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It's sorta weird to chat about Arsenal here...

I do agree with your above points, but he has his football (sorry American) philosophy which not most fans understand.

The past decade, he cut his spending to just build a new stadium for Arsenal, budget is tight, so what to do? Bring in the new blood, and the hard data + analytics help!

I'm hoping to see he can also bring in some data-driven approach on his on-field tactics and off-field strategy.

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If by football philosophy you mean "the thing about Arsenal is...", skc got it right I think because 15 years ago he was definitely considered 'progressive' or 'modern'. But now I think he's considered "a stubborn old man" because of a "lack of a plan B...". (Of course, past few seasons that "lack of plan B" criticism is not really relevant anymore, but you probably know what I mean.)

About football the sport, I've always seen him as 'progressive' because for example he has always advocated for video replay technology to be used, goal-line technology to be used etc. And so it's definitely possible that he's not afraid of using all the technological help he can for coaching.

It's just that he has rejected using 'technology' to help his coaching in the past. By which I'm referring specifically about him not using video replays of how his opponents play to coach his players with (which has since changed). But I think that is more the case of just not being part of his coaching philosophy, rather than not wanting to use 'technology' or something.

[wizzzzzy]

Yeah it's definitely weird chatting about Arsenal on HN. That said, I can't believe nobody has mentioned the Bayern 2-0 win in this thread yet!