Arsenal

[dom9]

Cringe at the Wenger love in - Fair play to Huddersfield calling the away end out, two faced *******s, you wanted him out....

Nothing two-faced about celebrating the not insignificant achievements of a unique, game changing personality whilst recognising that he's no longer right for the job.

Is there anyone who actually doesn't fit into that profile?

[Exiled_red]

Quite a few people suggesting Arteta has been offered the managers job and he just need to sort out his backroom staff. I thought that the reports linking him to it were off the mark but it looks like it could happen. It would be an interesting appointment.

[Norbs]

Reckon they're on a rapid downward spiral if that's their level of ambition

[Irishnev]

Quite a few people suggesting Arteta has been offered the managers job and he just need to sort out his backroom staff. I thought that the reports linking him to it were off the mark but it looks like it could happen. It would be an interesting appointment.

I wonder if Xabi Alonso would go with him then.....

[Le Chef]

They should be all over Rafa like a rash

[Yozza]

There was an interesting discussion on Sunday Supplement a few weeks ago after we'd knocked City out of the CL

When Pep was sent off they were saying there was basically no one from the coaching dept who stepped up & took his place in the technical area - they were very critical of Arteta for not doing so & were questioning whether he had a big enough personality for the Arsenal job....

It would be a huge gamble IMHO as he's very inexperienced; it's great to be able to sit back & see other teams in disarray

[dww]

Interesting stuff here both about how Arteta isn't the number two at Man City (which rather alters the interpretation of his touchline lack of influence in the CL game) and how he may be going as a number 2 to Emery at Arsenal:
[ame]https://twitter.com/Matt5cott/status/998505977543581696[/ame]

[Phoenix07]

I remember wanting Emery for us a while back. He's certainly got the potential to be a world class coach, and he reminds me of Rafa Benitez during his Valencia/Liverpool days in terms of style.

It would be a very good appointment by Arsenal.

[Chris]

“The dream coaching team”! Christ, he’s easily pleased.

[Phoenix07]

“The dream coaching team”! Christ, he’s easily pleased.

I think the dream coaching team for Arsenal fans would've been Allegri and Vieria. The name 'Arteta' wouldn't even have come into their thinking.

[Zapater]

I remember wanting Emery for us a while back. He's certainly got the potential to be a world class coach, and he reminds me of Rafa Benitez during his Valencia/Liverpool days in terms of style.

It would be a very good appointment by Arsenal.

Couldn't think of a more polar opposite to Rafa than Unai. His teams are all over the place. When he was young he was dubbed the next Wenger and gave a presser at Almeria saying that he preferred to draw 4-4 than 0-0. I remember posting years ago that I wouldn't mind taking a punt on him or Valverde after Rafa left, I'm very pleased that we didn't. He's head and shoulders above Woy mind.

He did do well in the Europa League consistently with Sevilla but he's never impressed in the league where he had a fantastic squad at both Valencia and Sevilla, particularly the former. Even last season Monaco won Ligue 1, which is a bit of a disgrace for me given what's been thrown into PSG. Just had a look and his league finishes at Sevilla were 9th (only half a season), 5th, 5th and 7th. Pretty poor considering the quality of squad. His best league form was to take Valencia to 3rd in 3 consecutive seasons, but they had a great squad and he was uncompetitive in big games, I know their fans didn't care for him.

At both Valencia and Sevilla he had a bit of a reputation for playing cowardly football which ended up losing points. So starting a game with electric intensity going up a goal or two, then letting his team sit back and ending up conceding with the game resulting in a draw/loss. He clearly hasn't learnt a thing if you look at the 6-1 loss to Barca last season. I was semi expecting it.

Also, Moreno did him a huge favour by donating one of those Europa League wins to him. Pretty fortunate with the first one too, close game on pens and in the semi against Valencia I remember Sevilla were down and Mbia scored the away goal in the 5th minute of stoppage time when only 4 minutes were issued. Wouldn't be at all concerned if Arsneal signed him. Above average manager, huge reputation, nothing special.

[Norbs]

From the Professor to the Childcatcher

[Buzzo]

Looks like it’s Emery. No mention of Arteta who must have bombed the interview.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44203679

[Norbs]

Arteta has 'withdrawn from the process'

[Buzzo]

Arteta has 'withdrawn from the process'

I’ve done that after a few interviews myself.