Arsene Wenger jokes that he ‘gets a trophy every week’ since quitting Arsenal

Arsene Wenger jokes that he ‘gets a trophy every week’ since quitting Arsenal
Arsene Wenger joked that he gets a trophy every week since quitting Arsenal after he was given the League Managers’ Association’s Service to Football Award.The Frenchman was presented the award by England boss Gareth Southgate at Wembley Stadium to honour his achievements during his record 22-year reign at Arsenal.2

Wenger was honoured by his peers

The former Gunners boss said:Since I dont compete any more, I get a trophy every week!“How stupid was I not to understand that earlier?

Since I dont compete any more, I get a trophy every week!! How stupid was I not to understand that earlier?!! Arsene Wenger on receiving special @LMA_Managers award from Gareth Southgate at Wembley tonight pic.twitter.com/aGhyidNHn9— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 6, 2018

During the presentation dinner on Thursday night, LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson praised the 69-year-old’s impact on the English game.He said: “Arsene’s contribution to English football has been hugely important to the advancement of the national game since he arrived at Arsenal Football Club in 1996.

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“It is our privilege to bestow upon him the LMA Service to Football Award in recognition of his magnificent achievements.“On behalf of his peers in the LMA, I thank him for his dedication to the profession and hope he will continue to have an impact on the game for many years to come.”2

Wenger spent 22 years at Arsenal

Wenger guided the Gunners to three Premier League titles, the last of them in 2003-04 without losing a single game, and seven FA Cups and twice won the Double.LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said: “The LMA is proud to recognise Arsene’s remarkable career in football management. “The role of the football manager has changed beyond recognition since Arsene’s first match at Highbury in 1996, but his profound influence on the game over the past 22 years means he truly deserves the admiration of his fellow practitioners in football.”Departing Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth was also presented with a special award by FA chief executive Martin Glenn as he prepares to take up a similar role with Brighton.

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