Unai Emery the new Arsenal manager

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:02 pm

Not a bad appointment to be fair.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:08 pm

Hijo de Puta

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:11 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote:Not a bad appointment to be fair.

He’s a dick

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:11 pm

Top, top manager. Arsenal have got a good un' there and it's great that he's managing in the Premier League

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:11 pm

Didn't he used to do funny walks staggering about in high heels ? or was that Dick ?

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:14 pm

Dicks gotta be his nickname.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:14 pm

I hope he's not awful...and the Arsenal fans like him.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:15 pm

The creation of a vicar with buck teeth was an inspired bit of comedic genius.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:20 pm

Some Arsenal fans in the pub yesterday thought they were getting Arteta with Xavi Alonso as sidekick... they were getting quite animated..

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:22 pm

Edit - Because I've just seen that Eddie has done that one.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:23 pm

I don't see any confirmation from Arsenal

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:24 pm

They just wanted somebody who's name was similar to their stadium, after getting someone who's was similar to their team name last time.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:27 pm

Oh, he is awful !!!!

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:38 pm

Dick Emery: the man with the smoothest balls in Showbusiness.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:53 pm

When we have stuffed them next year he'll be on the phone to saying I fink I done it wrong again dad.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Mon May 21, 2018 9:27 pm

Never heard of him.

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 9:33 pm

Driving home from work this evening there was a chat show on 5Live with Mark Chapman, Ian Wright, Chris Sutton and journalist Rory Smith.

Ian Wright was less than impressed and Chris Sutton was bringing his TalkSport approach to everything he does by eulogising how outrageous the appointment is, demonstrates the hierarchy at the Emirates haven’t a clue what they’re doing etc. whilst Wrighty wailed, gnashed his teeth and completely agreed with him.

Rory Smith attempted to bring some sense to the situation by pointing out for a start that Arteta is hardly an Arsenal legend (something I’ve been saying) and that this guy does have a half decent CV.

I had arrived home and needed to kiss my kids goodnight so didn’t wait for the ensuing phone-in but I suspect the majority of contributors will be more likely to agree with Wrighty than Rory Smith.

Looks like he’s on a sticky wicket before the fixtures have even been announced!!!!

Cubanclaret · Post by **Cubanclaret** » Mon May 21, 2018 10:26 pm

How can Sutton, or anyone else, get so vitriolic by this appointment. He did brilliantly well at Sevilla, three consecutive Europa League titles is not be sniffed at, yes he had money to burn at PSG but he’s won the league and cup, as far as I can see, he has maximum success at the clubs he’s been at after taking a year to settle.
I’d certainly be happier with that than untested Arteta !
They’ve also wasted little time in doing it.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon May 21, 2018 10:41 pm

I hope the Arsenal Board were Unaited in their decision.

I wonder if it because they have been reduced, by stress to biting their nails, that's made Emery Board choice.

Is it a cost cutting appointment to shorten the stadium name the the Emery?

Etxegoien - is that the Spanish pronunciation of the half time rallying cry of Letsgetgoing?

CFS · Post by **CFS** » Tue May 22, 2018 12:39 am

Just what they need. An experienced manager in the Europa league which is the level they are at.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue May 22, 2018 2:51 am

Was superb at Sevilla, not gonna matter who they get if Cronke only gives him 50 million to spend though

skibum84 · Post by **skibum84** » Tue May 22, 2018 9:16 am

How long before there aren't any English managers in the Premier League. Currently set to have 5/6 next year.
Dyche
Woy
Eddie Howe
Chris Hughton
Warnock
Bruce (Maybe)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue May 22, 2018 9:29 am

This thread's a bit premature - he's not been appointed yet.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Tue May 22, 2018 9:31 am

You want to bet against it CT, then there are very good odds at the bookies.

It will pay for the european tour if they appoint someone else!

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Tue May 22, 2018 9:43 am

FactualFrank wrote:They just wanted somebody who's name was similar to their stadium, after getting someone who's was similar to their team name last time.

