‘Crossing without finishing’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective For those that live in the United Kingdom, you might be familiar with a playground game called ‘Headers and Volleys.’ I say ‘playground’ but we played it everywhere. We played it before school. We played it during playtime. We played it during field hockey practice […]
Having spent the last few weeks discussing players of 17 and 18 John and I thought we should perhaps return to a player that might be closer to a first team break through. We have two right backs out on loan this season in Zak Swanson and Jordi Osei-Tutu and I was recently impressed watching […]
Do we need a wide-man? It’s often said these days that we need a winger, or a general wide man. I can see why this is said. Last year, we often played sideways football in front of the opposing defence, looking for the telling opening. However, I don’t think a winger would solve this. […]
Reports are circulating that Alexis Sanchez has demanded an early transfer before the Thursday deadline and it does seem he may get his wish. Although my favoured team for Sanchez would be PSG, Manchester currently are the first to make a move today with what seems a cash offer that Arsenal are trying to […]
When Sane’s shot crossed the line in the 5th minute all I could do is laugh. The absurdity of the situation left me with no choice. The goal was a carbon copy of the one Sane scored at the Etihad in December. Long goal-kick, missed/misjudged header, through ball from De Breyne – and Sane […]
