Arsรจne Wenger:
๐ฃ๏ธ โThere was a time we had ยฃ90 million turnover and we had to pay back ยฃ22 million per year for the stadium. I couldnโt sleep because we had to qualify for the Champions League to pay back the money.โ
๐ฃ๏ธ โWe had to sell our best players. Other clubs came in with lots of money but we were on the same level from 2007 to 2016.โ
This is why so many Arsenal fans will forever defend Wenger.
While rivals were spending freely, Arsenal were carrying the weight of the Emirates project on their backs. Every summer felt like survival. Every top-four finish felt like a trophy. Every season, Wenger had to replace world-class players while keeping Arsenal competitive enough to secure Champions League football.
๐ด Sold stars. ๐ด Balanced the books. ๐ด Built a world-class stadium. ๐ด Kept Arsenal among Europe's elite.
Many managers would've walked away. Wenger stayed and carried the club through its most difficult financial era.
The trophies are part of his legacy. The fact Arsenal emerged from that period stronger, richer, and ready to compete again is the other part.
Without Wenger's sacrifices, there is no Arsenal of today.
Jofri,
As you retreat to think through and plan your role in the June 24th and 25th protests, as well as Saba Saba, we wish you well.
In the meantime, let me congratulate my good friend Kalonzo Musyoka for finally agreeing with his running mate, Edwin Sifuna, that the name of their coalition shall be Ukombozi Linda Mwananchi Alliance.
They have also agreed on their preferred Nairobi team. Babu Owino will run for Governor, Irungu Nyakera for Senator and someone you do not like for Women Representative.
I know you had previously advised that Nairobi should have a Kikuyu Governor. They have respectfully rejected that suggestion and settled on their own lineup. They are equally aware that you would have preferred Irungu Nyakera to challenge for Babu Owino's Embakasi seat, but they are comfortable with the arrangement they have chosen. In any case, Nyakera himself says you have mistreated him, I am sure you agree with that, especially with all the money he has given DCP.
As you take your rest, the team will be in the mountain, demonstrating they do not need you to make entry. Linda Mwananchi will be in Thika on 11th June and in Meru on 21st June.
Whether they have your blessing or not, Kalonzo's foot is firmly on the accelerator. It is good to note you have agreed to move the announcement of a candidate from next year to this year, because SKM will unveil his bid in August
Towards that end, Ukombozi, Linda Mwananchi Alliance has already attracted 7 parties that will sign an MOU in the next few weeks to kick-start their new vehicle.
Eugene Wamalwa, JB Muturi, Lenny Kivuti, Kawira Mwangaza, Irungu Nyakera and Kalonzo will all bring their parties on the table to put pen to paper and start their run behind SKM.
Yesterday, Fred called Kalonzo on loudspeaker. My two friends sitting on opposite sides listened in and had a good laugh about your famous 45-day timeline.
One of them remarked, "He is basically saying negotiate with me within 45 days. In reality, you only have 44 days left to give me a deal."
The other burst into laughter as he agreed with the analysis. You can probably guess who was who.
As for you, continue planning your role for June 24th and 25th. You have an established predictable pattern, like in 2024 it is prayers in the mountain with your phone off and then after your role is done, Mombasa.
For now, as usual.........
Sina mengi ya kusema kwa sasa.
"Gachagua cannot benefit from the provisions of article 50, he chose to absent himself from trials during the impeachment proceedings." ~ Senate speaker, Kingi on the court's ruling that Gachagua has to be compensated Ksh. 50,000,000
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BAD DAY IN OFFICE FOR MUNYA
Former Meru Gov @PeterMunya and Uhuru project @RealMatiangi were met by hostile crowds in Mikinduri and Ruiri. The crowds chanted #TUTAM as Munya addressed residents.
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