We often hear the not too uncommon term ‘the captain should lead by example on the pitch’ when referring to football skippers. The man who is given the armband is nine times out of ten the best player in the squad, and is one that can roll up his sleeves and inspire his teammates when […]
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Laurent Koscielny: a New Squillaci?
Laurent Koscielny for all of his goals and excellent performances last year, he has truly lacked polish and defensive acuity, or defensive awareness for those of you who are FIFA nuts from back in the day. Now I know I’m going on a rant, but yesterday I managed to squeak in a half of Champions […]
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Much has been made of Arsenals defensive resilience so far this season. Is it down to the arrival of Steve Bould to the 1st team staff? Most likely, but what else is different? Arsenal have only conceded 3 goals in all competitions so far this term. Two goalkeeping errors and 1 penalty that was in […]
Our immense defence: TV5, Koz or a Big F**king German?
After travelling to face the Premier League champions in their own back yard, Arsenal are still unbeaten this season. A late Laurent Koscielny slammer earned the Gunners a well-earned point after Joleon Lescott had put City ahead against the run of play. WTTGT
Steve Bould; Arsenal’s signing of the summer?
I’m sure that you, just like I am, have been shocked and impressed by Arsenal’s defensive displays so far this campaign. This time last season, we’d just been humiliated 8-2 at Old Trafford, had already conceded 10 goals in the Premier League, and we looked a million miles away from even finishing in the top […]
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It may have taken until transfer deadline day, but the Gunners finally got their hands on a giant centre-back. A German giant at that, one with a lot of international experience and a history in the Champions League. WTTGT
Djourou has “second chance”
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou hopes that he will get another chance to impress Arsene Wenger as he looks to try and cement a place at the club. The Swiss centre-back has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium since the start of the summer, as he currently finds himself way down the pecking order behind Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent […]
Podolski looking forward to working with Wenger
Arsenal new boy Lukas Podolski has expressed his excitement at the prospect of working with Arsene Wenger. WTTGT
Djourou wants to remain a Gunner
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has insisted that he remains “committed” to the Gunners, despite speculation linking him with a move away from the club. WTTGT
5 things we learnt from the festive period
Arsenal will once again be in Premier League action come this weekend after a small break for the FA Cup. The hectic festive period has enabled us to really analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the squad. With injuries ruling riot… WTTGT