Here's what I have been thinking recently. Now I am a huge Wenger supporter, and am not one of those ridiculous plastic fans who wants him out, but I think I have one real (possible) problem. Arsene Wenger places so much emphasis on the psychological side of things, and really tries to work hard to make instill confidence in our players, and make them mentally strong.
But, for a long time now, I think we are one of the mentally weakest teams in the Premier league. Are players seem incapable of having the concept of consistency instilled into them, some of them are often gutless, some of them act like cry babies every time we lose and generally they seem mentally fragile and too easily effected by things that players in the other big teams wouldn't be affected by.
Now I don't know the ins and outs of how Wenger works, so it could be that he actually does a great job, and if it wasn't for him our players would be even weaker mentally. His philosophy regarding psychology works wonders in terms of developing youngsters, but I can't help but think that there must be a flaw or two in his logic. Can't our team just man up, because i'm sorry but too often they lack gut and motivation.
Mental strength
posted on 3/11/12
We are mentally very weak and have been for many years. The beating we have suffered at the hands of man united over the last years has scarred us
posted on 3/11/12
Why the hell do you call people with opinions different from yours 'plastic' and 'rediculous'? can't you accept that people have other opinions from you
posted on 3/11/12
But, for a long time now, I think we are one of the mentally weakest teams in the Premier league.
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Yup, and even though I am all for Wenger's style (i.e. the beautiful game) - you have to say he has been running things exactly as he wants for so long that this mental weakness is HIS problem.
It wasn't there when he started...
posted on 3/11/12
Wolf, that wasn't really the point of my article, but now you ask, yes I accept different opinions, but in my opinion those opinions are ridiculous, why can't you accept that that's my opinion?
posted on 3/11/12
Apart from in the reading game!
posted on 3/11/12
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