So is it Alexis to City That a would be a pity But then again he has been shitty Ox can’t pass He has no class He had final say But he won’t play But Ozil’s still here Cry or Cheer? He wants to go but there is no taker For the lazy languid but […]
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Wilshere and Coquelin, FA Youth Cup Winners 2009 – One destined for Greatness with Arsenal and the other?
In May 2009, an eclectic and globally assembled bunch of Arsenal youngsters won the FA Youth Cup. As so often is the case the huge and hopeful expectation that we might see a good number advance into the senior ranks has not been fulfilled. Many of the group such as Henri Lansbury, Jay Emanuel Thomas […]
Who we want to see on the Arsenal Plane to Sydney… Dream Team Time
When one Window closes, another opens It’s the 25th June and the transfer officially opens in 5 days, (although it feels like it’s been in full swing for the last month.) With all the gossip and rumours flying around, I thought I’d put together my wish list of a possible 25 man squad, the new […]
Sadly time for Jack to hit the Road – No Come Back No More?
Jack (Frost)…no “cold” shoulder, but is it time? It was the summer solstice a few days ago, which is the longest day of the year. It’s the period of most sunlight, and the greatest exposure the Earth has to the Sun in orbit. Because it was the longest day, the title reminded me of the […]
Europa League – An Opportunity for Chambers and Holding to forge Partnership and Fringe Payers to Shine
The high of Arsenal’s brilliant performance at Stoke City on Saturday soon made way, at least in some quarters, on Sunday, when Liverpool eased to victory over a poor West Ham United side. Three points for the Reds effectively ended the Gunners hopes of playing Champions League football yet again next season, with only an extremely […]
Wenger – Once a Trendsetter himself but now a Follower of Football Fashion
Arsene Wenger in the last week is finally following the football fashion where once he set it by becoming the 17th Premier League manager to play a 3 at the back system in 2016/17. This made me think of a series of 4 articles I write on my old site in the summer of 2015 […]
Arsenal’s last throw of the Dice and a Drink in the last chance Stamford Bridge Saloon, without many of our regulars –
Well, it looks like the last throw of the dice, doesn’t it? Drinking in the last chance saloon for Arsenal. To say I’m hugely disappointed in where this season seems to be heading would be stating the bleeding obvious. I’m also angry. At myself, first of all. Yet another season I’ve allowed myself to buy […]
Aaron Ramsey – World Class or Bang Average? (8 Tips for Arsenal’s Welsh Maestro)
Aaron Ramsey – World Class or Bang Average? Aaron Ramsey – The most interesting player to review at Arsenal for me. I know it’s dangerous to go online and give your analysis of a player so what I am going to try to articulate is my journey with Aaron Ramsey. How my feelings have changed, […]
Wenger’s Current Arsenal has lost it’s pace – We feel the need for the return of Speed
Athleticism -And The Need for Speed I always say when you watch football we all watch from our own personal structures or values. What do you mean Clive?….. I hear you cry… In my opinion we are all formed in a football way by our own individual exposure to the game, our memories of our […]
Is Number ’10’ Football and Playing to Ozil there limiting Arsenal’s Progress?
Is Number ‘10’ football Limiting Arsenal Been away from blogging for a while – wrapped up in Twitter and Podcasting for @Goonerramble which is and has been very enjoyable. But it’s also reminded me that 140 characters can be misunderstood and doesn’t allow for clarity and explanation and some time to think. So […]