Premier League 2015-2016

[redzonerocker]

I just wonder whay excuses Wenger can muster up for the teams performance since Christmas.

He always seems to come up with an excuse or two, no matter what.
it's becoming a bit embarassing listening to him and the fans just aren't buying it anymore.

It's time for the club and himself to seriously consider an overhaul to how many sections if the club are being managed from playing, coaching, medical, scouting and youth development philosophies.

A major overhaul is needed.
Wenger is past his sell by date (by about 3/5 years) and several players are just not up to the task and have to be moved on.
His arrogance is stifling the club.

[dtaai-maai]

A major overhaul is needed.
Wenger is past his sell by date (by about 3/5 years) and several players are just not up to the task and have to be moved on.
His arrogance is stifling the club.

It's not easy to resist the temptation to mock (so I won't! ), but this is also pretty clear to non-gooners. My question is why haven't the Arsenal powers-that-be seen this? Are they in awe of the guy? Or do they just like his financial management?

[Henry 14th]

They make a handsom profit year on year.

The American billionaire owner recently withdrew a dividend of £3 million pounds.

The club are sat on some £150mil cash in the bank yet the manager claims he has never been refused money for players, even though we were the only club in the football league not to transfer in an outfield player during the summer window. The arrogance to assume that this crop of players were giod enough to challenge proves to most that Wenger is past it.

Tactically inept with a plan A only way of playing. The annual spring collapse is equally as predictable as our style of play.


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[redzonerocker]

It's not easy to resist the temptation to mock (so I won't! ), but this is also pretty clear to non-gooners. My question is why haven't the Arsenal powers-that-be seen this? Are they in awe of the guy? Or do they just like his financial management?

Feel free to mock, it's all part of the game.

To answer your questions, yes, they are in awe of him and it's not for footballing reasons.
Those on the footballing side of the club are all just yes men that Wenger has chosen to surround himself with.

Henry 14th has summed up the overwhelming mood of the fans in his post.

I am in awe of him for what he's done for the club, the move to the Emirates etc etc.
The financial restraints of that period are long gone and we have the money to invest in the team.

Wenger has to much power and control and is to arrogant to change.
His reputation and legacy at the club is in severe danger of being tarnished because of it.

[arcadianagain]

Should Arsene Wenger be replaced? Possibly, Should he have bought new players before the season started? Probably. Those are the questions everyone is asking, but no one is able to answer, who was available to buy who wanted to move and whose club were willing to sell?

[Henry 14th]

In a game that is so money orientatied there is no doubt in my mind that players were available in the summer window.

Problem with Wenger is that he refuses to pay above what he thinks is a player's real value, whereas clubs with real aspirations accept prices often inflated to satisfy the need of the team.

You wonder how much damage keeping the likes of Walcott on the books does to transfer policy. A player that is often injured and when he isn't he's ineffective, commands very high wages.

Ferguson would have binned Walcott years ago. Wenger should have done the same and invested the time and capital in someone more effective.

He looks like hes repeating the mistake with Ox-Chamberlain.

'Arsne knows' as the phrase goes. Bollox he does, not any more I'm afraid.

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[Pagey]

The arrogance to assume that this crop of players were good enough to challenge proves to most that Wenger is past it.
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With the other big teams failing or in transition, Man City, Chelsea, Man U etc, if he hadn't had the long term injury problems of Wilshere, Welbeck, Cazorla (who was probably playing his best footy for Arsenal since he came), and squad players Rosicky, Arteta etc, they more than likely would have been challenging although another striker would not have gone amiss.

Tactically inept with a plan A only way of playing. The annual spring collapse is equally as predictable as our style of play.
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For neutrals like myself his style of play makes them the most attractive team to watch over the last 10+ years, even though they do frustrate with missed chances. You only have to listen to the commentators and ex players/pundits over the years who say the same about their style of play.

[redzonerocker]

With the other big teams failing or in transition, Man City, Chelsea, Man U etc, if he hadn't had the long term injury problems of Wilshere, Welbeck, Cazorla (who was probably playing his best footy for Arsenal since he came), and squad players Rosicky, Arteta etc, they more than likely would have been challenging although another striker would not have gone amiss.

