NEIL Warnock says he would quit Cardiff City rather than plough through a blizzard of criticism, like Arsene Wenger.
Carlos Carvalhal, it is safe to assume, does not share such principles. So far, there remains a vestige of respect for the man who oh-so-nearly brought Premier League football to Hillsborough in 2016. Displeasure is voiced in grumbles, rather than howls.
But, with each dour draw and passionless performance, the volume increases. And, with each passing week, the Portuguese looks more like a Championship Wenger.
Tolerated, but no longer loved. Trusted in the boardroom, not on the terraces. Who, through ignorance or arrogance, refuses to address supporters’ concerns.
What angers Gooners is not losing matches. It is the burning frustration that glaring deficiencies are not even acknowledged, let alone rectified.
Discipline
Pundits, punters, the old lady next door – everyone can see that Arsenal have lacked resolve and resilience for the best part of a decade. That, for all the pretty patterns and rapier counters, the Gunners are softer than a six-pack of Andrex.
Bu hikaye The Football League Paper dergisinin December 3, 2017 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye The Football League Paper dergisinin December 3, 2017 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
END OF CUP ROAD FOR EFL BATTLERS
EFL interest in this season’s Carabao Cup came to an end in midweek, but it certainly wasn’t for the want of trying.
GOALS GALORE IN THE TROPHY
THE goals flew in from all angles as the Bristol Street Motors Trophy revved into action again in midweek.
KEEPER GAFFE SINKS TOWN
HUDDERSFIELD boss Michael Duff questioned his players’ mentality after goalkeeper Chris Maxwell’s bloomer handed NonLeague Tamworth a shock win.
ACE SLEW & WILLIAMS SEE OFF REBELS...
DECISIVE goals at either end of the game from Jordan Slew and Rhys Williams helped League Two Morecambe avoid a potential banana skin against National League South outfit Worthing.
MATT'S MEN JUST HAVE ENOUGH GAS
HONEST Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor has acknowledged his side were pushed all the way in their tie against Weston-super-Mare.
'WHITES' ARRAY OF FIREPOWER WILL GIVE THEM THE EDGE OVER RIVALS'
GARY Rowett says Leeds’ glittering arsenal of attacking stars will bring the Championship title to Elland Road.
POMPEY'S GAME OF TWO HALVES
Murphy's in to deny the Tigers
SET-PLAY PREP PAYING OFF FOR PELACH
NARCIS Pelach admitted Stoke have been working tirelessly on set-pieces since his arrival – and he was pleased the hard work paid dividends with the winner against Derby.
Robins lays marker to his Sky Blues
MARK Robins has challenged his Coventry City players to go on a Championship charge after the Sky Blues ended their wait for success on their travels with resounding victory against ten-man Boro.
JUST FAB FOUR BAYO IS UNSTOPPABLE
FOUR second-half goals in an incredible display from Vakoun Bayo powered Watford to a resounding victory at Hillsborough.