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11 Mar 2018 10:43:52
If there is any truth in the Allegri rumours and i personally think there are but if they are on the level i hope we don't insult him like we did last year by saying if Arsene decides to go yeah we would love to have you but if he decides to stay thanks but no thanks.

1.) 11 Mar 2018 17:58:32
I don't think alegri will be the next arsenal manager.

2.) 11 Mar 2018 21:32:05
I doubt it as well Steve. But you never know right.

3.) 13 Mar 2018 03:59:19
Allegri would be a decent choice or Simeone?
Vieira with Henry as assistant manager?
Brendan Rodgers, another possibility?
Ancelloti or Rafa Benitez?
Marco Silva, an outside possibilty?

No's: Howe, Dyche and Arteta.

4.) 13 Mar 2018 05:03:11
Viera is past being assistant manager and with the unrest within the fans and now lack of people turning up to games, if Wenger is to be replaced, it would be someone that would excite the fans one would assume. I love Henry, but I’m not sure he’s the answer right now. Pep is an unbelievable coach, and he had little experiences before taking over Barcelona A but he inherited the best team in the world at that point not to mention he’s also had unreal financial backing where ever he’s been. I’m not convinced to board are ready to keep up financially with the other top clubs in the world. Yes we broke our transfer record twice this year with both players costing around 55 mil but didn’t we sell 110 mil worth of players this year. You see my point. Stan has zips on he’s trouser pockets tightly locked with a padlock. No ones found the key yet.

5.) 13 Mar 2018 09:02:33
In the absence of a top manager like Allegi or Simeone wanting to come in Vieira is as good as chioce as any in my opinion.
The fans would unite behind him immediately which could only be good for the club.
Maybe that is the most important job of all for our next manager, getting everyone back on the same side again.
Arsene has unfortunately become the very thing that keeps the club split down the middle and no organisation be it business political party or football club can ever function well when it's devided by infighting on a daily basis as Arsenal have been for years now.
Arsene is the obstacle to a united Arsenal fan base and that isn't ever going to change one way or the other now.

6.) 16 Mar 2018 11:52:07
I actually like the idea of Viera, especially that he was a rock of a CM so he knows how to fix our midfield and defence.
Allegri a great shout too.

7.) 16 Mar 2018 14:13:23
Not sure if Allegri's style would work in the premiership, but no doubt he is a winner and therefore would be just what we need. Also, i think he would be exactly the sort of name that would encourage top players to join, even if there was no initial CL on offer. Finally of course, the papers would love it as they would have a field day on his 'off-field' antics!

{Ed002's Note - I wouldn't hold your breath for Allegri.}

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20 Mar 2018 09:03:53
Have to say Lefty77 is spot in when he says the first item on the agenda must be change of manager before any transfer dealings.
Ladbrokes have got 5 managers listed
Henry-if it was a x player would prefer Viera
Anchelotti -defo
Simeone-Love his passion but can't see the board going for him
Low-fantastic international manager but club record not good plus by the time the World Cup was finished there wouldn't be a lot of time for him before season started.
Martinez-No comment
They did not have Allegri listed so draw your own conclusions from that.

1.) 20 Mar 2018 09:47:09
I just feel ancelotti will be a bit dated like Wenger and too short term. Would prefer someone younger with fresh ideas in the game. Wonder if that young German manager will be worth a go. Reading things on his training methods and how his approach is to the game i'd like to see him given a go.

2.) 20 Mar 2018 09:56:13
The only question is do we accept another season of stagnation and allow those already above us to increase and strengthen their supremacy in order to keep one individual happy or do we do what's good for everyone but Arsene.
It's a brave man who takes us on this summer because the gap is already quite significant between us and the top 5 and the squad he would inherit will be in a state of disrepair.
It will take an even braver man to come in next next summer when the gap will be wider and players like Kos Monreal Cech who are already showing signs of ageing will be a yet another step closer to retirement than thier prime.
A major rebuilding job is needed and the longer we put it off the bigger it will become.

