Amy Lawrence. "Arsene Wenger to be honoured with Arsenal statue at Emirates Stadium" : gunners@lemmy.world

Amy Lawrence. "Arsene Wenger to be honoured with Arsenal statue at Emirates Stadium" (theathletic.com)

submitted 3 years ago by Aesecakes@aussie.zone to c/gunners@lemmy.world

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"Arsene Wenger’s statue is soon to be unveiled at The Emirates.

Arsenal have been working on the specially commissioned bronze statue for some time with a view to having it in place to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Invincible season."

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[–] Aesecakes@aussie.zone [S] 12 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (9 children)

My votes would be, this:

Photo of Arsene Wenger celebrating with double clenched fists. He is wearing a white shirt, red tie and navy blue jersey. He is leaning back, screaming with his eyes closed.

Or:

Wenger at Emirates Stadium which is being built. The pitch is bare earth. Wearing a brown suit, hard hat and workboots. His arms are raised

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[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 11 points 3 years ago* (3 children)

Not

Arsène Wenger in his longest jacket

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[–] ExtraAverageGrundle@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

This one, but large enough that a regular-sized human can comfortably stand between the legs.

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[–] mahomz@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

The top third of him looming over the side of the stadium to peer within.

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[–] Aesecakes@aussie.zone [S] 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

Upon reflection, I would be all for this, as long as it’s big enough for him to peer over the top of the roof, and look at the pitch. Colossus of Rhodes style.

Wikipedia drawing of the ancient wonder of the world that was 33m tall

Wikipedia drawing of the ancient wonder of the world that was 33m tall

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[–] rjb@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago

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[–] ExtraAverageGrundle@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

Whenever people discuss statue designs, my brains always jumps to possible vandalism or inappropriate photo ops. That first one offers more than one unfortunate opportunity. 🙈

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[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

It should be Beach Arsene but it'll almost definitely be the first. I would also appreciate a water bottle being placed somewhere.

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[–] rjb@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago

I reckon it will be one of the stadium ones, maybe the one with the ball at his feet.

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[–] z2k_@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 years ago

The double fist pump is iconic Wenger

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 5 points 3 years ago

If it isn't sexy Papa Wengz on the beach we riot

Nah but this is well, well deserved, glad to see it happen.

[–] echoplex21@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Is it me or a statue just isn’t enough for Wenger? This man is responsible for the grounds we play in, stayed with us during the financial issues while rebuffing offers from top clubs like Real Madrid. I know sponsorships are important but I wouldn’t mind some way to include it in the name of the stadium (Arsene Stadium? Wengerdome?).

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[–] mahomz@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago

He worked hard toward and sacrificed sporting success for half his time at Arsenal to ensure the financial stability that things like the stadium sponsorship provide, I'm sure he's happy to see that continue rather than name the stadium awkwardly after him. He really doesn't seem like much of a sentimentalist.

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago

The club's already named after him, what more can one want

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago

Arsene Wenger Ashburton Grove

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[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 4 points 3 years ago

Finally!

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