19 Apr 2017 11:48:27
Ed, any way to get an update on what's actually happening? Not a question about staying or going, but whether the board or players are losing patience with the uncertainty?
Just getting a little worried seeing every other club linked with strengthening projects, while we're seemingly rudderless.

{Ed002's Note - I am honestly not interested in tittle-tattle at all. Right now there is nothing signed but my understanding is that he will stay. It puts the club in a very difficult position.}

1.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 12:11:17
I can totally see the clubs unenviable position.
The board will not be popular whatever do so they may as well do what they think is best for Arsenal and accept the flack that comes with it either way.

2.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 13:29:34
This is why I point the finger at the owners 62, if they're happy with what they've got then we won't take strides forward.

That's always been the case. Wenger can get it in the neck 24/ 7 but they are the ones who ultimately allow it.

3.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 14:26:08
Very fair point Stoner mate, Arsene is responsible for what his team does and doesn't do and the board are responsible for what thier manager does or is allowed to not to do.
I still don't see how the board have prevented Arsene from achieving all he was personally capable of but where they have been at fault is allowing him far to much of his own way for far to long for his or anyone elses good, although i'm not sure compromise on his on views was ever on the agenda where Arsene was concerned.
Arsene is extremely popular and the board are extremely unpopular with the fans so they have taken the easiest route for a quite life.
The Leicester board were nobodies favourite people a few months back but I'm sure the Leicester fans and the footballing world have warmed to them since they took the outrageous decision to sack Claudio Ranieri but headed to premier league safety and champions league quarter final.
Popular or right?
Our board might as well be right because they will never be popular :-)

4.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 14:31:53
Thanks Ed. Didn't want to ask the typical question, but can't see the point in thinking of targets if our house is not in order.

{Ed002's Note - That is why it makes it difficult for the club. There is no way the board will sack Wenger but time has come for significant changes to be made and it would be far from ideal for long-term planning if Wenger was to bring the players in that he wants, not to have them gel, and then to have him leave.}

5.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 14:52:00
Ed i understand the club will never sack Arsene but does that exclude the possibility of not extending his contract with out compromise?

{Ed002's Note - I am aware that a two year deal was offered last summer (this year plus one more) which better suited the club as regards a replacement. Right now the club has as you know enquired after three different managers whilst making provision - and they did give a deadline to Wenger. That has long past so I rather suspect he has said that he would like to continue but I am not aware of any contractual agreement just yet. I think it unlikely they would draw a line across but until there is agreement it is possible.}

6.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 14:58:43
I still think the biggest issue is the ambition of the club. Correct me if i'm wrong, as I read this elsewhere, but apparently Arsenal players are due to lose out on their bonus' for not reaching the top 4 this year (should that happen) . Comparing that to Chelsea, apparently their bonus targets are primarily built around winning trophies. No trophy = no bonus.

Chelsea players, no trophy = no bonus
Arsenal players, no top 4 = no bonus

If this is true, it tells me everything about the ambition and direction of this once great club.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of the detail of the contracts of the players for either club and this simply sounds like speculation.}

7.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 15:59:34
You're spot on 62, the board cannot be blamed for Wenger's failings but simply failing to act on them as Abramovich or Sheik Mansour have and still do.

So I don't make them accountable for what happens on the pitch but what they fail to do off it.

8.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 18:53:50
Its not wenger the board love its the champions league money. That going changes everything. .

Of course he wants to stay but there's a reason he hasn't signed a deal yet.

9.) 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 20:08:51
Derby the reason is desperation that they still hope we get top four.

10.) 20 Apr 2017
20 Apr 2017 10:11:23
true steve.