Ainsley Maitland-Niles as an ‘Inverted Fullback’ – An Instant Arteta influence
One of the stand out features of yesterday’s match, Arsenal first under their new coach, was the role of Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Of course, it remains to be seen whether Arteta will continue with the young Englishman, when Hector Bellerin is fit but the way he was deployed was interesting and worthy of comment. You […]
Mikel turning Arsenal around – Emery looked to deny opponents, Arteta looks to maximise our players!
You can’t go back, but you can turn around Positives, Needs and Hopes Part way through the game I had a moment of sadness. I’d just seen Torreira win yet another tackle, Xhaka play another fizzer between the lines and Ozil pick it up in oceans. I should’ve been excited, but I started wallowing in […]
The sweet highs and sour lows of Arsenal’s 2019
2019 is nearly over, though at the time of writing there are some games vs. Bournemouth and Chelsea to play yet. So as this year is coming to an end, which were the best and worst points of 2019? What were the games, players and moments, which caught our eye, whether good or […]
Tough task. Takes Time. Arteta running Arsenal to the start line.
Running to the start line I’ve never seen Arsenal fans so unified in agreement. A decent number were thrilled before Arteta’s first conference. A larger number were cautiously optimistic, unsure or upset. After Mikel Arteta’s first press conference, it seemed that everyone and I mean everyone was ‘beyond excited.’ That was the phrase I kept […]
The Arteta Era begins – but will Arsenal fans allow it to succeed?
A new era has begun, folks. Mikel Arteta, the prodigal son, is about to lead his first training session as head coach of the Arsenal, after leaving the Club three years ago. It’s safe to say that the whole place is excited: the former Manchester City assistant coach had everyone lighted up during a flawless […]
Everton 0-0 Arsenal: Coaches vs Fans [Positive Needs & Hopes]
COACHES vs FANS Positives, Needs and Hopes Part of me wondered if I was reaching a little with this thought. After dialing back the emotion of watching Arsenal trying to attack, I realized that these thoughts have validity….. Fans want defensive solidity and Arsenal fans would sacrifice their Granny for it. When it shows up […]
Bienvenido Senor Arteta! – Reservations yes but fan backing, a BIG YES
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, […]
EVERYTHING JUST CHANGED – Mikel Arteta, positives, needs and hopes!
EVERYTHING JUST CHANGED Positives, Needs and Hopes What have you based your opinion on Mikel Arteta on? I’ve been coaching for 30 years this January. I’ve learnt over my years that there is an endless list of qualities in a great coach. I’ve also learnt that some are deal breakers that should instantly […]
The Key to the Arteta appointment as COACH lies in the structure above him – Much Edu about nothing!!
New Arsenal 1st Team COACH? (Thanks to Getty Images) It now seems that our ex-skipper and the man who lead us to our first trophy in nine years in 2014 will be our new COACH and I for one am quite excited at the prospect. I have a soft spot for the man I […]
Spineless Arsenal board are the reason for decline – nearly 14 years on from Highbury move
Arsenal’s 0-3 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday brought most people back down to earth following the amazing 9 minute spell which saw the Gunners end a nine-match barren run to win 3-1 at West Ham. It also highlighted just how bad things are. As many of the older generation reflect on how current day […]