You’ll have probably seen the letter a group of Arsenal fans has pulled together that’s gone out on the internet.
#Wecaredoyou @arsenal fans unite in warning to owner Stan Kroenke pic.twitter.com/86BC61hyxj
— Darren (@DarrenArsenal1) July 15, 2019
The gist of the document that you should be reading right now is that Arsenal, despite all the trumpet blowing and promises, still appears to be as rudderless as ever.
We’ve been driving into the abyss for years, club leadership has been taking temperature checks using the wrong the metrics, we didn’t invest, we didn’t make big decisions when we needed to, we thought a cash pile was success, now the walls have come crashing down in one massive heap of average.
To make matters worse, Stan took the club private, so our access to exec leadership is even more pointless than it was before.
Football isn’t a business, it’s a community endeavour that grew into something so unlikely, fans let the raiders take grip in the game before we knew what was going on.
Arsenal feels like it’s being run like a super average business at the minute. We’re being outspent by Aston Villa and Leicester. Our strategy is confused. Our hiring policy is errant. The stadium is utterly bereft of excitement. Arsenal is an ordeal, not the joy it should be.
For too long, our fans just grumbled into twitter feeds, digging into opposing trenches to fight it out over details so insignificant, they allowed us to take our eyes off the core issue… leadership doesn’t care, no one is accountable for success.
Nothing quite summed up the ownership issue like Josh K turning up to the LA training session wearing an LA Rams t-shirt. At best, it’s an embarrassing oversight, at worst, it’s a spiteful jab at the fans that confirms our worst fears… we don’t matter.
This letter is the coming together of names that don’t usually mix. This is fans from around the globe making a statement. This isn’t a rabble demanding the Saliba deal goes through, this is a group of people that just want to see a better Arsenal. It’s a simple demand, but a necessary one.
What is the plan?
If we’re being run like a business, why is it such a sloppy one?
Why don’t we have spikey voices on the board that will hold people accountable?
Where is the innovation?
Where are the ideas people?
Why is no one EVER held accountable?
Raul might have that covered. Edu might be the saving grace. This season might be the final episode in a desperately repetitive Netflix series called Operation Transition that seems to have been on repeat for 10 years.
It might not be…
But the fans have spoken, they’ve asked the question, do you care?
I think this is a great first step.
Unite the voices. See what the club response looks like, then regroup, and work out the next steps.
Let us know what you think in the comments. If there’s ever a day the club is reading, it’s likely today.
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Everton Soares.
This doesn’t fill me with confidence.
Is Emery watching YouTube show reels for his player selection?
I love the way we’re carpet bombing our recruitment. Monday it’s a left back, Tuesday a winger, Wednesday a CB, Thursday an attacker…
Arsenal are the tire kickers of the football world.
Cesc-
Yep… There is a small chance.. yet, still to save this transfer window.. Edu needs to be allowed the same financial freedom and wherewithal that we gave Sven last summer though. If this online petition can even accomplish that… it would be successful .. imo. Small steps and all.. Although as I said before most likely Stan is asking who is leaving to cut costs before he loosens up the dusty wallet. I hope the suits have an answer for him.. and please God let it be one of the Axis of Evil.. Ozil/Miki, Mustafi or Xhaka.
I don’t view people in one of two groups like you.
Ah course you don’t man. Not everyday that’s for sure. Good man. Same dishonesty different day
“Don’ think he believes they are wrong, just wondering at the timing as am i. You wrote a piece just a few days ago talking about a 5 year plan when Edu was announced, is it five years later already? Pedro i will appreciate a response to this. Why now?? Why this urge by bloggers to get Stan out?? Don’t you see this as a transparent attempt to get him to hand the club more money?? To hand more money to the new regime many on here have said are not fit for purpose. I know you signed the petition… Read more »
Marko
I do wonder why you bother with half your comments, nobody cares about your assessment of other posters. You’re premium cuck, I’d get over yourself
“Yep… There is a small chance.. yet, still to save this transfer window.. Edu needs to be allowed the same financial freedom and wherewithal that we gave Sven last summer though. If this online petition can even accomplish that… it would be successful .. imo. ”
So Midwest this is an attempt to get Stan to release his own funds for player purchases?? Has he stopped Raul and Edu from spending club generated funds?? Last summer Sven and Raul (it wasn’t just Sven in charge last summer between) spent money generated by the club, why is this summer different??
