Wednesday 17 April 2013

19th August

Transfers In

[Rotation] Ignacio Camacho - 7.75 Mil - 23.5k Weekly Wage until 2017.
[Rotation] Etienne Capoue - 13 Mil - 40k Weekly Wage until 2017.
[Key Player] Andre Ayew - 15.75 Mil - 100k Weekly Wage until 2017.

Transfers Out

[First Team] Mikel Arteta - 15 Mil - 65k Weekly Wage

Fan Favourite!

In a shock move, Jimmy Coyle has sold fan favourite Mikel Arteta, after only one season with the London club and scoring 6 goals from midfield, many thought a better season would come from the 30 year old midfielder.




Restructure

28th July

Jimmy Coyle today announced his new wage structure at Arsenal:

Hot Prospect Players : 5-10k
Backup Players : 10-25k
Rotation Players : 25-40k
First Team Players : 40-70k
Key Players : 70-140k

"In the event of a player requesting more money than the wage structure the player will be considered at the next level in the bracket if manager deems the player is that status within the club.

No Key Player will EVER be paid over 140k on a 2/3rd contract signing with the club. Every new signing will receive 100k or less as their first contract regardless of who the player is.

This structure is fairly similar to whats in place but players will be paid to what their worth is to the club. There will never be a backup player on 50-60k a week."


On the Rumour Mill:

Andre Ayew in contract talks with The Gunners
Etienne Capoue on Arsenals Radar
Ignacio Camacho has displayed an interest in playing for Arsenal
Bruno Martins-Indi has been praised by the Arsenal Boss

Contracts:

[First Team] Wojciech Szczesny signs a new 37.5k a week deal until 2017.
[Key Player] Thomas Vermaelen signs a new 75k a week deal until 2017.


Deadwood Out?!!?

Reportedly on several Arsenal Fan Sites and blogs, manager Coyle has impressed a few Arsenal fans with the selling of Andrei Arshavin for 5 Mil to PSG and Sebastian Squillaci to Fulham for 1 Mil.

They were impressed the Manager recouped small fees for these players as well as reduced the wage budget by 125k a week.
First Day

15th of July

The First day at the club for the new manager Jimmy Coyle. As expected with an completely unknown Manager every move and decision is being scrutinised and opinions are being developed by the fans.

Jimmy attended a press conference:


Q: Having arrived and had most of today to familiarise yourself with the club, what is your opinion on the squad that has been left behind by Wenger?

A: Considering his frugal transfer policy, and great mentality he has brought in some fantastic talent in Cazorla and Giroud, 25mil for both... Outstanding business. However the likes of Gervinho, Arshavin, Chamakh, Andre Santos and Park Chu Young who with wages combine to over 275k a week and over 25 Million in transfer and agent fees need to be addressed at soonest.

Q: Are you looking at offloading these players?

A: Yes, is the simple answer, when is the hard answer as the wage structure in place at Arsenal rewards even the 'Deadwood' with high paying contracts it makes them hard to move onto new clubs.

Q: You mentioned the wage structure, how do you see the clubs finances?

A: Finances are excellent, I have been given a budget of 23million for transfers into the club in my first season, which is a fairly small amount considering the talent I would like to bring to the club. The wage structure will change. The best players will be paid the most, and the squad players will be paid a lower wage, it will not remain as is.

Q: What players are you looking to 'attract'?

A: Established players and youth players, a healthy combined mixture, I have my eye on a few targets, but I do not wish to disclose this information until I am announcing the press conference of our new signing.

Q: Ok, enough of the financial and player talk, what about your tactical approach to the game?

A: Again, I would not like to divulge too much information about my tactical approach, but I like to play possession football, and at times fast paced counter attacking football similar to what Arsenal Football Club has been used too over the years already.

Q: The fans are not impressed by your appointment, what do you have to say?

A: Well, I have already released a statement to try and ease the concerns of the fans as I can relate to them as a fan of the club, the Great Arsene has been replaced by an unknown manager, I just hope the fans can show me some faith and continue to support the team in full force, and I will repay that faith with class, exciting, attacking football.


A fairly short and small conference but this announced the intentions of the manager quite clearly, not much in terms of the football will change, but an internal re-structure and player changes look quite imminent at the club.


Enough is Enough: A New Era

14th July 2012

After the worst season Arsene Wenger has ever had as arsenal manager last year, he still delivered the prestigious and coveted champions league spot to Arsenal Football Club.. But fights between fans at away games, Banners saying thank you Wenger but it's time to leave displayed and impatience with the football that was being played, still the french genius didn't want to leave the club that he loves so dearly.

The board however looked to the fans crying out for change as another trophy-less season came to an end their best player Robin Van Persie sold to a big rival, the board under pressure finally let go of their affinity with Wenger and after a long drawn out conversation between both Wenger and the Arsenal board a mutual agreement came into place.

However the appointment of unknown and unproven Northern Irish manager Jimmy Coyle caused a higher more powerful backlash amongst fans. Who was this manager brought in to replace the great Arsene Wenger??

To try and ease the fans concerns Jimmy released this statement:

"Dear Arsenal Fans, I know that you are both shocked and concerned at my appointment but this statement is designed to ease your concerns, I have looked at Wenger as an idol, I love this club and I love the way we play football none of this will change, young players will still have a home at arsenal and the possession game will remain at the clubs core. This is a new set of eyes on an old project.. Many of you were calling for a Wenger replacement after not winning any trophies for 7 years and I can tell you now this will end. Arsenal Football Club will have their name on a trophy within my contract terms of 2 years"

A very bold statement by the manager considering many of the fans consider Arsenal to be at their weakest since the last trophy was won.

The Board also released a statement regarding the appointment:

"We the Arsenal Board after many candidates have chosen Jimmy Coyle as the successor to Arsene. He brings to the table the passion, drive and determination of a young manager that loves both Arsenal Football Club and is out to prove himself. With a degree in Business and the Highest Coaching qualifications as a natural fan on the club we have decided he will be the one to take us forward"