If there were trophies for everything,,, (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 THFC]
‘If there were trophies for everything’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective by Mike McDonald The game was winding down. Max and I were in the Arsenal pub in Knoxville and the tension was palpable. About 30 Arsenal fans likely all thinking the same as me. We cannot drop any points to this Spurs […]
The Arsenal Women Journal – Happy New Year, folks!
Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I hope everyone had a wonderful time during the holiday season, and that everyone is ready and pumped for the second half of the season. Not much happened since we last spoke, except for three promising youngsters being handed their first professional contracts. Renée Slegers is still our interim head coach; […]
Thierry confirmed as the Greatest ever Premier League Striker – “Unplayable!”
Gunners Town is pleased to feature this guest post by Zach Lowy (@zachlowy) a freelance journalist who writes for various outlets such as Fotmob, RG News and more. Across his two decades in English football, Steven Caldwell faced off against some of the greatest strikers in the history of the Premier League. The former Scottish […]
Kro$hady vs Arteta the Architect: A January Rap Battle
Verse 1: Kro$hady Dear Mikel, I’ve been thinkin’, ’bout the January window, Our squad’s a little thin, but I still want you to know, I see your calls, but I’m stuck out here in LA, I don’t know who to sign, man, it’s gettin’ so cray! Yo, your tactics look solid, I see you got […]
A case not ready for court… [ARS (3) 1 – 1 (5) MUN]
‘A case not ready for court’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective By Mike McDonald Over the last 40 years I have become a big fan of true crime TV. I’ve wondered for a while as to why I like it. Should I be worried? It all started with Miss Marple. Still in my […]
Winning is a habit, and winning the Carabao Cup will be habit-forming for Arteta’s Arsenal.
I don’t get annoyed at other supporters’ views on the Arsenal thsee days. We are a multi-generational broad church as Gooners, spanning the globe, so different perspectives are to be expected. However, if I were still the type to get annoyed, I would probably be mildly wound up by those who deem today’s semi-final as […]
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: FA Ref Rules (Arsenal Edition)
* WORLD EXCLUSIVE * FA Ref Rules (Arsenal Edition) Not sure there is much to say of value about the Brighton game, but I do have something to say, though. Not sure if it will brighten your day or make you more infuriated, but here goes… An ‘Arsenal Edition’ Premier League referees rule book has […]
Coordinated chaos coaching (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BRE 1-3 ARS]
‘Coordinated chaos coaching’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The inexcusable coaching error. Number one… When you play a team that you struggled against previously, don’t repeat the same obvious mistake. At the same time, don’t obsess over it because they may do something different. Many teams prepare for the next game and spend […]
Welcome to the Goonerverse: “Never 25 with Arsenal and me” by Dave Seager
Welcome to the Goonerverse! Consider this a portal into the poetic minds of regular, everyday Gooners like you and me! A place where there is no judgment – no good or bad – a place where you can let your inner poet off its leash for a while… Share in a poem what it means […]
Football strangulation (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-0 IPS]
Football strangulation An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective So, the Ipswich game wasn’t necessarily ’fun’ but it was certainly interesting. At least for a footballing nerd like me. And hopefully for your pleasure too. Did you notice how congested the game was? Especially in the second half. Almost like watching your 5 year old […]