Now this is a conversation I have had with my friends over the years, it always crops up around international tournament time and yes that circle includes a Spurs supporting friend who vehemently denies the claim and counters with the accusation I have a bias in my argument. It’s something I would always struggle to […]
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Bukayo Saka – will he stay put and become a genuine homegrown hero or jump?
Bukayo Saka has been one of Arsenal’s bright sparks this season. The youngster has emerged this season, and even as a deputy left-back has performed ably. His man of the match performance vs. Newcastle, and praise on Sky Sports no less, have seen his stock rise. This is amongst contract talks, and rumours of […]
Lacazette to break his ‘away’ duck and end Koeman’s Goodison Tenure
Everton vs. Arsenal Premier League preview This is a special fixture in some ways. Bergkamp’s first assist for us was here, all the way back in 1995, for a certain Mr. Wright (Wright, Wright). Vermaelan of all players got a debut brace, and the “certain world-beater” Cadamateri secured a winning brace here many years ago. […]
We told you Arsenal should not have signed Lacazette! – (Sunday Supplement Massive)
Why Arsenal Shouldn’t Sign Lacazette Well it looks like it’s finally happening, one of the longest transfer saga’s in recent memory, Alexandre Lacazette is set to sign for Arsenal after what seems like three seasons of being linked with the player. Arsenal were linked with this striker that Atletico Madrid couldn’t even negotiate a transfer […]
Are financial principles slightly hindering our great club?
Cash reserves, money, wages, prices tags and so forth. These financial aspects are what now symbolise the modern game, football has become a brutal business in which money is far and away the most significant factor. The power money has brought to football means that clubs such as Manchester City can be dragged from the […]
Ozil does not need to be the Arsenal Number 10 to use the space that a 10 Exploits
My axe first came to be ground shortly after England’s exit in Brazil during the World Cup when a national news station claimed England’s failings were due to a lack of a number 10! I then got further angst when the Arsenal twitterverse jumped on the #playOzil@10 bandwagon. I was finally forced to the power […]
When Villains became Heroes – TFIF -The Weekly Gunners Town Crew Review
TFIF – The Weekly Gunners Town Crew Review Friday The 13th March, 2015 Welcome to Thank F**k It’s Friday – where members of the Gunners Town writing team gather to take a look at the Arsenal week that’s just passed. It’s a simple format, really – each week, a smattering of our eclectic scribes will select a HERO, […]
The Best No. 10 On The Planet Is Nearing His Best
You sold Bale and we signed Mesut Ozil, Mesut Ozil, Mesut f***ing Ozil!! Honestly having been a huge fan of his before I even thought it was possible he could play for my club, I still rub my eyes in disbelief that he sports the mighty red kit of Arsenal! What a player he […]
GONE in a cloud of smoke? Arsenal chances of capturing glory are running out for Jack Wilshere
We at Gunners Town are delighted to welcome Subomi Oguntoyinbo with the following superb guest post, which we’re hopeful will lead to a regular weekly column on the site. You can find out more about our talented new writer in the biography below, but until then, kick back and enjoy the educated views of Subomi. […]
Why Spurs are to thank for Arsenal’s Premier League title surge this season
Thank You Tottenham Hotspur ? 3rd March 2013 was a day that all Arsenal fans dread. It was a day of defeat in the North London Derby. It was the start of a 24 hour period of Facebook silence for me, with my status being “I love Tottenham Hotspur” (a long running bet I have […]