From Tottenham to Rennes – The Unacquainted Twins, Good Arsenal and his Bad Brother!
‘The Unacquainted Twins’ POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Have you ever met people who should know each other, perhaps they are essentially the same, but look like they have never met? I introduce to you Arsenal 2018–19! ‘Good Arsenal’…. Shows up one in three. An intense team with laser focus that starts finishes and does […]
Sokratis is a Philosopher of Defending and Socrates isn’t – A short tribute to Papa
Socrates is a founder of modern philosophy you know Sokratis footballer they all told us was far too slow Plato leaned from Socrates and became an equally clever chappie Holding learned from Sokratis and made the Gooners happy The Socratic Method is a negative method of hypothesis elimination The Sokratic method more akin to creative […]
Exclusive Inside track on on our Europa Opponents, Rennes, with French Football expert, Rich Allen
As Arsenal finally overcame Bate Borisov to reach the last 16 of the Europa League, there was a sense of relief but also, with so many remaining top teams, there was also a sense of who would be next? Qualification to next year’s Champions League is the prize for the winners of the competition and […]
Leno the Star Man as Ramsey signs off from NLD Duties in Style – Impressions and Player Ratings from NLD.
Them 1-1 Us North London Derby review So, we haven’t lost to them in the league this season. But I have some mixed feelings on this game. Yes, we didn’t lose. But let’s be real – we should have won this game. Tottenham, with their lauded and trophyless manager, wasn’t up to it. Alli […]
Wenger, Vieira, KSE, Tottenham is ‘Sh’t’ and more – An Audience with David Dein
Last week, I was fortunate and grateful receive an invite to an event at DWF hosted by Tom Mungovan @tvanmungo, at which David Dein was the guest speaker. Thought I’d share a thread with some of the key highlights – and there were many – David is an absolute gentleman and hugely visionary and engaging character […]
Emery Vindicated as Monreal, Mkhi, Sokratis, Monreal and Leno are NLD Heroes
What is the definition of ‘cruelty?’ I am too bummed to find out but it feels like it should be that game. Rather than whine about an offside goal I want to acknowledge that Arsenal had some players that played like real heroes today and were possibly a penalty kick away from being legends. I […]
Freddie Ljungberg’s Impact, Leipzig Links and who will make it? – An look at the Arsenal Academy with Jeorge Bird
1) Thanks for joining us Jeorge, we have seen many talents such as Bukayo Saka, Zech Medley and Emile Smith Rowe been given first team appearances this season, who do you think is next to card Unai Emery’s eye? I think that Xavier Amaechi could be next. He’s done very well for the U23s and […]
Houboulang Mendes to be Bellerin Cover? – Next of the Lorient Express Part 2
I recently wrote a speculative piece on Lorient’s exciting talent, Alexis Claude Maurice. I pondered whether the existing close connection between Arsenal and Les Merlus, as well as Guendouzi’s friendships with his ex-team mates might encourage another surprising swoop into Ligue 2. From a young player’s perspective, watch their ex comrade be given so much […]
THE RECIPE FOR IDENTITY – When Emery Plays his best players in their best positions and to their strengths
Positives, Needs & Hopes from Arsenal 5 Bournemouth 1 The Recipe for Identity POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES As a coach I have always held the belief that your identity should be a by product of your ability to find the best system for your best players enabling them to play […]
Arsenal 5-1 Bournemouth – Sexy football returns as Cherries are pitted at Emirates (Incl. Player Ratings)
Cherries pitted at the Emirates This was sexy football again. We had snippets vs. Southampton but we had more of this vs. Bournemouth. The line-up featured our German maestro Mesut Ozil, and a recall for Guendouzi. Auba played up top by himself, but Jenkinson started a as a right-wing back. Monreal started as a centre-back […]