I was questioned in my last article for being too cynical of Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, and whether I am really in fact a true Gunners fan at heart. Arsenal is in my blood. Mickey Thomas’ dramatic last minute goal at Anfield in 1989, to clinch the old Championship title, was the start of my love affair […]
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Do we Trust or Rust in Wenger?
A double from Santi Cazorla against a struggling Aston Villa side hade has handed Arsenal, and Arsene Wenger in particular, some much needed respite after a difficult season for the Gunners. The north London outfit currently sit in fifth position in the Premier League, but after a week in which they were the victim of […]
In Arsene We Trust
The long wait for trophies at Arsenal continues, yet many fans still resolutely back their manager and believe that he will be able to lead them to glory once again. However, murmurs of discontent are starting to ripple around the Emirates stadium and losses to Bradford and Blackburn in the two domestic cup competitions have not been […]
Classics from the archive: Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Video)
It has been a season to forget for both Arsenal and Aston Villa for vastly different reasons. Arsenal, after the usual early season promise, have imploded and will, more than likely, end the season with no silverware. Villa, on the other hand, were not expecting to be in a struggle to stay in the top flight, especially after the […]
Chim chim-in-ey, Chim chim cher-oo… Who needs Benteke when we’ve got Giroud?
This weekend Arsenal welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates stadium in a match that pits the Arsenal defence against a player that if you believe the press, has caught the attention of Arsene Wenger enough to warrant a potential bid in the summer from the Arsenal boss. Christian Benteke has won many admirers during his […]
In Arsene We Trust
The long wait for trophies at Arsenal continues, yet many fans still resolutely back their manager and believe that he will be able to lead them to glory once again. However, murmurs of discontent are starting to ripple around the Emirates stadium and losses to Bradford and Blackburn in the two domestic cup competitions have not been […]
Anguish at Arsenal
Before I start writing this piece, I would like to clarify that this is not a knee-jerk reaction to Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit to Blackburn Rovers at the weekend. I would also like to add that I am not an Arsenal fan, and this has been written from an unbiased perspective. WTTGT
Tide turns on Wenger support
The previously unconditional support from the Arsenal faithful for their manager Arsene Wenger is diminishing by the week, and with good reason. Every season Arsenal seem to have one nightmare week which all but ends their season and considering their elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Championship Blackburn and spineless performance in Tuesday’s Champions […]
Where are they now – Arsenal’s own golden generation
Part of Arsenal’s recent demise has been down to Arsene Wenger’s persistant faith in a group of under achieving youngsters. In September 2008, Wenger named 13 teenagers in his 18 man squad to face Sheffield United in a League Cup match at the Emirates, with the oldest member of the squad being just 23 years of […]
Where next for Arsenal?
As a teary Jack Wilshere trudged off the Arsenal turf following the 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, effectively condemning the Gunners to another trophyless season, many a supporter were wondering where the club go next. The loss against the German powerhouse came just days after manager Arsene Wenger adopted a Travis Bickle-esque leather jacket, […]