Arsenal’s decision to sign Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee was a serious statement of intent by the Gunners. More than just a defensive-minded midfielder, Rice is very much the complete package, blending physicality with intelligence. He’s a defensive shield that can also drive the team forward. Since arriving at the Emirates, […]
As the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off, Arsenal find themselves in a familiar yet challenging position—poised to mount a serious challenge for their first league title in 21 years. Their opening 2-0 victory against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium was a solid, if unspectacular, start, showcasing the resolve and determination that manager Mikel Arteta […]
‘Felt like April’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I’m sitting in the cozy corner watching Inter Miami v Cincinnati. Max and I were discussing how Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew and LAFC would do in a competitive game against a PL team. If you don’t watch MLS (I rarely do), you’ll be […]
Arsenal are in a critical stage. Mikel Arteta has taken over a team packed with youthful talents. The question, however, is whether these inexperienced stars can win titles. We delve into statistics to unearth the challenges and opportunities facing the young Gunners. The Age Distribution at Arsenal One of the things that stand out about […]
In the stats driven world we live in, when it comes to attacking players on the pitch, goals and assists are your bread and butter. Often when it comes to comparing players against each other, comparing players based on their own previous campaigns, or seeing how valuable one player is to an individual team goal […]
‘Football love’ An End of Season review I think that at the age of 50 I am at a place where I know what true love is. I thought that I loved people and found out that I didn’t when I met the real one. I’ve got three children and if that doesn’t help you […]
Throughout the Premier League era, Arsenal have been known as a club that likes to mix expensive imports with home grown talent. Overseas stars such as Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry have delighted Gunners fans, but those players have been backed by experienced England internationals including Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn and David Seaman. Arsenal continues […]
‘If you hadn’t noticed’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Conversation with football friends is for most their favourite part of the experience. It’s the part I dearly miss living in the hills of Tennessee. I love writing because I love writing but also because there are so many people that jump in the […]
Not quite yet An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It’s amazing how patience gives clarity. After Wednesday night I was frustrated. Not just because we had lost either. I was frustrated because I didn’t get to watch it live and had suffered the maddening moment that everyone reading this has met before. That’s the […]
Wolves will host Arsenal at the Molineux in this crucial game in the title race as the curtains of the 2023/24 season are beginning to wind down. Wolves, who have been decent in their rights, will be hoping to cause a major scalp just as they have done in some games this season, while the […]
