Originally Posted by sotek:
“I simply don't see him as a stooge. I think he really does have the resources but, for whatever reason, doesn't want to spend. I think it's him alone that's responsible for the position we're in. I suspect you'll probably see this as me defending the board but that's not the case and I'm absolutely convinced that if he was being denied funds he'd be the first one to mention it; after all he's never shy of offering excuses.”
“I simply don't see him as a stooge. I think he really does have the resources but, for whatever reason, doesn't want to spend. I think it's him alone that's responsible for the position we're in. I suspect you'll probably see this as me defending the board but that's not the case and I'm absolutely convinced that if he was being denied funds he'd be the first one to mention it; after all he's never shy of offering excuses.”
Wenger decides everything. Kroenke said Arsene is
our guy by which he meant the board devolved all club decisions to him alone. Gazidis is there to help him but AW decides on transfers. I think Graham broke the trust of the Board with his dodgy dealings but AW is a straight and honest guy. From a board point of view he has not been an expensive manager. We have spent a lot less than other leading clubs and there has been a consistent return that AW can point to. This does not mean we should be satisfied. There are good players out there who may not cost a lot. Clough found diamonds for not a lot of money. He had hard men and skilful players like Gemmill in his teams. We are missing a ruthless winning mentality at the club.



