Quote Originally Posted by Alberto Balsam Rodriguez View Post
It is sad to see a once great man effectively being hounded out by the fans. Unfortunately, this was inevitable once he signed a contract last summer and didn't start the season well. I'm sad that it has ended this way but relieved that it is finally over.

I wonder whether the board have identified their man and wanted this announcement out in the open so that they could pursue their man without appearing to go behind Wenger's back.
Pretty much sums up the general mood on here. Sad, but necessary.