As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
I'm not against a new manager but i am definitely against some no mark or inexeprienced also ran being appointed.
We need a top class manager now, not somewhere indefinitely down the line, for me there are many reasons for this:
1) A top class manager is more likely to make the most of what we currently have, dispose of the dross and make the most of a potentially limited budget.
2) Even a top class manager who is not everyones first choice is more likely to begin to reunite the majority of the fan base quicker than someone less well known who is absolutely noones first choice.
3) A top class manager is more likely to be able to stand up for himself and get more concessions from the hierarchy than an also ran who is more likely to just be greatful for getting the chance at a top job.
4) A top class manager is a sign of intent from the hierarchy that they genuinely want things to change and improve, a lesser known manager or lesser quality manager is nothing but a stop gap or placeholder.
5) Most importantly, for me anyway, a lesser or unproven manager is just another flak catcher if things go wrong, once again the hierarchy will dodge the bullet of protests whilst the majority of fans are complaining about the manager rather than the fucking idiots who appointed him, and therefore we could find ourselves yet another two to three seasons down the line pissing around in the lower top half of the table whilst the wiggy *word censored* at the top laughs gleefully whilst counting his money. I will never forget the 'Thankyou for your interest in our affairs' dismissals that fans and minority shareholders have had and that for me shows more than anything else the complete disconnect the owner, board and hierarchy at the club have for the peons who support it.
Whilst getting rid of Wenger is probably the best bit of news most fans have had in years lets not get carried away until we see exactly where this is going, things may actually get worse before they get better, i wouldn't put it past those at the top to royally screw things up for the next few years and whilst i dont expect or feel we are entitled to instant success i definitely want to see improvement not further stagnation.
Myles Palmer (I know how much some of ye love him ) claims that the next manager has been chosen and contract agreed but that the arrogant french c.unt doesnt want it announced until season ends (dont want to spoil that wenker leaving wankfest ) - I'm wondering if all bets will be off if we are beaten tonight I suspect that if we are knocked out tonight, then the identity of the next manager will be revealed no later than next monday - it might originally come out via "leaks" inside the club, and this will in turn force the club to come out with a firm announcement. It is obvious that the board and the french cock were not in harmony when wenkers departure was announced, and the subsequent comments from wenker suggesting that it wasnt his decision, might lead to some retribution from the club by leaking the name of the next manager before wenker wanted. I dont think the board will do it before sundays wankfest, but I would fcuking love it if it happened
I'm not against a new manager but i am definitely against some no mark or inexeprienced also ran being appointed.
We need a top class manager now, not somewhere indefinitely down the line, for me there are many reasons for this:
1) A top class manager is more likely to make the most of what we currently have, dispose of the dross and make the most of a potentially limited budget.
2) Even a top class manager who is not everyones first choice is more likely to begin to reunite the majority of the fan base quicker than someone less well known who is absolutely noones first choice.
3) A top class manager is more likely to be able to stand up for himself and get more concessions from the hierarchy than an also ran who is more likely to just be greatful for getting the chance at a top job.
4) A top class manager is a sign of intent from the hierarchy that they genuinely want things to change and improve, a lesser known manager or lesser quality manager is nothing but a stop gap or placeholder.
5) Most importantly, for me anyway, a lesser or unproven manager is just another flak catcher if things go wrong, once again the hierarchy will dodge the bullet of protests whilst the majority of fans are complaining about the manager rather than the fucking idiots who appointed him, and therefore we could find ourselves yet another two to three seasons down the line pissing around in the lower top half of the table whilst the wiggy *word censored* at the top laughs gleefully whilst counting his money. I will never forget the 'Thankyou for your interest in our affairs' dismissals that fans and minority shareholders have had and that for me shows more than anything else the complete disconnect the owner, board and hierarchy at the club have for the peons who support it.
Whilst getting rid of Wenger is probably the best bit of news most fans have had in years lets not get carried away until we see exactly where this is going, things may actually get worse before they get better, i wouldn't put it past those at the top to royally screw things up for the next few years and whilst i dont expect or feel we are entitled to instant success i definitely want to see improvement not further stagnation.
And this is why I fear they go for some no mark option. Who knows, this Buvac fella could become good manager one day if give opportunity but Arsenal shouldn't be the club to earn your managerial ranks. We are The Arsenal and not some random mid table club. I hope to God Gazidis and his little elfs won't treat the club as one.
This is a time in our history where we need a respected successful manager to take over. Wengers going but the very same fans not turning up to games will continue if they don't see ambition from the board.
Liverpool have proved you can self fund and still be successful if you get the correct manager in place.
I don't think our fans have much patience after the last 12 years.
I'm not against a new manager but i am definitely against some no mark or inexeprienced also ran being appointed.
We need a top class manager now, not somewhere indefinitely down the line, for me there are many reasons for this:
1) A top class manager is more likely to make the most of what we currently have, dispose of the dross and make the most of a potentially limited budget.
2) Even a top class manager who is not everyones first choice is more likely to begin to reunite the majority of the fan base quicker than someone less well known who is absolutely noones first choice.
3) A top class manager is more likely to be able to stand up for himself and get more concessions from the hierarchy than an also ran who is more likely to just be greatful for getting the chance at a top job.
4) A top class manager is a sign of intent from the hierarchy that they genuinely want things to change and improve, a lesser known manager or lesser quality manager is nothing but a stop gap or placeholder.
5) Most importantly, for me anyway, a lesser or unproven manager is just another flak catcher if things go wrong, once again the hierarchy will dodge the bullet of protests whilst the majority of fans are complaining about the manager rather than the fucking idiots who appointed him, and therefore we could find ourselves yet another two to three seasons down the line pissing around in the lower top half of the table whilst the wiggy *word censored* at the top laughs gleefully whilst counting his money. I will never forget the 'Thankyou for your interest in our affairs' dismissals that fans and minority shareholders have had and that for me shows more than anything else the complete disconnect the owner, board and hierarchy at the club have for the peons who support it.
Whilst getting rid of Wenger is probably the best bit of news most fans have had in years lets not get carried away until we see exactly where this is going, things may actually get worse before they get better, i wouldn't put it past those at the top to royally screw things up for the next few years and whilst i dont expect or feel we are entitled to instant success i definitely want to see improvement not further stagnation.
No1), makes sense
No2), ditto
No3) he may try to stand up for himself if appointed but he wont be appointed, this board don't want someone with a backbone
No4) The board have no intention of displaying intent, maintaining the status quo is the aim
No5) The board/owners don't give a single shit about the fans, the "thank you for your interest in our affairs" comment sums it up nicely
) claims that the next manager has been chosen and contract agreed but that the arrogant french c.unt doesnt want it announced until season ends (dont want to spoil that wenker leaving wankfest 
