Nah Mean!!!: 2012

The position of Arsene Wenger as manager of Arsenal Football has been increasingly under scrutiny. As an Arsenal fan, I fail to see how anything good would and or can come from Wenger departing the Emirates.
Simply "WENGER IS GOOD FOR ARSENAL." These thoughts are not just made with reference to nostalgic thoughts to former years when we were not only the pride of London but the scourge of so many teams the world over. Who could forget that amazing night in the San Siro against Inter ( 5-1 to the Arsenal).

It is argued that Wenger is more concerned with the economics of football rather than the winning of trophies. This to me is the strongest point that can be made, however this is porous at best, there is a very important distinction that should be made i.e. ' ARSENE WENGER IS NOT ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB'. He was not the man who decided to build a new stadium (The Emirates,capacity: approx. 60,000) and depose the quaint Highbury (capacity. approx. 38,000) and turn it into expensive housing blocks. This move was made by the club's board which chose to upgrade to a larger capacity stadium to capitalize financially on the euphoria (brought about by Wenger's footballing philosophy) surrounding the club at that instant.

This decision inadvertently, put the club into debt. The move only worked to limit the resources with which Wenger had work and pushed the club to implement measures of austerity. It developed a player wage fee structure (based on there financial plan for developing Emirates) they would follow precisely. This in-particular started the exodus of the best players from Arsenal's set up year after year until we have arrived at our current position.The cuts also limited the amount of money he could or can spend on transfers.Many say the exodus and the frugal transfer dealings are Wenger's fault, open your eyes to what is going on. He is only a small part in a big machine (Usmanov, Kroenke, Gazidis+others).

I must admit Wenger is not at all blameless for the clubs current disposition, but the magnitude of the tirade levied at him is disproportional and not commensurate with his role. People tend to think that he (Wenger) sits by and takes any and everything the board of directors throw at him, of this I am not certain. But being the benevolent and respectful man he is, we will never know as he is not one who airs his dirty laundry in public.

I fail to believe that one man could be so sadistic to his own self, as with each passing week he veers closer to insanity brought on by a combination the lack luster performances of the team and the apparent lack of desire exhibited by the players (minus Wilshere and Rosicky). Clearly demonstrated by is quizzical and sometimes blank stares and water bottle throwing incidents.

Wenger is a true football connoisseur who deserves to be and should be appreciated, lets face it, not many better football managers exist. In my estimation only Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson are better ( eat your hearts out Pep Guardiola fans) and even then that is questionable.

Give the man a break, he's feeding a multitude with crumbs. Lay off him, if you really want to vent, I suggest you direct your attention elsewhere, at the board (the real transgressors).

I know that from the caption some of you might think I'm referring to none other than the self proclaimed and professed "world boss", however I am not. I apologize for the disappointment. This post is about a group of four (4) musicians from Britain who call themselves collectively 'Coldplay'. They have delighted millions around the world with their melodious sounds and inspiring music.

The key, I feel, to their success, has been the fact that they just simply know how to assemble music. Arranging an ensemble is a key part of being a professional musician which many musicians in my opinion neglect. Their instruments accompany the unique voice of lead singer, pianist and husband of Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow ( the only member I don't have to google to remember his name) Chris Martin.

To date the band has released five (5) studio albums, starting with "Parachutes" in 2000, "A Rush of Blood to the Head" in 2002, "X&Y" in 2005, "Viva La Vida" in 2008 and most recently "Mylo Xyloto" in 2011. All these albums have gone platinum in the major markets of the world including the UK, US, Canada and Australia. I have listened to all five and I must say that all are top quality (epic even).

Making at a list of hits from Coldplay would mean me just writing all the tracks down from every album as slighted on each album cover.However, I have taken upon myself (in my infinite musical wisdom) the arduous task of picking my personal top 10 favourites to share with you. I will not comment on any of my selection, I will however provide links to all songs for you to make your own minds up. Enjoy!

10. Trouble

9. Lost

8. Fix You

7. Strawberry Swing

6. God Put a Smile Upon Your Face

5. Speed of Sound

4. Yellow

3. Viva la Vida

2. Clocks

1. The Scientist

I know I said 10 but Paradise deserves a mention in the mix. Consider it a brawta!

Feel free to comment.

P.S. The other members of the band are;