So members of the same English football press who have for years ridiculed AW now

[redgunamo]

To be fair, there’s not really anyone in the media who has ever suggested he’s a fundamentally bad manager. On the contrary, everyone almost universally agrees he’s a very good one, but also a stubborn one who is overly bound to his principles.

Which I don't necessarily agree with, but is nonetheless an entirely fair comment to make.

Snide, dismissive criticism is inherent, though, in the use of the term "principles" itself. See also: Philosophy.

[Monty92]

Snide, dismissive criticism is inherent, though, in the use of the term "principles" itself. See also: Philosophy.

The only snide, dismissive criticism of Arsene Wenger comes from our own fans. Everyone else just thinks he should be a bit more pragmatic, which, again, I would take issue with, but am not offended by as an expressed opinion.

[redgunamo]

The only snide, dismissive criticism of Arsene Wenger comes from our own fans. Everyone else just thinks he should be a bit more pragmatic, which, again, I would take issue with, but am not offended by as an expressed opinion.

Oh, sure, we do it too. Fleet Street is sometimes more subtle?

But, as you suggest, it's all just #banter, in any case.

[Tony C]

they will rip him to shreads....poor guy.