Mikel Arteta himself couldn’t have penned a more perfect return to the Champions League, even if the weather was crap. Four goals, the first from the boy turned man Bukayo…Continue readingWhatever the Weather
With the Community shield won, in a truly smash and grab fashion, thoughts turn to N7 on Saturday lunchtime. After such an encouraging season and having spent heavily, the pressure…Continue readingStriker Speculation
There is something quite special about pre-season and there always has been. The days of being be stood on the touchline in Austria with the stars of that era an…Continue readingPre-season Pontification
I’ve deliberately allowed the dust to settle following the end of the season from an Arsenal perspective. It’s hard to summarise this season in a few words because its been…Continue readingFuture
Anytime you take something at Anfield, it’s a good result. This season is no different. I said I’d be happy with a point before a ball was kicked and that’s…Continue readingHappy? I think?
The International break is one of those things that divides football fans, some love it, some hate it. Me? Well I’ve grown to enjoy it. Freeing up a weekend to…Continue readingThe Difference
Bouncebackability as it’s known, is a big term in football. Being able to react positively to a previous disappointment. In the modern game we’re flooded with football matches, sometimes our…Continue readingControl
I’ve written many a post about the emotional roller coaster that we all ride as football fans. From joyous glory to crushing defeat. Agony. Ecstasy. And everything in between. Saturday…Continue readingEcstasy
Wow. What a quite mental weekend for the mighty Gunners in England’s second city. Full of frustration, euphoria and drama of the highest order. I’ve spoken before about football delivering…Continue readingDrama
I can’t say I was massively surprised by the result at Everton. It’s becoming a bit of a troubled ground for us, we’ve not won there since the Wenger days.…Continue readingPressure
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