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How Arsenal, Wenger lost the opportunity to sign United legend Vidic

Former Arsenal scout Goran Milosavljevic has revealed that Arsenal and former manager Arsene Wenger lost the opportunity to sign Manchester United legend, Nemanja Vidic. Vidic who was a Red Devil player would have been an Arsenal player in 2005 before he was allowed to slip off. Milosavljevic said he had spoken personally to the player in 2005 and introduced him to Wenger who was in charge of the team. The Arsenal Balkan scout from 2001 to 2007 told Tribalfootball that Wenger instructed a trusted scout Francis Cagigo to access the player in … [Read more...]

Why I have refused to watch Arsenal games this season, Wenger

After spending 22 years with Arsenal and seeing about 1228 of the club’s games in a row, counting to over 110,000 minutes in all, former Arsenal manager now knows nothing about the happenings in the club. The big attachment the Frenchman has with his former club is just not enough as he is yet to see any of Arsenal’s game this season. This was revealed by Niall Moran, a 20-year-old Arsenal fan who had met the French manager on Monday night at the Best FIFA football awards and wanted to know his view on the club he had left. According to … [Read more...]

Arsenal supporters revealed what Gazidis told them in final meeting

Although Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has since announced his decision to part ways with the club for a new challenge with AC Milan, he still has some unfinished business with the club. It has been revealed that Gazidis met Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) before Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, to have his last words to them and also hand over Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to the fans. Raul now takes over as the head of football while Vinai is now Arsenal’s managing director. Both new principals had resumed their new … [Read more...]

How Carabao Cup reveals the difference between Wenger and Emery

Since the emergence of Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in the summer, pundits have continued to give their opinion of the difference between the current and the former manager, Arsene Wenger. Arsenal players are not excluded from those who tried to draw comparison and differences between the two coaches with the majority citing the style of play while others cited discipline and ambition. However, the words of the Spanish manager ahead of the Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Brentford proves he is a lot different from Wenger in terms of … [Read more...]

How Wenger is contributing to Arsenal’s current success

Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has claimed that former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has his hands on the current success at the North London club under Unai Emery. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after 22 years reign but the Arsenal legend says his legacies still play a part in Emery’s successes. Keown argues that Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been key to the wins under the Spanish manager but they were brought to the club by the former French manager. Wenger had signed Lacazette from Lyon with a … [Read more...]

Why Wenger is unsure of future

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hinted at being unsure about his next step, months after leaving the Emirates Stadium. The Frenchman ended the 22 years union with Arsenal at the summer and is yet to get hooked with another managerial job. He recently appeared on the pitch as a player for the charity game played in honour of Michel Platini’s late father, Aldo. Also, he was present at the Monday’s FIFA best award ceremony that was held in London, where he presented the award to the Head Coach of the France national team, as the … [Read more...]

Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]

Why Arsene Wenger will not be returning to football anytime soon

Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger is still enjoying his break from football and there seem to be no date in sight for his return. Wenger parted ways with the North London club in the summer after 22 years in charge. Although, it was reported that the resignation of the French manager was against his wish but he was left with no choice as the club management was bent on a change. Wenger is arguably the most successful manager Arsenal has ever had in their history but his last days at the club were not as pleasing as expected. Aside from … [Read more...]

Shake up at Arsenal not over with latest move

The shake up at Arsenal seem to be far from being over with latest development currently being reported at the club. According to sportspromedia.com, the new plan which will see a new development at the Emirates Stadium will have the club establish a new private members' club named The Avenell Club. The club is to be named after the road of former stadium, Highbury. The plans will make the second phase of the redevelopment of Club Level – the club's premium area for club supporters. In a bid to make the fans more comfortable, the … [Read more...]

Gazidis: Arsenal fears finally happen

The fear of losing one of its most prized assets has finally become a reality as Arsenal Chief executive leaves the club to join Italian side, AC Milan. The 53-year-old has put an end to his 10 years spell at the club with his decision to move on after helping the North Lindon side appoint Unai Emery in May as Arsene Wenger's successor as manager. However, he is expected to take a king break and then resume his new role in Italy on 31 October. Gazidis described the decision to quit his job with Arsenal as "the hardest of my life". "Change … [Read more...]

Too late for Wenger as Emery finds missing Arsenal rib

Arsenal had flourished under former manager, Arsene Wenger before things started getting bad. It later dawn on the former Frenchman that club legends, including Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva could not be replaced after their exit from the club. With the resurgence under new manager, Unai Emery and his recruit, Lucas Torriera, it seems like Arsenal have found their missing rib. For over a decade, Arsenal have been looking for that midfielder who will provide a total cover for the defence and also help to build the attack but that has … [Read more...]