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Arsene Wenger: I have never considered quitting

  By O-Posts Team | February 25, 2013 - 20:17 | , ,
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Despite speculation about his future hitting an all time high this week, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has come out fighting, saying that the thought of quitting has post has never entered his mind.

It has been well documented that Arsenal have had a poor week of course. They lost to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, meaning that their hopes of any silverware this season appear to be gone.

Should this prove to be the case, it will be eight seasons without a trophy, something the Arsenal fans are far from happy about. Many of them believe it is time for a change if their team are to be successful again.

Wenger has been in this situation before of course and continuing a familiar trend, he has spoken positively about his vision for the club, saying that he will not review his position until 2014 – when his latest contract expires.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s clash with Aston Villa, the Frenchman said: “We need to be united and strong and not be too destabilised by people who have strong opinions after one game.

“I have a contract until the end of 2014 and at the moment we are on a short-term plan. I have been here for a long time and have to consider what I want to do.

“That will be decided in 2014, not before.”

Wenger did admit that his team cannot afford many slip ups in the Premier League if they are to secure a place in the top four though. For points, as well as morale, they simply have to win at home to Aston Villa this weekend.

On this subject, Wenger continued: “We are in a position where we cannot afford to drop points. We will go into the game with a huge desire to get out the disappointments we have had.

“Apart from Manchester United, for all the other positions, I feel it’s very open. It’s just down to us now to continue to be consistent like we have been. We have to focus on continuing to get the points.”

Wenger appears to be implying that his team could finish 2nd, but at the moment this seems a long way off.

Arsenal are nine points behind Manchester City, while four points is the gap between them and North London rivals Tottenham, the team that currently occupies fourth position.

The atmosphere will be an interesting one at the Emirates this weekend, that’s for sure.

Wenger would love an early goal, a positive performance and three points to remind everyone that it isn’t all doom and gloom.

 

Written by Thomas Rooney from Footballtips.com, the number one site for all the very best tips from football matches all over the World. Follow @footballtips for the latest tips.

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Arsenal: What now for the Gunners?

  By O-Posts Team | December 3, 2012 - 22:13 | ,
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With recent triumphs over the likes of Spurs and Liverpool already a distant memory and blip in the woeful form shown this season, I ask, what’s next for the Arsenal?

A line of 3 uninspiring displays against supposedly inferior opposition was capped off by the most lack lustre, pitiful display since; well, Norwich away or Fulham at home- but the most recent loss against Swansea signifies a seismic event in English Football.

For when Arsenal were beaten at home 2-0 by Swansea City, a team recently promoted from the Championship, there was no shock, no front page news, and no surprise to any followers of Arsenal Football Club.

The main issue that I have with Arsenal of late is the stagnant nature of each performance, with a complete lack of desire shown by players to seem willing to fight for the shirt that they should feel honoured to wear.

I have often criticised the shambolic work ethic delivered from the team as a whole; however, recently the plummet of form has coincided with this work ethic reducing even further. It is fair to say that we have a couple of stand out players in the squad that seem willing to put in the effort that is required, for example Carl Jenkinson, but this clearly is not enough.

This ‘stagnant’ theme can be used to describe the club as a whole. For the last 5 years, I and the media, and all other supporters that watch Arsenal week in week out, have been able to use the exact same criticism for Arsenal Football Club. The fact that issues such as the lack of investment in the playing staff, have not been rectified makes it increasingly harder to stand up for Arsene Wenger.

This is a man that I have revered and adored for the way that he has given Arsenal 15 years of his life, turning down the chance to work for every grand footballing institution in Europe, whilst building Arsenal into a footballing super power.

Unfortunately, the excuses are wearing thin on my already short temper. The stick that Arsenal are beaten with, the lack of investment, must be addressed now, to re invigorate the status of the club and mind set of the supporters.

Finally, it is important for me to add that I am by no means sold on the ‘Wenger out’ brigade yet, but is must be recognised that he is no longer even getting the best out of his players. Much can be said for how David Moyes is squeezing every last drop of talent out of his players and transfer budget at Everton.

This self effacing approach would be a breath of fresh air in the arrogant climate of a club whose board belittle the supporters and display no passion for the results. Arsenal Football Club.
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