‘Is he better than Mustafi?’
Arsenal dropped the second part of the double CEO Interview and THANK the bloody LORD Dennis Bergkamp, it was FAR more interesting.
The baton was passed over to Raul and the Spaniard started to talk about some of the details we’ve been lacking as fans. It was probably the most interesting interview I’ve ever seen come from Arsenal.com.
The new structure sits on an axis that Raul describes as the skeleton.
At the top, sits the first team coach… emphasis on the word ‘coach.’
At the bottom, sits the Academy Head, which is Per Mertesacker. This part of the business is important for obvious reasons, but I still liked hearing Raul talk about its role… namely, it creates an identity within the club, and also reduces the cost of transfers. He noted that Ajax, Bayern and Barca have all had legendary youth ranks.
Then he talked about the technical director role and if you’ve been following Le Grove for any length of time, I think you’ll be pleased we were in the right ballpark. They’ll be setting the tone and vision for the club. If you work in or around advertising, it’s basically a brand manager. A person that’s in charge of ensuring we do things the Arsenal way on the pitch from a technical perspective.
Then to the left, you have the Head of Football Operations. The person who is in charge of making sure every detail works from a budget perspective. They work on the player deals, they ensure contracts are buttoned up, they make sure the guy booking bus tickets isn’t holding the team haka.
The meat around the skeleton is the important thing that we’ve again been talking about at length. Burgess and Shad are growing in importance as we push hard to build out our High-Performance engine. Making sure players are fit, on the right programmes and that our injuries are low. We have a growing Data and Analytics team. That’s working out how we measure players, how we analyse a multitude of data points and how we find people that can extract meaningful insights out the back end. Remember, tools show you the data, elite humans make sense of it. They also had the ladies team in there, which seems to be a core growth point for the Arsenal as we’re so damn successful there (GO LADIES GO!).
They also spoke about player identification as an iterative process, which is great to hear. We’ve chatted about how big clubs build a profile of what they need over the course of a season so they’re not caught in a window shopping frenzy like Wenger used to be. Vinai pointed out they were talking about summer deals in October, which is assuring to hear.
It’s also clear that Emery and Raul are in the driving seat this summer. So we’ll have to see how that plays out. Regardless of how good that plan is, he was adamant there was a plan.
Another thing I really, really loved… Raul and Vinai doubled down on Arsenal being a great place to be for players (and managers by proxy). He’s absolutely correct. All the misery guts that make out we’re some sort of pariah club have always been wrong, but it was good to hear it from the top. History, facilities, fanbase, exposure, stadium… as Raul said, we have a lot of ammunition.
The Aaron Ramsey chat was a bit of a pigs ear. They spoke about wage rationalisation as the leading reason. You can buy into that as ‘we couldn’t afford him’, or you can look at how it went down which is, ‘we decided he wasn’t worth it.’
We didn’t think he was worth it. We offered him a big deal, which from what I heard was lower than what he eventually took at Juve (I also heard the Juve money being bandied around is not a clear cut as it seems), but it was big, then the manager and Raul decided to yank the deal in late September, likely because he wasn’t living up to the PowerPoint hype Emery had envisaged.
You know this is the deal because we took the worst of all PR routes.
Firstly, if we’d wanted to keep Aaron, we’d not have dropped him in September when we pulled the deal. There’s literally no reason to bench a play in September if they’re good. Players need to play, they want to play, and it is extremely rare to make a statement out of a person that early in a season. Also, we didn’t do it with Ozil or Sanchez.
Secondly, if the problem is greed, that’s a PR nugget to run with. You leave it to the player to reject a huge deal and send Aaron to Italy looking like a mercenary. If the problem is the player waiting out their deal, you leave the contract with them and let the player infuriate the fans.
We did neither, we yanked the deal and made a big fuss of it being our decision. Which would have been fine had we not needed to go crawling back in January. The club underestimated how good he was, I think it’s that simple. Wenger did the same with BIG John Hartson, gone too soon man, gone too soon.
If wage rationalisation were an issue, we’d not have Mikhi on £170k a week, we’d do something aggressive about Ozil, we’d not have Lacazette and Auba getting £250k a week (the number Ramsey was being pitched), and we’d not be doubling the money of Matteo.
