Nietzsche Knows Best Arsene arrived at Arsenal on 1st October 1996, under a blaze of overwhelming mockery. The press didn’t know him, the fans didn’t know him and the players didn’t know him. Tony Adams summed up the general consensus: “At first, I thought, What does this Frenchman know about football? He wears glasses and […]
Author Archive | Steve Wellman
3D2Q: Pertinent Observations on the State Of Arsenal
3D2Q ?? Despondency, Disarray and Despair are the key words at present. Despondency: low spirits from loss of hope or courage; dejection The team appears to have given up, no drive, no commitment and worst of all no pride. Disarray: a state of disorganization or untidiness The team appears to have no idea, no […]
The Emirates, where promising young Arsenal defenders come to die?
The Emirates, where defenders come to die? Rob Holding, was signed up from Bolton And for 3mil he didn’t cost a bomb His early games, in centre back he slotted And he left the cup final with Costa in his pocket But since then his ability it has waned The quality he showed, hasn’t been […]
Is the Curse of Arsenal’s Number 9 set to continue?
Has the curse taken another victim? He was supposed to be the antidote He was supposed to shake the disease But I fear, he has succumbed to the same fate as many in his position before Ever since Smudger adorned the shirt in the early 90’s, many have tried to undertake the duties meeting the […]
Through the looking glass at Arsenal A.W (Post Arsene Wenger!)
Through the looking glass at Arsenal A.W There is a rumour doing the rounds that things are afoot. The 3 musketeers are in Dortmund trying to prise Aubameyang away from his current masters and Wenger is nowhere to be seen in this scenario. One of the theories that has arisen from this, is that they […]
Coincidence or Curse? How Arsenal have failed when they abandoned Yellow.
It’s not Antiquated Arsene, it’s not Short-armed Stan, it’s the Kit !!!!!!! Since moving to The Emirates, we have not had the success that we were promised or expected. The majority of fans lay the blame for this at the door of Arsene. the owner and the board. But…… I actually believe that they are […]
An Open Letter to Antiquated Arsene, Subservient Steve, Short-armed Stan and Ivan the Terrible
Richard Branson once said, “We are human beings, not human doings”. This is a great mantra for life, (and one I should personally follow a lot closer) but this doesn’t work for a football club. Just being a football club doesn’t cut it. You have to do as well and Arsenal Football Club are not […]
If Carlsberg did Football Transfers……
If Carlsberg did Football transfers….. As 2017 comes to an end, I was preparing my annual Arsenal synopsis, but I thought, nah, there will be loads of them out there and to be fair, we all know the executive summary; ‘Must try harder and have greater consistency to meet minimum standards’. I thought I’d try […]
So this is Christmas! – Arsenal Lennon Tribute, not to be missed (Sing along!)
So this is Christmas Inspired by John Lennon Rewired by @Wellmington So this is Christmas And what have we done Finished outside to top four And behind Tottenham So this is Christmas It’s not been much fun With Sanchez and Ozil Leaving when the season is done A very Merry Christmas And a happy […]
Arsenal V Liverpool: the most important game of the season?
It’s Friday December 23rd 2017, work is over for the year, Santa Claus is coming to town, the barbie is getting cleaned tomorrow and tonight’s game Vs ‘pool, is now, this seasons key fixture. 3 weeks ago, I truly believed we were in a 5 way battle for 2nd, suddenly, looking at the table after […]