Which is exactly why he should have strengthened the squad in the January window.

Arteta, Flamini and Rosicky are surplus players now, Mertesacker is close too.
Campbell, Coquelin, Monreal, Chambers and Giroud aren't top drawer either.
Walcot and Chamberlain are totally misused and out of form.

How many of those players would feature regularly in other top PL teams??

Those injury lists, season after season, are they bad luck, poor fitness management or do we just buy/produce crocks????

For neutrals like myself his style of play makes them the most attractive team to watch over the last 10+ years, even though they do frustrate with missed chances. You only have to listen to the commentators and ex players/pundits over the years who say the same about their style of play.

That used to be the case, entertaining and lovely to watch, not so much these days.
Over the past 5 years we've become predictable, unable to change the style of play and tactically exposed to often.

[redzonerocker]

In a game that is so money orientatied there is no doubt in my mind that players were available in the summer window.

There were options galore.
I often think it's because anyone and everyone was talking up what and who we needed, but Wenger wants to prove them all wrong, almost dictator like that's safe in the hotseat.

The club won't sack him and he has one more year on his contract.
The only way he goes is if he decides to quit or fans force him out.
What a sad predicament that is.

You wonder how much damage keeping the likes of Walcott on the books does to transfer policy. A player that is often injured and when he isn't he's ineffective, commands very high wages.

Ferguson would have binned Walcott years ago. Wenger should have done the same and invested the time and capital in someone more effective.

He looks like hes repeating the mistake with Ox-Chamberlain.

'Arsne knows' as the phrase goes. Bollox he does, not any more I'm afraid.

I think it's more damaging keeping Rosicky, Arteta and Flamini on the books with a combined weekly wage of £240k
Don't even mention Diaby

As for Walcot, agree he's been woeful of late, but he does have ability.
I think he could move on and thrive under a different manager.

Chamberlain has just been misused, selling him would be a huge mistake.

The 'In Arsene We Trust' banner should have the capital 'T' removed to be fair.

[redzonerocker]

Anyway, ranting over.

Well done Leicester again, not the prettiest or most convincing of wins, but a solid team performance and another 3pts in the bag.

[Zidane]

More disturbing news for Arsenal fans from BBC Sport.....

'We must remain calm and strong'

Wenger has come in for renewed criticism in recent weeks as Arsenal's pursuit of trophies domestically and in Europe has suffered a series of setbacks.
But the Frenchman, 66, remains as dedicated as ever to bringing success to the club.
"I am even more motivated than the day I arrived," he said.
"When you are a long time somewhere, people always question you. I don't question my dedication, it is 100%. I give more time to my club now than when I arrived.
"We have gone through a disappointing spell and it is important to remain calm and strong."

[arcadianagain]

More disturbing news for Arsenal fans from BBC Sport.....

'We must remain calm and strong'

Wenger has come in for renewed criticism in recent weeks as Arsenal's pursuit of trophies domestically and in Europe has suffered a series of setbacks.
But the Frenchman, 66, remains as dedicated as ever to bringing success to the club.
"I am even more motivated than the day I arrived," he said.
"When you are a long time somewhere, people always question you. I don't question my dedication, it is 100%. I give more time to my club now than when I arrived.
"We have gone through a disappointing spell and it is important to remain calm and strong."

And whilst Rome burned Nero fiddled

[Terry]

May he reign supreme forever...............

[Pagey]

So Arsenal fans, who do you want to be Arsenal manager at the start of next season ?

[Henry 14th]

From a playing perspective Diego Simeone would be great, not sure how good is English is though, and his German, French etc. Could be an issue.

Failing that Thomas Tuchel currently managing Dortmund would be a shout.

We've missed the boat really with Klopp going to Liverpool, he would have been ideal for a long-term replacement.

I hate to say it but Pochettino has worked wonders over the road, very organised - something Wenger in incapable of achieving.

Whoever replaces Wenger will have a very tough time of things. Wenger has craftially created a club structure that he has a huge say in.

I expect a few hard seasons like United have experienced but am willing to accept that in anticipation of change.

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