Arsene Wenger is pathetic
Posted by Cathal Breathnach on December 3, 2009 | 21 Comments
It truely was a dismal night for Arsene Wenger last night.
The Frenchman watched his Arsenal side crash out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Premier League rivals Manchester City and then made a show of himself by refusing to shake Mark Hughes’ hand.
It really was pathetic and I have to say I didn’t expect from someone like Wenger. You would think someone with the experience of Wenger would have to cop on to simply shake Hughes’ hand and then walk away.
That never happened and Hughes certainly wasn’t impressed by it. Speaking after his side’s 3-0 win, the former Wales manager had this to say : “Maybe he’s used to winning games and when he does lose sometimes he doesn’t know how to behave.” Wenger replied to that by saying : “I think I have nothing to say. I am free to shake hands with whom I want after the game.”
I firmly believe that no matter happens during a football match, the two managers should shake hands with one another at the end of the game. Simple as. I know Wenger wasn’t happy about Hughes entering (well nearly entering) the his technical area, however that doesn’t justify not shaking his hand.
I am sure the majority of Arsenal fans were a little bit embarrassed when they saw Wenger walk down the tunnel at the City of Manchester Stadium last night.
What do you think? Comments below please.
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 2:49 PM
Hughes insulted Wenger during the game. Why should he shake his hand after that?
It’s just a handshake anyway.
I find your sensationalism and lack of perspective pathetic.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 2:51 PM
im more worried about the pathetic state of the arsenal football club and having a manager who clearly has not got a clue
December 3rd, 2009 @ 2:59 PM
You seem to have become judge and jury in accusing Arsene Wenger of being “pathetic”. This means you must have first hand knowledge of what went on in the technical areas during the game which of course must also mean that you were sitting right by that particular part of the touchline. Were you? Please tell us what was said. If, as I and anyone who has ever read your rather hysterical views before, suspect that you were nowhere near these areas then how do you know that Wenger was not fully justified in not shaking Hughes hand. I watched on TV and saw Hughes vigorously congratulating his own staff, leaving Wenger standing, perhaps waiting for the customary shake. I didn’t see him “running” down the tunnel as Hughes said. If, as it looked on the TV, Hughes was goading and abusive throughout the whole game and intruded into Wenger’s technical area then why should he shake Hughes hand?
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:03 PM
Arsene has only himself to blame that’s why he could not control his emotions. As ANR quoted today ” he is the architect of his own humiliation” I was there on Sunday to witness the defeat by a team pyhiscaly and mentally srtonger than us. Arsene has let senior players like flamini and Helb go and expected lightweight players like Denilson and Diaby to fill the gaps. yOUNG PLAYERS NEED TO LEARN FROM OLDER PLAYERS, IT’S THE NATURAL WAY OF THINGS. Arsene has gone against that and now reaps the reward, the squad is too lightweight and has been for the last three seasons, he knows we need an Alonso, a Vierra, a YaYa Toure and a class goalkeeper, but he refuses to recognise what every gooner sees every week. The greatest spin doctor of all time has I fear begun to believe his own spin, if Arsene does not change then arsenal will never win another thing under his management, sad but unfortunatly true!
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:04 PM
“saw Hughes vigorously congratulating his own staff”
That’s brilliant Jackie. He gave two of his staff high fives and then went looking for Wenger. Haha!
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:05 PM
You were there then?
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:06 PM
Clearly not got a clue? Explain.
Hughes has to win a trophy, so he’s going all-out in all competitions. Arsenal under Wenger have long had the policy of playing youth and reserves in CC to give them experience and playing time. It seems very logical to me, especially when most would agree that the CC isn’t really much of a trophy. Why the fuss over this loss?
Your comment is pretty hysterical. Arsenal may not win a trophy this season, but that wouldn’t necessarily prove that Wenger’s policies are wrong. Guess what? It’s not easy to win trophies. Only won team wins each trophy each season – out of how many competing?
We’ve had a dip in form, coinciding with the loss of a number of key players. It’s a bit worrying in the short-term, sure, but we’ll recover.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:07 PM
When did I say I was there? I watched it on the telly, and clearly saw Mark Hughes high five two of his staff before going looking for Wenger.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:08 PM
I actually said his OWN staff. If you open your eyes you will see that. You have translated that into his ONE staff. Ha ha. Get it together man. Reading the posts before responding is the least you can do.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:11 PM
Oh my bad Jackie, a typo. Jesus Christ.
Are you still trying to defend your statement that Hughes was “vigorously congratulating his OWN staff”?
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:11 PM
It’s amazing how much more you saw on TV than anyone else. You really are pathetic.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:13 PM
Children, please.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:13 PM
What are you talking about now, I have clearly said that I saw Hughes high five two of his own staff. You’re shying away from the argument.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:13 PM
I have to say that to get insulted and shake the hand of you opponent is a typically in the British Culture but you will never see this anywhere in the world. Being insulted means nothing in the UK, as it part of life and you have to accept. But in Europe it is considered a bad as hitting someone in the face. But bothers Hughes is that Wenger has such a low opinion of him and of his management style. 9 times of of 10 Wenger would shake anyone’s hand, but he does not respect Hughes for the man he is. That’s all.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:33 PM
Hughs support Adebayor for 1 of the worst behavior which can ever happened on the football pitch, for this single reason, Wenger don’t give him the middle finger is much more better than without a handshake…
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:37 PM
Cathal, what a poor poor article! As was stated in one of the comments already I presume you know what Hughes said to Wenger after they had a spat on the touchline? Ill answer for you…NO! When Hughes went out of his technical area to get a ball right in front of Wenger and he complained to the 4th official, hence the abuse from Hughes started! But only those on the touchline know what was said. Wenger is right, if he doesnt want to shake someones hand why would he?! But thats just typical in media exploding something way out of proportion for their own benefit! If you read Gary Megsons comments about it he said he’s often shaken someones hand just for the sake of it as what happens during the 90 mins should end at the hand shake…what a load of rubbish!
As from the comment from Jim saying Wenger hasnt a clue, what a clueless idiotic comment to make!
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:40 PM
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December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:46 PM
Anyone who reads anr and believes that trip is a prize cunt.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:46 PM
I agree with David. Wenger has no respect for Hughes simply because there is noting to respect!
Really, you insult me and then expect me to smile and shake your hand, as if nothing happened? I’m sorry but that in itself if wrong.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 4:06 PM
I have to say what a shit headline from a shit website. Cathal I’m afraid you’re talking out your arse with your opinionated bullshit. I too was not happy to see Wenger head down the tunnel without shaking hands, but considering the bullshit Wenger had to put up with last season from Phil dipshit Brown, all of which was proved to be permatans own paranoid delusions I cannot doubt that Wenger had a good reason for snubbing Hughes. Ol Sparky has always been a bit of a wanker and when you see them arguing on the touchline the you know Sparky ain’t being pleasant. Why be a hypocrite and shake hands at the end?? Wengers never fallen into line with all the ‘boys brigade’ of UK managers. And i respect him for it. Something I can’t do for this prejudiced ‘football’ website. Get a real job loser.
December 3rd, 2009 @ 4:36 PM
Wenger is usually a very courteous and polite man as anayone who had dealings with him with attest to. Should he decide not to shake Hughes’ hand then he probably has very good reason for it, ie. Hughes’ provocative behaviour during the game.
Well done Arsene.