Stoke city fans arsene wenger biography

          Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger OBE (born 22 October ) is a French former football manager and player who is currently serving as FIFA's Chief of Global....

          Former Arsenal manager who tried to ban throw-ins is now attempting to change the whole football calendar.

        1. Former Arsenal manager who tried to ban throw-ins is now attempting to change the whole football calendar.
        2. Arsene Wenger on Stoke City's Tactics: This is not football.
        3. Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger OBE (born 22 October ) is a French former football manager and player who is currently serving as FIFA's Chief of Global.
        4. But now, you suddenly became Wenger's fan just because you are mercilessly beaten.
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          6. The story of Stoke City’s shrinking pitch and how Arsene Wenger fought to get it changed

          A few paragraphs at the bottom of the Sentinel’s back page on August 1, , set the tone for the next few months. “Stoke City,” wrote Martin Spinks, “have confirmed that the Britannia Stadium playing surface will be narrowed and shortened on the manager’s instructions for next season.”

          This was all part of a plan.

          It was – at m by 64m – the minimum dimensions allowed unless restricted by a stadium. The players’ tunnel was also re-directed so they did not emerge right next to visiting supporters.

          The idea was to contract play, helping Tony Pulis’s newly-promoted side maintain their in-your-face approach for 90 minutes, and heighten the pressure at set pieces and Rory Delap long throws.

          It had been 23 long years outside the top flight and they were doing everything possible to stay up.

          The Delap throws became lethal weapons on home turf. Stoke scored from his missiles at the Britannia against As