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Wenger - Dein's departure is a 'sad day' for Arsenal
By Richard Clarke
Arsène Wenger has described David Dein’s departure as a “sad day for Arsenal” but stressed that his position remains “very strongly” linked with the Club.
Mr Dein vacated his role as vice-chairman on Wednesday afternoon. It was the end of 24 years service on the Board. Speaking exclusively to Arsenal TV Online on Thursday, Wenger paid his own tribute.
“It is a sad day for Arsenal Football Club,” said the Arsenal manager. “It is a huge disappointment because we worked very closely together. David has contributed highly to the success of the Club in the last 10 years and even before that aswell. Red and white are the colours of his heart.”
At the same time, Wenger confirmed his commitment to Arsenal and his bond with the other directors.
“My position is that I am linked with the club very strongly,” said the 57-year-old. “The relationship with the rest [of the Board] has always been very good and we try always to have a good understanding.”
Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full interview on Friday. In it, the Arsenal manger talks about: the departure of David Dein, the victories over Bolton and Manchester City, the North London derby, his record against Tottenham and the latest on the futures of Julio Baptista and Jens Lehmann.
By Richard Clarke
Arsène Wenger has described David Dein’s departure as a “sad day for Arsenal” but stressed that his position remains “very strongly” linked with the Club.
Mr Dein vacated his role as vice-chairman on Wednesday afternoon. It was the end of 24 years service on the Board. Speaking exclusively to Arsenal TV Online on Thursday, Wenger paid his own tribute.
“It is a sad day for Arsenal Football Club,” said the Arsenal manager. “It is a huge disappointment because we worked very closely together. David has contributed highly to the success of the Club in the last 10 years and even before that aswell. Red and white are the colours of his heart.”
At the same time, Wenger confirmed his commitment to Arsenal and his bond with the other directors.
“My position is that I am linked with the club very strongly,” said the 57-year-old. “The relationship with the rest [of the Board] has always been very good and we try always to have a good understanding.”
Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full interview on Friday. In it, the Arsenal manger talks about: the departure of David Dein, the victories over Bolton and Manchester City, the North London derby, his record against Tottenham and the latest on the futures of Julio Baptista and Jens Lehmann.
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White Hart Lane
Saturday, April 21, 2007, 12.45pm
Tottenham Hotspur-
Arsenal-
By Richard Clarke
The battle for the mantle of North London’s top club is as close as it has been for a decade, according to Arsène Wenger.
The Arsenal manager has presided over 24 games with Tottenham during his 10 years in charge. His record is a highly impressive 12 wins, 11 draws, one defeat. In fact you could argue that the Wenger Years have seen Arsenal pull away from their neighbours given that the overall tally between the two teams reads: Pld 154, Arsenal wins 65, draws 40 and Spurs wins 49.
The Frenchman’s side ran out handsome 3-0 winners at Emirates Stadium back in December and then a second-string side knocked out a full-strength Tottenham team over two legs in the Carling Cup Semi-Final.
Despite all that, on the eve of Saturday’s clash at White Hart Lane, Wenger suggested Martin Jol’s side have narrowed the perceived gap that has developed between the two rivals in recent years.
“Yes I feel that Tottenham have come closer,” he said, “especially in the last year. They have their little weakness during their European campaign. It is the first time they have qualified. It can be very demanding energy-wise when you play on the weekend. We know that from the Champions League ourselves.
“But overall I feel the quality of their game has gone up in the last two years. Remember we only got in front of them and into the Champions League in the final game of the season. They have improved a lot.”
At his pre-match press conference, Wenger announced that all three of his doubts for Saturday would be playing. Cesc Fabregas is not 100 per cent because of a virus while Abou Diaby is available despite picking up a nasty-looking head injury against Manchester City on Tuesday. Freddie Ljungberg missed that game with a hamstring problem. He has recovered sufficiently to be named in the squad but it is not known if he will start.
This time last season, Arsenal were playing catch-up in their pursuit of the fourth and final Champions League place. This season it has never come to that but there were a few brows being furrowed and nails being bitten before the two victories at Emirates Stadium this week. Neither game was worry-free as Arsenal continued to create chances wonderfully and then miss them wastefully.
