He was on Radio 5 this a.m. Amazingly back in the 50s France offered to 'merge' countries with England/UK which was turned down, and various Franglais speakers were asked to comment. Wenger said that Arsenal had done their bit by creating a merging of the 2 countries at the club, but he thought it might be a little bit too soon for the 2 countries, and you just knew he was saying it with that little half smile of his...
If I give you a good wine, you will see how it tastes and after you ask where it comes from. - responding to criticisms from Little Englander and Boro Chairman Steve Gibson about the lack of English players Arsenal have which hinders the national side ..
On Chelsea's debt: "They have a super sponsor. With normal mathematics, minus 80 is minus 80. It is 80 miles below water, and to survive so deep is normally very difficult." not bad, mister metaphor, not bad at all...
Quote of the Week Oi! Put your pants on! "When you're dealing with someone who only has a pair of underpants on, if you take his underpants off, he has nothing left - he's naked. You're better off trying to find him a pair of trousers to complement him rather than change him." Arsene Wenger explains his football philosophy - something about not stifling creativity and taking away a player's flair. We think.
“What a difference a day makes”, as our jocular manager managed a total transformation from the man, who only 24 hours earlier had appeared to be in such an utter tizzy in his Friday press conference.
From BBC Gossip Page: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he may give the Football Association his credit card so it can take fines straight out of his bank account. (Guardian)
not at all because I started it, but I love this thread. Wenger really is a clever speaker. But, I sure wish I understood his squad selection policies....I wouldn't call them witty at all...
not really any funny words of wisdom from the boss but theres a site here with loads of sound bites of le boss, im just looking for some of his classics now. take a loook http://www.onlinegooner.com/exclusive/index.php?id=346
One of my all time favorites was when Wenger and mourinho had that public spat, "you give stupid people some success, they become more stupid".
'Of the nine red cards this season we probably deserved half of them.' 'He made the impossible possible.' 'Davor has a left leg and a nose in the box.' 'As long as no-one scored, it was always going to be close'
"You can not say Walcott is a potential world-class player and then, when we have to play him, ask why we do not sign another world-class player." - To the media .. Link
"I went back to my hotel and intended to watch Tottenham on television - but I fell asleep." (On his first day in England after taking over at Highbury.) ..
A few that made me laugh: “Gerard [Houllier]’s thoughts on the matter echo mine. He thinks that what the national coaches are doing is like taking the car from the garage without even asking permission. They will then use the car for ten days and abandon it in a field without any petrol left in the tank. We then have to recover it, but it is broken down. Then a month later they will come to take your car again, and for good measure you’re expected to be nice about it” Wenger on internationals “It’s like you wanting to marry Miss World and she doesn’t want you. What can I do about it? I can try to help you, but if she does not want to marry you what can I do? Wenger on Reyes “I am still hopeful we can go through the season unbeaten – a frightening thought” The now legendary quote “Despite global warming, England is still not warm enough for him” Reyes again “Everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife at home”
In response to Ferguson's criticism of the invincibles and that Man U had been the better side is my favourite
So many great quotes. However in relation to the first one and international breaks. Did any of you guys see on SkySports News (not sure if its the same in England or not) the poll they did asking Pool supporters whether or not Gerrard should play for England? Well if you didnt there was only like 2 yeses and a bunch of nos. It was hilarious so many people looked so conflicted.
The sound board got moved to: http://www.twogunrocky.com/SOUNDBOARDFOLDER/ArseneWenger_soundboard.html
Love this one...Le Boss is creating new words! From The Sun: “I’m very excited with this team because they are ‘playerish’ — if there is such a word — they love to play.
New one on Jose Mourinho: "It is one thing to be entertaining in press conferences but it is not the same value as being entertaining on the pitch."