One of the puzzles of Wenger was the complete absence of any improvement in his english in 20 years. He would often say "it is as well because" when just "also" would have done - Cleuseo sounding w'nker
One of the puzzles of Wenger was the complete absence of any improvement in his english in 20 years. He would often say "it is as well because" when just "also" would have done - Cleuseo sounding w'nker
Yes. His goodbye speech was ample evidence of the limits of his fluency. He never really got idiomatic English at all.Originally Posted by Herbert Augustus Chapman
But at least everyone (except perhaps one or two of our players) gave Him the benefit of the doubt from the start. This chap isn't even getting that.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Possibly indicative of a lack of receptivity to new ways of working too, and of his general magnificent stubborness and single-mindedness.
No, He probably has papers, qualifications, saying He speaks English so as far as He is concerned, He does, whether He actually does or not. Which, of course, He does. At least well enough.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Can the new chap expect to receive the "He" treatment, once he's got a few trophies under his belt?
Doubtful, imo. It's been done.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Good to hear it.
A bit like retiring shirt numbers. Ultimately a bit gay, but sometimes it just feels right.
He doesn't sound anything like Clouseau, in fact. Probably because Clouseau doesn't actually sound anything like a Frenchman.
Of course, because Frenchmen tend not to speak English at all.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
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