“Pedro i just can’t believe that people at the club read a blog that has people like Don and CG filling it’s comments section on the daily with some pretty embarrassing and occasionally awful shit. ”
Exactly. And they have other things to do.
MidWest I completely agree. Even if it produces a knee jerk response and Kroenke permits a generous summer spend. We’ve apparently matched the Spurs bid for Saliba today as well. Numerous South American sports accounts saying Arsenal are wrapping up a deal for Everton. Don’t know whether they are just copying each other. I wonder if the sentimental sedation that the incompetent geriatric caused over the fan base left Kroenke in a false sense of security over the last decade? Like these idiots don’t shout and riot about anything. I think he could be in for a shock this year.… Read more »
Receding _
Why is this summer different you tell me? I would like to know..?
This summer is different because our budget is pathetic and the market just carries on getting more and more ridiculous. On top of that we have 3 chances to make UCL football this year: 1) Top 4 2) Europa League 3) 5th (which is a total bonus) One hit of UCL money could stabilize us for years to come…why on earth would you not give yourself the best shot at that by insisting that we can only have a net £40 Million spend…especially when anyone with a brain won’t touch our players unless we give them away. You could argue… Read more »
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11763722/arsenal-should-sign-hakim-ziyech-and-sell-mesut-ozil-says-marc-overmars
Pedro out of interest what is your stance on this???
JayJuly 15, 2019 08:11:42
Un na
Why do you pretend to be arsenal fan you muslim cunt?
Cesc and Midwest we do not really know what our budget is this summer. I do not for one minute believe we have only 45m pounds to spend, not for one minute.
Sell Ozil?
Genius.
So Midwest it’s all about the summer then?? Not really the decline as a football club but the fact the decline has led to us not having enough to spend. If we had money to spend Josh can wear whatever he wants??
“Sell Ozil?Genius.”
Would have made more sense if he was offering to take Ozil in exchange for Ziyech. Sell Ozil is not insight
Cesc
I like your realism that is matched with cautious optimism.
Like you, I prefer to wait until the end for window before head-banging.
We have a proper team in place ironing out all these deals. Edu is in LA with Vinai , Raul and Emery. These people meet daily to review progress.
They don’t looked panicked to me. Protracted negotiations may be the approach they choose to take. It’s a new team that have to earn their stripes.
I
I do wonder why you bother with half your comments, nobody cares about your assessment of other posters. You’re premium cuck, I’d get over yourself
Right back at ya mate. Anyway back to trying to make Receding’s life hell around here. Sub categorize him and make a stereotype about him all the while arguing that you don’t go looking for arguments. You’re this close to becoming self aware
and clearly this summer is different… then last. haggling over few million… waiting until late into the tw to do anything.. not moving out anyone who wasn’t already retiring, hanging on to old-timers past their prime, desperately. Not addressing any needs so far.. las t summer we addressed all our long time needs …or tried to..Keeper and DM and CB. and we got business done in a timely manner. So it’s not just money, its the process. Although money is a problem as well obviously otherwise we would have already landed a few players. To me the EL final loss… Read more »
I think our fan base it the most vulnerable to tabloid rumors on the universe.
Months of reading rumors punctuated with ‘but the club has only 45 million to spend” has led to a full blown panic.
Midwest
You asked why this summer?
Because the tabloids have done a good job on Arsenal fans. When you keep reading 45 million…after a while you erupt.
So Midwest it’s all about the summer then??
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Receding … I have no idea what you are getting at so just spit it out already? I think I have made it fairly clear .. Kroenke is a sh.it owner and needs to go .. but I don’t think an online petition is going to accomplish that. so if it accomplishes something for now this summer then great.
As usual, fans bickering over who was right or who said it first or whatever else anonymous folks use to get themselves off rather than actually focusing on the main problem which is that we have horrible owners, who cares if it’s taken someone 100 years, what matters is the here and now.
Jeez some of you actually get off on this whole arguments thing.
emery’s scouting plan is to identify players named after prem league clubs, that way he knows they’ll want to come to the prem. i think it’s a solid plan personally.
let’s all hope the next prez of the usa brings back the estate tax and kroekne drops dead soon after. that might be the only way afc gets sold by KSE
Jeez some of you actually get off on this whole arguments thing.