3.) 20 Mar 2018 09:58:47
I think you mean the Hoffenheim manager. He is very young about 30.A big gamble but so would Viera I suppose, but who ever it is D16 I think its going to be a couple of seasons to get us right and back seriously challenging for the top 2 trophies.

4.) 20 Mar 2018 10:20:42
I like the look of Jardim. He improves players and plays good football on a limited budget. Much prefer him to ancelotti. We need a manager to build a team.

5.) 20 Mar 2018 10:29:14
Juventus were batting off interest from elsewhere yesterday, saying he wants to stay with them and has just signed a new contract.

D16 Julian Nagelsmann would be worth a go, it’s not like he’s been left a title winning squad with even more pressure to do well.

None of the others mentioned float my proverbial boat.

6.) 20 Mar 2018 11:00:34
Thanks H64. I really do love Wenger, don't get me wrong. Most of my footballing life he has been at Arsenal, so I owe a lifetime of incredible memories to him. Therefore, I would love for the club to announce his departure now, allowing the fans to sing and scream his name every game and give him the biggest send off he deserves. Technically we should be doing that anyway, but i'm sure you get my point.

If the Wenger of 10 years ago was available, I would give my left foot for him. He would get this squad energized and playing as a unit again! But moving forward we need to start considering alternatives, and looking at coaches who can get the most out of the players already here. Looking at other clubs, big spending isn't always the answer without a coach who can pull the best qualities from them. I reference Pep again, give him this squad and watch them fly! Our club prides itself on its stability and sustainability, and subsequently I believe a new young manager with fresh ideas will fit the vision of the 'new' Arsenal.

I think you are referring to Nagelsmann D16? He looks decent and I would hope he is in the running should a change happen.

7.) 20 Mar 2018 12:37:47
Its a gamble who ever we get in but we've been gambling for years that every season would be the one where Arsene finally came good again.
The absolute worse that will happen under Arsene or a new manager next season is midtable 8th to 12th place.
We've seen the best that Arsene can offer in the moden game time and time again in recent seasons and it continues to take us further away from where all big clubs should want to be with every season that passes.
We won't be relegated under Arsene or the young German bloke or Vieira and we won't be top 4 again under Arsene as the competition has got much much stronger than ever for top 5 let alone 4th or higher.
Do we do it all again next season just for old times sake?
There is not one sensible reason to do that but they is a hundred sentimental reasons to do it of course.

8.) 20 Mar 2018 12:40:50
Absolutely, for all Wenger's good work, he also has created many problems post David Dein, when took full control and hence since 2007 the club has been in decline.
Manager-wise, my choice. in prefered order would be:
1. Impossible: Guardiola
2. Improbable: Mourinho
3. Possible, but difficult: Simeone
4. Possible, but difficult: Allegri
5. Possible and fans would love them! Vieira with Henry as assistant manager
6. Very possible: Ancelotti - Worried best days are behind him
7. Possible: Enrique - Not particularly successful with clubs other than Barcelona and he inherited a great set up at Barca
7. Possible: Jardim - Would he function as well in the PL?
8. Possible: Dyche - Great job at Burnley, but would he work at Arsenal?
9. Possible: Rodgers - Experienced manager

Howe and Lowe - No thanks.

9.) 20 Mar 2018 13:50:28
Realisticly who on that list is highly likely to do worse than Arsene?
Brendan worries me a lot but would he or Arsene take us down? Unlikely.

Howe would for me be a big gamble but no more so than sticking with Arsene is because although I don't think Eddie Howe is the right man neither is Arsene anymore.
Apart from Brendan and Eddie I'd celebrate any of that list gleefully and even Eddie and Brendan I'd think " not my chioce but hey ho here we go" and support them until they proved my concerns about to be founded.
Arsene and big Tony are two of a very short list I couldn't muster some kind of emphusiasom for next season.