So here would be my key takeaway. I fucking LOVE an operational lecture, I really do. It’s fascinating to hear how the club is organising bodies around a vision of the future. These sorts of things should always be iterative and they should always change… but organisational charts alone won’t move the club forward.
We need to have the very best talent in the system and we need to have someone leading in a very strong way to make sure it all ticks along properly. One bad apple can infect the rest of the business like a cancer. Who is there making sure there is no cancer in the system?
We have a sports psychologist in the mix that’s overseen epic tanks for years now, if you’re talking elite performance, how is that guy justifying his salary?
If you’re talking about performance over the course of a season, and you’re looking at data, what does success for the manager look like? Sarri put it perfectly when he said that Chelsea should sack him now if his season is dependent on one trophy. What are we judging Emery by? Just top level, if metrics get worse as a season goes on, and you invested in areas to make them better but didn’t manage it, how do you justify those things? It’s just a question, don’t burst a blood vessel answering.
I love Big Per Mertesacker and he talks incredibly well about the game, but growing talent across such a wide range of age groups is REALLY tough. If he gets it wrong, he could consign a generation of players to the bin. Was it sensible to give someone the keys to the academy like that? Time will tell, but it was a huge gamble to go that route for the lifeblood and identity of the club moving forward.
How did all of this process land us on the decision to sign Denis Suarez in January? It’s a serious question. Of all the problems our squad clearly had, how did months of talking about weaknesses in the squad land us on a player that lacked character, physicality and purpose for our setup?
Anyone can map problems out.
Anyone can build a paper organisation.
Anyone can design a model for the future.
The difficult part is driving through that change and holding people accountable for moving things forward. It’s uncomfortable, it’s hard and it takes a huge expenditure of energy.
Who has the energy to make it happen? What are Vinai and Raul accountable for? What is the timeframe for success?
Part one was such a letdown because we didn’t offer up clarity on the vision. If your vision is murky, the execution will be the same.
We have a lot of theory, but very little to judge it by. Making the fans proud is meek.
I also wanted to hear something a bit more detailed about the football.
That could be us waiting for a technical director, or that could be the self-preservation kicking in. If you’re not told to be ambitious, why would you put your neck on the line?
You wouldn’t. Textbook Ivan Gazidis. Talk around the notion of accountability, whinge on that it’s really hard to compete, and people will likely not notice. Remember all the morons that jumped on Arsene Wenger’s comments about buying loaves of bread? Dortmund have done a massive chunk of excellent transfer business and we’re not out of May. They have a clear vision and they execute against it like clockwork. I’m not sure what ours is after an hour-long interview with the top two guys.
Part 2 was very solid, but if I were being very critical, I’d say… What’s really new here? What are doing that no other club is doing? Does this not feel a little like table stakes? Are we celebrating moving forward, or are we still blasting party poppers about catching up on the basics?
Right, that was a good chat… well played Raul and Vinai, but still some way to go if we’re truly planning to make moves over the next 5 years.
See you in the comments!
Valentin
Who are our two muscular midfielders? Wouldn’t it be better to have someone who can play without limitation?
Test
Hey! Welcome back (again) Joe!
Ha thanks DB10
Just in time for the build up to our big win next week
Absolutely!! Seriously looking forward to that game!! Booked my Thursday off to make sure I nurse that hangover!
Surfer!
Good to see you!
I juts had surgery so I’ll be given the green light to just kick back on the couch and watch the Match
How about the new jersey’s ? Good omen those yellow ones.
It’s all up for grabs now
I get weird for finals, I’m not even sure I can watch it.
Glad to see that your surgery went well!
What are your thoughts on Vinai’s and Raul’s interview?
@Nelson, Personally I think that the registra system is old school football and that anyway it does not work in the EPL. I find Xhaka unsuited for the EPL as too slow and not mobile and dynamic enough. I am not advocating to keep Xhaka. However if the manager decide to go the regista way, then you need to change the personnel to fit that approach. Right now Xhaka is one of the better regista. There is very few regista better at recycling the ball. Most suffers from the same flaw: slow, very one footed, not good under pressure, lacking… Read more »
DB10
I think action will speak louder than words. We had a lot of words with the wenger/gazidis era, so I’d rather wait and see actions and results rather than just rely on their words.
