Wenger
'He has not asked me a question about taking the job, but I think Liam would make a good Ireland manager. I like to speak with Liam about football because he has a good assessment of players and a very fair one. He doesn't get carried away with his ideas and his philosophy on the game is very similar to mine.
'Liam has started to produce quality players who are ready for the first team and it would be a bad moment for him to leave Arsenal. In addition, it's good to have the stability of him being here for a long time, so I hope it doesn't come to an end now.
'We have had to show some patience with the young players who have always offered great potential and now we are getting the rewards. Everyone involved in the youth development at the club deserve credit for the progress we have made.
'With this in mind, I would view his departure as a big loss to Arsenal. I'm not sure when Ireland plan to make their appointment, but I hope it's not Liam.'
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