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Tony Adams believes Arsenal return is impossible while Arsene Wenger remains at the club after once claiming the Frenchman 'couldn't coach his way out of a paper bag'

Tony Adams does not think a return to Arsenal is possible while Arsene Wenger is at the club after once claiming the Frenchman 'couldn't coach his way out of a paper bag'.

Adams won 10 major honours in a 19-year stay at the Gunners and went out in style in 2002 on the back of a league and cup double.

The 50-year-old, who is currently managing La Liga side Granada, claims he tried to return to the club on four occasions in a coaching capacity, but was overlooked each time.

Tony Adams is pictured with Arsene Wenger after Arsenal's title victory in 1998
Tony Adams is pictured with Arsene Wenger after Arsenal's title victory in 1998
Wenger addresses the audience at The Arsenal Foundation's annual fundraiser on Thursday
Wenger addresses the audience at The Arsenal Foundation's annual fundraiser on Thursday

Adams, who has a statue outside the Emirates Stadium, reckons he is too big a character for Wenger and that counted against him.