22 May 2018 20:02:39
It's been intersting past few weeks with so many managers linked with Arsenal. I will only believe we have hired Emery once it's on club's website.
I never saw Allegri or Simone happening as they are with better teams who are winning trophies. Arsenal doesn't offer them money and control to transform our team into European elite.
Arteta was an interesting one but I had reservations, as in past number 2 coaches haven't worked out well. Ex Clement at Swansea. He was Ancelotti's assistant at Real Madrid but didn't do that great with Swans.
Personally I'm happy with Emery coming to Emirates. He is a big name coach with experience and trophies. He has experience with clubs (PSG, Sevilla, Valencia) which are more or less on same level as Arsenal. He can work with a tight budget, is more of a coach than a manager and willing to accept the new structure at Arsenal. He promotes youth. We can only judge him after the season and what type of backing he receives from the board and players.
- He needs to find the real leaders in the team who will execute his plans on the field. We haven't had a real captain in past 5-7 years.
- He needs to be strong enough to move or bench players who aren't putting 100% on field and training
- He needs to quickly adapt to Premier league as expectations will be set after a disappointing season. Media will be very closely watching him and doing comparisons to Wenger.
- He needs to inject fresh blood in squad and move deadwood out
- Last but not the least, we supporters need to back him 100%
All in all exciting and nervous times ahead for all Gooners.
22 May 2018 21:36:13
Agree, i think he is on the face of it a very good appointment and lots to look forward too.
23 May 2018 12:26:37
CG he also needs a miracle or magic wand.