Arsene Wenger knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of football.
During his 22 years at Arsenal , the Frenchman enjoyed plenty of success, including three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup successes, although he also endured a barren spell of nine years between trophies at one point.
As such, he had a mixed relationship with Arsenal fans by the end of his tenure in north London, with the Frenchman leaving the Gunners in 2018 to be replaced by Unai Emery.
But Wenger has spoken of the importance of football fans, and how much respect he has for them, as he spoke at an FWA Live event alongside Gary Lineker, Paul Elliot, Les Ferdinand and Henry Winter.
“As a French guy coming to England, a country with a lot of heart and passion, and a country of sport and music, that demands a big heart.
“When they love you, they love you. And when they hate you, they hate well as well. But all in all I must say I admire that aspect of English culture."
Wenger also spoke about the future of football and the changes that have occurred in recent years, from the increased finances in the sport to the number of foreign owners involved in English football now.
He said: "It is very difficult and it is not what we are used to; I spent that, now what do I get back in financial terms?
"It is more a question of rationality, but as well it is passion, ego, what will bring it back on publicity, and emotion. It has become more irrational."
