Wenger Reprieve?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I am fully aware of the general sentiment, the fact that everyone on GW (including myself) as well the majority of Gooners (of which GW is a fair reflection of) have at some recent point stated that the club would be better off if Wenger stepped aside, speaks volumes.

But taken into consideration the happenings at UTD and te fact that it looks like we do have a bit of cash (going to spend it?) Does Wenger get given another chance?

UTD could be in for a bit of turmoil, at least e should expect a bit of a transition period, the players are the same but a happy group of campers?
Citeh were crap this year (we were crapper!) but Moancini does not have the hearts and minds of his squad either, then thete is Chelski who just love to swap wifes whenever they feel like it.

We are the only team at the top with a stable managemrnt set up. . .is it the right time for us too to play musical chairs?

[Ollie the Optimist]

I am fully aware of the general sentiment, the fact that everyone on GW (including myself) as well the majority of Gooners (of which GW is a fair reflection of) have at some recent point stated that the club would be better off if Wenger stepped aside, speaks volumes.

But taken into consideration the happenings at UTD and te fact that it looks like we do have a bit of cash (going to spend it?) Does Wenger get given another chance?

yes, with potentially chelsea, united, city all having new managers, everton too, keeping wenger, not having change, getting a few players in, and we can really go for it. he will know this, the board should know this.

[Letters]

It's a really difficult one. One again it looks like we'll limp over the line into the top 4 and to be fair to Wenger he sold RvP, bought two players who are OK but nowhere near in the same league and yet we're still on course for a higher points tally than last year. I don't know how he does it.
What we need as a group of fans is some hope, a few big signings will give us that. If Wenger makes them then great, if he still doesn't with all the money rolling in then...well, the board won't sack him because he keeps delivering but we need to do something to stop the endless Groundhog Day.

[Power n Glory]

I’m not sure Wenger can be trusted with the money. His recent buys haven’t been good and we’re not getting value for money. It’s been a while since he’s uncovered a true gem of player in the transfer market and players that are decent just aren’t being used correctly. His judgement may be on the wane. It’s too risky to hand him all the cash.

[Kano]

no he still needs to leave, preferably in the summer, but more than likely at the end of next season. i think fergie retiring will provide inspiration for him in that he will realise it will be possible to walk away from the club.

the same problems will exist next season, no matter what we spend and in general the club and us fans need a fresh start and approach.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Regardless of whether we think Arsene should be given a "reprieve" he is going to get one anyway, he is here until 2014 no matter what happens.
My feelings regarding this is that i believe that in Steve Bould we have someone who has made us defensively strong....and couple that with the possible acquisition of a defensive midfield and some creative players and a reliable goal scorer that should give us at least a solid footing on which to be competitive.
I find Wenger very frustrating but i still like and respect the man and it would take a lot to change that, and i think there is a general lack of respect shown towards him by members of this board and that is their choice but despite sometimes feeling that i could cheerfully throttle him i think if we finish in the top four coupled with finishing third last season it is an amazing achievement with a very average group of players and one that the Arsenal hating media will never for a second acknowledge.
My fondest hope is that Wenger wins silverware before he does go, because i think he deserves it....i question his decision making a lot but i would never question his desire or his passion for this club

[Marc Overmars]

Hopefully he doesn't sign a new deal and leaves at the end of next season, which I expect he'll do. What unrest goes on at other clubs doesn't shape the way I feel about our current set up.

Chelsea have been changing managers for years but always have a better season than us and City will also just buy their way back into the mix. United will be vulnerable but that's about it, they'll still be there or thereabouts.

[selassie]

I don't trust Wenger with money, ironically many of us think he won't spend it anyway. Assuming he does spend I don't think he's capable of building a balanced squad/team that can challenge for the title.

There I said it.

If anything, assuming that significant funds are actually available, he should step aside in the summer and let someone else come in to reshape the squad.

The issue we have with that is that at present our squad is in pretty poor shape.

[I_Killed_Kenny]

well this is going to be his time to show he still has it in him. with all the turmoil at other clubs he really has no excuse now to not capitalise on their transitions. If the same thing happens this summer as the last 8 then he has had it. Perfect opportunity for us to seize the day. All you will hear all summer will be about the mancs and chelsea and bale. we can go quietly under the radar and hopefully do some impressive work. This really is a massive summer/next season now.

[Power n Glory]

If Jose returns then it’s a wrap for Wenger, let’s not forget that. We’ll have a serious problem on our hands if he goes back to Chelsea and we’ll be in desperate need of a manger with fresh ideas.