It all sounds positive and great.
Joe
Exactly what I said earlier. For me it is crucial that they make the right moves this TW so that our team improves significantly for next season.
Leftsidesanch
Forget getting funny. There’s nothing more fun (and excruciating) than watching a final. It gets even better with a few pints. Go to a pub where you’ll have some other fellow Gooners if you can. Makes watching the game more interesting to watch!
DB10
It depends for me, if it’s against a team of superior quality to us, I have this weird feeling. I think I’ll have a few cold ones ready and hope for the best. It’s almost a 50/50 game and I make Chelsea just about favourites.
Leftsidesanch
I understand what you are feeling considering Chelski’ s past trophy history.
But…
I hate Chelski more than the Spuds (yes this is possible) yet I do not let this ruin my day. But trust me, I will be having some serious butterflies while watching the game. All I want is to trash these fuckers on the day!
Left
Emery has had Sarri’s # this year. Let’s hope we haven’t used that up already.
We should have beaten them at SB as well if mkhit and iwobi didn’t miss sitters.
A lot of individual mistakes cost emery a great first season.
Is it Josephine now mate post-surgery?
DB10, Joe
We have actually looked competent against the Blues this season but in a high pressured game where anything can happen, anything can happen! I keep picturing Giroud of all people putting us to the sword
Forget that, hopefully our double act up top turn up on the day and take their chances. This is such an important game.
CC
Don’t you wish.
Leftsidesanch
That’s the spirit! Fuck Chelski!!!!
You know we will get early chance or two. We can’t fluff our lines.
It’s a one off. Both teams a million miles from home
It really is 50/50. Of course they do have the hazard factor in probably his last ever match for Chelsea.
What’d you get Joe? Don’t mind the other lad he’s just bored
I developed bone spurs in my foot. Which led to bursitis which then caused an infection through blisters.
So had to get the bone spurs removed by an orthopaedic surgeon.
Oh. Bone spurs isn’t that what kept that orange cunt out of Vietnam. You just needed a rich daddy Joe. Would have cleared that right up
Hard to call next week. Will we defend as a team and cut out our individual mistakes? If so, there’s every chance we can win. Will our strikers take their chances, especially Auba and his sitters? If so there’s every chance we can win, indeed,we should win. Or will both teams come out cagey… ultra defensive where the game relies on a moment of individual brilliance? Then the game leans towards Chelsea. Hazard is such a player and can create a goal out of nothing… Özil should be our answer but he hasn’t turned up for a while yet. I’m… Read more »
Marko
Hahah you’re right. Just need a small $1 million loan from my dad( 140m in today’s dollars) and I just might make it
If Wenger whom I distrust passionately had a director of football to buy him the players Man City has, as David Dein did back in the day, Wenger would win the treble.
It is easy when you have the money, Pedro. Don’t give me stats about tackles because they dominate possession.
UEFA is studying the proposal to increase the # of teams in the Champion League group stage from 24 to 32. There will be 4 groups with 8 teams each. The driving force of changes are teams from those small leagues where they want to play more games against CL teams. PL would have 6 teams entering the CL competition. Other PL teams are against the change since there will be less games in the PL competition.
lari03
I think the stats on tackles was highlighted against shots allowed because it demonstrates an efficiency in defense.
This is not something where you can just plug millions in.
You need to coach these millionaires to work in a certain way.
Another example is Athletico Madrid. They do not dominate possession but they dominate space with their team shape and positioning. They are a team able to be “protagonists” and dictate the game without having the ball.
UEFA and FIFA are doing their utmost to destroy not only the domestic game, but the significance and quality of the CL and WC.
These organisations are flawed in every respect.
