Sometimes fans come up with the craziest of ideas and theories. Some go noticed by many like the banners and the attitudes of fans on social media going global. And when I mean ideas, this is something not based on transfers like we should buy player x because of his reputation or because he had […]
El Clasico Midfielders heading for the exit to Arsenal? As we look into the shadows of another fascinating week of European football, we see that this season’s climax is fast approaching. Many big hitters have left the champions league, Man City, Juventus and of course Real Madrid, both to a youthful Ajax side. Barcelona continue […]
Us vs. Them Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur 18th Nov. 2017 – Emirates Stadium preview They’re coming here. That’s right, the club with fewer trophies than us. The club with far less league titles than us. The club with a far smaller turnover and global fanbase than us. But I love that they: – claim to […]
Well, Arsène Wenger doesn’t seem to be very busy these days; a non-newsflash which could easily create anxiety and worry but instead of sending me straight to a complete meltdown, actually does generate some anticipation and expectation – which are totally unjustified. When I see the man avoiding questions about transfers or drop enigmatic replies, […]
When will we celebrate St Totteringham’s Day? St Totterngham’s Day Dictionary Definition – The phrase has been around for so long it is in the book! St Totteringham’s Day is the day when Arsenal fans celebrate the fact that Tottenham can no longer catch Arsenal in the League. It is a movable feast, but usually […]
One of the interesting traits of human nature is that we tend to look for confirmation of our views. We also seem to be pretty consistent in our views: that means we don’t change and adapt them each time we find out something new, something that disproves our theory. It is normal: Thomas Bayes, an […]
Though there seem to be other pressing concerns at the moment like Who should play in midfield? Who do we need to sign in the summer? We need to beat Swansea on Monday. And of course the endless goalkeeper debate for the cup final. Thought I’d take a break from those and address a suggestion […]
Category A game – CFC at home – Big boy football. Cannot help but feel underwhelmed this week but playing big games get you thinking or at least it should do. Now I’ve had time to think a 0-0 at home vs. the new Champions and not doing a MUFC at home (play well […]
Season Diary I swear if I hear the word “window” much more I will throw somebody out of one…As this goes out on Monday, I feel the first thing I should do is to wish you all a Happy Transfer Deadline Day. I didn’t get you a card, or anything, sorry. I think Deadline Day […]
Pre-Season Diary Well, that went quick all of a sudden didn’t it? The final week of this pre-season diary already! When I started doing this blog ten weeks ago, my aim was to capture the changing moods and emotions we go through as Arsenal supporters during the close season. The highs (yeah, I know) and […]
