Life after Wenger | Ornstein: Arsenal set to appoint Unai Emery

[Sapient Hawk]

He was a good player for us, and had he joined earlier in his career he probably would’ve been remarkable too.

He wasn’t a timid captain either, he showed passion. Not that this stuff has any relation to his potential coaching abilities.

Adams was a remarkable player and a phenomenal captain, but he couldn’t manage a boiled egg.

He gets a free ride because he took a pay cut to join us, admirable to be sure, but that act of altruisim should not entitle him for consideration for a job bigger greater than his current skill set.

Also,I never said there was an correlation between talent as a player & as a manager. Adams, as much as anyone else, has no divine right to assume as a former captain he can waltz in & get the role of manager.

 

[A_G]

can't believe THunter was right about him ffs...

 

[Hunta]

My grandfather passed away last week and I've been trying to get home for last 7 days but the ferry wont sail over because the height of the sea waves is above 5 m still... It is taking its toll on me, but tomorrow the ferry will try to sail the longer route so hopefully I can get home tomorrow!

Would also help if Arteta could be announced tomorrow. Would help the mood for sure!

Good luck pal. If the ferry gets cancelled again, try and swim it!

 

[Preacher]

We’re a 5-7 club currently.

I respectfully disagree.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

♬ I just-don't-think they understand ♪♪ ♫

 

[GDeep™]

He gets a free ride because he took a pay cut to join us, admirable to be sure, but that act of altruisim should not entitle him for consideration for a job bigger greater than his current skill set.

What are you doing here?

 

[GDeep™]

I respectfully disagree.

These are facts.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Also,I never said there was an correlation between talent as a player & as a manager. Adams, as much as anyone else, has no divine right to assume as a former captain he can waltz in & get the role of manager.

One of my favorite players ever, but the way he's acted in recent years I'd be hesitant to give him a license as a pie vendor, much less a position on the coaching staff.

 

[Camron]

Here's what I find fascinating. Over the past two or three years (at least), a certain segment of the Arsenal fan base has been viciously anti-Wenger and demanding "Wenger Out!," helping to create a toxic atmosphere around the club. But for some reason we're not supposed to oppose the hiring of Arteta over other more experienced and better qualified candidates before he's even been hired. We're just supposed to "accept it," shut up and get on board with a hiring that hasn't even actually happened yet.

Being an Arsenal fan is really weird.

It's this forum mate. It comes with the name. We all knew what we got into.

 

[Makingtrax]

I honestly don't understand this kind of thinking. We're talking about Arsenal, one of the best English clubs with massive fanbase ant turnover.

Not much point in a sizeable turn over if the manager never sees any of it. Somehow the Kroenkes are sucking us dry.

Meanwhile we’re spending 5th and Liverpool’s Coutinho deal has given them a turbo boost. Unless this next manager is a genius we’re closer to Everton than City.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Because thats the narrative around here. Artisan is probably the worst example in this case and you hasnt really tried to make him stop with his erratic behaviour.

The man is nothing if not diplomatic.

 

[Preacher]

These are facts.

Nah, that's your opinion rather than facts.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

What are you doing here?

Arguing against the appointment of Mikel Arteta. A lost battle by the look of things yet I soldier on.

 

[Ralfball]

So Arteta's backroom staff will be Cazorla, Alonso, Moyes and Cahill ? Sign me up!

 

[GDeep™]

Nah, that's your opinion rather than facts.

Premier League table doesn’t lie.

 

[Kingslayer]

So Arteta's backroom staff will be Cazorla, Alonso, Moyes and Cahill ? Sign me up!

And Thierry for bald representation.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

One of my favorite players ever, but the way he's acted in recent years I'd be hesitant to give him a license as a pie vendor, much less a position on the coaching staff.

He couldn't coach ants out of a mole hill but some seem to villify him for no reason other than he never toes the line when it came to Arsène.

Should he be more greatful to the man he admitted had a guiding hand in extending his career? Certainly.

But he's a man entitled to his own opinions regardless of our finding them idiotic or disagreeable.

 

[Hunta]

Do we think Mikel will wear a suit?

Hope he wears a Lacoste tracksuit with a cap.

 

[Makingtrax]

One of my favorite players ever, but the way he's acted in recent years I'd be hesitant to give him a license as a pie vendor, much less a position on the coaching staff.

How’s he expected to earn a crust then?

 

[Preacher]

Premier League table doesn’t lie.

We underperformed, especially away. One team can't be very good at home, but appaling away. This shows that we have not fully exploited our true potential.