As the start of the 2015-16 campaign approached, I suggested that winning the league title this season was a realistic possibility, even more so if we were able to add at least one more player of quality to the squad and following our victory against Manchester City, it had appeared that both the manager and […]
The Arsenal has finally found its way into the safe harbour of Port Win after making its way through several obstacles. First as it set sail from the happy ports of Swansea City, the weather seemed wonderful and we got lulled into a false sense of security. Ahead we thought was familiar land, land which […]
Following the end of 2015’s series of International breaks, club football has once again taken centre stage, to pave way for four un-interrupted months of league action. By the time the next set of FIFA engagements takes place in February, we will be greeted with a less ambiguous picture of clubs’ aspirations, heading into the […]
So, after a two-week international borefest (made worse tenfold by the events in Paris), the real football is back. The players are returning, none of ours seem to do so in pieces and the next break is four months away. Four months of uninterrupted football at club level. The weekend will kick off with Watford […]
What could be more Arsenal than losing at the Emirates to a team that had never won in England before (step forward Olympiacos), before beating arguably the best team in the world at the moment. Yes, I’m looking at you Bayern. Not only did Arsenal beat Bayern, but they stopped them scoring for the first […]
Date: Sunday October 4th, 2015 Location: Emirates Stadium Event: Arsenal vs. Manchester United “And it’s Arsenal, Arsenal FC, we are by far the greatest team the world has ever seen!” The Emirates stadium was rocking, people excited to see their beloved team. Kids, women, men, people from different religions and from different backgrounds all gathered […]
Manchester United Van Gaal wanted to surprise Arsene Wenger with his team selection on Sunday. By opting to omit Valencia, (who did well against Alexis last season), move Darmian to the right and install Ashely Young at left back I have no doubt Wenger was surprised. Pleasantly surprised. I said last week that our best […]
#JustwhoisVictorthompson – ACCOUNTABILITY? 2nd in a series taken from Victor’s comments This gem was left after a blog by Zwi ‘Where’s the buck stop? last week I appreciate your dissertation on the relationship between the manager, the club and the press. The most difficult matter to explain is the role of the fans and the […]
It’s been a while, Gooners! I’ve been away on holidays and then very, very busy when I got back to work (coincidence?), which hasn’t left me any time to write my usual, weekly column for this wonderful community. I am back and I couldn’t be happier. Although disappointed by the fact that I couldn’t really […]
But if you try sometimes – you just might find – you get what you need Words by Wellmington, TheSundayMorningGooner Music by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards Olympiakos arrived at the Emirates And we thought it was in our own hands They turned up and got one over on us They turned up and out-fought […]
