AKB or AOB? Arsenal fans should still stick together!

AOB and AKB groups unite- you are both correct- by Gunner Gyz The spectacular signing of a top top top player like Mesut Ozil should unite Arsenal fans finally – right? One would think so, but not so much. It has become apparent in recent years that there are 2 factions of supporters who both claim to support the club, but they have diametrically opposed views on how to best proceed. Let me briefly outline the stances: (Arsene Knows Best) AKBs believe Wenger has delivered UCL football for countless seasons, he has maintained quality in spite of a drop off in spending, he has moved us into a state of the art facility which in time will increase our revenue and allow us financial freedom to buy top players. Wenger has developed and nurtured talent as well as brought in top young prospects to ensure we organically build a strong team; he has shown belief in our lads and brought them through tough times to the point where our coal is now diamond IE Aaron Ramsey. When it was not possible to match the ambitions of the players, he has allowed them to leave and follow dreams whilst ensuring our club receive the best possible price when moving on the few that lost faith. He has bought solid additions on a shoestring budget and allowed us to tread water until we have the energy to swim. Without AW, we would have slipped away as Liverpool have and require years of work and investment to even dream of a top 4 finish. Running a race is not easy, competing in said race is harder, doing so against Usain Bolt with no gear or training and still competing means you’ve worked miracles. (Arsene Out Brigade) AOBs believe Wenger has sold our squad of world class invincibles and young stars and not adequately replaced them. When we do have quality in the ranks, it is misused as we often see our best players playing out of position a la Arshavin. Our tactics have shown we lack the steel required for Premier league standard, our best players are sold and desperate to be sold as they seek trophies that we are not competing for. Worse yet, our manager pretends we are challenging for silverware and seems to be delusional about our chances. Wenger seemingly sticks with players he prefers regardless of form. He treats our deadwood as class new signings when they return. We have just alleviated ourselves of many of Wenger’s pathetic buys but some rot is so bad, we can’t dispose of it- thank you Mr. Best Striker in the World Bendtner. We moved to a new stadium and take in more match day revenue than ever but we spend like we are minnows, and when we finally do buy, we pay over the odds for a position we don’t need filled, thus leaving our defence in shambles. As you can see, valid points on both sides- neither argument is 100% true, nor is either argument really important. What’s done is done and Arsenal must now get on with business of playing football. We cannot do much to affect what decisions are taken and we are not privy to all of the factors involved, so what can we do? Support your club and whoever is on the pitch wearing our strip. Voice concerns but don’t berate your fellow Gooners to denigrate Stan or Ivan or even Arsene. Watch football, love football, always hope and expect a win, and whether you get the win or not, no matter who’s fault it is…..be classy and be a Gunner!