Watch: Angry Arsenal supporters lead 'Wenger Out' chant
VIDEO: "Arsene Wenger we want you to go" fans chant outside Emirates pic.twitter.com/Crq5dSeL4B
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) March 7, 2017
Incensed Arsenal supporters demanded Arsene Wenger leave the club Tuesday during a pre-Champions League protest outside the Emirates Stadium.
In a boisterous display of dissent, hundreds of fans chanted for the Frenchman's dismissal as they marched toward Arsenal's home ground.
"No new contract," read one banner. Another said: "All good things must come to an end."
It's starting.......WENGER OUT! pic.twitter.com/JoQKXKD5tM
— Mr DT © (@MrDtAFC) March 7, 2017
"Arsene Wenger, you're killing our club," rang out another chant.
The Guardian's Amy Lawrence points out others targeted chief executive Ivan Gazidis for his apparent role in the team's transfer policy.
Wenger has served as manager of the Gunners since 1996, reimagining scouting and training methods in England while guiding the club through a momentous transitional period. He's led Arsenal to nine major titles, but his 21-season reign appears to be nearing its end.
The protest inspired various reactions on social media, including backlash from The Times reporter Oliver Kay, who sees a more troubling situation in lower leagues where ruinous owners are destroying other storied clubs.
"Arsene Wenger, you're killing our club"???
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) March 7, 2017
Seriously go to Coventry, Blackburn, Orient etc if you want to know what a clubkiller looks like
Wenger's contract expires in the summer.
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