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It's common knowledge he never wanted him, and that the signing was imposed on him by the new regime which has taken control of transfer activity. Now that it doesn't matter anymore, Wenger drops him to prove a point - "I'm still in charge". Never mind that it weakens the team, or that the player is fresh because he isn't eligible for the Europa.
Self-centered prick right to the end.
Playing the 1st team though :shrug: would’ve sent out 10 kids and Per :nod:
Actually that’s something the new man had to address...a proper captain. We haven’t had one since Vieira.
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Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
You are a bitter, twisted old man.
Well, some people just never change ,do they. I suppose we all just have to accept it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
Thanks Gab Marcotti. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
Do you not think, perhaps, that he wanted to play something close to the team likely to start on Thursday in order to establish some rhythm?Quote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
Blimey, That's a bit harsh and about as disconnected as one of those Ted Rogers 321 clues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
Why not just leave it as good news. Albeit a bit late but finally the board reached for the euthanasia needle.
I'm of the view the old b*stard had no intention of calling it a day, and moreover would have happily signed another contract extension and driven us further into the ground.
It's sad that he'd become quite so disillusioned but that's often the case with once great leaders. :shrug:
No, I think he considers Wenger a self-centred prick. He was quite clear on that :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Monty92
I think you're right, 7sisters. He's completely unremovable. I compare him to Ceausescu. Wenger is lucky has not been shot!Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
That's why I don't quite buy all of this hand wringing stuff. Ferguson and class are not two words I'd normally put in the same sentence but he knew exactly when to get out. Within two years of his exit, their fans were screaming to have him back.Quote:
Originally Posted by eastgermanautos
I can confidently predict, Wenger will never receive that level of support after he goes. Recently, he was quoted as feeling the victim of ageism. Ageism for Christ sakes ? The fact a bloke of almost 70 years is expecting to lead and get the best out of a group of 20 somethings in a field of sporting excellence is preposterous but I think that's a point where the board need to look at themselves.
I read that he's walking away with 10m in his pocket. I'm not accusing him of being money led but that's not a bad days work for being shown the door following another season of taking the club backwards, is it ?
I hate to show my Anglo-American prejudice but these Europeans are greedy as fvck. I recently had dealings with an Austrian for the financing of my film. He was like a great big open mouth, trying to grab every last euro cent. Finally, I had to tell him to fvck off. We take a hit for a couple weeks but afterwards we're the better for it.
Same with Wenger. No doubt he'd say that his massive payoff was justified by Arsenal profits, but this unwillingness to base his salary on some sort of lived-life standard diminished his leverage in negotiations with players. Plus it's just seedy. You see this guy being paid big bucks for finishing 4th, and you know he does not care as much about actually winning something.
If only we had got Davy Klassen and Michael Keane, eh. ****ing retardQuote:
Originally Posted by Yesterday Once More
Can’t wait for his book...it will hopefully provide a lot of context to what has gone on over the last decade.
He let slip something yesterday which I don’t believe he’s ever mentioned ie
Wenger say he will not pick a successor, adding: "My job is to take care of the team, the results and the finances in the transfers.‘
Can’t recall him ever openly taking ownership of the transfer finances as directly as this this imo
Maybe he’s smarter than we give him credit for and the only reason P e n is Law had a job was because Wenger knew he was hopeless so transfers would fail and not impact his job performance criteria.
Question is...whose bright idea was it to give him so much power.
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About his salary...I’m guessing that’s £10m this year with a healthy bonus for a Europa League trophy and qualification back into the CL...what’s that? an extra 4 to 5 million plus the £10m for
next year as a walking away gift.
Easy money
No. It's reportedly for the second season. All above board and part of the contract, I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony C
YOM is a windup, right?
He's not a real person, surely. :rubchin:
The shame I feel about agreeing on something Monty has said about football.Quote:
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:-(
Yesterday Once More "Self-centered prick right to the end"
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Harsh on yourself but true
Prat Vegas? Full marks for self-awareness.