What an incredible difference one month can make in the modern game. On the Wednesday 4th of July, Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie took the wind out of the club’s summer sails by announcing he would not be signing another contract. WTTGT
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What will Cazorla mean to Arsenal?
If it wasn’t for the financial instability of La Liga giants Malaga, Arsenal fans would probably still be dreaming about signing a player of Santi Cazorla’s capability. WTTGT
Cazorla arrival puts Arsenal on course for successful summer
The supposedly imminent arrival of Spanish international Santi Cazorla at Arsenal has brought some positive light to the Gunners’ pre-season, which has been dogged by the Robin Van Persie saga. WTTGT
Pre-season Favourites
Arsenal are currently on a plane, likely somewhere over rural Russia. That’s a very vague statement, because most of Russia is rural and middle of nowhere. As Arsenal make their way back, I have decided who is the most exciting pre-season player for Arsenal (yes I know there is a match left to go versus […]
You Sahin that Cazorla Isco-ming to Arsene-al
Sometimes the transfer window makes Arsenal fans cringe; another player is leaving, business is not getting done, and Arsenal is linked with players that either cost an arm and a leg or are unknown kids that we won’ t care about for two seasons. This year is something different. WTTGT
Hit or Miss: Yossi Benayoun
After enduring a difficult first year with Chelsea, Yossi Benayoun swapped the blue for red and was shipped out on loan to Arsenal on transfer deadline day. Many onlookers raised their eyebrows about the move, and pondered whether the Israeli could really add anything to the Gunners quality. WTTGT
Welcome back to Training
Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Batman, I mean ROBIN! He’s back in training, back amongst the lads. Training is a closed door affair, but I’ve kept my ears close to the ground, and I’m going to tell you what I’ve been able to hear from the ground, through the ocean and across […]
Hit or Miss: Mikel Arteta
With seemingly only seconds left of last summer’s transfer window, the news was eventually confirmed that Mikel Arteta was an Arsenal player. The Everton playmaker had been long linked with a move to the Emirates, and finally made the rumour into reality in a window that had also seen the Gunners lose midfield lynchpins Cesc […]
Hit or Miss: Per Mertesacker
It may have taken until transfer deadline day, but the Gunners finally got their hands on a giant centre-back. A German giant at that, one with a lot of international experience and a history in the Champions League. WTTGT
Ten of the best: RVP Goals (Final Part)
So this could be the end of Robin van Persie’s love affair with Arsenal. After signing for the Gunners back in 2004, the Dutchman is looking likely to call time on an eight-year relationship with his current employers. His tenure in North London may have seen scandal, a lot of injuries, but it also saw one […]