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Lol Bat… you have been here for awhile you should know that’s true.. Been here almost 7 years now… always been that way.. although we had much smarter trolls back then.
I don’t think Kroenke will spend any more money this summer than he intended because Pedro and Hugh Wizzy filled out an online petition.
I do think that petition may galvanize the way we approach the future because now the Kroenkes know the spotlight is on them.
I’m in the minority that believes the club has more cash at hand that can be used to kick-start any squad rebuild.
The idea that there’s a group of EKB fans out there is pitiful. I’ve yet to meet , or read something posted from one on any forum. Most people realize he walked ( willingly) into a messy situation with clear instruction to cut cost and try to bring the club a few places up the table on a slim budget. As far as I can tell not a single fan who’s willing to sit back and watch Emery ‘s second ( and most likely his last) season in charge and not spew bile never wanted him specifically in the first… Read more »
Arsenal jet in representatives to sign Everton, doctors conducting medical in Brazil today – Express
If you believe the express, then it’s not all doom and gloom in goonerland.
It’s 2019
We have the highest season tickets in Europe
We have little to no funds
Fan apathy everywhere
But let’s keep arguing about who’s right and wrong
That Notorious Foto Yesterday in Summary. Raul and Vinny were showing their new “puppy” Edu to Josh K. ( note Edu’s cringe churning Grin) Hence the later media leaks – how the Top Brass were so impressed with the diligence of Edu- because he got on the flight despite his Brazilian commitments. No other major club in the land has this haphazard, unprofessional, dysfunctional and amateur set up. It’s a Foto that tell us all we need to Know It’s a Foto that tells us we are in for Turbulence on unimaginable scale. Within 18 months – none of them… Read more »
Marko
You’re on here talking about this poster or that trait whilst others are slinging football chat, on your bike.
Receding might be a dim agitator from where I sit but he’s 1000 times what you offer up, and there’s actually football discussion/debate.
You look for ways in to rehash boring arguments of no relevance just so you can feel accomplished for the day given you’re done by 11.
Mid-West
It’s amazing yea, i mean a group have started something no matter how minimal to get the club to act properly considering the abysmal summer we’re having and some want to use the opportunity to remind us that we’re being hysterical or that the petitions won’t work or that Pedro is a Gazidis fan boy.
It’s actually embarrassing really, I’m all for reasonable arguments but jeez man
It will be nice to have one full fledged Brazilian international in our camp, if all these rumors are true.
It also means the Zaha pursuit is dead in the water.
Oh Wow.. I just realized this Blog was founded in 2008.. had to check.. I might have been here for longer then 7 years… haha time sure does fly by.
Pedro I will revert back to my last post on the previous thread. The Kroenke family are unlikely to react to supporter including those like my self who purchase annually season tickets. However, the club are recipients annually of over £110 million sponsorship funds from Adidas, Emirates and Rwanda and those funds should be invested in “improving” the team and not paying for obscure projects or expenses. All these sponsorship deals are time limited and UNLESS the club starts spending the money on the team and returning to Champions League I cannot see the sponsors renewing in two or three… Read more »
Batistuta
The fact that people are arguning about everything shows that there’s no apathy at Arsenal.
Anger…yes but not apathy.
You are living proof that apathy does not exist, always whinging and moaning ;-0 🙂
Dissenter
If you and that minority that believe we have enough cash to start a rebuild then why are we on the 15th of July without any signings?
Does that maybe point to those in charge not having any clue or plan whatsoever as to what they’re actually doing?
I mean seasons almost here, transfer window shuts soon as we barely have a defence or midfield worth talking about
Dissenter i have been keeping an eye on the Everton thing, most of the chatter on twitter are from wannabe ITK’s although the player has said he expects to be playing for someone else by the end of the week. The Cynic in me believes some are using the fact Edu just joined to push that rumor. Although i must confess i did not catch the COPA so i have little to say on him as a player. 23 is a good age though and he is Brazilian, if he does well you know PSG, Madrid and Barcelona will come… Read more »
Dissenter
Least my moaning and whinning is deserved seeing as we’re an absolute shambles at rye moment but according to you there’s nothing to complain about so as you were then
Well… I guess I will be tuning in tonight to see who we start and what formation we try.. and see who is there. Wouldn’t mind seeing a bit of Martinelli since he is basically the only new face I haven’t seen play. Seems to enjoy playing on the left and cutting in on his right foot… but that’s all You tube scouting.
