Little by Little An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective This period of the season is likely to be the most forgettable month. If anything at all, maybe it’s the month of favour. Where Father Christmas showed up and left a few extra presents because he found out that dad was struggling to get it […]
“Some, but not all…” An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. On one level constructive criticism of Arsenal players seems somewhat harsh when we are in every competition and top of them all. On the other hand, the standards are so high that meeting them isn’t easy and if you fall away 5% then you […]
“Playing against Arsenal“ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I’ve just started to write my ‘ preliminary notes’ for my boys high school season in the Spring. The few things that I want to focus on and ensure that we emphasize. I’ve learnt that when you coach a high school team here in the […]
‘The brake or the gas’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The dialogue among Arsenal fans after the Liverpool game has been quite fascinating. Apart from those that automatically start attention seeking and wanting over the top accountability for one game of football, the rest of us seem to be somewhat uniquely divided on […]
Changes at Arsenal Before I start, I have a favour to ask at the end of this piece I spend way too much time thinking about how Arsenal can be the best that they can be. I do it not out of lack of trust in the club, but because it’s my passion. I suppose […]
If rumours are to be believed, the holy trinity of Arteta, Josh K and Berta are in for no less than three attacking players this summer. A left winger, a central attacking midfielder and a striker are on the list. For arguments sake, let’s call them Rodrygo, Eze and Gyokeres. Now bear in mind that […]
It just wasn’t meant to be, No repeat of ‘Rice, Rice, baby’ We couldn’t get over PSG, It just wasn’t meant to be It just wasn’t meant to be On a cold night in gay Paris They was no after Partey It just wasn’t meant to be It just wasn’t meant to be Bakayo had […]
Arsenal fans have been through a wild season filled with soaring expectations, brilliant flashes, and that persistent feeling that one more key addition might transform a very strong club into a championship contender. Arteta’s squad, having grown a lot from his first days, now seems to be gunning in the right direction. Still, if there’s […]
At just eighteen years old, Lewis-Skelly has already showcased the attributes that make him an exciting prospect. His performances in Arsenal’s youth ranks displayed his dynamic ability and multifaceted imagination. Identified traits earlier make it easy for him to adapt to senior football, which is usually more taxing psychologically. In Lewis-Skelly’s case, his innate self-assuredness […]
Arsenal hosted West Ham on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners seeking to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool by securing a fourth straight win in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed the bulk of opportunities early on, but West Ham would have their first real sight of danger in the […]
