Global Gooner Sundays We are officially in the silly Season, a period that I can confidently say is my least favorite with so much transfer bullsh*t everywhere, filled with multiple rumors linking multiple players with moves to multiple clubs. I have to admit its usually pretty tempting to talk, discuss or even write about them […]
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Thomas Vermaelen, Mikel Arteta; Do Arsenal really need a captain?
Weekly Education Over the past few seasons Arsenal have had many a short-term captain, but not a stable, long-term leader. This is partially down to the fact that our captains have been sold one after the other for the past six or seven years, however there was also one horrific choice of captain in William […]
Arsenal’s first major summer signing should be Jens Lehmann
Doppelpass Another week gone by and let’s be honest there is nothing new to report. The transfer window which started with lot’s “close deals” has gone rumour based as every year. Take Gonzalo Higuain, Marouane Fellaini or any other player. It’s a difficult situation as we have just started pre season. But on the other […]
Doesn’t do tactics? Arsene Wenger is one of the best, and here’s why
Mr. T’s Nuts About three blogs ago I wrote a piece on Arsene Wenger and the alchemy of coaching players with varying skill levels until he has maximised their potential, before adding a few top class players where needed to complete the squad. It’s the path he has chosen for Arsenal during the austerity years; […]
A striker, a winger, a creative midfielder and a goalkeeper to complete Arsenal jigsaw
Considered Cohen With the recent signing of Yaya Sanogo, and the discussion about Gonzalo Higuain and Wayne Rooney, it’s pretty easy to see where Arsene Wenger views needed improvements- in the striker/central forward role. It’s positive to see that Arsenal are strengthening their forward line- a position which the Gunners struggled with at different stages […]
Have Arsenal learned from Barca – creating a modern Super Club
Anti Social-Media Behaviour It’s that time of year again, when we see the mass migration of “fans” from the “Arsene’s a wanker” and “Gazidis is a mong”, “what are they paid for?” camps over to the “Arsene’s a genius”, “Gazidis is playing a blinder”, “I told you so” camp. (you could do this in Attenborough’s […]
Ray Parlour = Mathieu Flamini = Aaron Ramsey and Arsene Wenger loves Perpetual Motion and Defensive Possession
Mr. T’s Nuts During the invincible season Arsenal were completely dominant in midfield, which owed much to the world class talent we had the time. We also had a fantastic central partnership in Gilberto Silva and Patrick Vieira, and the supporting cast of Edu and Ray Parlour were great squad options when called upon. It […]
Farewell Denilson; you deserved better from Arsenal
Michael Jeffares Column I usually start with an introduction to my piece, but since I subscribe to Culaan Davies YouTube channel, I think action is the best way to start this week’s column, so sit back and enjoy. After his recent release from Arsenal, I felt compelled to write about Denilson – A player who I feel was […]
Gooners keen to ditch skipper Vermaelen for El Capitan Arteta
Gunners Town Awards It’s the final day of the Gunners Town Awards where two weeks of voting comes to a close. We unveil the winner of last week’s polls as chosen by you. The team have given you their thoughts and now it’s time to reveal who you guys have voted for. Today we discover […]
Kos he can and Kos he bloody should – More winners like Kos please!
Weekly Education This week on ‘Weekly Education’, I look at the Laurent Koscielny quotes that supposedly rocked the Arsenal fan base (not me) and why it’s a good thing that key players are expressing their desire for the club to be ambitious. I also handle (with care) the very delicate subject of patience as after […]