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May 03

Hey, just thought I’d throw this out there:

Love Wenger, big fan of everything he has done for the club. I believe he will be considered one of the 10 great managers in the history of top flight football in England. But, maybe, after 10 years, it’s time for the lads in the dressing room to hear another voice. How about Arsene moves to the front office in a technical director’s role and a new manager slots in? That new manager?

Ronald Koeman

Fantastic pedigree. As a player he won a boatload of trophies, including two European Cups. He also had a knack for coming up big in big games. As a manager he’s done remarkably well, often with limited budgets. He took Vitesse Arnhem to the UEFA Cup in his first job, then revived a slumping Ajax side before they decided to start firing managers like Steinbrenner during the 80s. He then when to Portugal, taking Benfica to the Champions League semis and winning the SuperCup. Now back in Holland at PSV Eindhoven, he’s continued to win titles and punch above his weight in the Champions League.

I’m not suggesting Arsene Wenger be marginalized, merely allowed to exploit his strengths (pretty much everything but match management) while the club strengthens it coaching staff with a proven winner.

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