Good stuff. Why is Emery much maligned, though? People speak as if he relegated Arsenal, but they finished 5th? 6th? He's won countless UEFA Cups etc
What were his weaknesses at Arsenal? Some fans said they let lots of narrow games slip at home to poorer sides but I don't know how he was found wanting when it came to tactics and changes.
Quote from: eamonn on April 20, 2023, 02:56:04 PMWhat were his weaknesses at Arsenal? Some fans said they let lots of narrow games slip at home to poorer sides but I don't know how he was found wanting when it came to tactics and changes. My mate's an Arsenal season ticket holder of many years, and he said it was a combination of things, eg:Following Wenger - a difficult job like following Ferguson at Man U.Didn't take control from the off - a bit too nice, English really not very good, openly mocked and a few problems in the dressing room, eg Ozil.Not on the same page as the owners/recruitment team, eg wanting Zaha but getting Pepe.None of which he has at Villa, plus we've got him with a few years more experience.