They say a picture says a thousand words. Well, the picture of Arsene Wenger above may not have been from today, but it tells one thousand thoughts, all bad, that he was feeling after his team's demolition at the hands of Manchester United. But, who is to blame for this embarrassment? I submit that it is not all Arsene Wenger's fault for what happened today. The lack of true Premiership talent on the field holds little weight and suspensions and injuries happen, so what went wrong?
Two words, a name really-Stan Kroenke. Ask yourself, "Does Wenger, really not know how to buy players?"
Answer, NO-think of the players he has mentored and made into superstars. read any interview after a player as left Arsenal under Wenger see what these players have said. Almost 100%, nothing is ever 100%, of those players say how much Wenger meant to them and how he helped them grow. How many of them state he is like a father figure to them. Wenger cannot be blamed for Cesc Fabregas wanting to go home or for Samir Nasri's greed.
A quick little history lesson. Who took over Man. Utd. in 2005? The Glazer family. How was that received? Yes, well if you've forgotten; like Hell is how it was received. Who won the Premiership that season? Not ManUre. Chelski won it for a second year in a row, under who? Yes the "Special One". My point here is that the Glazer family, like most American business men, have no idea what a British Football is club is like or how to own one. Now, the Glazer's have basically shut up and given Sir Alex free reign and look they are themselves again. Chelski have started spending Roman Abramovich's money again and they are themselves again.
Arsenal are now under the rule of an American sports owner that is clueless about the game. And, if you didn't know, he owns the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth-Pro Lacrosse, and the St. Louis Rams-only fully since 2010. Wow-that is a potent list of team champions. One title for the Avalanche-10 years ago and are terrifically bad now, one for the Rams-Kroenke was a minority owner and it was a while ago, the Rams have been horrible for just as long as they were good and one title for the Rapids-last season. Did I forget someone-oh yes the Denver Nuggets-his favorite team. Zero Titles, maybe an above average team at the moment but one that has been a laughing stock of the NBA on several occasions that often sell their best players to "balance the books", in other words, make Stan more money at the fans expense. Also, not surprisingly coached by a man that has been called a genius, like Wenger. George Karl is the Nuggets Head Coach. He has also been labeled a coach that can spot talent and get the most from his players as well as make them into stars. Added to all this, if you were to ask an American Owner, including Stan Kroenke, of any sports franchise what the greatest championship is, the National Football League trophy is the number 1. Ask Abramovich or the current Manchester City owner, answers would be the Premiership and the Champions League. Look at George Gillett's attempt to own Liverpool, disaster or the Lerner's owning AstonVilla-down turn to say the least, best players sold. American owners looking for dollars, not trophies. Time will tell if new American owners at Liverpool turn that tide, at first look, it's possible.
Arsene Wenger may be the face that all the public is laughing at right now, but give it time and the truth will come forward and "Silent" Stan will emerge as the culprit to this dismal season. Wenger knows what do and who to buy, Stan won't let him. Or at least not up to now. Today Arsene Wenger sent a salvo over Stan Kroeke's desk, "Open the checkbook or suffer the consequences". Tell me why else Wenger starts a complete novice in Francis Coquelin over players with actual Premiership experience or a U20 Captain for his country Ignasi Miguel (Spain). There are three days left to prove Stan can own a team in England the right way, the only way nowadays-spend. I still believe Wenger can coach, you don't do what he has done and not know what you are doing. Even Sir Alex, to his credit, was very gracious in the post game press conference toward Arsene Wenger. The Arsenal boss has not forgot how to coach, he just hasn't figured out a way to get his owner to understand how to run a real sports team, not a toy team like the ones he owns in America. Peace.







