Too much time to think An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I have this theory about Mikel Arteta. Essentially, he makes better decisions with less time to prepare. If I was in a better mood I’d study past games to prove my point but I know that I’ve had this feeling quite a few […]
It’s Matchday 2 and only three teams have a perfect record. Only four other teams are unbeaten. The old cliché rings true: there are no easy games in the Premier League. The old “Top Four” that battled it out, year upon year, for Champions League spots, grew to a Top Five, and then Six. One […]
Of Equal Importance An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective My life experience has led me to understand that one of the most enjoyable times of a man’s life is when he is part of a band of brothers. Men need a group of men in their life. When a man finds this experience he […]
Evolving Tactics: A Deep Dive into the Transformation of Premier League Strategies The Premier League has become one of the top football leagues in the world today, and part of its success can be credited to the ever-changing tactics used by each squad’s managers. From a reliance on tactical formations such as 4-4-2 to more […]
Coach Mike McDonald has given his season’s predictions on the Positives Needs & Hopes podcast – available for streaming in the player below. He has some surprising predictions for the Cup and League competitions!! Enjoy. Gunners Town Pub · Positives, Needs & Hopes – Expanded Mike McDonaldFormer Highbury regular. Moved to TN, USA […]
Last season Arsenal were extremely close to upsetting the odds and finishing ahead of Manchester City and winning the Premier League, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be and they fell just short. After too many years of not competing for that top prize, it was a pleasant surprise for most Arsenal fans to see them […]
It was a case of what could have been for Arsenal. There is obviously some disappointment there, but looking back at the season, how would you rate it? Sagna: Honestly, I will say that this has been a seven out of ten season. They could have been the champions. I think they missed out on […]
‘….and the dominoes fell’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I have debated over how to frame this game more so than any blog I think I’ve ever written. I always try to not be angry as you can go to Twitter and find a small country’s worth over there. I’m not an angry […]
‘One year later and 30 years ago’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Lame. Fatigued. Afraid. Bullied. Lost. About one year ago, Arsenal didn’t entirely surprise us. Well, maybe a little. The hope always makes you believe that you have turned the page. Those five words were the polite version of how we felt and […]
Arsenal has faced criticism after the changing of the date of the home game with Chelsea. The match, which was originally scheduled for April 29th, has been moved due to a decision made by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) with regards to the availability of Metropolitan Police numbers. The group expressed concerns about the availability […]
