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Arsène Wenger

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564 total appearances

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Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

And I am very proud that I achieved that part as well.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

And Arsenal became a renowned club all over the world because it gave its chance to young players and had a positive image.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

First of all, it takes you a while to feel completely at home.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

You have to recreate a history.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

We lost part of the soul of Highbury because Highbury was Highbury.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

I think the difference between the two stadiums shows the evolution of the game.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

The distances between the supporters and the club and the team became bigger.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

You see that physically at the Emirates because you had to respect the security rules.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

the other clubs had more money and we lost a little bit that feeling that we were at home there yeah was it hard to say goodbye it was very hard to say goodbye and i must tell you i drove a few times in front of highbury just to see this listed stand again and to remember a little bit what happened in there what was that like i think their apartments now

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

It was nostalgia, you know, and good memories, very good memories.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

Jacques Brel, who I love, says, don't leave me.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

It shows they never know who is the most happy, those who love or those who are loved.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

And I think as well, it was extraordinary presence on stage and a great singer.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

It was difficult because when you're 69 years of age, you don't imagine going somewhere else as a manager.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

I turned all the best clubs in the world down to go to the end of my contract and the end of my mission with this club.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

So it was difficult because your car, who drove automatically to the training center, has to stay at home and you with him.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

And to cut that link was very, very difficult.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

But on the other hand, I decided to change completely and I'm very happy about that.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

Yes, I still support Arsenal, you know.

Desert Island Discs
Classic Desert Island Discs - Arsène Wenger

I still love this club.