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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Once were warriors no?
New Zealand
Once we were Warriors is a Kiwi film Un.
RSPCA
Cutter
Insisting that being black means you simply must subscribe to his group think hive mind politics. Black people cant be individuals in the eyes of far leftists. Oh no.
Goodnight boys, keep posting its hilarious, and yes Im a fucking wind up merchant, always have been but difference is I can take it as well as dish it out. Talking of films, my favourite film is “The Fighting Prince of Donegal”. Anyone tell me who the star was (without the internet). Come on Gunners time for bed it is 11 pm here in Alicante and Old Fuck should have been in his bed 3 hours ago (my carer says so). She is a lovely girl lol Up the Gunners always
Sal
It’s about maoris but I thought it was an Aussie production no?
Good night Marko. My carer says it is time for my bed. Will post again tomorrow
Ooh
Mark with an o
We ain’t gonna be a problem are we…
Donegalway?
I stand corrected
It’s a kiwi production
Un
Don’t bite
The moment you do they win…
Sarcasm best way to get out them…
What age bracket are you…
Ove4 or under 30 ?
Hi Un na naai. Do you mean Donegal and Galway. You are not an Paddy by any chance, we need more on here, would raise the IQ lol
Marko with his most accurate post all year right there.
Cesc
Superman 3
Bit thunderbird ish…
But for its day,..
Have a few mates who were scaffolders on the films at pinewood ..
Good stories ,..
Mad as fuck tho.
Minden
Isn’t Donegalway a county?
“The Fighting Prince of Donegal”. Anyone tell me who the star was
No idea. John Wayne?
Un na naai. No Donegal is a county in Province of Ulster and Galway is a county in Province of Connaught.
I mainly watch old films or foreign cinema now
Hollywood has been dead for years bar just a few directors. Paul Thomas Anderson. Nolan. Wes Anderson. Fincher. Tarantino. Not many others to admire.
RSPCA
I’m 34.
We ain’t gonna be a problem are we…
No no you’re dead to me. See you by the slides or else
If your reading KSE. I love Arsenal, I love the excitement and anticipation I used to feel. I rarely do now, there no ambition and little hope. I will always love the club but I want the realistic hope back
Minden…..come on. Get yourself to bed.
Marko. Good try. No Peter McEnery
Minded…
Your not iron minded are you…
I love Ireland as a country to visit…
In fact so much me miss us is a paddy..
Me dad in law is great lad..
Typical
Betting n boozing ..
Dublin
Kilkenny
Waterford
Places we go to regularly.
Great country
Un
Good age…
80s child…
Era of god music…
London lovers rock
The clash etc..
Don Howe manager of arsenal when you born or the masters GG
Marko’s thinking of the quiet man. My dad visits the filming site regularly. Little town called cong.
Best Irish film of all time??
War of the buttons or raw head Rex
Has nobody seen I saw the devil? Really?
Don
Where did you see that movie. The devil one? Can I get it on the firestick?
RSPCA
I preferred 90s music. Indie. Britpop. Was a little before my time, just but that what I gravitate towards. Or I used to. I listen to a lot of classical and instrumental now.
R.S.P.C Arsenal. Not iron minded at all. Im a Paddy through and through who left Ireland in 1966 as a 16 year old (when I saw my first Gunners match and was hooked). Went back to Ireland when I was 42 retired at 66 and here I am living the dream in The Costa Blanca. Regards to all your relatives (Irish or not)
Watched stranger tings 3 over the weekend…
Fucking shit.
Unbelievable… 63,000 have signed and it’s still going!!
Talking of films, absolutely love Fight Club, Se7en and The Matrix (1st film).
Just recently discovered and watched Hellraiser. Great horror film!
Same
You got Kodi? You can rent it on amazon
For me it’s up there with oldboy. I won’t spoil it for you but was just non stop action and psychological horror/thriller.
Heard that devil movie is great. Oldboy is the Pinnacle of Korean movies I think
Marko
It is but I saw the devil is a close second
The wailing is really good too. Train to busan is decent.
There’s two in planning on
The Yellow Sea and the chase are meant to be good.
But deffo check out I saw the devil. Was hooked from first to last
Treat lads
Had tune in me head all day…
Enjoy
Sal…
I know you classic
https://youtu.be/XUzaEI5qQB4
Un Na Naai I have been in bed but sneaked up. On a serious note do you think Dick will last the season
AFTV did a video on the petition a couple of hours ago, no doubt that will bring some signatures to it tonight and tomorrow.
Regardless of whether people think Kroenke cares…it’s not a good look for him
RSPCA
I’m 3-4 episodes in and quite enjoying it. Don’t spoil it. Can’t get into any series at the minute. Want to watch Chernobyl but waiting for the Mrs to piss off for the weekend and I’ll sit down with that.
