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Primorac interview, Croatian newspaper

Speaking to Croatia daily newspaper, «Jutarnji List» Arsenal’s assistant coach, Boro Primorac:

Is Arsene Wenger nearing the end at Arsenal?
«Wenger isn’t considering leaving Arsenal. Of course it is bad to lose 5-1 in the Champions League, first in Munich and then at Emirates, even though it came against Bayern. After all, at the group stage we witnessed also such a heavy defeat. We understand fans are not happy, neither are we.»

But fans want him out!
«There are no less grateful people in football than fans and ex-players. Arsenal’s strength in the past 20 and more years has been Wenger, it's not all about results, but also business part of the club.»

Last question: So, there is no change at Arsenal?

«To my knowledge, no. However, football brings every day something new. I have no intention to move at this age, only London and Split» (second-largest city of Croatia, located on the Adriatic coast).

posted on 17/3/17

"..it's not all about results, but also business part of the club."

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My favourite part of his interview. Just proves that, 20 years down the line, neither of them understand why the fans are so p/ssed off.

But if the club offer Wenger a new 2 year contract, it will be the final proof we need to show that, as a club, we are on the brink of terrible, terrible trouble. So, should such an event occur, I will back the manager to the hilt, as he will be all that is standing between where we are now, and total meltdown.

posted on 17/3/17

Only chance he's going is if we don't make top 4. Get top 4, and he'll definitely sign 2 years.

posted on 17/3/17

comment by Alexiston Sanchez 125.2 (U8879)
posted 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
"..it's not all about results, but also business part of the club."

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My favourite part of his interview. Just proves that, 20 years down the line, neither of them understand why the fans are so p/ssed off.

But if the club offer Wenger a new 2 year contract, it will be the final proof we need to show that, as a club, we are on the brink of terrible, terrible trouble. So, should such an event occur, I will back the manager to the hilt, as he will be all that is standing between where we are now, and total meltdown.
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Would you rather the club completed neglected the business side of things and we ended up like Leyton Orient?

posted on 17/3/17

comment by trigg_27 - Don't talk to me about suffering - I support Arsenal (U6906)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Alexiston Sanchez 125.2 (U8879)
posted 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
"..it's not all about results, but also business part of the club."

----

My favourite part of his interview. Just proves that, 20 years down the line, neither of them understand why the fans are so p/ssed off.

But if the club offer Wenger a new 2 year contract, it will be the final proof we need to show that, as a club, we are on the brink of terrible, terrible trouble. So, should such an event occur, I will back the manager to the hilt, as he will be all that is standing between where we are now, and total meltdown.
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Would you rather the club completed neglected the business side of things and we ended up like Leyton Orient?
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I rather we won thing and took care of the business side through prize money & sponsership

posted on 17/3/17

wenger in

posted on 17/3/17

comment by trigg_27 - Don't talk to me about suffering - I support Arsenal (U6906)
posted 5 hours ago
comment by Alexiston Sanchez 125.2 (U8879)
posted 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
"..it's not all about results, but also business part of the club."

----

My favourite part of his interview. Just proves that, 20 years down the line, neither of them understand why the fans are so p/ssed off.

But if the club offer Wenger a new 2 year contract, it will be the final proof we need to show that, as a club, we are on the brink of terrible, terrible trouble. So, should such an event occur, I will back the manager to the hilt, as he will be all that is standing between where we are now, and total meltdown.
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Would you rather the club completed neglected the business side of things and we ended up like Leyton Orient?
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Sorry must've missed the 20 year period when Leyton Orient were in the Champions League.

Or maybe you were trying to be smart?

Yeah... bet that was it.

Best stick to what you're best at, fella.

posted on 18/3/17

Orient were a League 1 side chasing promotion and unlucky to lose out in the playoffs. Then they got a new owner who neglected the business side of the club.

3 years later, they are now looking certain for relegation to the conference and likely to go into administration.

If you want another example, how about Portsmouth? A decent premiership side, now fighting for promotion from League 2

comment by 8bit (U2653)

posted on 18/3/17

In Boro we trust

posted on 18/3/17

"Orient were a League 1 side chasing promotion and unlucky to lose out in the playoffs. Then they got a new owner who neglected the business side of the club."

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So a League One club overspending is comparable to a CL club underinvesting?

Not quite sure how that fits in with either Danny Fiszman's or Ivan Gazidis' comments regards squad investment, but there we go...

comment by Radical (U8691)

posted on 18/3/17

Not sure how spending spare cash the club has will lead to us going the way of Leyton Orient tbh.

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