Pádraig
Active Member
For the record, the only reason I'm frustrated with Wenger is because he has failed to bring the one or two players who would have really helped us push on and win some trophies. Watching Arsenal play is incredibly enjoyable but I want to see the team be succesful: players like Fabregas, and those fans who pay to see Arsenal week, week out deserve it.
It doesn't matter how you look at it, we're not going to drop out of the big four. If we thought there was a chance of that happening why would we spend millions building a new 60,000 seater stadium knowing that there would be a huge debt to pay off after it all. Everyone at Arsenal knows that the club is guaranteed a top four finish and Champions League football for many seasons to come.
But it seems to me like the board and especially Wenger are more concerned with balancing the books than winning trophies. If he picks one up while making profits then it's just a bonus for him. Obviously it proves Wenger has the clubs best interests (well, sort of) at heart and is meticulous planning will mean that Arsenal will be a secure club for years to come but I can't see why he doesn't give some attention to the present.
I just want to hear Wenger say 'he will help us win trophies this season' after signing a player instead of 'he's another one for the future'.
It doesn't matter how you look at it, we're not going to drop out of the big four. If we thought there was a chance of that happening why would we spend millions building a new 60,000 seater stadium knowing that there would be a huge debt to pay off after it all. Everyone at Arsenal knows that the club is guaranteed a top four finish and Champions League football for many seasons to come.
But it seems to me like the board and especially Wenger are more concerned with balancing the books than winning trophies. If he picks one up while making profits then it's just a bonus for him. Obviously it proves Wenger has the clubs best interests (well, sort of) at heart and is meticulous planning will mean that Arsenal will be a secure club for years to come but I can't see why he doesn't give some attention to the present.
I just want to hear Wenger say 'he will help us win trophies this season' after signing a player instead of 'he's another one for the future'.