Are the doubters wrong about Wenger?

[Kano]

It’s become all too popular on here to kiss Fergie’s ass now that the rivalry between him and Wenger have simmered. I’m not on it. He’s a good manager but since we’re on the subject of overrated managers and Fergie was thrown into the debate, I’m offering my opinion. Why should I begrudgingly express admiration when we’re on this sort of subject? I don’t like Jose’s brand of football but I can’t remember being a fan of Fergie’s either. If we’re going to talk about ‘anti football’, I remember he was the first to start kicking our team off the park after our Invincible run then every other team was at it. I won’t applaud that. A great motivator but I don’t rate his tactics and I think the constant switching to backroom staff have kept him fresh with ideas.

Jose hasn’t had decades with one club but if he did, I don’t doubt for a second that he’d dominate and achieve just as much when it comes to trophies. Style of football is a matter of personal preference. It’s not as if he buys great attacking players and turns them into duds. Real had some entertaining games with quick counters. I really don’t have much against Jose. He’s just a bit of a jerk but he hasn’t done enough for me to dislike him as much as Fergie.

i can't speak for anyone else as i'm only talking from my point of view. i've always respected the man, despite him managing a cunt club with cunty little players. he was a massive cunt too but he knew what he was doing. you'd have to be a fool not to respect a man who can maintain such exceptionally high standards. he kicked the shit out of our team because it generally worked. by the time he retired he certainly held a more favourable record over arsenal because he realised our failings. he adapted when needed, thats how he survived so long. style in football isn’t a matter of preference. there is a generally accepted approach that all people recognise as exciting, which is attacking. the actual style may vary but the mentality is clear. even stoke fans came to the realisation under pulis that their stone age football was only good for so long. football is not all about trophies. that is the ultimate aim and what every club should be aiming for but as a fan you remember far more than just the trophies. well, i would hope that to be the case anyway. otherwise, whats the point?

fergie was recognised for building attacking teams, jose isn't. other fans can respect - not arse kiss as you keep repeating - someone who tries to do that.