But as Big Sam talks about the "success I brought to Bolton", Ashley sees success in a different light. Qualifying for the UEFA Cup is not Ashley's idea of silverware ... winning the Premiership and the FA Cup is!
Ashley Set To Lose His Man
But as Ashley wants to look at the summer of 2008 and review the previous season, and possibly move for Asene Wenger, his plan could be scuppered.
Arsene Wenger continues to find both his Arsenal future and that of captain Thierry Henry subject to uncertainty, with Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claiming the Gunners boss is on their shortlist of targets should Fabio Capello leave the Bernabeu.
Henry, already back at the club for extra fitness work following his long injury lay-off, looks certain to join Barcelona. And Wenger looks set to move away from Arsenal ... now ... not next summer.