Wenger - We're not far away from Man United

basilbrush14 · Post by **basilbrush14** » Sat May 09, 2009 12:28 pm

May'be he bunked that class to go to his Starsbourg football club trial!

Its Up 4 Grabs Now · Post by **Its Up 4 Grabs Now** » Sat May 09, 2009 12:30 pm

basilbrush14 wrote:May'be he bunked that class to go to his Starsbourg football club trial!

Or maybe he was just behind the bike sheds with Eboue's mum!

augie · Post by **augie** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:34 pm

The manager and the board knew the implications of finishing 4th this season with the possibility/probablity of a tough draw to make the group stages so they should have made more of an effort to secure that 3rd spot

It is not like we were flying it up until the end of jan and then went downhill cos we were adrift from oct/nov so the need to invest was obvious in jan but still we did fcuk all and what we did do we waited until the last seconds to secure that deal

Can you imagine where we would be if we hadnt secured arshavin in jan ? Even the europa league wouldnt be a certainty

If we wait until after the qualifying round is over to buy the much needed quality players then we deserve to get knocked out and then we will see where the standing of our manager is

selsdon · Post by **selsdon** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:54 pm

We've made huge strides this season according to La Boss.

21 games unbeaten, two fantastic cup runs, loads of internationals in the squad, desire/spirit second to none, potential........well just wait and see, it's the best set of players he's ever had. At the moment we're the 4th best side in Europe apparently.

I'm very optimistic of another aimless, meandering, profit-making season next year.

Bring it on.

Exiled-Gooner · Post by **Exiled-Gooner** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:17 pm

He has been giving out the same twaddle over the last three yrs on how the youngsters will gain experience blah,blah,blah and that we not far behind manure?and that this batch of youth will dominate the league

I sometimes wonder if he watches the same games as i do because what i've seen is that there are not good enough full stop and as far as i can see is a repeat of this season next yr and the next unless he comes of his fantasy world.How long does he expect fans ,who pay through the nose ,to wait for this team to win ,and that's a big IF,a trophy.We have a great stadium but not a great team!and if it persists with this stubbornness of the policy of just youth i believe,some might think it won't happen,attendance's will suffer and ONLY then will the board re-act.
Wenger HAS to buy 2/3 experienced players to blend with the youth to create a great team to realistically challenge for titles and cup's and compete on a level par with the scum up north!!!!It's ok showing faith and confidence with these player's but i think it's time some were shown the door and if it means wenger starting all over again so-be-it!!!

selsdon · Post by **selsdon** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:22 pm

I'm not as desperate for a trophy as i am for the boss and the club to stop bullshitting us.

I don't mind eating sausgages but don't sell em to me as cavier.

Calo · Post by **Calo** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:21 am

funny how all the wengerites hide when the going gets tuff

SWLGooner · Post by **SWLGooner** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:44 am

We are NOT too far from Man United, Arsene is bang on.

They're from Surrey, we're from Highbury. That's only about a hour's drive!

Post by **Chippy** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:04 am

OK Arsene how far away from Chelsea are we?

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:14 am

Chippy wrote:OK Arsene how far away from Chelsea are we?

Stamford Bridge, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Driving directions to Islington, London N5 1BU, UK
7.7 mi â€“ about 29 mins

1. Head southwest on Hilary Close toward A304/Fulham Rd
190 ft
2. Turn left at A304/Fulham Rd
Continue to follow Fulham Rd
Entering toll zone in 0.5 mi at A3220/Edith Grove

1.4 mi
3. Continue on A308/Brompton Rd
0.2 mi
4. Turn right at A4/Thurloe Pl
Continue to follow A4

1.8 mi
5. Continue on A401/Shaftesbury Ave
0.6 mi
6. Turn right at A40/New Oxford St
Continue to follow A40

0.3 mi
7. Slight left at A401/Theobald's Rd
0.4 mi
8. Slight left at A401/Rosebery Ave
0.7 mi
9. Turn left at A401/St John St
0.1 mi
10. Slight right at A1/Upper St
Continue to follow A1
Leaving toll zone

1.0 mi
11. At Highbury Corner, take the 2nd exit onto A1199/St Paul's Rd
0.2 mi
12. Turn left at A1201/Highbury Grove
Continue to follow A1201

0.8 mi
13. Turn left at Conewood St
0.1 mi
14. Turn right at Avenell Rd
Destination will be on the left

72 ft

Islington, London N5 1BU
UK

SteveO 35 · Post by **SteveO 35** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:15 am

Chippy wrote:OK Arsene how far away from Chelsea are we?

A country mile. The whole big 4 thing is a myth. There is no longer a top four. There is a top 3, with a chasing pack that consists of ourselves, Villa, Everton and from next year onwards Man City.

It's only called a top four because of CL placings for the Prem clubs. If it was only the top three who qualified there would only be a "big three".

Depressing but sadly true

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:18 am

Depressingly, you're right. The last few months have seen the media referring to the "big three" anyway, they only mention fourth when they're talking directly about Arsenal