Originally Posted by Goodwin:
“Hated is a bit strong I think. The most frustrating I would say. I would never hate him. The board has to take some flak too for allowing things to get stale and letting things just drift along merrily.”
For me, the board set the agenda. If they were ambitious, Wenger would've left years ago and Guardiola or an upcoming manager would've taken up the reigns.
As it is, they are happy with Wenger because he does the bare minimum and is subservient. It comes from Kroneke and runs through the whole club. As long as he finishes fourth, he won't be called into account because football to them is about making money.
You can say if the players want to win the title, but does Wenger? I think he's set in his ways, he wouldn't kick and scream if Arsenal don't win trophies, but would if they finished fifth or sixth. Modern football in a nutshell.
Wenger will go in the coming years. Kroneke won't. So while a change of manager will be great in the short term, I worry about the club's future in the long term. Will Kroneke allow the club to make the next step and take a risk? Could do with a Dein on the board.