Pedro “Raul goes DEEP on organisational structure and strategy ” Big deal , he said sweet f.all in that interview ….. ” we look at weak areas , we look at the academy, we look at what’s available on the market ” ….then what ….. We say we can’t afford top players so we go in for players like Ryan Fraser when Leroy Sane is maybe attainable if we showed just a little bit of ambition as a club. He is the level of player we must go for in the final third of the pitch…imagine the lift he would… Read more »
Cech could play a blinder in Baku. A man for the big occasion
We know his experience in this game far surpasses that of Leno
Pierre
To be fair it’s no different to the guff Gazidis was feeding us. We can buy anyone we want, we have modelled ourselves on Bayern bla bla bla. Same shit different guys
Un Its all bullshit, who gets the final say . 3 or 4 people in a room discussing transfers 2 like xhaka , 2 don’t like xhaka…2 like Ozil ,2 don’t like Ozil. On new signings ….2 like Fraser ..2 don’t like fraser…..2 like Nzonzi/Banega …2 don’t like Nzonzi/Banega. Who makes the final decision or do they put names in a hat…. 4 different people in a room will never agree on whether a player is suitable for the team , one person has to make the final decision and that has to be the manager otherwise you will get… Read more »
Great post Pierre I am glad you too see through this current circus. Men of straw muddling through . Mediocrity everywhere you look. They all need the boot… We need some serious vigour in and around the club. I am hoping FreddieL might tell them all to piss off- with their corporate twaddle and break through and be our head coach. He would be a beautiful breath of fresh air. Great shout Re : Sane. Attainable Pacy Super skilful. Something to prove. Left footer Him and Ozil could flourish ( proper coach off course-required) I doubt these clots in charge… Read more »
Pierre
I hear you. Im not sure wether or not emery was hired on that basis though as he’d have known the new players he was getting would be selected by sven ultimately.
I’m also not sure wether or not I trust emery to bring in the players required to elevate arsenal again. Maybe a director of football/ technical director set up would benefit us more than allowing another Suarez or a banega to come in.
Time will tell.
When you look at klopp or poch or pep they will know exactly who they want and what they want from them before signing. They have a clear vision and footballing principle and know exactly who they need to fit their framework. I’m not sure emery is in that league.
Guys
Got a dreadful feeling Wenger is coming back as dof
His statement today is worrying…
He won’t go back to the dug out …
He’s coming back…
Pierre you getting aroused ?
Another beautiful day on the south coast. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and CG gives us yet another insight into the workings of AFC.
“Mediocrity everywhere you look”
‘We need some serious vigour in and around the club”
As stated many times on here, where the fudge were you hiding all these years?
Just a shame you still can’t come to terms with the fact that the master of all “clots” has left the building.
No doubt you are kooking forward to us beating Chelski?
The whole concept of player recruitment should be based on bringing in players that are clearly better than the ones you currently have.
Eg. Sane,Zaha,Maguire
Not Fraser, Suarez….etc
And if you do not have the funds for these players – play your your youngsters until you do have the funds.
You do not keep persisting with buying mediocre players for the sake of it.
Look at Klopps patience in attaining DVD and their funny looking goalie…
Raul seems to be intent in turning us into Watford…..(ironically Watford would have appointed Emery and replaced him by now)
RSPC
Not in a million years.
Graham
“””No doubt you are kooking forward to us beating Chelski?””
Very sunny here too.
Sunscreen on I hope.. your end
I am on a Yellow Card.
So I can’t comment on that question.
Un Na
“I’m not sure emery is in that league.”
No one here thinks he’s in that league, so … what exactly is your point?
Pierre Are you saying that you have a problem with the new management/executive structure? Or are you saying that it’s still Emery making the personnel decisions in the end and that that is a problem because you think Emery is inadequate? If the former, OK, but that is the structure and it’s not going to change. If the latter, note that, one, Emery only has veto power over the final player; who that player is is driven by the Technical Director, the Head of Recruitment and the Director of Football, not the coach. Two, Emery had better players at PSG… Read more »
Bamford
No one here thinks he’s in that league, so … what exactly is your point?
Maybe his point – is why on earth is still doing as AFC manager then?
And why did Raul go out of his way and appoint him- when the likes of Ancelotti or Arteta wanted the job?
An available Anglophile Ancelotti ( prem league winner and CL winner) or Emery puts Rauls judgment in to serious question.
