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

[North5]

I started to think about this whole Arteta thing and I realized that it may not be as bad as we're making it out to be. There's a reason why he left Wenger's side to go be Pep's #2. He could have stayed here, under Wenger but I honestly think that Wenger's management style and tactics were in complete contrast to his. I've also heard that our players who played with him were very much impressed by his tactics, knowledge of the game and they even told him that he should seriously consider going into management. It seems like he left a very good impression on the management of the club and the players and it's why he's being considered for the job. I'm not in any way fully behind his appointment but it seems we are looking for a candidate who shares certain values and characteristics of the club. Added to that, being Guardiola's assistant for 2 seasons can't be bad for your CV. He was bound to learn a lot from him.

lets just hope he can command respect, and stand up to the board. These are my worries more than his knowledge of the game

 

[Slartibartfast]

Guardiola?

Pep had been away for 7 years. I think Pujol and Xavi were the only ones left by that time and he was much farther removed from being their former teammate than Arteta.

 

[TriniGunner]

lets just hope he can command respect, and stand up to the board. These are my worries more than his knowledge of the game

He seems to be a bit of an introvert but maybe from a football perspective, he's totally different. I've played for coaches who would hang out with you like your best buddies then be your worst enemy in training.

 

[Mark Tobias]

There's a reason why he left Wenger's side to go be Pep's #2. He could have stayed here, under Wenger

Simply isn't true at all. He couldn't stay here and Arsène publicly stated that. Were scenes on here as well.

 

[dashsnow17]

Right, this is my final conclusion: it's just football, right? Sure it's not like he'd be negotiating Brexit. Give it to him, see what happens, enjoy seeing what happens, and then deal with whatever happens.

 

[Gunners4life]

Arsenal players ‘shocked and upset’ at surprise staff change

I'm personally shocked and disgusted at the board's decision to sack longtime staff before the new manager has even come in and decided who he wants to retain or let go.

 

[KrissKringle]

What the hell happened here? Is it a complete meltdown, because I keep getting this message:

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[AL the gooner]

Huge gamble , one we cant afford to fail.

Only one upshot is a possible change of ownership if it fails.

 

[Gunners4life]

What the hell happened here? Is it a complete meltdown, because I keep getting this message:

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Switch to 4G and you won't see it anymore

 

[Preacher]

What the hell happened here? Is it a complete meltdown, because I keep getting this message:

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I think announcement is close, so Ivan wants to crash this forum before that.

 

[Rimaal]

Here's to a new era. New successes, new failures and everything in between. We shall celebrate, deal, and learn for each as they come our way.

Here's to the future!

 

[Preacher]

If I'm not mistaken, this guy is good people.

 

[Tosker]

Simply isn't true at all. He couldn't stay here and Arséne publicly stated that. Were scenes on here as well.

of course he couldn't stay here and spoil the Masterplan

nor could Arsène leave last year because Arteta needed another year under Pep, and earn credit for smashing the PL

 

[dashsnow17]

Right, this is my final conclusion: it's just football, right? Sure it's not like he'd be negotiating Brexit. Give it to him, see what happens, enjoy seeing what happens, and then deal with whatever happens.

What's more, it is exciting. We've spent the last decade moaning because every single season we know exactly what our manager is going to do. Well, with Arteta we'd have literally zero idea what he's going to do. It's the mystery box option.

Being honest with ourselves, we didn't tire of Wenger because we weren't winning the league. We tired of him because we got bored of how we didn't win the league. Well there's no way next season would be boring.

Also, we all want our team to do well, but maybe Arsenal fans need to remove themselves from the twittersphere-generated-bantzbantzbantz-you-must-win-everything-or-gary-neville-will-rant-about-you-pressurised-modern-clusterf*ck state of mind that we currently exist in. How about we just try to enjoy ourselves and our football for a while.

 

[KrissKringle]

Switch to 4G and you won't see it anymore

I was getting it on my laptop, but it seems to be working now.

 

[A_G]

If I'm not mistaken, this guy is good people.

Clearly not smart people though:

 

[Aevi]

Clearly not smart people though:

I beg to differ, this guy clearly knows his stuff.

 

[Gunners4life]

Clearly not smart people though:

United made Lukaku look better than he is. A 35 year old Zaltan was way better than him last season

 

[tap-in]

If I'm not mistaken, this guy is good people.

Tbh I could tweet that and probably be correct. The guessing is over and its Arteta. The way Pep has been talking its clear Arteta is off to manage Arsenal.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Being honest with ourselves, we didn't tire of Wenger because we weren't winning the league. We tired of him because we got bored of how we didn't win the league.

So true and something myself @bingobob and @Jury mentioned several times but was ignored blatantly