FRANK STAPLETON (1975-1981) Frank Stapleton was one of the three outstanding Irish talents that came through the youth system and became massive stars for The Arsenal in the 1970’s. The other two being David O’Leary and Liam Brady. Cultured centre back David O’Leary stayed and played for the Gunners for 18 years and became our […]
Author Archive | Gary Lawrence
Don’t let the Billionaires destroy our game with their European Super League!
I’ve written on this subject on a number of occasions. However I feel so strongly about this I phoned the club to tell them exactly how I felt about the prospect of a European Super League (ESL) and all that entails. I know that call means nothing to Arsenal Football Club and I was only […]
A 9/10 Transfer Window as Arsenal strengthens – but two players still to be culled from squad sheet. (Who?)
https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1313241301148749824?s=20 The transfer window has shut and all things considered it’s been a very good one for The Arsenal. Had the Gunners also managed to sign Aouar and move on two or three other players deemed surplus to requirements it would have been a 10/10 window. But I’m going to give them a 9/10. When […]
Arsenal’s Transfer Window Conundrum – Can buy more Non Homegrown with selling more Non Homegrown
Well isn’t this one of the most frustrating, infuriating transfer windows we’ve ever had. The club has done good business up to now. Signing Willian on a free was a shrewd move. He still has a lot to offer and the fact Chelsea didn’t want to lose him says a lot. I’ll be honest, I […]
Good old Arsenal, bad old FA!- Are they making the Magic of the FA Cup disappear?
When I was a kid growing up in the 1960’s and 70’s it’s hard to imagine now for the younger generation but the FA Cup meant everything. Every Monday lunchtime that the FA Cup draw was taking place we’d be glued to the radio listening to hear our teams’ fate. Every FA Cup tie was […]
It’s time for action against KSE
It wasn’t long ago that fans were saying we can still make the top four. However we are playing badly enough to become embroiled in a relegation battle with nine games without a league victory. The Gunners are hovering just five points above the bottom three and I cannot see where the next win is […]
#Xhakagate – A Dark day in the history of Arsenal Football Club
A dark day in the history of Arsenal Football Club As Bob Dylan once said “The time’s they are a changing” I’ve been going to watch The Arsenal for well over 50 years now and must admit I was shocked and embarrassed by my fellow Arsenal fans reaction when Xhaka’s number was held up on […]
Arsenal for life: local lad and Highbury Legend – the one and only Pat Rice
It’s back once again to the swinging sixties in the time machine for the latest Highbury Hero. In December 1964 a young local lad signed Schoolboy forms to join The Arsenal. Never has a player been so determined, so driven and worked so hard at his game to reach the standard to be an Arsenal […]
The European Super League – A War we Gooners dare not lose #Wecaredoyou
Football fans need to wake up to what is coming relentlessly down the track at us. I am talking about the so-called European Super League. The threat is very real and moving at a rapid pace. What is wrong with that some may ask? Allow me to try to enlighten you if you do not […]
Our Transfer Dealings would be different with David Dein – In Praise of our former Vice-Chairman
Yesterday I posted a tweet saying I wished David Dein was still conducting Arsenal’s transfer affairs. This caused quite a reaction with fans either agreeing or mentioning all the bad things they considered he did to the club. There is no doubt he made plenty of mistakes along the way. However, I think overall the […]