UEFA Women’s Champions League…HERE WE COME! Last night’s four-nil win in Prague, combined with the three-nil win at Meadow Park in the first leg, sealed our return to the elite European competition. It was “never in doubt” as a wise man once (allegedly) said but it is not over until it is over, so we […]
FRANK STAPLETON (1975-1981) Frank Stapleton was one of the three outstanding Irish talents that came through the youth system and became massive stars for The Arsenal in the 1970’s. The other two being David O’Leary and Liam Brady. Cultured centre back David O’Leary stayed and played for the Gunners for 18 years and became our […]
Plots. Sinister dealings. These words may come to mind when you think conspiracy theories. In our everyday lives we are surrounded by conspiracy claims, from the Moon landing, to Religion, to Government laws. Anywhere you look, a conspiracy could arise. In Football there are many conspiracies at play, from a simple ‘’they cheated’’ or ‘’everyone […]
Following news reports in several media, it seems Mikel Arteta is due to become our new head coach. At the time of writing (Thursday), a press conference is to be held tomorrow (Friday), where he will seemingly be announced as the club’s new head coach. He was in the running following Wenger’s departure, […]
Just some Robbie I used to know So RVP will hang up his boots at the end of the season and to most Gooners he is a footnote in Arsenal history. He shoulda choulda been an Arsenal legend, but when push came to shove, the ‘little boy inside’ told him to chase the money and […]
Despite being a strong opponent of the January/Winter transfer window, Arsene Wenger during that period in the year 2006 pulled off a piece of business which was hailed and slammed in equal measure by anyone concerned, not different from anything Arsenal in the last few years. He had signed from the Southampton football club academy, […]
It was no surprise that we won comfortably in Australia, both of our games at a canter till the pace of it all caught up with athletes who have just about returned to first team training after a heavy dose of the holiday season into their bodies. It came as no surprise also, at least […]
I am sure you heard it, too: AS Roma legend Francesco Totti just retired after over 20 years at the Club. Although I admire his soft touch, amazing vision and technical ability, he’s not one of those players who made me dream; I will be forever grateful for the paneka spot-kick against Holland during the […]
To inherit Mr Arsenal a blessing indeed A Doctor of Defending and man born to lead An angry snarl and a die-hard will to win Winning a habit and losing a sin Retiring the finest, this great club had seen But the heir in waiting, his Vice in the team We called him Paddy […]
It is a strange time to be an Arsenal supporter and the emotion or feeling that sadly most adequately describes my state of mind is ‘resigned’. It seems highly likely that come the summer now we will find ourselves entering a new era with a new manager for the first full season in 21 years. […]
