As a fan of both clubs, the frustrations experienced in recent times have often left me in a position where i forget which team im referring too. The similarities between the two clubs from entirely different codes and continents, is striking. For those of you who follow english football, you're probably starting to realise what im talking about. Here are a few points:
Arsenal last won a league title in 2004 going undefeated with a team now known as the 'Invincibles', the same year we won our last premiership.
Arsenal have now gone 12 years without the title, We have now gone 12 years without a premiership.
Arsene Wenger is a vastly experienced and well regarded coach who once revolutionised the game in england, wining the title twice in his early years.
Des Hasler is a vastly experienced and well regarded coach who enjoyed great success during his time at manly. Renown for his innovative and revolutionary methods
Both coaches/managers have been described as extremely stubborn and possess complete and exclusive control of their clubs. The boards of both clubs submit to the reputation of these men with a serious lack of accountability evident.
Arsene Wenger persists with a style of play based around possession, involving the signings of small technical players, and continues despite any major silverware to show for it.
Des Hasler persists with a clunky forward dominated style of football that is now outdated and will not result in a premiership.
The way my luck is going, my local park team will be having the same issues some time soon
Arsenal last won a league title in 2004 going undefeated with a team now known as the 'Invincibles', the same year we won our last premiership.
Arsenal have now gone 12 years without the title, We have now gone 12 years without a premiership.
Arsene Wenger is a vastly experienced and well regarded coach who once revolutionised the game in england, wining the title twice in his early years.
Des Hasler is a vastly experienced and well regarded coach who enjoyed great success during his time at manly. Renown for his innovative and revolutionary methods
Both coaches/managers have been described as extremely stubborn and possess complete and exclusive control of their clubs. The boards of both clubs submit to the reputation of these men with a serious lack of accountability evident.
Arsene Wenger persists with a style of play based around possession, involving the signings of small technical players, and continues despite any major silverware to show for it.
Des Hasler persists with a clunky forward dominated style of football that is now outdated and will not result in a premiership.
The way my luck is going, my local park team will be having the same issues some time soon