Arsenal Coaches Thread

[Vinci]

Shad Forsythe is out ?

Nope, don't think so.

 

[krackpot]

Perhaps one thread for the staff should be stickied

 

[dashsnow17]

Is there a danger of too many cooks, people stepping on each other's toes? Feel real bad for Jens too. Still, any change is exciting to see.

 

[field442]

Is there a danger of too many cooks, people stepping on each other's toes? Feel real bad for Jens too. Still, any change is exciting to see.

Why would it be? That's his usual coaching setup.

 

[dashsnow17]

Why would it be? That's his usual coaching setup.

Yh, but with Bould and a few of the other previous ones too. I know it's an attempt at having the best of both worlds but this is regime change, no? Usually with regime change, remnants of the old regime don't last long.

 

[dashsnow17]

Two assistants, two goalkeeping coaches...who's in charge, what's the dynamic?

 

[field442]

Yh, but with Bould and a few of the other previous ones too. I know it's an attempt at having the best of both worlds but this is regime change, no? Usually with regime change, remnants of the old regime don't last long.

Bould is just there to be a familiar face. I imagine he'll only be there for one year and then leave when his contract expires. I'm not sure why there's two goalkeeping coaches but it's clear who the main man is. Looking at it from the outside in Emery appears to have brought in everyone he would've wanted to and they'll be the ones driving things forward.

 

[lamby22]

Bould is just there to be a familiar face. I imagine he'll only be there for one year and then leave when his contract expires. I'm not sure why there's two goalkeeping coaches but it's clear who the main man is. Looking at it from the outside in Emery appears to have brought in everyone he would've wanted to and they'll be the ones driving things forward.

Agree with this. I reckon Bould is there to help with the transition and then he'll be gone at the end of his contract.

 

[Garrincha]

I was under the impression we would have more club men (ex players or not) in positions with this new structure... just like Bould. A group that stay even when manager changed. Not many were reporting Emery bringing in 5 of his guys.

Not really for or against it though. Just surprised.

 

[tap-in]

Tbh I'm more than happy with a complete change in all roles. The previous staff were all Wenger men, we needed change and that's what we're getting. No idea why Bould is being kept around really, maybe he's just a comforter blanket for some of the players who need familiarity.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

I'm pleased about Freddie and I really want Pires to stay on maybe higher up. A bit like Zanetti at Inter. A player who has the heart of the club,can relate to the players and will communicate with the board. I'm a bit surprised Jens wasn't retained as a mentor to Leno in his first season but I don't see what he could do for Cech or Ospina tbh.

 

[Tosker]

Bould is just there to be a familiar face. I imagine he'll only be there for one year and then leave when his contract expires. I'm not sure why there's two goalkeeping coaches but it's clear who the main man is. Looking at it from the outside in Emery appears to have brought in everyone he would've wanted to and they'll be the ones driving things forward.

Isn't one of the GK coaches for the Academy?

 

[field442]

Isn't one of the GK coaches for the Academy?

I think that's someone else. They just took someone from Newcastle who's going to work with the academy keepers.

 

[<<reed>>]

Jens take the news well

I hope he doesn't become another Tony Adams. There are too many ex Arsenal players on TV who hate us

 

[Flying Okapis]

Not overly fussed about Jens leaving, anyone connected with coaching our GK's (especially the young ones ment to be breaking through) for the last however many years can leave, Cech brought his own ability with him so doubt he was coached at his stage in his career.

Szcesny's coaching appeared to be awful once he came through.

Also its great having ex players associated with the club but if they cant coach then its not worth it, ie Adams, Sol

 

[BobP]

Two assistants, two goalkeeping coaches...who's in charge, what's the dynamic?

Not much cause for concern.

Employing a second assistant native to the country, league or club is a good move for a couple of reasons:

1. He's familiar with the league.
2. He's familiar with the playing squad.

Bould will function as a consistent reference point for Emery, at least until he familiarises himself with his surroundings.

If I'm not mistaken the second GK coach only came on board last season, signing from Reading if I'm not mistaken. Doubt there would be much friction on that score.

 

[celestis]

Shad Forsythe is out ?

Is he ?

 

[grange]

Don't believe he is. Haven't heard that yet. He's with Germany for the WC.

 

[Preacher]

 

[field442]

Not a coach but probably the best place for this.


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