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NFT: Soccer: Wenger to leave Arsenal at season's end

Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 4/20/2018 8:02 am
22 years at the club, helped redefine English football and manager of one of the great sides of the modern era. In the end, hung on just a bit too long at the club, but still can walk out with Europa league if they can upset Atletico in the semifinal.

Arsenal becomes a major opening with PSG already filled. Patrick Vieira and Brendan Rodgers are the early favorites, but wouldn't be surprised to hear names like Simeone and Ancelloti bandied about.
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Very big news  
pierce58 : 4/20/2018 9:08 am : link
a unique situation; he is an absolute legend of the club, but also totally overstayed his welcome and should have left years ago.

Will be interesting to see if they hire the old guard i.e Ancelotti, or take a risk on someone new.
In Spain they're saying Arsenal is targeting Luis Enrique  
Go Terps : 4/20/2018 9:40 am : link
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Would  
Jon in NYC : 4/20/2018 9:41 am : link
suck if they hired Viera from a NYCFC perspective, but it would be fun to see him back at Arsenal.
RE: Would  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 4/20/2018 9:49 am : link
In comment 13922358 Jon in NYC said:
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suck if they hired Viera from a NYCFC perspective, but it would be fun to see him back at Arsenal.


Someone would have to hire Roy Keane so they can fistfight in the tunnel.
end of an era  
UESBLUE : 4/20/2018 9:53 am : link
but was still overdue
Did you see that ludicrous dispaly last night?  
giantsFC : 4/20/2018 10:26 am : link
What's Wenger doing sending Walcot on that early?
Wenger..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/20/2018 10:49 am : link
is one of those iconic managers that even only casual fans will know.

Lord of the Grove!!
He’s coached longer  
Tim in Capital City : 4/20/2018 11:58 am : link
At Arsenal than every other current Prem coach has coached at their respective clubs, combined, I believe. It’s insane.

He had a great run, but it was time, and it’s nice that the fans will be able to pay their respects over the last few weeks of the season. And who the hell knows, maybe he’ll squeeze them back into the Champions League as a parting gift?
The name that really stands out is Arteta  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 4/20/2018 12:51 pm : link
No. 2 to Pep at City, England career with Arsenal and mostly Everton, and a damn fine player who unfortunately was often injured.
As a Gunner Fan  
AD-Blaze : 4/20/2018 1:00 pm : link
It was time. He overstayed his welcome by about 5-6 years, with that being said I am definitely grateful. Another year of Europa league doesn't sit well with the fan base.
RE: The name that really stands out is Arteta  
Go Terps : 4/20/2018 1:09 pm : link
In comment 13922755 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:
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No. 2 to Pep at City, England career with Arsenal and mostly Everton, and a damn fine player who unfortunately was often injured.


That guy is really smart and has all the makings. Arsenal as your first job though? That's a big ask.

Elsewhere, Xavi is getting his coaching license and Xabi Alonso will soon be get his. Look for them to be running Barcelona and Liverpool, respectively, down the road. Barcelona in particular is a mess, and needs someone that believes in La Masia.

RE: RE: The name that really stands out is Arteta  
Jon in NYC : 4/20/2018 1:42 pm : link
In comment 13922795 Go Terps said:
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In comment 13922755 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:


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No. 2 to Pep at City, England career with Arsenal and mostly Everton, and a damn fine player who unfortunately was often injured.



That guy is really smart and has all the makings. Arsenal as your first job though? That's a big ask.

Elsewhere, Xavi is getting his coaching license and Xabi Alonso will soon be get his. Look for them to be running Barcelona and Liverpool, respectively, down the road. Barcelona in particular is a mess, and needs someone that believes in La Masia.


I'd love Arteta as a Viera replacement if he goes to Arsenal.
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