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Attitudes to the League Cup have changed. Gone are the days of widespread complaints about Wenger devaluing the competition – it is now used by many clubs as a showcase for their second string, both youngsters and oldsters alike. Us Arsenal fans have become used to watching some unknown names mix it with the known ones It is customary, in this bizarre day and age, to base your opinion of any football team on the last 7 or 8 games (or less, in some cases) that they have played. And it’s not just the fans. Feel free to listen to the “expert” opinions that are poured forth on the BBC’s Just 46,000. That’s all. On Tuesday night, Arsenal Football Club only managed to entice a mere 46,000 people into their stadium to watch their reserve team play against a team from 3 divisions below them. Despite lowering their prices, it seems football’s appeal is dying and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. You Being a football fan is really difficult. Those that follow the most successful teams are rarely satisfied as their team must win every game and every trophy in order for them to achieve satisfaction. Then again, the fans that cheer on the others just want their team to be as successful as those above. He may be my father but that doesn’t mean I have to agree with all of his views on our beloved football club. After Saturday’s disappointing performance at home to Blackburn, the old man has clearly had enough of our most successful manager ever. Arsene Wenger arrived at Arsenal in 1996 and by 2005 |
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