18th of October 1997 That is the day it all started for me, my love affair with Arsenal football club. THE Arsenal. I was visiting my Nan and Grandad and I remember walking into their living room and sitting next to my Grandad and looking up at him. His eyes were glued to the […]
In the penultimate Wenger home league game, we got a nervy win vs. West Ham. The scoreline doesn’t suggest it was easy. the first half showed a strong West Ham performance, considering they needed the points amidst being in a relegation battle. We didn’t really look sharp in the opening moments, and West […]
Nietzsche Knew Best …… Arsene arrived at Arsenal in October 1996, under a blaze of overwhelming mockery. The press did not know him, the fans did not know him and the players did not know him. Tony Adams summed up the consensus: “At first, I thought, what does this Frenchman know about football? […]
So here we are one day on from the news that Wenger is stepping down from his role as Manager of Arsenal Football Club, after 22 years at the helm. We are unlikely to see such a tenure again in the modern game and arguably nor should we. Today is not the day for scoring […]
I am writing this after hearing the bombshell news of Arsene Wenger stepping down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season. I do not know if it was his decision or if the club pushed him into it but either way, what is important is it is the best decision for both Arsene […]
Why are we poor away from home? For me, it’s a no-brainer. There has been much understandable and legitimate debate amongst fans about this, and for me, it just stems from our tactical and psychological weaknesses. Surroundings Our overall record at home is strong. I do not have exact stats to hand but I’d […]
Here is my idea…. As reported by Jeremy Wilson this week, the board are considering the fans apathy as part of the reason for a coaching change. If true, the fans do have a voice. If true, then Gazidis’ words in 2011 may be real… “Arsene is ultimately accountable to the fans; […]
Arsène Wenger and Arsenal have endured another dismal season domestically, finding themselves over 10 points off the top four and over 30 points off the league leaders Manchester City, this has led to banners, protests and empty seats and many fans are just simply fed up and want change. One of my colleagues even suggested […]
I have wanted Arsene replaced as our manager since the year 2011, with the 8-2 defeat at Old Trafford that year, being the final straw. In the years that have followed, my opinion on Wenger and his position has not wavered and neither has my support for the club. Yet it is those of us […]
Wenger, is he undervalued in England? The CSKA Moscow media room was filled with a joyful, excited atmosphere, the place seems packed full of Russian reporters along with the odd English journalist as well as a Russian fan or two. This does not feel like the atmosphere of a team who have just lost, which […]
