ANR reply from Sean
Hi Myles,
Been reading over the last few weeks, various posts from various ANR readers.
You have been gracious to post views that oppose as well as support yours. Good, balanced and confident position you have taken.
I have been talking to people who support ManU, Chelski and L’pool.
I get very different views from them regarding Wenger and Arsenal. The ManU’s & Chelski’s feel Arsenal are almost a write-off these days/ years; L’pool commend Arsenal for being able to build a stadium and remain in the top 4 for the last many years.
Obviously, L’pool are so used to winning nothing…it is really down to expectations.
For Wenger, most Gooners do not mind that he has not won anything in the last 5 seasons.
I am the odd one out, as I think like you. Despite the seasonal and strategic targets, I feel Wenger should have done better, given his restricted resources.
Like any leadership issues, it is not always down to what you have, but how well you deal with the situation.
I rate Wenger 8/10.
He needs to be operating at 9.5/10 to build a stadium and create a winning team at the same time.
Btw, given your broad collection of ANR posts, can you please provide a statistic of ANR readers who support Wenger, are against Wenger, or admire him but think it is time to go? I’m in the latter category. Thanks very much.
Myles replies :
This is a hobby, Sean, not a job.
I get dozens of emails that are far, far longer than yours, and many of them are nothing to do with Arsenal. You would be gobsmacked by some, bewildered by others.
I can’t do market research on your behalf.
We have no power. Stan extended AW’s contract till 2014. He can do what he likes now. You cannot say boo to him or to board. Neither can I.
We can switch on the radio and hear Ivan say : We’re not a young team now, we’ve matured, we must win a trophy this season. He said that last year. Groundhog Day. More of the same.
Love it or leave it, you’re paying £60 to watch Almunia.
Football lives on hope (and loyalty) but who dares to dream that Arsenal can win the title with Almunia in goal ?