MoroccanBlue

You are clearly not seeing my point. I don't see a board, who can only utilise funds that were generated by the operations of the club, more incompetent than a board who wastes unlimited funds generated by the owner. Especially when we reflect on how those funds were used. I don't see how you can rationally compare the two. Arsenal aren't a big club anymore and the board are only doing with what they are given. The owner and board are two separate entities. Goodness sake look at Sunderland before they got relegated. If we are ranking board incompetence, it needs to be rationally compared to a club that is operated in the same way. Man City (2016 - Present) Mahrez - 65 Million, Laporte - 65 Million, Mendy - 57 Million, Walker - 52 million, Ederson - 40 Million, Danilo - 30 Million, Bernardo Silva - 50 Million, Stones - 50 Million, Sane - 50 million, Jesus - 32 Million, Gundogan - 27 Million = 518 Million Chelsea (2016 - Present) Kepa - 80 Million, Pulisic - 65 Million, Jorginho - 57 Million, Morata - 66 Million, Bakayoko - 40 Million, Drinkwater - 37 Million, Rudiger - 35 Million, Zappacosta - 25 Million, Emerson - 20 Million, Giroud - 17 Million, Barkley - 17 Million, Batshuayi - 40 Million, Kante - 35 Million, David Luiz - 35 Million, Marcos Alonso - 25 Million = 594 Million It's evident that we have an ambitious owner, but an incompetent board. Again, they are two separate entities. Those in bold are the examples of incompetence from our board. Spending over the means on bang average players. Matching no profile what so ever.

How is it not a difference? Arsenal's whole business model is a self sustaining one. Only spending with what they bring in on operations, IE new stadium ticket prices. How do you honestly expect them to compete against us, City and United? But the argument is who has the more incompetent board? Not owner? I specifically said half a decade. Why? Because that is when Marina took charge. Since then, only City have out spent us. Being the 2nd highest spenders in Europe, yet being on course to finish outside the top 4 for the 3rd time in 4 years, shows we are run worse than a club who can only spend beyond their means.

I personally hope the next owner is English

We have zero leverage with the transfer ban. I can still see a quality striker there, despite his recent showings.

They had a new stadium to fund. And they can only spend within the means of the money brought in from operations. They can't compete financially compared to us, City, or United. The fact we are the 2nd biggest spenders in Europe and have done so poorly this half a decade, to me, reflects worse than Arsenal if we are to rate incompetence.

Speculation. It cost a ton to bring Sarri here as well as sacking Conte. Fairly certain the club have taken that into consideration.

All depends if Roman actually intends on keeping the club or not.

They can only spend revenue brought in from the club's operations. I wouldn't rate them alongside us. We are on course to miss CL football for the 3rd time in 4 years, in spite City being the only club in Europe outspending us. That is utterly unacceptable. The Drinkwater deal alone is a sackable offence.

Giving him an extension would truly show the board's ambition. We know Roman won't sack his 'friends', so the possibility of Ratcliffe coming in would be better by the day.

Spurs couldn't afford him. Let him and Jorginho rotate for that holding midfielder role.

I'm sorry? Did we look like competing for the league even with that start? Night and day difference but we in no shape looked better than Spurs or Liverpool. United got rid of that cancer and now the table perfectly reflects the quality. You don't sign successful managers and not give them the tools to succeed? Let's go for Bredon Rodgers then?

I'm saying they are downing tools as a result of these players not being comfortable in this system. You don't just forget how to control a ball and become stagnant positionaly unless you aren't arsed. We were well up top against United until an individual mistake cost us. And like I mentioned, we switch off just like that. Mourinho and Conte moaned because we failed to strengthen after a title win. Board incompetence is just as much the problem.

So if the reports aren't true, then what is it? Why do our players look as if they are downing tools if it doesn't mean they don't like Sarri's tactics? Happened with Conte, and they all gladly opened their mouth when they knew he was gone. We looked good against Spurs? United too in the FA Cup until Alonso decided to be Alonso. Yet this is the THIRD manager who is facing the same issues whilst the SAME players are still here?

Well wouldn't that be down to our player's mentality then? When you have players complaining about how tactical and strict Conte/Sarri are in training, yet just a few weeks ago Sterling worshiped the fact Pep is so demanding and strategic with them, kinda reflects perfectly on the difference of situations between the both of us. I seem to recall us moving the ball much quicker and creating loads of chances in the third, just zero penetration. Another thing I've noticed this season is how quickly we can just switch off. We can show urgency and focus, then the next thing you know, we are one individual mistake from total capitulation. Alonso always being a culprit. No movement. Poor decision making. Poor defending. Poor performance. I would've been more harsh on Sarri given Alonso shouldn't of started, but we should of been 2 or 3 nil up by halftime.

Do you think we have a better squad than United or Spurs? I for sure don't. I think our league position perfectly reflects the quality we have. That's the difference. If we were doing poorly with a capable squad, then I would be all for Sarri's sacking. Issue is, I see no quality with our attack bar Hazard. A midfield with no end product. Two poor fullbacks and an unreliable defence. You are essentially asking Sarri to create a silk purse out of sow's ear. Ian Wright said it best. Without Hazard, we are a poor team. Make no mistake. Him continuing to pick Alonso and continuing to bench Odoi has me fuming just as much as you. But that is not enough to warrant a sack for me. The first 30 minutes against Everton, I saw Sarri's style and it was clear as day that if we had better technical players, we would be getting better results. Only issue is whether or not the board will back him.

Player power + Board incompetence is what has led this club to absolute mediocrity. We are on course for to miss out on Champions League football for the 3rd time in 4 years, despite being one of the highest spenders in world football. That is utterly embarrassing. It's been 3 years, and the fact Alonso is still our starting LB, Pedro and Willian have still not been upgraded on, and no top striker, are the main factors as to why we do so poor in the league.The fact the club prefers them over elite coaches, perfectly reflects our league position.

I'd personally be worried if the club will allow player power to rid of yet another manager.

Already assuming Sarri gets the sack?

I'd say the Everton game reflected more on how poor our players are ability wise vs Sarri's style.

Sarri starts Alonso then no mercy if we lose and Alonso is to blame again. He's already been solely at fault for so many goals this season that he shouldn't be anywhere near the XI. Just like Everton. Come the end of May we will come back here and reflect on what happened.

I'd welcome the idea. He being English is a big part of it. Is he a fan? Would be a beautiful sight seeing him come in the first day, and the likes of Marinia and co leaving the club with boxes that have their personal belongings. I'd pay to see that.

They are a bunch of fans who feel entitled to have the best players in the world. No doubt they see Alonso's goal scoring record comparable to Ramos, and want him. Not even rationing the idea of his actual defensive ability

Emery beat us playing his football. He didn't adapt. His players were up for it and ours embarrassingly weren't. He hasn't once changed his system. Valencia and Villareal have forever been progressive clubs. Never have they reverted to park the bus and counter, that isn't their culture. Benfica the same. If anything, they will try and press us, which will ultimately give us space to exploit. I remember two chances that could of buried the game. Kante's shot and Pedro's poor decision to pass it instead of shooting it after that run by Hazard.

I can't see Benfica or Napoli/Arsenal sit back and play on the counter the way United have. City in the LC Final was the perfect example of our players being up for it, and the opposition leaving space to exploit. I'm not saying that we will indefinitely win the EL now that our eggs are in the basket, just that inspite of our players flaws, many of them raise their game when the stakes are high.

I have. And I'm still adamant in saying that we will up our game in Europa with the factors I've mentioned. Teams will be more open All eggs in Europa basket Mentality in cup competitions > in the league