Wenger to stay or go?
There are many rumors about Wenger leaving at the end of the season. People are saying he has lost the touch and should give way to someone younger and with more energy. HOWEVER, personally, I believe the Professor is the one to lead the team out of this valley for the past 2 seasons.
There are 4 great managers (love them or hate them) for the top 4 teams in the EPL. Based on trophies and Final appearances, I think only Fergie comes close to Wenger. Just look at the list below for Wenger’s track record for the past 10 years.
97-98 Double98-99 Nothing achieved. Rebuilding99-00 UEFA Cup Final (Lost)00-01 FA Cup Final (Lost)01-02 Double02-03 FA Cup (Won)03-04 An unbelievable season with 0 Losses.04-05 FA Cup (Won)05-06 CL Final (Lost)Mourinho and Benitez does not have a track record to match our gaffer although I admit they have proven themselves in their own countries.
The next reason was cash! What was given to Wenger when manure had pounds and pounds of money? What was given to Wenger again when Chelsea became Chelski? More recently, as Liverpool receives the bounty from the American owners, What is given to Wenger? He had peanuts and spare change and HE alone kept us in the race for title.
It is worth mentioning that until the coming of Abramovich it was Manure who were winning trophies above all the other clubs in England as they flaunt their financial power. Only Wenger was able to pull off upsets during the years of Manure domination.
In addition, I am full of admiration for Wenger’s skill in discovering talent for the club. He has dug out gems like Henry, Viera, Fabregas, Toure, Freddie, Pires, Petit, Overmars, Edu, Berkamp and many others from near obscurity or established team and guided them in Arsenal. All players coming to Arsenal have developed their skills and I dare say they have become better from the day they come to the day they leave or retire from the club.
Let's take a balanced view. Wenger had a bad season because of a lack of funds, bad luck with injuries, adapting to a new home, lost of key midfield players and the lost of his inspirational Skipper. I will bet my last dollar that Wenger will bring us back next season, stronger, fitter and hungrier!
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2 comments:
i hope so!
everyone seems to be thinking of late that arsene is some clueless old fool, but 3 years ago he was the sharpest, most sophisticated manager in europe. things don't change that easily, and i think he'll know by now what needs to be done.
are you mad_max?
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