Arsene Wenger
Arsenal manager and a man with an exceptional eye for young talent and devotion to his brand of football which, when Arsenal were at their pomp, was an absolute joy to watch.
Arsene Wenger’s current contract at Arsenal ends in 2008, after which the Frenchman expects to sit down with the Arsenal board and discuss his future. You can’t imagine Arsenal without Wenger, the man has branded the club in his image and whoever succeeds him, as someone eventually must, will have big shoes to fill.
Football Fashion?
Fashion matters more to football than the average supporter might care to acknowledge. Most spectators aren’t overly concerned about their personal aesthetic at 3pm on a Saturday. In fact, for that matter, many neglect to engage in even the most rudimentary of personal grooming practices full stop. Nonetheless, players have known for some time that…
Arsenal slip again as Wenger obsesses over wantaway players
As Arsenal players struggled to convince Scousers that losing is part of being a trendy North Londoner this weekend, you’d be forgiven for asking exactly where all the adversity came from. A team carrying Robin Van Persie, Andrei Arshavin and Thomas Vermaelen shouldn’t struggle very often, yet it couldn’t pull away from a team containing…
Arsene Wenger: The Next Move
There was a time when winning trophies was a habit at the Emirates. Or rather, Highbury. Such have been Arsenal’s performances that they have failed to win a major trophy since 2005. Not a piece of silverware has been won since moving to their new state of the art stadium and it is surely high…
Arsenal: What Separates Them From Success?
“This team might not have the ‘Ronaldo’ factor, but it doesn’t understand the word, ‘defeat’. It’s determined, gritty and very professional…” “I’m not here to motivate players. I’m here to help players who are motivated.” These are comments made by Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, respectively. Certainly, they explain the contrasting fortunes experienced by…
Arsenal should sell Fabregas, reinvest in defense
Following a 2-1 defeat at Bolton on Sunday, Arsene Wenger had the look of a defeated man. And for good reason. Despite plenty of promise, as the season unfolded the same old Arsenal deficiencies stood out. Sure, the Gunners continue to play with a style and panache that, with the exception of that little outfit…
Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s philosophy and vows to ‘strengthen’ squad
Arsenal were practically knocked out of the title race when they lost 1-2 to Bolton Wanderers on Sunday. The defeat meant that Arsenal are now nine points behind leaders Manchester United and three points behind second placed Chelsea with only four games remaining in the season. Arsene Wenger was left notably disappointed after a turbulent…
Jack Wilshere – more valuable to England or Arsenal?
Jack Wilshere is the future. The chosen one, he’s the face of English football for the twenty-first century. Miraculously, he remains somewhat personally underexposed for the amount of hype that surrounds him. Without him, the future of both Arsenal and England seems less positive. His rise has been meteoric. Two seasons ago he was a…
How Has Wenger’s Youth Policy Fared So Far?
Arsene Wenger is often praised for his alchemical ability to transmute youth into world-beaters. Is this accurate?
Arsenal turn to Bob Wilson to solve goalkeeping crisis
Arsenal are locked in talks with former goalkeeper, goalkeeping coach and television presenter Bob Wilson as they look to alleviate the injury crisis between the sticks at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Arsene Wenger is believed to have turned his attention to tried and tested goalkeeping candidates from the North London club’s successful past. Arsenal’s choices…
Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, Part Two
Read Part 1 of Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, and also check out our United v Arsenal FA Cup preview. Castrol Performance data shows Manchester Untied manager, Sir Alex Fergsuon, has enjoyed a superb run of form against his old rival Arsene Wenger, in recent seasons, with the Red Devils winning five of their last…
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