Arsene Wenger today ripped up the prospectus for his exclusive Arsenal School and admitted that taking on so many impeccably behaved pupils had taken his football finishing school in the wrong direction.
Six years without any awards tells its own story. Despite appearing attractive on the surface, the curriculum at the Arsenal school of science has become sterile.
Some devilment and steel is needed, particularly at the front of the class, although two uncompromising scholars at the back would not go amiss either.
Wayne Rooney, at the Manchester United academy, has been up before the headmaster on numerous occasions but continues to deliver his work on time with impressive results.
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Wenger has now decided to broaden his intake next term and consider those who have been in trouble in the past and who are repeat offenders. Joey Barton need not apply.
The Arsenal academics have often presented a goody-goody image that has been easy to overcome.
Expect a scholarship being awarded to Gennaro Gattuso of the Institute of Milan (primarily for his head butt on Joe Jordan.)
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