought a decent keeper still, he spent about £12-13m on Arshavin didn't he? That money could've bought a top quality keeper easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Petit and Vieira were both signed for a relatively small sum as well. Overmars actually only cost around £5m but that was quite a bit back in the day. Wenger has always followed his principles when managing and he's had success doing it. Vieira cost about £3.5 million, which back then was quite a hefty sum for someone that was so unproven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Quite a lot of stuff could happen over the next 2 hours. QPR will almost definitely be promoted today, for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Just a question, should QPR fans celebrate today if they are promoted with assumption they will not be deducted points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Quite a lot of stuff could happen over the next 2 hours. QPR will almost definitely be promoted today, for one. Depends what the FA say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Stockport who could be relegated today are losing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Crystal Palace are beating Leeds, as it stands Sheffield United are relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Crystal Palace 1-0 Leeds. Potentially huge goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Danns is class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Cardiff are beating Preston. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Forest are winning as well, which makes it harder for Leeds to get into the play offs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 What's happened to Leeds? Injuries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Routledge, QPR lead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 QPR 1-0 up. Rootlarge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 What's happened to Leeds? Injuries? Don't know, just fell apart this weekend by the looks of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Sheff Utd down at Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Reading are beating Sheffield United, bye bye. Shame that Sheffield won't have at least 1 team in the 2nd tier never mind the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 McBoro are losing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Huddersfield are winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 How come the Premiership didn't play on Friday and then again today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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