Batistuta
There are different ways of negotiating stuff.
Some people like to create chaos to negotiate effectively. This is the Sanllehi way. They are negotiating several deals at the same time not to give away how much they have. That’s just my take our “lack of” business.
I’m not panicking as at July 15, maybe on July 31st if things remain the same then I will start self-flagellation.
there’s actually football discussion/debate.
Like that time you recommended we go for Antonio Valencia? Those the kinds of debate you’re on about. Yeah I’m good.
I’ll preface this by saying I’ve always liked Rondon and thought he was excellent last year. Sohere’s a crazy idea –
Sell one of our strikers and bring in Salomon Rondon for £15M. Guy scored 11 goals for Newcastle last year. I think he’d have a handsom return playing for us, gives a bit of strength and nastiness to our side full of softies, and we would have an additional £50M or so to spend elsewhere.
Marko
That’s about the 8th time you’re quoting (wrongly) a discussion about Antonio Valencia, you’re a broken record.
Not sure who keeps putting 10p in you but here you are again with it.
what really irked the fans is that in the winter window, we didnt get shit. Thats when the fans realized that we are broke or the brass are trying to pull one over us again… or something shady
Now the summer is here and there is nothing to show for the minimal amount we have to spend. We should have done the deals in the first 2 weeks.
But you know- overpaid team officials- no accountability
Rondon of to China with Benitez confirmed.
I don’t know.. I really don’t try to overanalyze what some peoples position are on here.. you can tell who has an agenda or whatever. usually. For me… We are 150% in the situation we are in because of Wenger and Gazidis over the last 5 seasons or so… all you have to do is Read Swiss Ramble for factual proof.. Basically Gazidis held us down while Wenger Buggered us. The new regime is just trying to correct all the problems the beforementioned created.. And in my opinion are doing a pretty piss poor job of it so far based… Read more »
Guns of SF
“We should have done the deals in the first 2 weeks.”
Is that another way of saying that we should have had enough money?
Do recall how the Auba deal took forever to finish in Jan 2018?
Turns out it was dependent on Giroud going to Chelsea and Michy Batshuayi agreeing to Dormund.
Some of these deals aren’t as easy without a deep pocket.
“If you believe the express, then it’s not all doom and gloom in goonerland.”
If you believe the Express you’ve got bigger problems than Arsenal’s dysfunctional management at the moment!
not sure whats worse— Kroenke not communicating with fans or Ivan Bullshitting the fans.
I guess its just the same thing.. BS either way
I said it a month ago, the Kroenke out banners are already going up
Marc
Didn’t you know Arsenal doctors are doing a groin examination for Everton Soares as we speak.
The player will change his name to Arsenal Soares
We make such a big fucking deal about the 45m Well the amount we pay for players is not paid in full is it??? Usually its a down payment of some sort and then payments after that. Who pays for transfers in full right away… Pay Celtic 10, now, Pay gremio 15, pay St Etienne (wait we already did that), and pay another seller whats left for the Mid or other winger Chop up that 45 M into smaller down payments… this could have been done faster Now we wait until the end of the window… no time for selling… Read more »
Revie left Leeds – they got Relegated
Busby left Man Utd- they got Relegated
Bill Nick left Spurs – they got Relegated
Alf Rambo left Ipswich- they got Relegated Cloughie left Forest- they got Relegated
J Lyall left West Ham – they got Relegated
Jim Hill left Cov. City- they got Relagated
KK. left Newcastle- they got Relegated
Arsene Wenger left Arsenal- Tick Tock….
“Marko
Not sure who keeps putting 10p in you but here you are again with it.”
Hahahahahahahahaaaaa
Fucking post man pat super market ride
“Marko
You look for ways in to rehash boring arguments of no relevance just so you can feel accomplished for the day given you’re done by 11.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭
😝😝😝😝😝😎😎😎😎😎
Stop stop
I can’t take any more
Marko had his pants pulled down and his bum slapped hard
Funny how Celtic are rejecting all of our clauses.
