15 Aug 2021 23:04:08
Greetings and Salutations my fellow Gooners!

Well if that wasn't a kick in the nards I'm not sure what is.

Before the season began my thought process of positivity was based on

1. Moving out our deadwood - Torreira, AMN, Xhaka, Reiss (who I like) , Nketiah (who I also like) , Bellerin (A legend in his day) , Laaca (30+ and no contract) , Willock (opposed to selling but knew he was not favored by Arteta) , Kolisinac, and others

2. To bring in new blood in addition to Sambi, Tavares, White along with the introduction of Martinelli, a new No 10

3. Whilst the old guard Auba, Partey, Leno would lead the charges

4. For Saka and ESR to usher in a new era of Arsenal football

But what we got was a testament to a business failing to understand

A. The market place witnessed by its inability to sell its deadwood

B. That leadership of squad requires managerial experience

C. That Arsenals model of buying and selling over the past decade has been nothing short of terrible yet has failed to be addressed through experienced football hires.

Ultimately Edu and Arteta will be judged by how they close out this window and how the team responds to what I expect to be a difficult start with Chelsea and City on the horizon.

It's never a dull moment to be an Arsenal supporter

A few things I would like you see immediately

1. Tierney to be appointed as Captain. For Auba to not be healthy (not injured) and miss the start the season is not what I expect from a Captain. From his antics at Tottenham to his decline in production it's time to look internally for leadership, and while Tierney did not have his best match in Arsenal colors there is no doubting that young man's drive, make him Captain!

2. Commit to our youth. If we're going to finish mid table then let's do so by giving our valued youngster's some valued experience.

3. Be creative in tactics. We have some fantastically talented young players but our tactics do not seem to be playing to their strengths.

Finally allow me to finish this post by addressing both Mr Arteta and Edu.

I don't fault either of you for accepting the position of Manager and Technical Director for Arsenal, no one amongst us would turn down such an offer but it's becoming alarming clear that neither are YET ready for the task of rebuilding the club especially in the context of this current marketplace affected severely by C.V.

But if you're going to go down with the ship as it appears you are, then

BE BOLD!

I'd rather lose playing football then to lose being afraid to play football

Gunners4Life

InOurSupportersWeTrust.

1.) 16 Aug 2021
16 Aug 2021 10:18:10
Nice post bronze, especially the last few lines.

2.) 16 Aug 2021
16 Aug 2021 11:29:20
Great post mate.