Why Did he deliberately choose a sub standard manager for Arsenal?
truth hurts
CG
I’ll keep it simple: he was the best available manager. He is not Pep, he is not Klopp; but he is competent, hard-working and no-nonsense, and he is good enough to get us back into the top four. This is why he was hired.
CG wants to keep things simple and hire Wenger or Mourinho for the top job at Arsenal so that we can ‘move forward’. Pedro slammed that fucking dumb idea a week ago: GFFN bemoaned the hire because… JOSE AND WENGER WERE AVAILABLE. Rationalising that Aulas wanted to win the Champions League. I love that site, but whoever was manning the twitter lost their minds there. Jose just spent £360m at United and tanked them. He’s a nasty man with spiteful tendencies. He also doesn’t care about success anymore, he’s done. Then you have Arsene Wenger, who tried 20+ times to… Read more »
CG
“Even though I am an advocate of British players. This Frazer chap…He does have a touch of The Eddie Mcgoldricks and Jimmy Carter about him.”
Classic comment( and witty) ..and probably not too far away from the truth.
“I’ll keep it simple: he was the best available manager.“
Or he wasn’t.
bamford “””I’ll keep it simple: he was the best available manager”””” How comes- not one Arsenal fan in the World wanted him or even had vaguely heard of him- if he was the best available. he was not even in the betting market until- 5 hours of his announcement. A bloke who has no experience of Arsenal nor the Prem league and cant even speak English was a better bet as manager than the English Speaking Champion league winning & Premier league winner Ancelotti? Really. I don’t think you really seriously believe that. If Emery was run over by a… Read more »
Claude-Maurice hanging out with Guen in London. Could be just because they’re pals, or it could be because we’re signing him. Wouldn’t mind if he came in as one of the wing options if the other one was someone with more experience and proven class. Him + a Ziyech/ Troussard would cost 30-35m, a small price to sort out our attack. Add Palacios for 15m and even if we’re stuck with one of Mikhi or Ozil we have someone that can play instead of them in Cam. really not keen on the Fraser and Umtiti rumours popping up today, think… Read more »
“He was the best available manager” who was prepared to get his hands dirty.
Remember mucking out the barn was never going to be that easy.
Jamie
I am not saying I would want Jose as my ideal manager.
My thinking – if we are to chose Emery or Jose- why not go with the best man -in Jose.
If Juventus can sack Allegri- because he only wins the league and gets to CL semi- finals- why are we persisting with a man – who is clearly substandard.
I would love Patrick Vieria/Sol Campbell in charge and AW as Tech Director ideally.
I want Arsenal to look like Arsenal.And be represented by Arsenal people.
CG
My bet would be that you’d be the one driving that “bus”.
Graham
On form today.
Lots of sun screen and water today
You will get sun stroke.
For pity’s sake man, it’s Jose!
Jose frigging Mourinho!!!!
You don’t understand much do you?
Ever seen the film OUTBREAK?
CG Posters like Graham, Bamford, Dissenter ,Receding ,Marko et al( otherwise known as the wenger obsessives) were so desperate to see the back of Wenger that now he is gone, their desperation has turned to wanting Emery to be better than Wenger Understandable I suppose, but it is clouding their judgement. You have someone like Graham who is criticising you for not wanting Arsenal to beat Chelsea next week but go back a year or 2 and you will find that Graham echoed exactly the same sentiments as you. I am of the opinion that wanting your own team to… Read more »
Graham
If there was a simple poll.
And every Arsenal fan in the world had a vote,
Simply Vote Jose or Unai for AFC manager next year
Jose wins 75%
Emery wins 13%
Spoilt ballot papers 12%
All you need to do with CG is ask him for some original insight, and he willingly exposes himself as a total moron.
Jose the best man available for the job.. jesus christ. Says it without a hint of irony.
Pierre
Talking about clouded judgment, your comparing people wanting a manager out after 20 years, that had complete control of the club, was regressing year on year and was the sole reason we couldn’t modernise the club to a head coach that’s been here for 1 year and CG and others doesn’t like because his english is bad and he’s not photogenic enough.
Jamie
Just look at the mans CV. (jose)
Does that not mean anything to you?
His footballing intelligence ?
His language skills?
We have Emery in charge man- he cant speak English after a Year!
