Andrew Cohen
Whilst of course it would be quite wrong for Arsene Wenger to be compared with such stalwarts of longevity in office as Mubarak and Gaddafi, there is something about the taking down of a long standing irritant that excites.
For those of us who view OGL's continuation in office as a serious error of judgment, the signs that his regime may be tottering are most welcome.
In months gone by, with the exception of Patrick Vieira's obvious attempt to try and return to inject some sanity on the field, no ex-player would publicly criticise the manager. Perry Groves has now done so. Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith has added something to the debate by making remarks which may appear to criticise the Board.
Wednesday's Daily Telegraph reports that Fabregas is about to go to Barca (no surprise) and that Nasri will be going to Manchester United rather than go there with no transfer fee when out of contract next year.
When these two go, our remaining international players of genuine strength will not be far behind. Like us, they will be wondering what they are still doing at Arsenal.
This "heart sinking into the boots" scenario might go away of course, should the owner pick up the telephone to a credible managerial replacement (Mark Hughes for example), make him a sensible offer, and then haul Mr Wenger into the sort of meeting that can only be described as a "Lord Alan Sugar - contract of service (termination of) interface type situation".
I don't consider that being frogmarched out of the building by large men in dark suits with dark glasses on would be appropriate, but, like many others, I'm getting there.
