Quote Originally Posted by She Wore A Yellow Ribbon View Post
slowly over the years he has gained more control of the club and its dealings, whether on or off the pitch. thats common knowledge. you think wenger has the exact same responsibilities and control now as he had when he first started in 1996? come on man open your eyes.

as for the 2nd part, we've all read it over the past few years, i cant give you an exact date as to when he said it. around the time madrid came knocking and also when we were constantly linked to being taken over.
of course his responsibilities have grown but he does not control the club strategy, no lower level director (and that's what he is) would do so.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-Football.html

2008/09 was when madrid last came sniffing