03 Sep 2017 21:46:46
Hi folks, I'm a long time user of the site but rarely post. I've been a Gooner all my life (51 years) and have at various times been a season ticket holder - Arsenal rule my life! Just giving the transfer shenanigans a bit of distance, it occurred to me that the two Monaco players we had 'interest' in, Lemar and Mbappe, were not products of the Monaco youth system. Namely they were signed from other clubs. What happened to Arsene Wenger and his deep knowledge of the French market? Kante and Mahrez also went under his radar (or rather he was aware of them but did not act) . I truly feel that Wenger has absolutely nothing to offer Arsenal any more, nor has he for several years. Like most Gooners, I'm past being angry - I'm just hoping his departure comes a damn sight sooner than two years time. Like most I was hoping he'd go after our FA cup final win. against Hull!
04 Sep 2017 00:36:26
One of the Esa said, wenger thought Kante to small and mahrez too lightweight.
04 Sep 2017 01:46:50
Forgive me if I'm wrong but isn't the last French talent Wenger brought to lofty heights, Nick anelka. Agree with your post too. In the mean time missing the players you mentioned plus recently, greizman, Pogba, Coman and many others. We don't get the best French talent at arsenal.
04 Sep 2017 01:57:41
Wengers big French hopes went up in smoke on the new anelka, aliadiere, diaby the next vierra and the piss de resistance Sanogoal.
04 Sep 2017 12:37:50
Since Wenger first arrived Arsenal and used his knowledge of the French market to sign unknown players, other clubs have woken up and the competition for young talent is ferocious and the prices paid astonishing. Also, the competition for the PL has also increased, when he first arrived, it was us and Man U, since then Man City and Chelsea have joined the race for the PL. Even Liverpool have shelled out many millions to join the fray and smaller clubs such as Leicester and the toot have to be considered. This in turn means that it is very difficult to select young players for the first team. The most recent league winners Chelsea and Leicester have very few young players actually playing in the first team. At Arsenal we have still managed to being through and play the likes of Bellerin, Iwobi, Oxlade, Wilshere, Gibbs, etc. However, what chance has a superbly talented youngster such as Nelson, actually have of playing first team matches, when Arsenal will have immense problems playing internationals in the squad, some of which won't even make the bench in our next match.