It'll be their nickname next. When the time comes, get your money on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Chip Harrison · Post by **Chip Harrison** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:28 pm

This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

UpTheBeehole · Post by **UpTheBeehole** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:32 pm

Chip Harrison wrote:This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

Because Arteta was a graceful, skilled footballer who captained Arsenal and has since proven a great assistant to the best manager in world football.

skibum84 · Post by **skibum84** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:49 pm

Chip Harrison wrote:This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

Sadly, it would take an unbelievable season from an English manager to be considered for a "top six side". Maybe if Eddie Howe got Bournemouth into the Champions League he would be considered for Tottenham. Sean probably wouldn't be considered even if he took Burnley into champions league just due to his style of play. Fine by me!

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:56 pm

UpTheBeehole wrote:Because Arteta was a graceful, skilled footballer who captained Arsenal and has since proven a great assistant to the best manager in world football.

Paul Clement is considered a great assistant.

And a useless manager!

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Tue May 22, 2018 3:20 pm

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I'm closing the bureau

For an hour

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue May 22, 2018 3:30 pm

Spijed wrote:Paul Clement is considered a great assistant.

And a useless manager!

Let's not forget Brian Kidd, also considered to be a great assistant and outside of Burnley a useless manager

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue May 22, 2018 3:40 pm

Chip Harrison wrote:This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

I am almost certain that if he does a half reasonable job (wins a cup), Steven Gerrard will end up next Liverpool manager after Klopp.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue May 22, 2018 4:15 pm

assuming its happening, this is a cracking appointment for arsenal.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Tue May 22, 2018 6:57 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:I am almost certain that if he does a half reasonable job (wins a cup), Steven Gerrard will end up next Liverpool manager after Klopp.

Liverpool also appointed Hodgson and Rodgers.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue May 22, 2018 8:24 pm

Fretters wrote:Liverpool also appointed Hodgson and Rodgers.

Sounds like a **** solicitors.

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Tue May 22, 2018 8:40 pm

Walton wrote:
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I'm closing the bureau

For an hour

Go on, the lot of you! I've got people queuing up to work in this bureau de change.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue May 22, 2018 11:32 pm

Nothing from Arsenal as yet but this image has appeared on Emery's own website

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed May 23, 2018 9:37 am

Arsenal just confirmed the appointment

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Wed May 23, 2018 9:50 am

I don't know anything about him but his personal slick styling is very London. Thank God we have Sean any day!

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Wed May 23, 2018 9:53 am

Chip Harrison wrote:This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

To be fair, from Arsenal's point of view, this guy has won the Europa League 3 times, Sean has just qualified for the qualifiers.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Wed May 23, 2018 9:57 am

After 22 years of the same manager, I reckon they'll have at least 20 in the next 22 years.

They'll be crying for Wenger back within a few months

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:51 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Sounds like a **** solicitors.

No win, big fee!

skibum84 · Post by **skibum84** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:25 pm

starting_11 wrote:After 22 years of the same manager, I reckon they'll have at least 20 in the next 22 years.

They'll be crying for Wenger back within a few months

I would love them to have a horrible start. Bottom 3 after 10 games or something. I’d just love to listen to the arsenal fans moan some more. Probably blame the board next.

Everton are another team i’d Love to see fail in the new season. No manager is good enough for the Everton fans. In the bottom 3 after 10 games, they’ll be begging for big Sam back!

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:31 pm

It would be rather nice to see them struggle at least to begin with.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:32 pm

Chip Harrison wrote:This appointment, if it happens, tells me one thing. That Sean will never, ever get a "big six" job. Neither will Eddie or anyone other English manager. How could they have interviewed Arteta who has never managed and ignored Sean?

Gazidis said one of the main 3 criteria's when searching for a replacement for Wenger was a manager to play an attractive style of play which pretty much ruled out Allardyce, Pulis and Dyche.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:33 pm

starting_11 wrote:After 22 years of the same manager, I reckon they'll have at least 20 in the next 22 years.

They'll be crying for Wenger back within a few months

Probably not with how useless Wenger has been for a long time.