An ode to Lucas Torreira, the little engine that could
Occam’s Razor is the philosophical principle that the simplest solution to any problem is usually the correct one. For Arsenal, that problem – perhaps their longest standing of many – has been the inability to field a consistently competent and sturdy midfield. It has been some 10 years since Gilberto Silva departed North London and […]
Arsenal may not be ready to win the league but they showed they are ready to compete for it – Positives, Needs and Hopes – AFC1-LFC1
Not ready to win it, but can Arsenal compete for the league? POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES As important as winning the big games is the belief gained. If I were Unai Emery, I would ask the players if they felt they were at the same level as Liverpool. Do not tell them. Some may just […]
King Jenkinson: the man who succeeded where all else failed.
King Jenkinson: the man who succeeded where all else failed. It’s official, Carl Jenkinson is a true Arsenal legend. Forget Bendtner, forget Ibrahimovic, forget Ronaldo (both of them), Carl Jenkinson is a true footballing god. After all, he represented TWO countries at international level. He’s seen off international right backs such as, Sagna, Santos […]
Arsenal struggle to be superior… Positives, Needs and Hopes
Ok, I’m being spoilt. Arsenal have won yet again and it’s not quite enough. Perhaps I speak for many when I say that we are ok with it but we are a little worried. Worried that good results with only good performances for 30-50% of the game may be a habit that won’t last. The […]
Just Some Robbie That I Used To Know
Just some Robbie I used to know So RVP will hang up his boots at the end of the season and to most Gooners he is a footnote in Arsenal history. He shoulda choulda been an Arsenal legend, but when push came to shove, the ‘little boy inside’ told him to chase the money and […]
“THEO GIVE US A BALL” – The Autobiography of Arsenal Legend Theo Foley [Book Review]
By Gary Lawrence THEO GIVE US A BALL is the autobiography of Theo Foley co-authored by Theo and his son Paul. When Paul sent me a copy of their book he told me that once I start reading it I wouldn’t be able to put it down and he wasn’t wrong. It’s a cracking read […]
Three Decisive Moments Halt Gunners’ Winning Streak (Positives, Needs and Hopes)
3 decisive moments…. Positives, Needs and Hopes Well, that wasn’t easy but that’s good for us. Will help us prepare for more difficult games. Three decisive moments decided the outcome. Mr. Rash had obviously been missing his close relationship with the grass and so decided to make a visit via whacking Kouyate. How long will […]
Result Dozen Match Expectation: Palace holds Arsenal to scrappy and physical draw (Match Review)
Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal Premier League review This was a real blood and guts game. Palace had a game plan, and this was to rough up, tackle, press, and hassle us. And it worked for them, largely. They were not high up in the table, however, they hadn’t scored a goal before today at […]
Arsenal Legend Paul Merson triggers Gooner snowflakes: is it justified?
Paul Merson is without a doubt an Arsenal legend. He was part of the mid-80s crop of Keown, Adams, the late, great Rocky Rocastle, Thomas, Quinn, etc. who were part of the core of the 1989/1991 title-winning teams. He also had the guile which possibly made our “boring” tag of this period unfair. […]
Weather the early storm and we should make it 12 on the bounce – Palace Preview
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal – Premier League preview It’s north vs. south London on Sunday, and the media as usual term this a “London derby”. Yes, technically it’s accurate. We’re both in the same city, so we’re geographically close. However, derby to me denotes rivalry, hate, and animosity. This for us only applies to […]