Probably because they know we might not capture top 4 this season…
Dont blame them for wanting more up front ….
we sure are gambling with our transfer targets by inserting all these clauses…
SamesongJuly 15, 2019 16:31:20 Pedro out of interest what is your stance on this???JayJuly 15, 2019 08:11:42 Un na Why do you pretend to be arsenal fan you muslim cunt? Samesong More to the point. Why the hell does everyone keep thinking I’m Muslim? That’s the 5th poster now who’s hurled anti Islamic abuse at me. Yet I’m the racist!! I wouldn’t mind. I’m not Muslim. Not even close. Fucking nut cases on here just keep throwing darts at the board hoping they can nail me down. Only Jamie has come remotely close. Where is Jamie anyway?? Jamie. Come back.… Read more »
James Wood
That news about him going to China was what prompted by comment. Not like it would ever happen
But I do think Rondon would have little trouble banging in more than the 13 that Laca had last year were he playing for arsenal.
CG lyall got West ham relegated as did cough
Clough for forest relegated they did not sack them and then get relegated at a later date fact
More to the point. Why the hell does everyone keep thinking I’m Muslim
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If that was a serious question ,it’s your name. Pretty obvious I would have thought.
Ben Arfa a free agent
Fucking I’d have that all day long. Better than ozil and Mkhitaryan combined. When he fancies it…
Midwest
Really? Hahaha. Jesus Christ that hilarious. Our survey says- NUR URGH
Hahahah just sayin… sound s vaguely Arabic to me.. Change it to GoonerGal and everyone will think you are a woman… People always judge by the title .
Serge
“””CG lyall got West ham relegated as did clough”””
Well Observed….
They did indeed get relegted themselves with their clubs
But the clubs got still Relegated Again- after they left.
Bright as a Button this one( Mr. Serge)
I’ll put you down as a Dark Horse……
Midwest
No mate. Way wide of the mark. The name has nothing at all to do with anything Arabic. Or maybe it does. Maybe it was a subconscious thing and I hadn’t realised until you highlighted it. Like art.
Proud you are part of the effort, Pedro.
It’s a great first step really.
Despite my handle I admit I’m uninspired by the current manager however it’s nice to see legrove finally taking a stand against the lack of leadership at the club. It’s my firm belief that we are a sporting entity and success is not measured by revenue, it’s about winning, something that cant be achieved unless the owners are passionate about the club. It’s time as fans we asked for action of some form, accountability, investment, dynamism, doesn’t really matter what you ask for, we need passion from our custodians as a minimum. The rest of the issues are secondary without… Read more »
Receding Hairline
“Our decline as a football club has been gradual and yet it can be traced as far back as 2009”
I clearly remember you being a Wenger defender during the tail end of his tenure. You were consistently attacking posters who said negative stuffs about him.
It’s quite amusing watching you act all sanctimonious these days.
We get in on Ziyech- CAM, Everton- left winger, Tierney- Left back
we are looking much stronger.
Sad state when we cannot move any players on….
So as I said, pay a down payment and then installments with that 45 mil
Trying to think of a question I would like to put forward on the 25th July.
How about-
“Bearing in mind Josh Kroenke’s mindblowingly ignorant actions in turning up to AFC’s US training camp in a Rams shirt, how can you expect us to sit here and feel confident about you, our board and specifically our owner, moving the club forward?”
Or
“Can you explain to all Arsenal fans your own perceptions on what is going on at the club. On a personal level, I would be intrigued to gauge your feedback”
Or
“Where’s the fudging money?!!?”
Guns-
Regarding Ziyech.. this is what I read a few days ago.. no idea if valid but if so.. doesn’t appear we are interested.
. https://www.90min.com/posts/6410215-arsenal-reject-25m-hakim-ziyech-deal-despite-ajax-star-wanting-move
21 goals and 26 assists in dutch league…
He gets half of that in EPL and we are set free brother…
He kills Ozil and Mikki combined
Stupid if you ask me… should grab him… better than Fekir IMO as well
Are you invited, Graham?
Just ask them your last question then.
The life and soul has been sucked out of the club ever since we moved to the Emirates in 2006.
The #WeCareDoYou is a step forward, although a few years behind schedule, it at least shows that Kroenke is being held accountable for the decline.