Dick?
Yeah I was messing. The Donegalway comment was a joke.
RSPC
Precursor to Rocking Roger… tight.
DB10
If you like helraiser you’ll enjoy event horizon. Massively underrated horror. Up there with “the thing”and “the fly”for me
Ranking Roger… got auto’d
Sal
It’s a good tune,,,
Un
Won’t spoil it.. it’s ok..
Me fave to watch when missus ain’t around is
Wentworth
Sal
An absolute classic here
Remember seeing it on top of the pops …
Tune that sticks in the ear worm..
https://youtu.be/IuYKD9et2Uo
That man standing in your way …..is Stan …lol
Un
I’ve watched Event Horizon 10+ times already!! Love that film. Sam Neill is chilling in this film. Totally agree. It’s a massively underrated film.
If you like your Horror films, have you watched John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness?
Signed the petition.
‘Brazilian journalist Sergio Araujo is reporting that Arsenal have today sent medical staff to Brazil in order to finalise a deal for Gremio forward Everton Soares.’
Everyone having a go at Arsenal fans this summer, can’t blame them though. I bet that Brazilian dude walked long distance home from a bar and got a little breeze-happy in the head. What’s in fashion? Tease those desperate fuckers labouring under Kroenke.
Sal
The main ma
Sir tippa
Man still cutting tunes n playing gigs…
A London institution .
This man should get more exposure truly ,,
The blessed one tippa,
Where do you start . Where do you end with his sounds ….
Thank the lots him London
.
https://youtu.be/ZJn-_PsHk8o
DB10
No. I’ll check it out.
Yeah. They need to do more horror like event horizon and hellraiser. Lovcraftian horror. I really enjoyed annihilation too. Read the book. Really good twist on the book.
Unfortunately, this is a good start but the only way any change is possible is for the sponsors to get unsettled as they have a far greater voice than fans.
Whilst the football is turgid, we still went a bought the new kit in droves and the stadium will be 80% full most games. Just look at Man U and Newcastle both been trying to get their owners to change or move out the club for years but unwilling to take the ultimate step and stop supporting the team visibly and with their hard-earned cash.
Sal
Mister Stan Kroenke from the USA
When it comes to arsenal well I don’t pay…
DB10
Just watched the trailer
Thought I was watching big trouble in little China. Half the bloody cast
I’ll give that a go though
Arsenal
Let’s launch it tonight…
Launch
New arsenal fc 2019 yoot .
Seeing this is a film night, you must have seen CASH IN THE BANK, a thriller by I. Gazidis.
Or
THE NEXT LEVEL IS THE NEXT LEVEL, an award winning movie by monsieur Wenger.
Or
GOOD EBENING, by Unai Emery.
Or
YOU ARE NOT A COACH, by Prince Mesut.
Or
LEMME GO GRAB THE CASH, by Mr Kos.
Or
YOUR SUMMER IS MINE, by Mr Levy Fucker.
Or
I WANT ALL YOUR 45, by Mr League One Level.
Probably one of your best posts Pedro has sparked a film discussion !!!
I’m in and well done for doing something about it, bravo.
A true influencer, enough is enough.
As I always like who done it movies..
Why you looking at me? Starring Josh Kroenke.
Who’s hair is this, anyhow? Starring Stan Kroenke.
I signed yonder online petition as well.. even though I don’t really think it will do anything .. what the hell if Pedro can take the time.. to sign up for it… I guess I can give them my electronic signature.. it was ticking away at near 65k when I last saw it.
Un “Lovecraftian horror.” Yep. The best genre. Prince of Darknees and The thing are part of John Carpenter’s Trilogy of Apocalypse. His 3rd film At the Mouth of Madness is a gonna be if some sorts to H.P Lovecraft. Not as good as the other 2 but fun nonetheless. If ever you want to actually read Lovecraft, I suggest you read Call of Cthulhu, followed by At The Mountains of Madness. My 2 favourite stories by him. If you do end up getting sucked in, you’ll end up reading everything he wrote (just like I did). When you do watch… Read more »
Sadly, The club are doing very well for Kroenke, and he isn’t going to let a few fans alter that. Telegraph journalist Matt Scott explains it far better that I can , scroll down to 5 July 9.02am https://mobile.twitter.com/Matt5cott/status/1147053023878926336 This club is nothing more than an investment vehicle, what we do or don’t do on the pitch, within reason has no consequence for Stans MO. Depressing. David Dein, Lady Nina and a few still here , hang your heads in shame for what you have bought on this club, perhaps for good. Wenger was many things, in the end, inept… Read more »
Arsenal XI: Macey, Jenkinson, Chambers, Medley, Thompson; Olayinka, Burton; Martinelli, John-Jules, Saka; Nketiah
See how much red and white is at your stadium tonight Stan…we care..do you?