And you have the temerity to have a pop at Jose!
Insight- dear boy- have a lie down!
No true Arsenal fan would want that toxic cunt Mourinho anywhere near the club, he would lose that poll 99-1 and it would be CG and a couple of spurs fans trolling that made up the 1.
CG –
If you only knew the limits of your intellect, you wouldn’t bash Emery for not speaking English fluently after having been in the UK for a year.
Learn the difference between ‘loser’ and ‘looser’ [cup] before you start scoffing at Emery’s English, you dunce.
Have a discussion with Pedro about the merits of hiring Jose or Wenger. Don’t forget to thank him for handing your ass to you when it’s all said and done.
Just read a nice interview with Steph Mavididi, who was part of our youth set-up, went on loan to Charlton, and to Preston, but was told there was no chance that he’d be able to break into the senior squad. He was scouted by Juventus, played for their u-23s, and played for the first team in their final match of the season in Serbia A. I was aware of him but have never seen the guy play, but what this tells me is that we all have a tendency to underestimate our youth team players – especially the less “sexy”… Read more »
Serbia A – Serie A!!
O ye slackers wishing to gift Ramsey a contract here’s some reading to ascertain the financial state of the EPL
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/22/premier-league-finances-club-guide-2017-18-accounts-manchester-united-city
Charlie George
Emery was selected by a 3 member team; Gazidis, Dortmund Eye and the Spaniard. So if you are blaming Raul then please mention the others before going on a rant.
Fred
“””doesn’t like because his English is bad and he’s not photogenic enough”””
Barring Napoleon** – there never has been any successful people in any sphere or in any walk of life – that has ever really been truly great and successful who have not spoken coherent English.
thats why its so important!
**Well- I cant think of any!
Jamie,
Things are always “looser” as far as CG is concerned!
As the Great Man (aka CG) always says: “truth hurts”!
This is CG –
“Emery is worthless, he doesn’t even speak English. He loves the Looser’s Cup! Only idiots can’t speak fluently after a year of learning! What a looser Emery is! Learn English, ya looser!”
Are we listening to the same interview. Here is what I understand from Raul.
– Emery was hired mainly because of his record winning the Europa League. But his performance is very satisfactory.
– the Head Coach is responsible for the short-term implementation of the club’s overall strategy. In the medium-long term it will be dictated by the Technical Director (to be hired).
“Barring Napoleon** – there never has been any successful people in any sphere or in any walk of life – that has ever really been truly great and successful who have not spoken coherent English.”
holy fucknuckles, that has to be up there as one of the dumbest thing I have ever read, and I’ve been reading your comments for a year now.
Not a little bit xenophobic either.
Of all the posters on here – the one I would like to meet in person the most
Would be Jamie.
He does make me chuckle.
He has a good sense of humour.
He is not as bright as words or The G- but he has potential..
I hope he unlocks it..
Good Ebening.
CG –
Consider meeting up with Pierre instead. You two can talk sweet nothings about Wenger late into the night. Can’t remember if you love Ozil as well, but if not, you might have to fake it to keep the foreplay going.
Painful reading
imperious platform
looser
Yet he wants to have a go at a man that speaks Spanish, French and passable English
Further reading for perspective.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2019/04/26/premier-league-wages-are-a-disgrace-except-when-your-teams-winning/
Quick question. Assuming no salary increase for us, who would take a straight Ozil for Alexis swap?
I personally wouldn’t, but it’s an interesting thought.
Also, Raul looks and sounds like a Spanish Ronnie Corbett.
Alexis is a cancer to the dressing room.
Bacary,
Ronnie Corbett!
Brilliant.
He did remind me of someone but I couldn’t quite place it…distracted as I was by the Spanish accent
Just read all the Xhaka posts. We’re not selling him this summer. He’s at the right age and is on the right salary. Our focus is on improving as a team so he becomes a squad player and not a regular starter. Could we possibly sell him for a decent price and that would go to a stronger replacement? Possibly, but the club has made it clear we have other priorites, including a left-sided attacker, a box-to-box midfielder and a centre back. Surprised to hear that Kozzer might be leaving this summer. It doesn’t seem right for him to slink… Read more »
Pedro
Why Wont you get Geoff to do a piece on the blog ?
