#4 Thierry Henry
This would be a very bold choice, definitely, but would perhaps also be the most popular appointment with the fans: Henry is, without question, the greatest player in the club's history. He's unproven as a manager yet, but his selection would represent the same sort of risk that Barcelona took with Pep Guardiola in 2008; sometimes risks pay off handsomely.
Henry has coached the Arsenal youth teams and is currently assistant to Roberto Martinez with the Belgian national team. He has much going in his favor, including having played under Guardiola during his time at Barcelona where he was sure to have learned from the manager.
Much like Guardiola and his connection with Barcelona, Henry understands Arsenal, knows what the fans expect from their football, and is aware of their need for success. That he is also an advocate of pure, attacking football would please both the fans and players.
After a few difficult few seasons under Wenger, perhaps the board would be wise to win some favour back from the fans by appointing such an icon as manager.