“We just want to continue our winning streak now,” said Wenger. “We have won against Bolton and Manchester City so we just want to go to White Hart Lane and win the game.
“I don’t get frustrated with my team, no. You must say that for example Manchester City played in the second half with 10 men in the final third. That is never easy, you see it when a national team play against weaker teams. It is difficult.
“We needed some patience and at the moment we miss our goalscorers. We are becoming impatient sometimes but that is part of the game. When both teams go for it the game is more open and more attractive. When teams just defend it is more difficult.
“The Tottenham and Arsenal games recently have certainly been occasions where both side do really want it. They are spectacular games because both sides want to win.”
Expect more of the same on Saturday.
White Hart Lane
Saturday, April 21, 2007, 12.45pm
Tottenham Hotspur-
Arsenal-
By Richard Clarke
The battle for the mantle of North London’s top club is as close as it has been for a decade, according to Arsène Wenger.
The Arsenal manager has presided over 24 games with Tottenham during his 10 years in charge. His record is a highly impressive 12 wins, 11 draws, one defeat. In fact you could argue that the Wenger Years have seen Arsenal pull away from their neighbours given that the overall tally between the two teams reads: Pld 154, Arsenal wins 65, draws 40 and Spurs wins 49.
The Frenchman’s side ran out handsome 3-0 winners at Emirates Stadium back in December and then a second-string side knocked out a full-strength Tottenham team over two legs in the Carling Cup Semi-Final.
Despite all that, on the eve of Saturday’s clash at White Hart Lane, Wenger suggested Martin Jol’s side have narrowed the perceived gap that has developed between the two rivals in recent years.
“Yes I feel that Tottenham have come closer,” he said, “especially in the last year. They have their little weakness during their European campaign. It is the first time they have qualified. It can be very demanding energy-wise when you play on the weekend. We know that from the Champions League ourselves.
“But overall I feel the quality of their game has gone up in the last two years. Remember we only got in front of them and into the Champions League in the final game of the season. They have improved a lot.”
At his pre-match press conference, Wenger announced that all three of his doubts for Saturday would be playing. Cesc Fabregas is not 100 per cent because of a virus while Abou Diaby is available despite picking up a nasty-looking head injury against Manchester City on Tuesday. Freddie Ljungberg missed that game with a hamstring problem. He has recovered sufficiently to be named in the squad but it is not known if he will start.
This time last season, Arsenal were playing catch-up in their pursuit of the fourth and final Champions League place. This season it has never come to that but there were a few brows being furrowed and nails being bitten before the two victories at Emirates Stadium this week. Neither game was worry-free as Arsenal continued to create chances wonderfully and then miss them wastefully.
“We just want to continue our winning streak now,” said Wenger. “We have won against Bolton and Manchester City so we just want to go to White Hart Lane and win the game.
“I don’t get frustrated with my team, no. You must say that for example Manchester City played in the second half with 10 men in the final third. That is never easy, you see it when a national team play against weaker teams. It is difficult.
“We needed some patience and at the moment we miss our goalscorers. We are becoming impatient sometimes but that is part of the game. When both teams go for it the game is more open and more attractive. When teams just defend it is more difficult.
“The Tottenham and Arsenal games recently have certainly been occasions where both side do really want it. They are spectacular games because both sides want to win.”
Expect more of the same on Saturday.
markedymark
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arsenal crash and burn! no trophies!
GrimRiffer
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Sorry to crash in the Arsenal parade but Man Utd drew=( with Middlesbodoh. Man u will lift the title=D
loldude333
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Haha! Arsenal DREW WITH SPURS TOO! 2-2! Only Liverpool seem to be in winning form, with their 2-0 win over Watford. Bro FGL bro, wld u mind putting up the match reports for these 3 matches: Man U-Boro, Pool-Wigan, Gunners-Spurs. Thx alot!
markedymark
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i FORBID extra time goals. if not arsenal would have sunk to the deep darkness of the mid table teams.
aiyah, i agree man, man u played a reasonable game, but ball always wrong place lah. i saw the first goal and thought. 3 points sealed.
aiyah, i agree man, man u played a reasonable game, but ball always wrong place lah. i saw the first goal and thought. 3 points sealed.
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