"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."
Amy Lawrence. "Arsene Wenger to be honoured with Arsenal statue at Emirates Stadium"
https://theathletic.com/4667322/2023/07/05/arsenal-arsene-wenger-statue/
23 Comments
Aesecakes@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 3y
My votes would be, this:
Or:
9point6@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
Not
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ExtraAverageGrundle@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
This one, but large enough that a regular-sized human can comfortably stand between the legs.
mahomz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
The top third of him looming over the side of the stadium to peer within.
Aesecakes@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y
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
rjb@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y
ExtraAverageGrundle@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
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. 🙈
sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
It should be Beach Arsene but it'll almost definitely be the first. I would also appreciate a water bottle being placed somewhere.
rjb@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y
I reckon it will be one of the stadium ones, maybe the one with the ball at his feet.
z2k_@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 3y
The double fist pump is iconic Wenger
echoplex21@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
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?).
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
The club's already named after him, what more can one want
mahomz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
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.
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Arsene Wenger Ashburton Grove
Astrealix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
If it isn't sexy Papa Wengz on the beach we riot
Nah but this is well, well deserved, glad to see it happen.
sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf · 4 pts · 3y
Finally!