What the world was like when Arsene Wenger became Arsenal manager

21 April 2018 19:22
The FC crew discuss the timing of Arsene Wenger's decision to leave Arsenal, his legacy after 22 years at the club and what he will do next. The Exploding Heads properly lay to rest Arsene Wenger's most prized Arsenal possession, his trademark long coat. Mark Ogden and Alison Bender reflect on Arsene Wenger's managerial legacy as he prepares to leave Arsenal after 22 years. ESPN's Alison Bender and ArsenalFanTV's Robbie Lyle discuss Arsene Wenger's decision to step away from the club after 22 years as manager. Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis provides his heartfelt sentiment and tributes to all of Arsene Wenger's achievements at the club. With the Arsenal managerial job now available, the FC crew assess the possible successors to Arsene Wenger and the challenges they will face. Arsene Wenger was unveiled as Arsenal manager on Sept. 22, 1996, with Tony Adams suggesting the club had appointed a bloke who looked like a schoolteacher. He would go on to oversee vast change during his 21½ years in North London but back in 1996, the world was a very different place. What was in the news? The U.S. launched Operation Desert Strike -- cruise missile strikes on Iraq. In South Africa, former President F.W. de Klerk officially apologised for the pain and suffering caused by......read full article

Source: ESPN