Arsenal - Can We Still Say "In Wenger We Trust"?
Arsenal is probably one of the most successful clubs in the world
even though fans and football purists might think otherwise. Yes, there
are rumors doing the rounds that Arsene Wenger, its longest serving
manager, is destroying the club by selling off its players.
Thanks to a good relationship with Barcelona, both Henry and Fabregas left, and then it was Nasri, and at the close of the last season, both Alex Song and Robin Van Persie both bid farewell to the club for a lot more money.
It's a sinking ship, as some would have it... just reading Piers Morgan rants on Twitter about Van Persie's betrayal is more than enough to set off Gooners fans around the world!
But is that really the case or are fans player-obsessed instead of being club-crazy?
Regardless of which player stays or leaves, Arsenal will always remain Arsenal - only true fans remember that. And regardless of Wenger's decisions to sell, his contribution should not be undermined - and yes, only true fans remember that as well.
We seem to have 'plastic' fans who have forgotten that this is still one of the best football clubs in London... even though it would be wise for Wenger to look at his wage policy all over again, which pays every player, regardless of performance, around the same wages per week.
Arsenal: Nothing to Complain about?
Yes, the complaints all revolve two words: no silverware. But if you look at it closely, Arsenal didn't do so badly last season even though they didn't do great. Of course, winning silverware is all that counts these days yet it's not so bad to finish third in the Premier League and reach the quarter-finals on the European stage, if you ask me.
And with the recent draw in the Champions League with Schalke 04, Montpellier Herault and Olympiacos, it doesn't look like the result, in comparison to last year's performance, is going to be any worse - but could in fact improve, thanks to new signings.
In the absence of players like Robin Van Persie (c'mon, he's 29 years now - it's now or never to cash in!) or Alex Song, Wenger has already brought in 'fresh blood' such as Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla and Lukas Podolski. And there's always promise when a team has world-class players such as Rosicky, Wilshere, Diaby and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
With that being said, it should be obvious that there is any guarantee that we will win silverware this year (much like any other team) but as always put in a great performance and hope for the best.
Can We Still Say "In Wenger We Trust"?
Fans don't seem to understand that Wenger didn't really have a choice in selling Song, Fabregas and RVP - it's just good business.
Considering the Financial Fair Play rules that will kick in two years time, getting used to the idea of making profits from players is not such a bad idea considering the fact that spending will be restricted to the profits that the club makes - as opposed to reckless spending that we have seen as a trend.
Let's hope that Wenger knows what he is doing [which he sure is - from the FFP point-of-view] because it sure looks like a smart one keeping these new regulations in mind.
And while it seems that there are creative ways to work around FFP, what remains to be seen is if Platini will not give into the pressure of big clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and most recently, PSG that continue to spend with gay abandon.
Never mind - in Wenger we trust!
Thanks to a good relationship with Barcelona, both Henry and Fabregas left, and then it was Nasri, and at the close of the last season, both Alex Song and Robin Van Persie both bid farewell to the club for a lot more money.
It's a sinking ship, as some would have it... just reading Piers Morgan rants on Twitter about Van Persie's betrayal is more than enough to set off Gooners fans around the world!
But is that really the case or are fans player-obsessed instead of being club-crazy?
Regardless of which player stays or leaves, Arsenal will always remain Arsenal - only true fans remember that. And regardless of Wenger's decisions to sell, his contribution should not be undermined - and yes, only true fans remember that as well.
We seem to have 'plastic' fans who have forgotten that this is still one of the best football clubs in London... even though it would be wise for Wenger to look at his wage policy all over again, which pays every player, regardless of performance, around the same wages per week.
Arsenal: Nothing to Complain about?
Yes, the complaints all revolve two words: no silverware. But if you look at it closely, Arsenal didn't do so badly last season even though they didn't do great. Of course, winning silverware is all that counts these days yet it's not so bad to finish third in the Premier League and reach the quarter-finals on the European stage, if you ask me.
And with the recent draw in the Champions League with Schalke 04, Montpellier Herault and Olympiacos, it doesn't look like the result, in comparison to last year's performance, is going to be any worse - but could in fact improve, thanks to new signings.
In the absence of players like Robin Van Persie (c'mon, he's 29 years now - it's now or never to cash in!) or Alex Song, Wenger has already brought in 'fresh blood' such as Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla and Lukas Podolski. And there's always promise when a team has world-class players such as Rosicky, Wilshere, Diaby and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
With that being said, it should be obvious that there is any guarantee that we will win silverware this year (much like any other team) but as always put in a great performance and hope for the best.
Can We Still Say "In Wenger We Trust"?
Fans don't seem to understand that Wenger didn't really have a choice in selling Song, Fabregas and RVP - it's just good business.
Considering the Financial Fair Play rules that will kick in two years time, getting used to the idea of making profits from players is not such a bad idea considering the fact that spending will be restricted to the profits that the club makes - as opposed to reckless spending that we have seen as a trend.
Let's hope that Wenger knows what he is doing [which he sure is - from the FFP point-of-view] because it sure looks like a smart one keeping these new regulations in mind.
And while it seems that there are creative ways to work around FFP, what remains to be seen is if Platini will not give into the pressure of big clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and most recently, PSG that continue to spend with gay abandon.
Never mind - in Wenger we trust!
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