It’s another disappointing loss for Arsenal yesterday. It hurts, really hurts. The Gunners was aiming to break the 6 years trophyless season but again could not deliver when it matters. I could consider myself a fanatical fan as I was deeply affected when Arsenal loss yet again. My mind keeps wondering why Arsenal faltered each time in big game. The thing is, the opponent is not that scary at all. They have defeated them twice this season. My conclusion is simple, the gunners defeated themselves mentally. In the big game, mental strength plays a crucial role in order to emerge as a winner. Thus, no matter how skills you are; how beautiful you can play the game; mental strength would be the deciding factor and the most dangerous weapon. In the Carling Cup final yesterday, Birmingham showed that mental strength outweighed their limitation in other areas. At the end, they deserved the triumph they have waited for 48 years long. Congratulations!
As usual, I went through some comments by Arsenal fans in many forums. Many were disappointed but the most surprised part, there were some of them asking for Wenger’s head or just fired him already. Are you insane? Arsene Wenger is the reason I became Arsenal’s fanatical fan. I love his philosophy in the football. He is prudent in the management both on the pitch and business side. For me, he is using his intelligence to a greater effect and translates them on the football pitch. He didn’t spend crazy money to build his team. What he did is amazing and what I call a sustainable model. In 14 years tenure, he built spectacular Emirates Stadium, built generation after generation of great football teams that challenging top honours consistently, built respectable football academy, delivered many trophies and many more! What else you could ask for? The man is the genius. The Arsenal board certainly can see that. As what David Dein used to say, he can have this job for life if he wants to. Yes, trophy is final result that fans do love to have but it’s not everything. You can buy your way out for the trophy if you can spend crazy money like other clubs did. Honestly, do you really want that? For me, I rather wait even for a long time coz once we do succeed to lift the trophy, it will be much more worthwhile and extremely satisfying. The reason is simple; we do it in sustainable way, or simply the Arsenal way. Gunners for Life!
