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| Arsene taking charge of his final home game at the Emirates |
For
as long as I can remember and for as long as I have been an Arsenal fan, Arsene
Wenger had always been at the helm. I even distinctly remember thinking to myself
that Arsenal was named after him; after all, Arsene-Arsenal. So it was with
utter disbelief and sheer horror when, on the 20th of April 2018, I
heard word of his departure. I was devastated and, quite honestly, couldn’t
breathe for a solid minute. The day all Arsenal fans had prayed and dared to
wish for had come true: Arsene was leaving.
His
departure reminded of the time when Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement,
leaving Man u after an illustrious footballing career; a very disillusioning
day that will be forever etched in my memory. I couldn’t help but wonder if the
same fate that had befallen the Red Devils would fall on my beloved Arsenal and
questions arose of who would take the reins after Arsene’s glittering 22-year
career.
Nonetheless, as disheartening as it was,
seeing the end of an era, I couldn’t help but be grateful for the immense
service that Arsene had given to the Arsenal. And so I take this time to offer
my sincerest appreciation for the enigma that is Arsene Wenger. A perfect
gentleman, ever so kind and wonderful. He persisted through so much, took the
most venomous abuse from the fans but still remained classy with his head held
high till the very end. We’ve had so many highs and lows throughout the years
but the rollercoaster ride was fun. Having him at the helm, made me fall in
love with Arsenal Football Club every single day. I felt every emotion; joy,
pain, anger and as I sift through the memories I have of the Arsenal, I can say
“I’m proud to be a Gooner”, because of him.
Thank
you Arsene for the amazing service you’ve poured into Arsenal, for the 22 years
of footballing brilliance, unforgettable moments, sweet memories and the legacy
you’ve left for us Arsenal fans.
Now
I will share my top favourite Wenger moments; moments that I will never forget
as a Gooner under the Wenger years:
Wenger
vs Mou [London Derby]:
Deadline
Day 2013 [Ozil becomes a Gunner]:
8
year Wait [FA Cup final 2014]:
The
Invincibles [49 Undefeated]:
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