THE WENGER THREAD

[Offside]

I see he's waiting for the utopia of FFP. Chelsea's Gazprom deal has obviously passed him by.

[libertine]

Wenger's comments to Hong Kong TimeOut were literally infuriating.

Him and that bumbling buffoon Gazidis actually believe that their 'policy' will actually bring silverware. When it has been flawed for the past 7 years!!

[OneBardGooner]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7914346/

There's more here:-

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... enger.html

Arsenal can still win the league without spending silly money, insists Wenger

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can still win the Barclays Premier League despite not being able to match the outlay of some rivals.

The Gunners are without a trophy since winning the FA Cup seven years ago and have not won the title since 2004.

Big-spending Chelsea and Manchester City have enjoyed domestic success since then, while Arsenal have been criticised by some supporters for not splashing the cash.

That, though, does not mean the north Londoners should not hold title ambitions, according to Wenger.

'Firstly, I must say that not being able to match the spending of the richest clubs does not mean that you can't compete with them on the pitch,' he told Time Out Hong Kong.

'When I first came to England, this question did not exist. Every club was run within its resources.

'The Chelseas and the Man Citys are new problems. But with this new financial environment, what has not changed at all is our policy that we will be as ambitious as ever and spend the money that we have available, if possible in an intelligent and wise way.

'We have always spent money because we are ambitious for top-class players and if you look at the history of our last 15 years, we have always had top-class players.

'It does not mean you can't win the title if you can't compete financially.'

The Frenchman, speaking before Robin van Persie announced his intention to leave the Gunners, added: "I have been in football for a long, long time and I don't think just spending money is a target that is defendable.

'To spend the money on a top player is defendable. But just to spend the money is like you are worried.

'Our fans can be proud of the way we run this club, of the quality of the players we have and of the financial situation that is existing at the club.

'Rather than convicting this club, they have more reason to be proud of the whole situation here.

'We have built a team and a stadium in such a short space of time, and have a strong financial situation - and we have always survived at the top level.'

Wenger also believes the eventual implementation of Financial Fair Play can have a positive impact on both Arsenal and the league as a whole.

'We need first to see how effectively financial fair play can be enforced before we can fully understand the impact but I believe it will make for a more exciting Premier League,' Wenger said.

'When you look at the history of England, there are Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Derby County who have all won championships.

'If that is possible again it will be even more interesting.

'If the rules are well introduced, it will be a massive advantage to Arsenal Football Club, of course, and we will be well positioned for that.

'I don't want to go into excuses but you want a business to be run properly and I believe that to lose £150million a year, you don't deserve a lot of credit to win a competition.

'I think that it is right that you balance your books - to accept the one basic principle for every company - and that's that you can spend the money which you make.

'That principle just seems to be a common sense and logical one.

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What a fucking deluded *word censored*, just like his AKB disciples...

What a Fucking TWONK!

[goonersid]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7914346/

There's more here:-

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... enger.html

Arsenal can still win the league without spending silly money, insists Wenger

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can still win the Barclays Premier League despite not being able to match the outlay of some rivals.

The Gunners are without a trophy since winning the FA Cup seven years ago and have not won the title since 2004.

Big-spending Chelsea and Manchester City have enjoyed domestic success since then, while Arsenal have been criticised by some supporters for not splashing the cash.

That, though, does not mean the north Londoners should not hold title ambitions, according to Wenger.

'Firstly, I must say that not being able to match the spending of the richest clubs does not mean that you can't compete with them on the pitch,' he told Time Out Hong Kong.

'When I first came to England, this question did not exist. Every club was run within its resources.

'The Chelseas and the Man Citys are new problems. But with this new financial environment, what has not changed at all is our policy that we will be as ambitious as ever and spend the money that we have available, if possible in an intelligent and wise way.

'We have always spent money because we are ambitious for top-class players and if you look at the history of our last 15 years, we have always had top-class players.

'It does not mean you can't win the title if you can't compete financially.'

The Frenchman, speaking before Robin van Persie announced his intention to leave the Gunners, added: "I have been in football for a long, long time and I don't think just spending money is a target that is defendable.

'To spend the money on a top player is defendable. But just to spend the money is like you are worried.

'Our fans can be proud of the way we run this club, of the quality of the players we have and of the financial situation that is existing at the club.

'Rather than convicting this club, they have more reason to be proud of the whole situation here.

'We have built a team and a stadium in such a short space of time, and have a strong financial situation - and we have always survived at the top level.'

Wenger also believes the eventual implementation of Financial Fair Play can have a positive impact on both Arsenal and the league as a whole.

