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Raul can do one. 8 points from 4th and not looking likely to improve upon that any time soon.
How the fcuk does Raul get to decide his own targets and assess himself?!?
Complacent board. Gazidis and Wenger basically reviewed themselves for years, too. At least Wenger had sort of earned that right, even if it was basically wrong.
If the board doesn't do its work and hold the executives responsible, everyone can do what they want. That's why imo every proper board should have one or two football people on it. You don't take the first muppet to cross your way, but for a reviewing board position you don't need the best of the best. For Arsenal you maybe take Ian Wright as an Arsenal legend plus someone from outside the club for a bit of less tainted perspective, some recently retired ex coach or DoF or CEO or something like that. Maybe you even get someone from a different sport - the guy won't need to actually work something out, just have a perspective on when the board needs to act in relation to the sporting situation.
The board have zero power.
Just look at that smug smile on Gazidis face, he knew he was about to pull a Ferguson by leaving two absolute turnips in charge that would make Nagelsmann him look good in comparison.
I think Wenger knew the disconnect (from reality) in the board, so he kept most of the power to himself. same with SAF, and to a less extent Mourinho (at Chelsea).Complacent board. Gazidis and Wenger basically reviewed themselves for years, too. At least Wenger had sort of earned that right, even if it was basically wrong.
If the board doesn't do its work and hold the executives responsible, everyone can do what they want. That's why imo every proper board should have one or two football people on it. You don't take the first muppet to cross your way, but for a reviewing board position you don't need the best of the best. For Arsenal you maybe take Ian Wright as an Arsenal legend plus someone from outside the club for a bit of less tainted perspective, some recently retired ex coach or DoF or CEO or something like that. Maybe you even get someone from a different sport - the guy won't need to actually work something out, just have a perspective on when the board needs to act in relation to the sporting situation.
I read in the Athletic article that Edu arrival had helped Emery a lot. But too little too late.The right decision concerning the next manager may salvage Raul a bit, he still made some good moves in the summer.
What's Edu's job btw? It's all Raul so far. Is he there just for the cameras?
I read in the Athletic article that Edu arrival had helped Emery a lot. But too little too late.
Also, Edu seems best mates with Freddie
I think Wenger knew the disconnect (from reality) in the board, so he kept most of the power to himself. same with SAF, and to a less extent Mourinho (at Chelsea).
But this would be true for most of the businesses. Board members are generally kept away from the production floor.
Mourinho knew how to handle Abramovich in his first spell there. He even managed to use Shevchenko.Mourinho had no power at Chelsea. Abramovich could buy whoever he wanted and make Jose play them.