And not that it matters but

[Peter]

Although Gene Hackman could be the man we need

You wouldn't want to mark him at a corner

[Rich]

Peter from Awimb loved him. He did a great job and for two years we looked wonderful.

But we have gone backwards over the last season and a half and you have to be blind not to see it.

He has become increasingly negative and the football has got worse and worse. And we are paying the price for it. And all of this with the deepest and strongest squad we have ever had.

You cant blame tactics on the players.

The going backwards thing isn't really supported by the evidence, though. It's the best ever position we have been in at this point in the season in my lifetime (both domesitally and in Europe) and I suspect in yours too.

[7sisters]

Arteta has taken us from an absolutle nothing side to being top of the PL, FA Cup QF (assuming we beat Mansfield), CC Final, Won the CL group with a perfect record.

He gets plaudits from other top managers and many pundits. Yet Peter from AWIMB doesn't rate him.

Come on now.

And from the Kroenkes perspective, although silverware would be a bonus, Arteta has increased the value of the club enormously. Even if we go on to win sod all, revenue and profit will likely soar again at the end of financial year

[Peter]

The going backwards thing isn't really supported by the evidence, though. It's the best ever position we have been in at this point in the season in my lifetime (both domesitally and in Europe) and I suspect in yours too.

It is supported by every metric bar the fact that we are top of the league.

Down on points, down on goals, down on wins. The fact that City and Liverpool have got worse quicker is the only thing stopping you from seeing it.

And in a few weeks time, we'll be second

[Peter]

And from the Kroenkes perspective, although silverware would be a bonus, Arteta has increased the value of the club enormously. Even if we go on to win sod all, revenue and profit will likely soar again at the end of financial year

True, but we owe them for the loans. For the huge sums we have spent on players.

What do you do this summer? We probably cant afford another splurge and remain compliant.

It is a tough one.