Wenger Gets Rid Too Soon

Wenger Gets Rid Too Soon

I think pretty much anyone that is even aware of Arsenal have written them off tonight against AC milan. i am also one of those people. its such a shame that what used to be one of the most formidable teams has wilted as the Premier League and Europe has become fiercer and even more competitive. Arsene Wengers policy of youth has developed some great talents over the years but he seems to have developed a habbit of selling them on before they have a chance to pass on experience and advice to the next generation of Arsenals potential first teamers.

If we use Manchester United as an example (again, sorry) then it is clear why Fergusons, similar policy to that of Arsene's, has worked whereas the latter hasnt. - it is all about getting the blend right not just on the pitch but the training ground. Without the experience of older players then how can youth be expected to learn if they have no role models. I feel that Arsene got rid of players, who ok, may of been past their best, but could still offer invaluable experience and wisdome. If Viera had of stayed then whos to say that the likes of Ramsey and Wilshere - who dont get me wrong are good players, could of been BETTER players at this stage, if they had of had that player to look up to and mold their game on. (Injury permitting of course)

If Arsene still manages to keep his job in the coming seasons (which i hope he does) then he is going to have to carry the burden the financial stress of buying players he could already of already had in his ranks if he had of approached youth development and retention, better. I only hope that he keeps hold of the few real potential talents Arsenal possess becuase otherwise this cycle of never quite being good enough for silverware may only continue.

　

As im watching tonights game i feel il be looking at a team that will be pleased to put in a performance. But for me that isnt the attitude of a team with natural winners in it. The likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona (who would be suprised to find themselves in arsenals position) would not be satisfied with "just" a performance and would go to the absolute limit of their talents to try and turn the fixture around. Im not saying Arsenals players wont do that - but to be realistic you look at the arsenal team and you struggle to find what id call 'real champions' - apart from the obvious RVP who is single handedly keeping Arsenes sinking ship afloat!