A glimpse of the mountain top An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I wonder how many goals Arsenal have scored this season that were not scored by our striker. I never really research stats, but here goes. I’ll be right back. Ok, got it. We’ve scored 37 in all competitions and 26 were scored […]
Suffocation revelation An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The result against Sevilla mattered. How much did the performance matter though? Not a huge amount beyond creating confidence and better habits. Part of me wants to say that this performance was the best of the season and the other part wants to say, ‘no way.’ […]
In this edition we look back on Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Sevilla in Spain. HEADLIGHT Paul Hepker: The goal of the three Gabriels. Gabriel clears it to Gabriel, who Cruyff-turns and puts through Gabriel, who rounds the keeper to score. Gary Lawrence: The way Declan Rice is getting more influential week by week. […]
In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Bournemouth. HIGHLIGHT Steve Wellman: “Tsamina mina, eh, eh, Waka waka, eh, eh, £60 million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again.” Dave Seager: Hard not to settle on the player and fan reaction to Kai Havertz. I am still far from convinced he […]
In this edition we look back on the NLD and the Carabao Cup midweek game against Brentford. HIGHLIGHT NLD Dave Seager: The only true highlight from the NLD was the magnificent Saliba. Dwayne Bingham: The fans, brought the atmosphere to the game. Understandably it doesn’t take much to lift us against Spurs but despite […]
Christmas in September An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I’m not sure if Hallmark movies is just an American thing. If they have made a ‘Christmas in September’ movie then I’m in no doubt that it didn’t end in frustration unless you preferred the guy with overly white teeth and way too much product […]
I don’t think Raya is a better goalkeeper than Ramsdale but I do think he’s a better stylistic fit for Artetas philosophy. Saka hasn’t had a slow start to the season, 6 g/a in 6 games tells the story. If only people looked at Havertz as a pure CM he would be hailed as a […]
This time last season, Arsenal had nine out of nine points, three games in, a perfect start. This solid foundation gave them a solid launching pad for a magnificent title charge: top of the table for 248 days, and falling short only at the last few hurdles, and reeled in by the Manchester City treble-wining […]
Reasons to be cheerful, you’ll see Gooners to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3 Good summer jolly, more transfer folly Good golly, Miss Molly and high, high hopes Brazilian Martinelli, fellow countryman Gabi First game on the telly, no time to choke Ode down the channel, Wrighty on the panel The rest just talking […]
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 […]
