‘Dowman sells Martinelli to get Eze’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Most of the time preseason games are instantly forgettable. This one might be remembered forever. It’s crazy to say that. Sounds like a horrific over-exaggeration. What my eyes saw however, was the potential birth of a superstar. Max Dowman has much to […]
It’s July 1st and the first day back in the office for Arteta, Berta and Fred, Arsenal’s new data analyst. An invite drops in Fred’s calendar from Mikel. **** Urgent Crisis Meeting**** 10am, my office. “Blimey” thought Fred, “Must be important, it’s in person. Mikel only ever meets the first team face to face. The […]
If rumours are to be believed, the holy trinity of Arteta, Josh K and Berta are in for no less than three attacking players this summer. A left winger, a central attacking midfielder and a striker are on the list. For arguments sake, let’s call them Rodrygo, Eze and Gyokeres. Now bear in mind that […]
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Today he might just give me what I’ve been wanting for around 3 years. Not just that but an overflow blessing as the Gyokeres deal may just happen as I sit here… That would be above and beyond. I first discovered Viktor Gyokeres back at the […]
I look forward to watching Mikel Arteta’s press conferences. Not just because he’s the Arsenal manager and my interest in Arsenal and our games, although obviously that’s the primary reason I even bother tuning in (I’m not sat at home watching every Pep Guardiola Man City press scrum). Not just for Arteta’s salacious transfer tittle-tattle […]
At just eighteen years old, Lewis-Skelly has already showcased the attributes that make him an exciting prospect. His performances in Arsenal’s youth ranks displayed his dynamic ability and multifaceted imagination. Identified traits earlier make it easy for him to adapt to senior football, which is usually more taxing psychologically. In Lewis-Skelly’s case, his innate self-assuredness […]
Arsenal hosted West Ham on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners seeking to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool by securing a fourth straight win in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed the bulk of opportunities early on, but West Ham would have their first real sight of danger in the […]
‘A wasted week’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Have no fear. I’m not going to scream and shout. I would hope that you read this because I offer solutions and some unique analysis. Never wanted to do a match report and most certainly don’t ever want to try to get readers by being […]
‘A case not ready for court’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective By Mike McDonald Over the last 40 years I have become a big fan of true crime TV. I’ve wondered for a while as to why I like it. Should I be worried? It all started with Miss Marple. Still in my […]
1- Believe in the resurrection of Jesus, even though it happened at Christmas this year and not Easter. 2- Believe we will get Victor or Viktor, even though we scored 89 goals in 2024 (club record) and Jesus has risen (see point 1) 3- Accept that (at the request/insistence Gary Neville) the FA will ban […]
