Merci Arsène

[GoonerJay24]

Arséne never had respect for wingers or the out wide position. He would always play number 10's there or try with Walcott for years even though everyone knew that wasn't it. He seemed to think any striker or midfielder could play there.

So why didn't Arséne ever like actual wingers, was it the success of Pires that convinced him a number 10 type play would be better out wide?[/QUOTE]

That's not fully true, overall depended on the teams playing style and personaal.

 

[TheEconomist]

Arséne never had respect for wingers or the out wide position. He would always play number 10's there or try with Walcott for years even though everyone knew that wasn't it. He seemed to think any striker or midfielder could play there.

So why didn't Arséne ever like actual wingers, was it the success of Pires that convinced him a number 10 type play would be better out wide?

In my opinion he used the wing positions to introduce players into the team. Especially the younger players. He didn't trust them enough to play through the middle, and that's why he put them on the wing, to give them some game time in a position that isn't as crucial if they make mistakes. There was no way players like Fabregas, Ramsey, Van Persie would have ever got as much game time if he only used them in their actual position. All three of the above went on to prove themselves capable of playing in their actual positions. Others, like Walcott, never did.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

In my opinion he used the wing positions to introduce players into the team. Especially the younger players. He didn't trust them enough to play through the middle, and that's why he put them on the wing, to give them some game time in a position that isn't as crucial if they make mistakes. There was no way players like Fabregas, Ramsey, Van Persie would have ever got as much game time if he only used them in their actual position. All three of the above went on to prove themselves capable of playing in their actual positions. Others, like Walcott, never did.

I know, but imagine having actual wingers playing on the wing, I feel like it would've served us better.

 

[Ricardinho]

 

[Makingtrax]

In my opinion he used the wing positions to introduce players into the team. Especially the younger players. He didn't trust them enough to play through the middle, and that's why he put them on the wing, to give them some game time in a position that isn't as crucial if they make mistakes. There was no way players like Fabregas, Ramsey, Van Persie would have ever got as much game time if he only used them in their actual position. All three of the above went on to prove themselves capable of playing in their actual positions. Others, like Walcott, never did.

It’s the same with AMN. Talented ball player but just not got the composure yet for central midfield. Wenger and Emery using his skills in lesser positions. Guendouzi on the other hand has enough composure to sink a ship.

 

[Rex Stone]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

 

[celestis]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

This is great insight .

 

[Makingtrax]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

Just hearing his voice again I got misty eyed. Someone who really understands the very fibre of the game from the thickest of roots up to the tiniest of branches.

 

[Rex Stone]

Imagine him and Nelson together...

 

[<<reed>>]

Almost signed Sancho, classic Arsène!

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Despite his flaws and the recent lows, I really miss him.

 

[Vinci]

I don't miss him, well maybe only his soothing words after crap games.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Imagine him and Nelson together...

Emery would refuse to play them and send them on loan so I can develop his old pal Suarez.

 

[TromsoGooner]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

Put Mourinho there and he would talk mostly about himself. Arsène just gives great insight about the game he loves.

 

[carlito'sway]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

What a brilliant mind and a classy guy. Interestingly, he is mentioning Mourinho very matter of factly, w/out any animosity or anger.

 

[krengon]

Put Mourinho there and he would talk mostly about himself. Arséne just gives great insight about the game he loves.

nah, Mourinho is great as a pundit too, very insightful and interesting to listen to.. When you hear them both speak about football you realise just how much more knowledgable they are than the average fan.

 

[albakos]

This is absolutely spot on, why the f*ck can’t we have this level of analysis in the UK?

We just have Souness blaming everything on Pogba’s haircut.

Miss him and his pearls of wisdom.

Some eye-opening stuff there, especially the little details: Marquinhos on Pogba and then Draxler dropping deeper to create chances

 

[Rex Stone]

What a brilliant mind and a classy guy. Interestingly, he is mentioning Mourinho very matter of factly, w/out any animosity or anger.

Never forget Henry Winter said on Twitter he’d met a young man who said Wenger was the closest thing to a father figure he’d ever known in his life.

He’s all class, I’ve not met many people like him in my life time.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Imagine him and Nelson together...

Let me guess baldy and the club f**ked up again

 

[blaze_of_glory]

I think one of the saddest things about the current situation and where things appear to be going is that we don't appear to be trying to build on Arsène's legacy at all.

The man was here for 22 years and transformed the club in a way that took it to unprecedented heights. Instilled a philosophy and style of play that was admired the world over and which attracted a ton of new fans, etc. Even when things didn't go so well we always had a recognizable identity. But instead of looking to continue and build on that, improving were improvements were needed, etc, we seem to be taking an entirely new path in terms of approach, style, etc. And it's really ugly so far imo, and I'm not convinced much real thought has been put into what we are trying to do or what is trying to be created here now.

Can't help worry the club is going to waste everything that was laid down over the past two decades. Build on the legacy, don't run blindly from it.