Hendon Gooner (Only Easy Day Was Yesterday))
08-19-2013, 07:57 AM
Like Wenger and the board are going to listen to them.....
http://le-grove.tumblr.com/post/58681283077/arsene-wenger-ha s-much-to-do-to-earn-a-new-contract-at (http://le-grove.tumblr.com/post/58681283077/arsene-wenger-has-much-to-do-to-earn-a-new-contract-at)
Arsene Wenger has much to do to earn a new contract at Arsenal
Following discussions this morning, the AST Board has agreed the following statement:
“In recent weeks Ivan Gazidis has spoken of the club’s intent to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract. The AST believes this is inappropriate. For now the club’s entire focus must be on using the remaining days of the transfer window to strengthen the team significantly.
“Ambitious football clubs invest the money they receive from their fans, and sometimes their owners, to make themselves stronger. Arsenal supporters pay some of the highest ticket prices in world football, providing the club with considerable financial resources, but the ambition and ability to use them appear to be missing. The fact that there is money available for squad-strengthening is not disputed. The AST’s independent analysis suggests that the amount is somewhere between £70m-£100m.
“For several transfer windows now Arsenal have not used all the resources available to strengthen the team. We do not advocate reckless spending for the sake of it; we advocate proper use of all of the available resources for the benefit of the team.
“A decision on whether to offer an extension to the manager’s contract which ends in May 2014 should only be taken following the closing of the transfer window and assessment of the team’s performances in the weeks ahead. Considerable improvement must be shown for us to be convinced this should happen, and we believe that other senior football appointments must come first.
“There remain important questions about the way player identification, recruitment and remuneration processes are managed at Arsenal. Earlier this summer we presented detailed reports to the club on how it can improve its Boardroom to strengthen our football infrastructure. The failings we highlighted in Arsene Wenger holding far too much power have only been amplified in recent weeks. These must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
“Stan Kroenke does not attend many Arsenal matches nor seem to have the time to devote to the affairs of Arsenal. But it is clear to all that the football personnel he is ultimately responsible for are failing. The AST calls on him to appoint an independent expert to conduct a review of all football functions at Arsenal. Clearly the interaction between our scouting, negotiating and player purchasing processes needs urgent improvement.
http://le-grove.tumblr.com/post/58681283077/arsene-wenger-ha s-much-to-do-to-earn-a-new-contract-at (http://le-grove.tumblr.com/post/58681283077/arsene-wenger-has-much-to-do-to-earn-a-new-contract-at)
Arsene Wenger has much to do to earn a new contract at Arsenal
Following discussions this morning, the AST Board has agreed the following statement:
“In recent weeks Ivan Gazidis has spoken of the club’s intent to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract. The AST believes this is inappropriate. For now the club’s entire focus must be on using the remaining days of the transfer window to strengthen the team significantly.
“Ambitious football clubs invest the money they receive from their fans, and sometimes their owners, to make themselves stronger. Arsenal supporters pay some of the highest ticket prices in world football, providing the club with considerable financial resources, but the ambition and ability to use them appear to be missing. The fact that there is money available for squad-strengthening is not disputed. The AST’s independent analysis suggests that the amount is somewhere between £70m-£100m.
“For several transfer windows now Arsenal have not used all the resources available to strengthen the team. We do not advocate reckless spending for the sake of it; we advocate proper use of all of the available resources for the benefit of the team.
“A decision on whether to offer an extension to the manager’s contract which ends in May 2014 should only be taken following the closing of the transfer window and assessment of the team’s performances in the weeks ahead. Considerable improvement must be shown for us to be convinced this should happen, and we believe that other senior football appointments must come first.
“There remain important questions about the way player identification, recruitment and remuneration processes are managed at Arsenal. Earlier this summer we presented detailed reports to the club on how it can improve its Boardroom to strengthen our football infrastructure. The failings we highlighted in Arsene Wenger holding far too much power have only been amplified in recent weeks. These must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
“Stan Kroenke does not attend many Arsenal matches nor seem to have the time to devote to the affairs of Arsenal. But it is clear to all that the football personnel he is ultimately responsible for are failing. The AST calls on him to appoint an independent expert to conduct a review of all football functions at Arsenal. Clearly the interaction between our scouting, negotiating and player purchasing processes needs urgent improvement.