Arsène Wenger: 'I got more praise – and criticism – than I deserved'

Arsène Wenger described his time at Arsenal as 'difficult, but fantastic' after his side scored three late goals to beat West Ham 4-1.
Wenger announced his decision to step down as manager on Friday, after 20 seasons at the club.
He insisted that every decision - good and bad - had been for the good of the side, and that when the fans were happy, he was too.

[missing_score]

i love the spike from cowboy bebop-style tie knot... so cool.

[michelnguyen]

I think Wenger better starts to give MLS a thought. MLS is the perfect ground for him to implant HIS IDEA OF FOOTBALL. He can also work on new youngsters, since that is pretty much 90% of the job basically. Who knows, he might be succeed to be US HEADCOACH and revolutionizes US FOOTBALL since Klinsmann left. US is also the perfect place where he doesn't have to face and deal with Stupid fans in the face everyday. He will hear about it, of course, US is pretty much the country who is covered by all social medias. However, if you choose to shut them out, you still can. Ask the likes like Beckham, Pirlo, and mose recent Ibrahimovic, how do they feel living in 2 biggest cities in the world where there is the most of paparazzi presence. Then, imagine, if they choose to live in a more rmote and quiet cities, which they can and have all liberties in the whole universe to do so without anybody can object it, except for his own family of course.

Personally, I think US, TYpically California ( because of endless wineries field) will be the favorite suiter location for Wenger AFTER the Arsenal. First, to relax and refind his love and focus for the Football and second, to find out his own way to continue. But, On the other hand, US SOCCER FEDERATION had to act fast, the chance to grap him right now is UNIQUE. There won't be another one like him in 100 years.

[paulgibby]

For a Frenchman to do as well as Wenger did at Arsenal for so long is a major achievement, and he certainly faced much cultural adversity over the years. I do believe that he gave his all, and unlike some other foreign managers, doesn't seem to suffer from a need to bolster his own "brand"/"image". He seems very sincere.

[championkhamis]

Hi, how do you fancy being Glasgow Rangers manager next year 😁👍. Stop Celtic winning ten tainted championships