I won’t to hear what his thoughts on arsenal post Wenger and what he thought about the season. Or did you sleep with his wife and you guys are not on talking terms now ??
All future players contracts should have a low base salary but laden with incentives.
So now we have a (Spanish) version of what used to be the nation’s favour comedy act:
Dick Emery and Ronnie Corbett!
Has anyone checked out the new 6 rules for the premier league 2019/20 season
https://www.90min.com/posts/6371766-premier-league-six-confirmed-rule-changes-to-come-into-effect-in-2019-20
Thanks Words-that shirt is out of control!
CG- in just the futbol world alone, would you say Messi, Costa, Neymar, Valencia and Firmino are successful? Good, thought so, not one of them speaks great English or any English at all. You really are a miserable twat, English is one of the hardest languages to learn and learning a language much later in life is significantly harder. Please just climb back under your bridge and stop Hazard from passing over it on the way to Baku.
With all due respect to Pedro, my memories of Geoff lead me to think he ended up the same way as Herbert Lom in The Pink Panther. He did have an impressive hair-trigger temper though.
“All future players contracts should have a low base salary but laden with incentives.”
Translation = all future players at Arsenal should be sub-standard.
Nelson-I’ll try that with the people I hire for my company.
Me: I’ll give you a 30k base with the chance to make up to 75k but no guarantees.
Applicant: Your competitors have offered me a 50k base with the chance to make up to 75k
Me: Would you take a 55k base with the chance to make up to 75k?
Alternatively, I could counter with ‘Find me someone desperate enough to take my uncompetitive job offer!’
Gambon
remember ‘Ronnie Corbett ‘spilled the beans this week.
Ramsey wanted to stay ( all agreed good player)
Ramsey had suitors ( Juve, PSG etc- all agreed Top Teams)
But he is not what The New Regime require.They are in pursuit of uncommitted players nobody wants.
With that logic-
A Eureka moment flashes up! ……
we can now see HOW WE ENDED UP WITH EMERY!
Expect dross by the bucket loads this TW.
lots of it.
Zimmie
“””. English is one of the hardest languages to learn and learning a language much later in life is significantly harder”””
if that is the case- shows the continuing folly of appointing Emery,
Communication is everything in coaching
In a era of social media- I would have thought communicating your footballing thoughts too -across to our worldwide fans most important.
You obviously have no interest what the Arsenal head coach plans are?
Incidentally – why was Emery not a success in Russian soccer?
Communication perhaps an issue????
Samesong
That’s an oops moment got you
Geoff is Pedro’s dad.
You better start retracting those comments.
CG
You’re the only Arsenal ‘fan’ I know praying that we lose next week.
Shame on you.
dis
“””You’re the only Arsenal ‘fan’ I know praying that we lose next week.
Shame on you.””””
I am certainly not praying.
Its only football .
But I am not venturing into this territory.
You want me banned?
Geoff really was Pedro’s dad? Damn, that explains him reprimanding Pedro in posts (along the lines of ‘don’t forget who started this blog’) when they had rare disagreements. I think Geoff left the blog for the good of his health as he was wound pretty tight.
I still don’t know why many here are not big in Sarabia.He is only asking for 70k per week and he is really good.An attacking player who has grit and toughness,also joint most assists in Laliga and second in chances created.Everytime I have watched him he seems class ….has this ability to make runs and get at the end of goals(knows where the ball will land)…He can play across the front three and even as Cm!…Heck dude can even play wingback if called for.No brainer really
Anyone wonder what the club’s reaction would be if Lacazette or Aubameyang were Armenian instead of Mhiki?
Sarabia,ziyech,the lorient youngster Maurice(looks good),2 defenders and a cm will be a good enough summer for me
Right now, because we don’t have a current DoF, Emery’s influence on the choice of players is greater than it should be. There is absolutely no reason for a head coach to go on scouting mission in the middle of the preparation for the biggest game of the season. Regarding the final say, I will reiterate what I said before. Experience has shown that as long as the DoF is competent the head coach should never have the final say on the player. That is not intended as a slight on Emery, but coaches are not necessarily the best judge… Read more »