Arsenal Road to glory - O'Neill the new boss?

[JD10]

Arsene Wenger - Time is up
2nd June 2009

Arsene Wenger OBE, Aged 60, told Sky Sports news room LIVE "That for the club to mover further it needs a young thinking manager". Arsene stated that the big job at Arsenal was getting all to much for a man of his age. He also said he would take the job of advisors for whoever took over next as manager. Arsenal Football Club is not just about one person. It's about the people who work for the club. From cleaner to the the star of the team, everyone does there job.

Arsene in his 13 years at the club as manager has reached heights not many managers can say they have. He won the Premiership 3 times and runner up 5 times. Won the FA cup 4 times and the Community Shield 4 times. In the league cup he only has came runner up once. In the FA cup he came runner up once. FA community shield runner up twice, UEFA champions league runner up and UEFA Europe League once.

His most well known year was in 2004 when he became the only manager in the Premiership to never lose a game in the premiership. That is a fantastic achievement to reach and he should be proud of that.

The new Arsenal manager has not yet been approven but the bookies have been giving odds for the next manager. But the bookies are tipping that either Jose Mourinho or Liverpool Legend Kenny Dalglish will take over as manager. Will either of these do well with Arsenal?

Arsene Wenger's Personal and Team achievements:
Winner
* Premier League (3): 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04
* FA Cup (4): 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05
* FA Community Shield (4): 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004

Runner-up
* UEFA Champions League (1): 2005–06
* Premier League (5): 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05
* FA Cup (1): 2000–01
* League Cup (1): 2006–07
* FA Community Shield (2): 2003, 2005
* UEFA Cup (1): 1999–2000

Individual
* French Manager of the Year: 1988, 2008
* J. League Manager of the Year: 1995
* Officer of the British Empire: 2003
* Onze d'Or Coach of The Year: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
* FA Premier League Manager of the Year: 1998, 2002, 2004
* LMA Manager of the Year: 2001–02, 2003–04
* BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 2002, 2004
* Freedom of Islington: 2004
* FWA Tribute Award: 2005
* English Football Hall of Fame: 2006
* Premier League Manager of the Month: 10 times (March 1998, April 1998, October 2000, April 2002, September 2002,August 2003,February 2004,August 2004,September 2007, December 2007)

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Very good start mate, like Sir Alex, Arsene Wenger was also a legend of Arsenal. Looking forward for more.

Just change the font...

 

[JD10]

Cheers mate. In your story what is the font please mate.

 

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Tribute To Wenger

Footballing legends have turned out to a tribute in North London to Arsene Wenger.

There have been many players and managers turned out to this tribute and alot of them had a lot to say about the manager. Here are some of the quotes:

"One of the best managers in the world"
Cesc Fabregas - Arsenal Captain

"The greatest person you want as a manager, a mate and a mentor"
Martin Keown - Former Arsenal Captain

"A true manager, hard working and a great competitor on and off the field" Sir Alex Ferguson

"If Calsberg did great managers, Arsene is the top of the list"
Ex- Arsenal Player Theirry Henry

 

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Contenders for the Arsenal job

Just after a couple of days after Arsene Wenger has retired as manager of Arsenal, Sky Sports are bringing you all the possible candidates for the Arsenal job.

Jose Mourinho - For a number of months "The Special one" has been hinting for a job in England, but would Arsenal be a good choice for him? Jose, who is at Inter Milan at the moment has a very good record in England when he was the Chelsea Manager. But he's only negative thing is he's temperament. At Chelsea he was very angry manager and always having a go at the press. No-one can disagree with him that he would bring trophies to the club?

Mark Hughes - Currently the manager of Manchester City, would he consider Arsenal a step-down from Manchester City. Hughes has always wanted the United job but Arsenal is a good job for him. Plus Hughes has the experience of the Premier League. He used to be at Blackburn and now Manchester City. The only problem Hughes has it that his nickname "Sparky" tells the story. Plus Mark isn't known for bringing trophies to A club.

Martin O'Neill - Always linked with a new job. Whenever a top club needs a new manager, the bookies always tip him pretty high to be the next manager. He has done a great job at Aston Villa and he did a good job at Celtic awhile ago. IF offered the job, would he leave Aston Villa for Arsenal?

Svan Goran-Erikkson - Former England manager. Wasn't a crowd favourite with everyone in England, but he did the job. He has recently been sacked of the Mexico job, so his history of country managers isn't that great but he has the experience to take the job.

David Moyes - Didn't take the job of Fergie's assistant and then went to Everton and done an half-decent job. He could of been Manchester United manager in a few years, but didn't take it. Moyes hasn't won many trophies as managers so if he took the job would he bring trophies?

 

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Martin O'Neill - Arsenal is my dream job​

Martin O'Neill has told the press that he would like the job as Arsenal manager. He has managed Aston Villa for 3 years but Martin always liked the job as manager of a top 4 club

O'Neill who is 57 from Northern Ireland had a footballing career that lasted 14 years. Overall he had over 400 appearances and scored 68 goals. Martin O'Neill was born in Kilrea, Northern Ireland in 1957. He has managed a total of 5 teams over 22 years. So that must proves he has a good record.

Arsenal football club has responded to what O'Neill and they said "O'Neill would be an fantastic add to the club and we will take in what Martin has said and we will consider him as the new manager, but we are still undecided on who will takeover as boss. From Martin's stats it's pretty decent but we need what's best for Arsenal football club.

Aston Villa have responded after O'Neill confession, and they said "We wouldn't like Martin to leave but we can't go against his wishes. If he wants to leave the club, he can but he has served our club well and we hope it goes well for him if he leaves.

 

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O'Neill named as Arsenal manager

Martin O'Neill the Former Aston Villa boss has been named as the new manager for Arsenal in succession of Arsene Wenger.

O'Neill who is currently on tour with Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi, will travel back to England in North London in a couple of days. Arsenal said "We are pleased that Martin has accepted our offer and we hope he will do a very good job at Arsenal.

O'Neill who hasn't won a trophy with Aston Villa yet but has a really successful years at Aston Villa. Aston Villa has came in the top half every year. Martin has took Aston Villa to UEFA Europa League. But unfortunately came up short.

O'Neill has ran in a short battle to the Arsenal manager. He won the battle between him, Jose Mourinho , Mark Hughes and others. O'Neill made an statement after he was just appointed as manager. He said "I am delighted to be the manager of Arsenal. Aston Villa was a very happy, good job but Arsenal was always my favorite job. I am delighted Arsenal chose me as manager and i am determined to do a very good job. Taking over from Arsene Wenger is a pretty tough job.

A list of all the ins and outs at Emirates Stadium so far this summer.

Incoming players

Thomas Vermaelen - from Ajax, ?10m

Outgoing players

Emmanuel Adebayor - to Manchester City, ?25m

Kolo Toure - to Manchester City, ?16m

Rene Steer - to Oldham, free

James Dunne - to Exeter, undisclosed

Abu Ogogo - to Dagenham & Redbridge, free

Paul Rodgers - released

Amaury Bischoff - released

Rui Fonte - released

 

[shantanu_rooney]

O'Neill is a great choice to replace Wenger. Arsenal are in good hands after Wenger..

 

[rahuldravidfan]

Martin O'Neill is a genius