Wenger and Gazidis played a massive part in destabilising the club with their arrogance, greed and and gross mismanagement of the entire infrastructure. However, despite their failings, it is now all down to Kroenke, as he oversaw the shitfest.
He must be held accountable.
any thoughts on getting Dani Alves? I doubt he would come here but man, he is a player for sure… always rated the fella
The Genie is Out Of The Bottle.
No matter – what our viewpoints are – we all have a duty to get Arsenal back to being The Arsenal……
The Elite in Everything we Do.
( on and off the pitch)
We have to make sure That Foto is RAMmed back where it belongs…
Let’s make Silent Stan Stutter and Splutter
Enough is Enough….
These Cowboys deserve Their Comeuppance!
Gentlebris
No chance!
I’m on AFC’s “MOST WANTED” list.
Here is my question to put forward on the 25th July.
“To promote cross pollination and synergy, we want to transfer the following players to Colorado Rapids: Ozil, Micki and Xhaka. And your American team will be responsible for their salaries.”
Un
“Ben Arfa a free agent
Fucking I’d have that all day long. Better than ozil and Mkhitaryan combined. When he fancies it…”
Ain’t gonna happen whilst we have our present manager I’m afraid……..don’t expect anyone close to his ability on the ball to join Arsenal ..
https://www.football365.com/news/ben-arfa-takes-a-swipe-at-former-boss-emery-after-arsenal-lose
Chika considering I started posting on here less than Two years ago or so I find this remembering me defending Wenger bit funny. Permit me to call BS on that.
If the present “technical” players in Ozil and Mhki believe they can outlast Emery I see no reason why players with ability won’t join seeing as the manager is in the last year of his deal.
The whole certain type of players won’t join nonsense have gotten old.
ahh look the emery obsessive is back in town
I will never forget Brian Clough slapping the fans that dared go on the pitch that’s the year he took them down. He was a wreck due to alcoholism by then
What a great manager he was though and player
Pierre swipes blindly at Emery again, ignoring the fact that ‘when he fancies it’ is the key phrase with Ben Arfa. Fabulous ability but a disastrous attitude that has led him down the career path he has had. Seems like he fancied it one in ten games. Much like Mesut.
At least people can turn up the Emirates with Kronke out banners with no fear of a Wenger boy trying to smack them . The Wenger boys tried to silence anti Wenger debate for 5 years or so, growing ever more desperate and aggressive till they slunk off in defeat.
The supporters now can join in together which should help planning and organising . A boycott the Emirates day could be good along with flying demos outside Kronke owned or affiliated business’s
Receding Hairline, deny it all you want, you were a staunch defender of Arsene; some of us can rightly recall!
BS is your petulant attitude regarding the slightest criticism aimed at the club. Bellend!
Saliba prefers Arsenal is starting to break from a few places now
Would it be worthwhile also reaching out to fans of other KSE owned clubs? A joint show of complete discontent might also work well if done right. Not sure if that has been done for previous Kroenke protests. I know the Rams are doing well but I wouldn’t know about the others.
The power of social media would make it relatively straight forward.
MarkLowman
You gonna get you a fat lip talking like that son!!!
Chika
Was he now? Interesting!!!
Pedro
I’ve read an followed the above,
Hope it does something.
If it’s done anything it’s got us fans singing from the same sheet to a chorus of do something Kroenke.
Good luck
You may need to check up what staunch defender means Chika. I don’t recall anything about you though, maybe you should offer up more of your own thoughts than recall those of others…just a suggestion.
By your bellend comment I deduce you are one of those that can only show their displeasure at the state of things by name calling. Good for you.
Pierre
Oh yeah. He’s not fond is skillful players at all is he? It’s function all day long. You wouldn’t mind so much if we, you know, functioned.
RSPCA
Not all. You been reading the comments section today?
Un
Not sure why your getting stick fella.
But you are going about it well, chin in chest puffed out.
Well done
Un
Not yet about to start
Cesc
That will be his Cameroon dad…
Good fella
RSPCA
When you’re perched at the top, those below will always throw stones
😉
Cesc I consider St Etienne’s behaviour in all of this desperate. They were looking to draw out a bidding war between two local rivals knowing that none will want to lose face. If the young man has stepped in to name his preferred destination good for him.