“The Arsenal medical staff are interfering with transfers.” As a headline that is pretty damning, suggesting that the medical staff are deliberately affecting the transfer business of Arsene Wenger. That’s not the truth, but it’s a half truth. Arsene Wenger confirmed in December that more than one signing was likely. A few weeks later it […]
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Speed – Does Wenger use it effectively for Arsenal at present and if not should he?
There is an image in my head and often on the TV that makes me wonder whether Arsenal will score a goal. It’s the situation where the opponent is structured with eight players in defensive positions. Four at the back with four ringed in front of them. Arsenal are passing the ball around the perimeter […]
Why Aaron Ramsey’s return may NOT have the impact Arsenal fans demand
Is this (Ramsey’s 2014 injury return) the most pressure we have ever put on Aaron Ramsey? I believe it is. While Aaron Ramsey has been injured a few times in his career, two times stand out above the rest. First, the devastating leg break and now his current time away from the squad. When Ryan […]
Arsenal out of another competition, but it’s good news for Arsene Wenger!
Arsenal fans always seem to find the silver lining; it’s our gift. Our ability to find the silver lining has created the fourth place trophy. It has also created other forms of denial, “lack of fixture congestion” and “we had nothing to play for anyway.” The latter two are true of getting knocked out, but […]
Why ignoring Bayern Munich makes sense for Arsenal and the Premier League title race
Patience is a Virtue that will be Tested No sooner had Olivier Giroud scored his first than I was leading the Toronto Gunners in, “Que Sera Sera… we’re going to Wemberley.” Once the match ended my mind instantly went to what’s next. Unlike many of my cohorts it was not, I wonder who we will […]
Arsene Wenger must drop Laurent Koscielny in favour of Thomas Vermaelen to avoid Arsenal paying the penalty against Southampton
What earns a player their spot back in the squad, is it their strong practice effort or does someone have to screw up? Arsene Wenger has publicly praised Thomas Vermaelen’s efforts in training but the captain’s opportunities remain limited. Laurent Koscielny has conceded his third penalty of the season, maybes it is time he cedes […]
Four tactical Arsenal errors that Arsene Wenger MUST FIX NOW that could otherwise cost them this season
Many of us flock to the computer in the morning to read the latest blogs by serial Arsenal bloggers Arseblog and Gunnerblog. There are many other solid blogs out there, but those two always struck me as the two largest from our kin. Most of the time I agree completely with what they say, and […]
And you thought the first team was thin for defenders?
Martin Angha took to twitter, and Arsenal wrote on the official site, that the young Swiss defender has agreed to a pre-contract agreement with FC Nurnberg of the German Bundesliga. I had the privilege, although very briefly, of meeting the young defender at London Colney in November after a tough loss to West Ham. He’s […]
What area have Arsenal not improved upon?
One of the great things about being an Arsenal supporter is the varied beliefs that we all have. Sometimes I have enraged at the comments I get on my articles or by the rantings of my good friends on twitter. We all feel that we have the right answer, but invariably none of us are […]
Part 4 – The squad for Arsene
Our final segment in the four part series on Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager in 2012-13 focuses on the squad. Every fan has a player that they feel will make the team better. Even more people claim they have some piece of insider information on who is coming in. Plus there is the press pushing […]