He taught me nothing – Arsenal legend Adams slams Wenger

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams claims he learnt nothing under Arsene Wenger as the Gunners boss looks to turn around a poor start to the season.

Arsenal were beaten 4-0 at Liverpool before the international break, then losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the Reds, and discontent appears to be growing again at Emirates Stadium.

Wenger signed a new contract in the close-season but Adams – who was at Arsenal when the Frenchman arrived in 1996 and won the Premier League two years later – has suggested the 67-year-old has little to offer when it comes to improving players.

“For preparation and recovery he was better than anyone,” Adams told the Islington Gazette. “As a psychologist – regarding his interaction with his group of players – he was fantastic, second to none.

“But did he teach me anything? No. Did he teach me how to defend? No. He didn’t teach Nigel [Winterburn], Dicko [Lee Dixon], he didn’t teach Bouldy [Steve Bould] or Dave Seaman.”