10.) 20 Mar 2018 17:10:50
Reading between the lines the recent signings and future signings are part of the new backroom staff and have been taken out of wengers hands somewhat. The next manager will be a coach. I’m sure ed01 mentioned that the coach that gets the job will be responsible for the training and selection and tactics employed where as the talent will be decided by dedicated staff. The coach will have input but not out right authority as Wenger as had in the past. Changes are been made and I don’t see Wenger going past the summer. I could see a case of him maybe staying if we get CL next year but any signings will be done with little input from Wenger and surely that will be made clear to him and if he doesn’t like that then he has to step aside. I don’t think we will see Wenger been sacked but convinced to step down.

11.) 20 Mar 2018 19:51:18
That could make attracting first, second or third place choice replacements more difficult Sanogo.
I know it's something that's done abroad and has been for years, but it's been a problem too.
Picking a team and taking responsibility for results from a group of players you didn't want, can't be an attractive proportion for anyone.
Chelsea signed Shevchenko against Mourinho's wishes and that did no one any good.

{Ed033's Note - "attractive proportion" - You talking about women's football again? Sounds like an attractive proposition to me!

12.) 20 Mar 2018 21:39:32
Yeah it sounds good to me too Ed but you'd definitely want to chose your own then mate :-)
You wouldn't want to ask for Holly Wilaby and end up with Teresa May would you? :-) no disrespect Teresa.

{Ed033's Note - Yes, i'd obviously prefer Holly Willoughby and wouldn't consider Treason May.

13.) 20 Mar 2018 21:51:10
It’s done more than you think g62 and it isn’t just the rest of Europe. It’s about getting the balance right. It’s more of a team of anylists where things are decide as a team. It the way most businesses have gone over the years where you don’t have one person in sole control and have others to take a bit of the slack so the coach can coach. Of course he will have an input.

14.) 20 Mar 2018 22:23:40
You'd actually be ok with mourinho at Arsenal? I know times are hard but let's not burn the place down.

15.) 20 Mar 2018 22:10:19
You'd certainly be wanting words with the club if they insisted Anne Widcombe was the right option for you and Holly was all wrong for you.
It would certainly strain your relationship a tad :-) .

{Ed033's Note - Can't i just politely tell Ann Widdecombe to go off somewhere else?

16.) 20 Mar 2018 22:47:35
Apparently not if the club chose for me, but I could get Holly to take her out in training making Annie unavailable for selection :-)

{Ed033's Note - I'll take equal pay with Holly while i'm on the job with Holly.

17.) 20 Mar 2018 23:31:44
Best of both then Ed, wow they should name a bread after that.

28 Feb 2018 16:27:22
I use to be on the waiting list but i am no longer on it. If i was still on it and was offered a season ticket i would not take up the option why Wenger is manager. If we were struggling and we had a different manager i would probably renew, but with Wenger its a no no. Its his arrogance to the situation they we are in. He clearly in my opinion doesn't feel we SUPPORTERS have anything to moan about. Its like he is saying to the board you haven't got the nuts to sack me (WHICH IS PROBABLY TRUE ) When he first came and revolutionised us on and off the pitch i thought he was great as a manager even though i never persoonally warmed to him. I felt when George Graham was the boss when we lost he felt our pain as well. When i started going over the Arsenal in 64 Billy Wright was manager, then Bertie Mee and managers then weren't in the media spotlight then as they are now but you could be on there level so to speak. I remember one season going over Highbury about April time against Wimbledon drawing 1-1 and it was awful bloody dire and George came out and said so the next day, but about 5/ 6 weeks later we were in Copenhagen giving it everything against Parma aand winning the Cup Winners Cup 1-0.What i am saying is that even though we played some dreadful stuff under George i can recall some great times (the league cup semi final at the lane, Anfield89,Beating Liverpool at Wembley Rushie scoring first then winning 2-1,Linnegans last gasp winner at Wembley,90/ 91 season winning the league and losing one league game all season) as 6trophies in 9 yrs indicates . With Wenger some great, great moments, fantastic achievments. but as his reign goes on i am only thinking of mess we are in and a managers who in my opinion has no respect for us supporters. I know George done wrong taking the bung but is Wenger any better taking 9 million a year then blaming everyone and everything apart from himself for the position we find ourselves in. Sorry for the ramble folks.