OK – Alderweireld – a known release clause, he doesn’t have to move, kids can stay in school- we have history in taking spuds best defenders – why isn’t this priority one (especially with club captain staying at home…..)
Romford Pele.. there.. yeah lots of Red and White there as well. Making all the kids play at mile high altitude I see.. probably smart thing to do.
Ask yourselves this.
What one factor was crucial in getting rid of Wenger in 2017?
Answer?
Half Empty stadiums.
If we stay away, Kronke will notice because it will hit him in the pocket.
Good Ebening. Emery interview.. says he is trying to figure out tonight which youth will make an impact this season.. Looks like the formation might be a 4-diamond 2 with Martinelli at the top of the diamond in midfield. Saka and Eddie up top.
In the state, there is a tradition to sing the national song before the game. Tonight, they display the two flags instead.
Oh! they did sing the song.
The stadium is about 75% full.
Chambers is the captain
Yep….They are singing … plus some pyrotechnics . smoke bombs and explosions.
By the time it starts I’m gonna say it will be 90%… Beer lines are probably long.. although they did say it might rain..
Eleven rids the growth herself as Hopper’s group arrives. Plans are made to take Eleven to safety, while Hopper, Joyce and Murray will shut off the machine, with Dustin and Erica navigating them from his radio tower. Dustin enlists Suzie’s help for a necessary code. Billy and the Mind Flayer trap Eleven at the mall. Billy seizes Eleven for the Mind Flayer while the others distract it with fireworks. Eleven is able to awaken Billy’s mind from his memories, and Billy sacrifices himself to protect Eleven. Hopper fights with Grigori in the gate room as Joyce prepares to trigger the… Read more »
Hmm looks like 4-3 -3 … Martinelli on the right to start.
4-4-2 when defending..
Our new guy hits the pole.
Hmmm new kid Martinelli should have scored.. lol pushed it wide unmarked in the box. around the penalty spot.
Saka looks the most dangerous
anyone know a stream to watch this in the USA
Nope Guns.. Its on Altitude sports network if that helps.
You right Nelson.. Saka playing the best in attack so far.. and yeah about 70% capacity looks like in the stands.
And on cue Saka scores.. chipped the keeper.
Saka scores
…”about 70% capacity looks like in the stands.”
So much for fans giving Kroenke the business.
Typing “Kroenke sucks” on the internet is infinitely easier than actually doing something about it.
Well half the fans are probably Rapids fans.. and this might be the one time in their lifetime some of these fans will ever see Arsenal play.. But yeah not gonna see much protesting tonight,
Eddie probably should have scored.. blasted over the bar.
It might actually be more like 85%=90% capacity … lots of late arrivals.
Boom..! Olayinka.. with a blast.
2-0
Not a bad warm up game for some of the youth.
The fans cheer our two strikers
I like how Eddie is dropping deep. Picking the ball up loads, can tell out of the rest he’s probably spent more time with the first team.
Yeah not bad… hard to tell much though Rapids are very bad and this is their youth team too.. Game doesn’t have much flow.. we are defending well… for once.
Too many back passes. Hope that is not Emery’s system.
Yeah definitely Mid.
Kind of on the assumption it must be Freddie’s set up. Play the way he did with the u23s last season.
Probably change the system second half with the senior players…
Yep.. I was thinking same Pie. 4-4-2 defending looks pretty solid they seem to know to jump into it 2 blocks of 4 pretty quickly.. So must be youth team drilling. Attack is basically just 1 v 1 dribbling… and our attackers are better then their defenders for the most part. Martinelli and Saka and Eddie like to run at players .. Olayinka’s goal was a thing of beauty off a bad turnover by the Rapids.
you see the youth play with abandon… can you imagine Ozil doing what Olayinka just did and score? Its just ridiculous. I bet the second team could give the first team a run for the money…. no kidding
Jenks still can’t cross for shit though.. lol Think he was 0 for 3.
Jenks is like an old man out there. Kinda embarrased for him.
This guy will always be stuck to us. He is a reminder of things gone awry wenger era
Martinelli looks good so far… aggressive and good vision
Yep.. he should have been moved on long ago.. when he had some value.. with his West Ham stint.
i found a stream on ADTHE- I hate using this on my work computer… but oh well
Yeah … Martinelli looked ok… hard to tell.. I think he prefers playing on the left.. in all the videos I saw.. but he does like to push the ball forward … run at players .. I do like that. He really should have scored probably.. panicked a bit.
Kinda funny how our kids are taking to the first team in MLS
Just shows you,,,,, we got some talented kids…