I didn’t think that it was possible, but I now have found even more respect for the Gunners. Arsenal break the mould when it comes to big clubs. After having sub-par seasons, other big clubs throw money at the problem, hoping that would rectify it. Chelsea are the obvious example; but also United, with the FA Cup their last hope of winning a trophy, they will give Ferguson a 50 million pound war-chest to go out and buy whomever he deems stupid enough to wear that ghastly uniform. But what they don’t seem to realize is that going out and bringing in a plethora of new players breaks the continuity that comes with a team being together for a long time.
Arsenal may be bringing in talent, such as Reyes and Van Persie, but that core of players is still there. Paddy, Freddy, Titi, the core of Arsenal has been intact for years. And the great thing about Wenger is that his policy of buying young talent ensures that this core can stay together for many years. When you go out and buy established superstars, you get them in the prime of their career, so you only have a few years before they pass their expiration date. Wenger does a masterful job of bringing in youth, making them world-class so that year after year, Arsenal remain a solid club that defies the typical policies of a big club!
NEXT YEAR WE GET 4!!!!!
4 Responses to “Even more Respect for the Gunners”
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May 10th, 2004 at 2:26 pm
No doubt. Wenger has started a new chapter in the EPL. We are all so damned lucky to be around to witness a benchmark in the beautiful game be created and stamped for eternity.
And isn’t it something that the rest of the league will mark their success by their chance to topple our unbeaten streak. When it does happen, it will hold more value for that lucky team then most trophies.
Suhweeet.
May 10th, 2004 at 2:41 pm
Amen!
which is why I can’t see it being possible that we’d even think of signing Beckham.
May 10th, 2004 at 3:31 pm
Spending money on a tabloid fixture would taint our majestic character. Besides, that’s why we have Ray Parlour! Whoooo…I’ve been enjoying watching immensely. He sweats for ten men! Love his passion.
May 10th, 2004 at 3:39 pm
Damn, I’ve been mouthy today, but I couldn’t resist sharing this with y’all:
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=300090&cc=5901
Just one more reason to praise our beloved Boss. He knows better than to get us in a mess like this. Greedy bastards, those Devils. Only a man losing the plot would say success, of any kind, would mean failure.
Crying ALREADY!