1.) 28 Feb 2018 16:47:09
Top post mate.

Whilst I don't agree with managers slagging off individual players, I have no problem with a manager barating the team as a whole.

Wenger wraps them in cotton wool, on and off the pitch.

2.) 28 Feb 2018 17:11:42
Top post mate

Well done.

3.) 28 Feb 2018 17:18:32
Post of the season in my opinion mate, brilliant.
All I would say is I don't think Arsene is as arrogant as he seems to come across at times.
I think it's more a case of if he stops and has a serious honest look at himself his squad and the situation at the club he would lose all his confidence in himself and his current ability in the modern game.
Arsene Wenger needs football and he needs to be at a top club and in the limelight and consider himself there because he is still good enough
I think it's more dependency than arrogance because without football and being right in the thick of it I'm not sure Arsene could ever find happiness in his life.
It's not a reason for him to continue as our manager but it does explain his reluctance to accept the reality of his own and his teams inability in the modern game.

4.) 28 Feb 2018 18:00:24
Wenger is a fully paid up narcisist.

5.) 28 Feb 2018 18:21:02
In my opinion Steve you've understandably got the man wrong.
Some of the most arrogant people I've met are also the most insecure who to the outside world a mystery as to why they have such a high opinion of themselves but if you take the time to get to know them it becomes pretty obvious it's themselves they are trying to convince.
It doesn't make them any better at what they do and isn't a reason to back them but it does explain why they are the way they are.
Arsene isn't a bad bloke in my opinion mate he's just become a spent force who can't accept he isn't as good as he once was at whst he does simply because without football he's not sure who he is or what to do with himself.

6.) 28 Feb 2018 18:57:41
Gunner he is never wrong, can't be told, doesn't think people are right about him and can't see his faults, because he has none according to him.

7.) 28 Feb 2018 19:45:16
He's been put on a pedestal by us all Arsenal fans and football fans all over this country Europe and probably the world over, he's made football and Arsenal his life and that's got to be difficult to give up and admit you've no longer got whaf it takes.
We've seen in players on the way out who at their hight were humble and shy but become arrogant and live on the past on thier way the way down.
Some superstar singers who were once the hottest act on the planet but time catches up with but they simply can't give it up and end up being remembered for how they ended up rather than thier Superstar past.
Pual McCartney is a good example? Best band half best song writing duo ever but still trys to remain relevant in today's music world and now people talk of him in less than a complementary way, he was brilliant but he isn't now but he still wants to be and that's the problem.

15 Feb 2018 16:20:09
Just been reading up on Ostersund
This could be a big banana skin people. We have had one in the Fa Cup this season don't think i could handle another one. Rumours are Nketiah is going to get the nod ahead of Wellbeck. don't really know what to make of that.

1.) 15 Feb 2018 16:41:12
That’s a positive his good and Welbeck will get injured on a 4g pitch 100%.

2.) 15 Feb 2018 17:01:25
I believe synthetic pitches should be banned for competitive matches. I had the misfortune of playing on Luton's synthetic pitch back in the day and it was atrocious, stitched together in places and full of sand, which sprayed into your eyes as the ball come of the deck. I know the modern pitches are far better, but competitive football should be played on grass. I will be pleased if we manage a win and return without injuries. A good win would be useful, to enable us to rest key players before the cup final.

3.) 15 Feb 2018 17:22:07
I think that’s a really good shout clockend. It must be factor.

4.) 16 Feb 2018 14:13:17
In extremes of temperature, not really possible to rely on 'real' grass RG. Teams struggle in this country with real grass and we don't have the weather that they do there.

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