'We need first to see how effectively financial fair play can be enforced before we can fully understand the impact but I believe it will make for a more exciting Premier League,' Wenger said.

'When you look at the history of England, there are Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Derby County who have all won championships.

'If that is possible again it will be even more interesting.

'If the rules are well introduced, it will be a massive advantage to Arsenal Football Club, of course, and we will be well positioned for that.

'I don't want to go into excuses but you want a business to be run properly and I believe that to lose £150million a year, you don't deserve a lot of credit to win a competition.

'I think that it is right that you balance your books - to accept the one basic principle for every company - and that's that you can spend the money which you make.

'That principle just seems to be a common sense and logical one.

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What a fucking deluded *word censored*, just like his AKB disciples...

Same old shit Frank, we get this at the start of every season and there are still those who believe him.

[OneBardGooner]

Can't we hire some fecker to take the *word censored* out!?

[arseofacrow]

Can't we hire some fecker to take the *word censored* out!?

Wenger or Mac?

[I Hate Hleb]

Is it a mutually exclusive deal or can we choose both?

[I Hate Hleb]

Can't we hire some fecker to take the *word censored* out!?

What - to have a quiet word with Wenger and hope to convince him of the errors of his way over a spot of dinner? Would we have to pick up the bill as well? Mind you, he earns enough to at least go French, ala his transfer policy.

[OneBardGooner]

Is it a mutually exclusive deal or can we choose both?

Depends how much money is available...

One Whack = £10,000

Two Whacks = £20,000 (except on Wednesday's when business can be a tad slow)..so theres' a small discount of £1,500 AND you get some rather faded Green Shield Stamps.

[I Hate Hleb]

Depends how much money is available...

One Whack = £10,000

Two Whacks = £20,000 (except on Wednesday's when business can be a tad slow)..so theres' a small discount of £1,500 AND you get some rather faded Green Shield Stamps.

Wow!! Sounds like being into Sadomasicism can be really expensive as well as painful!!

[OneBardGooner]

Depends how much money is available...

One Whack = £10,000

Two Whacks = £20,000 (except on Wednesday's when business can be a tad slow)..so theres' a small discount of £1,500 AND you get some rather faded Green Shield Stamps.

Wow!! Sounds like being into Sadomasicism can be really expensive as well as painful!!

No No No! Hlebby...Now listen verrrry caaaarefully okaaaaay!...Now the term "Whack" (in this particular instance) refer's to having someone Killed by the Mafioso...you know La Vendetta...btw: does AW own a horse??

[I Hate Hleb]

Depends how much money is available...

One Whack = £10,000

Two Whacks = £20,000 (except on Wednesday's when business can be a tad slow)..so theres' a small discount of £1,500 AND you get some rather faded Green Shield Stamps.

Wow!! Sounds like being into Sadomasicism can be really expensive as well as painful!!

No No No! Hlebby...Now listen verrrry caaaarefully okaaaaay!...Now the term "Whack" (in this particular instance) refer's to having someone Killed by the Mafioso...you know La Vendetta...btw: does AW own a horse??

Don't know but judging by his current squad he has plenty of ponies!!

[OneBardGooner]

Oh fuck that is so poor Hlebby ..Jeee ZZZUSSS I mean C'Mon....

Just


Jus


Naaah! that is Inexcusable....sorry mate you're BANNED.

[LeGinge (Northern Branch)]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... players-in

Arsène Wenger says he is not finished in the transfer market this summer.

The Arsenal manager has already strengthened his attacking options by signing Lukas Podolski from Cologne and Olivier Giroud from Montpellier. But he has been linked with further signings, including Spanish international Santi Cazorla.

Wenger would not be drawn on specific targets when he faced the media in Beijing on Wednesday but the Frenchman hopes to add to his squad before the transfer window closes.

"You see I have come here to say as little as possible!" joked Wenger, before adding, "I am ready to talk a lot, but not a lot about transfers, because it is a very fragile subject and a very secret subject.

"We bought Giroud and Podolski and I hope that we bought Diaby and Wilshere too, who didn't play at all last season. We will add Wilshere to the squad as soon as possible. But we are not at the end of it [transfers] - we will still bring players in."

Wenger was also asked about the future of Robin van Persie after landing in China for the second leg of the Arsenal 2012 Tour, presented by Emirates. His answer was unequivocal.

"There is nothing to elaborate. The options are clear - we want to keep our players. I would be happy for him to stay in the English Premier League - at Arsenal."




Apologies for starting a potential Wenger bashing thread - attach to the Wenger thread if you mods want but this is seriously special!

[DB10GOONER]

I merged them Le Ginge.