1. 3rd trophyless season 2. Knocked out of Europe comfortably by an average performing Liverpool team 3. 2nd largest fan base in the country 4. Inability or unwillingness to replace departing world class talent - Henry, Viera, Pires etc al. 5. Risking everything on youth players that have not got the current ability to win any trophy let alone the big two. 6. Will not invest in established world class talent in the summer 7. Detrimental to the english game - name me one English player that has/will come through Arsenal and make the english grade. Bentley apart - who he sold I do not see any. Walcott was bought and put in the english squad before Arsene had a chance to work with him. Im becoming less convinced Arsene is the world class manager he is portayed to be. Coach yes, developing youth (not english) yes. Able to compete against Sir Alex not a chance in hell. French rich mans Dario Gradi.
Talk yesterday that Jose may arrive at the Arsenal with Wenger taking Liam Bradys place coaching/scouting the youth