It looks likely Wenger will leave this summer, it's probably at a point where the relationship between players, fans and manager is unattainable. What I would like to know, what would be Arsenal's ambitions coming into the season next year?
There seems a complete mental block and weakness with the current squad. Personally, I think it will be very hard to coach out. In contrast a team like Chelsea, who have had a lot of success in recent years, fuelled by a strong mindset, can easily transition between managers. There is a philosophy at Chelsea, which has been handed down from the old guard to the new generation of players.
Arsenal seem to have the same weaknesses, regardless of who is in the squad. The question is, how much of this weakness can be changed by a new manager. It could be a tough task for a manager to build a strong mentality for some of these players.
Change of manager.
posted on 30/4/17
Agree Allegri or Simeone would make Arsenal a force again.
posted on 30/4/17
Would prefer Allegri but he just signed a new contract.so not going anywhere.
posted on 30/4/17
Arsene has already signed, trust me. 2 more years.
A great many Arsenal mates are texting me saying that even in our most successful year we still don't win silverware. And they have collectively forgotten we are the youngest squad in the EPL and are likening us to a one season wonder aka Leicester. Even though we are into our second top four finish in 2 years. Small but significant first steps. Building through youth not huge transfers and salaries. Poor losers, very poor. Did everyone see Wenger storming off when asked about Spurs apparent ascendancy? Poorest loser of all. Please Chelsea, please spank them senseless in the FA cup final. Please.
posted on 30/4/17
If they get paid the same as Wenger and his level of control at the club we could get nearly any manager in the world.
I still say we need to replace Santi with a top midfield player who can organise the team (I think by the time he's properly recovered from such a long injury lay off his career will be over). An enforcer who can pass a bit and be captain would fit the bill. Or a partner who can get the best out of Coq like Santi did. Add a world class CF and we're ready to challenge.
posted on 30/4/17
i really don't think he is going. From what I have seen and heard, he'll be here at least until 2019.
posted on 30/4/17
The absolute biggest problem Arsenal have is that they have no leaders on the pitch. They are a sunny day team, who play nice football when everything's going well. But you don't have even one quality defensive player and you just can't go into 38 premier league games hoping to win on mere possession and the quality of some of your forward players.
The problem is that the players you need become more each year - to the point where now two top class centre backs, a top class holding player and a top class striker are Arsenal's absolute minimum requirements. Can't see them shelling out for so many top quality players if I am being honest.
posted on 30/4/17
Wenger will never quit the safest job in football. Besides, the thought of Mourinho chuckling at his demise would kill him.
posted on 30/4/17
comment by SB&S (U17757)
posted 23 minutes ago
Arsene has already signed, trust me. 2 more years.
A great many Arsenal mates are texting me saying that even in our most successful year we still don't win silverware. And they have collectively forgotten we are the youngest squad in the EPL and are likening us to a one season wonder aka Leicester. Even though we are into our second top four finish in 2 years. Small but significant first steps. Building through youth not huge transfers and salaries. Poor losers, very poor. Did everyone see Wenger storming off when asked about Spurs apparent ascendancy? Poorest loser of all. Please Chelsea, please spank them senseless in the FA cup final. Please.
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It took a Spurs fan to speak sense for the first comment on here Wenger is NOT going. So all the speculation of whoo could come in and what could change....leave that at the doorstep. We are in for another 2 years of the same crap. Slow couple of games to kick of season, go on a run to have fans going"This could be the year". Then the clocks change and we have a poor November or December. Play alright maybe in January, get spanked int he CL, lose form in February/March and then do enough to secure top 4. Or we echo this year and never recover from the Feb/March slump.
If we do any different, I will eat my shorts!
posted on 30/4/17
comment by Conte'nt (U20893)
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comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Broaquin (U16342)
posted 1 minute ago
Well Spurs haven't won anything since 2008, and have constantly changed the manager.
They have done well, and the mentality has improved. However, a lot of their stars are lacking experience, which will not help them win a major trophy.
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What about United's Class of 93? They had little experience and went on to achieve a lot of success.
The only reason we're not going to win the league (and FA Cup for that matter) is because there just happens to be a very strong Chelsea team this year.
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What happened last season then. Remember same players were invalved in the title race. Leicester finished 10 points ahead of 2nd place Arsenal
Comfortable title for them.
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We're much better than we were last year. Look at our form and points tally so far.
posted on 30/4/17
The comparison with Spurs is a bit of a stretch IMO, they have enough players of character who can be worked on by a manager, enough to lift the likes of Eriksen. The Arsenal squad, regardless of talent of so soft. Arsenal need leaders by example. Just look at Snachez's tweet, it was embarrassing.