If memory serves me right, the last time Wenger was banished to the
stands, we were deep into a mauling at old Trafford. Right there in enemy territory, Arsene stood arms
stretched in a crucifix pose. For all his failings, you've got to give it to Arsene for leading from the front when it matters. Even when Arsenal are under siege (another incident that comes to mind is the Jose Mourinho altercation the season before at Stamford bridge) the boss doesn't back down.
During those moments as a fan watching on, you hope that by Arsene's action the team will get a lift and fight for their pride. Depressingly, in both circumstances any attempt at a fightback was nothing more than the twitch of a dead horse. At Old Trafford, it served to confirm that Arsenal's project youth had run it's course. That you can only do so much with inexperienced lot of Szczesny, Jenkinson and Djourou.
Arsenal's Old Trafford mauling was followed by the mad transfer deadline day trolley dash that brought in Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun. Those unusual signings have build up to this Arsenal team that this term has shown resolve. It has been a long time coming and there have been days like this Mirror headline Wenger's push on Mourinho was packed with years of frustration, anger, dislike and powerlessness.
During those moments as a fan watching on, you hope that by Arsene's action the team will get a lift and fight for their pride. Depressingly, in both circumstances any attempt at a fightback was nothing more than the twitch of a dead horse. At Old Trafford, it served to confirm that Arsenal's project youth had run it's course. That you can only do so much with inexperienced lot of Szczesny, Jenkinson and Djourou.Arsenal's Old Trafford mauling was followed by the mad transfer deadline day trolley dash that brought in Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun. Those unusual signings have build up to this Arsenal team that this term has shown resolve. It has been a long time coming and there have been days like this Mirror headline Wenger's push on Mourinho was packed with years of frustration, anger, dislike and powerlessness.
