With the Europa League game very soon, and the prospect of winning a third European trophy, I wanted to lighten our negative mood. And not just after losing to the scum. But in our inconsistent displays and weak mentality. Opinions will naturally differ, but these are my favourite European games*: Arsenal 7-0 Sparta Prague 1993/94 […]
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The Europa League is Arsenal’s ‘CRISITUNITY (Thanks Homer)
I WANT THE europA LEAGUE Yes, I want to win it. I can hear it now: “You what?” “Europa League is shit!” “It’s BS, mate.” “It’s shit, bruv…” “Jose only cared about it cos of the Champions League, mate…” “It’s below us!” “It’s shameful!” “It’s a sign of failure.” “We should throw it, and […]
Paul Davis: the Highbury Hero with the perfect left hook
This week’s Highbury Hero was a cultured midfielder. Who graced the Highbury pitch for 16 seasons. He also played a part in every one of George Graham’s trophy winning sides. Some of his team mates at Arsenal, such as Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Rocky Rocastle and Paul Merson may have been more high profile. But […]
A Swede indeed in our hour of need – Arsenal Unsung Hero
Ah, the halcyon days of youth. I almost remember them well… It was Summer 1994, and myself and my younger brother had just watched our first full World Cup (my parents’ dislike of football meant that Italia 90 went under our radar until the semi-final stage, when, at my grandparents’ house – my dear Northern […]