I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 12 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
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This.
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
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Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 4 minutes ago
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
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I think there's a lot of content in it that's very interesting. The Japan stuff too, but when you consider how he was approaching the game in the 70's and 80's you understand how innovative he was.
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 38 seconds ago
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
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I really enjoyed his one that covered up to the year 2000. It may be very much bias towards himself at times but there was a huge amount of interesting and entertaining stuff in there too
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 4 minutes ago
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
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I think there's a lot of content in it that's very interesting. The Japan stuff too, but when you consider how he was approaching the game in the 70's and 80's you understand how innovative he was.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
There's a few decent books on football tactics throughout the years. I think you're giving Wenger a bit more solo credit for what was a general trend among several managers. I do agree it's something he really embraced and progressed but it wasn't as unique as perhaps you may think having read the book.
Even someone like Sam Allardyce was well ahead of most managers when it came to how he used statistics, health and technology within management. There are many other examples but Big Sam probably gives the simplest example of how managers that don't seem revolutionary at all were doing similar things to Wenger.
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 38 seconds ago
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I really enjoyed his one that covered up to the year 2000. It may be very much bias towards himself at times but there was a huge amount of interesting and entertaining stuff in there too
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Never read it, i'll probably pick up a copy though.
comment by £350k Förtnite Skin (U18355)
posted 49 minutes ago
Hi Culer
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God he's not back is he?
Wenger is a Disgrace and a loser and Jose was right all alone about him.
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by £350k Förtnite Skin (U18355)
posted 49 minutes ago
Hi Culer
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God he's not back is he?
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The OP is Culer. Been saying hi to him for weeks and he keeps ghosting me
Why would he mention Mourinho?
Wenger is dignified and doesnt really slag anyone off. otherwise their might have been a chapter lifting the lid on the Kroenke's etc.
Quite straight laced and more of a list of acheivements than an autobiography.
I read SAF,s book and laughed when he said that Roy Keane could start a fight in a empty house.
That read was more entertaining
Arsene Wenger reads the audiobook on Audible.
That is shame that he does not try and explain arsenals slump after the move to the emirates! There is enough anecdotal material in interviews and articles to get a feel for wenger’s early life and experiences pre Arsenal/ stadium move so I won’t be bothering with this.
comment by (U21781)
posted 19 minutes ago
That is shame that he does not try and explain arsenals slump after the move to the emirates! There is enough anecdotal material in interviews and articles to get a feel for wenger’s early life and experiences pre Arsenal/ stadium move so I won’t be bothering with this.
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He does essentially explain it though. Basically, there wasn't enough money, they planned in advance but it was all fecked by the GFC as they hedged their bets in part on selling housing developments
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posted on 4/12/20
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 12 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This.
posted on 4/12/20
Hi Culer
posted on 4/12/20
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
posted on 4/12/20
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 4 minutes ago
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think there's a lot of content in it that's very interesting. The Japan stuff too, but when you consider how he was approaching the game in the 70's and 80's you understand how innovative he was.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 38 seconds ago
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I really enjoyed his one that covered up to the year 2000. It may be very much bias towards himself at times but there was a huge amount of interesting and entertaining stuff in there too
posted on 4/12/20
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 4 minutes ago
It was very very thin on detail, probably the most easily forgettable biography I've ever read in fact. It's a real shame as it's something I'd been looking forward to for years (before he'd even started writing it, just as a general idea).
For me the highlight was probably his very brief section on his time Japan. The attitude of local players who were actually over-motivated and were causing themselves trouble by working too hard.
I'm sure he has so many fascinating insights, sadly that book gave next to none...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I think there's a lot of content in it that's very interesting. The Japan stuff too, but when you consider how he was approaching the game in the 70's and 80's you understand how innovative he was.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
There's a few decent books on football tactics throughout the years. I think you're giving Wenger a bit more solo credit for what was a general trend among several managers. I do agree it's something he really embraced and progressed but it wasn't as unique as perhaps you may think having read the book.
Even someone like Sam Allardyce was well ahead of most managers when it came to how he used statistics, health and technology within management. There are many other examples but Big Sam probably gives the simplest example of how managers that don't seem revolutionary at all were doing similar things to Wenger.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by Scruttocks (U19684)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by HoughOffEnd-er (U22510)
posted 38 seconds ago
comment by 16Bit (U3448)
posted 15 minutes ago
I have to say its the most dullest of any autobiography I have read. I suppose I had high expectations much as in the mould of Fergie's, or the likes of Alan Brazil's in that there would be some salacious talk or behind the scenes of the machincations of the Arsenal board, and other great moments of the Wenger era. But it is all too objective, noncontroversial and propped up by the league tables. TBH - I should not be surprised; Wenger is a loyal man and has integrity. Nothing of any note, I stopped reading about 75% through and am now reading Alan Davis's autobiography.
I admire Wenger and what he achieved for our club - but I would rate the book 1/5. Sorry.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fergie's autobiography is one of the worst i've read. I know he has two, but I refer to the 2013 one. There are so many factually incorrect stats and records in it, I was borderline shocked.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I really enjoyed his one that covered up to the year 2000. It may be very much bias towards himself at times but there was a huge amount of interesting and entertaining stuff in there too
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Never read it, i'll probably pick up a copy though.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by £350k Förtnite Skin (U18355)
posted 49 minutes ago
Hi Culer
----------------------------------------------------------------------
God he's not back is he?
posted on 4/12/20
Wenger is a Disgrace and a loser and Jose was right all alone about him.
posted on 4/12/20
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by £350k Förtnite Skin (U18355)
posted 49 minutes ago
Hi Culer
----------------------------------------------------------------------
God he's not back is he?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The OP is Culer. Been saying hi to him for weeks and he keeps ghosting me
posted on 4/12/20
Why would he mention Mourinho?
Wenger is dignified and doesnt really slag anyone off. otherwise their might have been a chapter lifting the lid on the Kroenke's etc.
Quite straight laced and more of a list of acheivements than an autobiography.
I read SAF,s book and laughed when he said that Roy Keane could start a fight in a empty house.
That read was more entertaining
posted on 6/12/20
Arsene Wenger reads the audiobook on Audible.
posted on 6/12/20
That is shame that he does not try and explain arsenals slump after the move to the emirates! There is enough anecdotal material in interviews and articles to get a feel for wenger’s early life and experiences pre Arsenal/ stadium move so I won’t be bothering with this.
posted on 6/12/20
comment by (U21781)
posted 19 minutes ago
That is shame that he does not try and explain arsenals slump after the move to the emirates! There is enough anecdotal material in interviews and articles to get a feel for wenger’s early life and experiences pre Arsenal/ stadium move so I won’t be bothering with this.
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He does essentially explain it though. Basically, there wasn't enough money, they planned in advance but it was all fecked by the GFC as they hedged their bets in part on selling housing developments
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