Arsene Wenger “So what the fcuk do I do now?”
Have you ever decided, “Bugger it, I’ve had enough, I’m jacking it all in.” Stormed up to your boss, slapped your resignation on his (or hers) desk, flipped them the bird, stomped out of the office, abusing everybody you hate on the way out. Only, once you get to your car, you start thinking, “Oh […]
The Invisibles, Henry and Ozil
The Invisibles, Henry and Ozil On Sunday, it was one of the most emotional days in the history of Arsenal football club, as the club and its fans bid Arsene Wenger Adieu at The Emirates. Fans and players alike were given an opportunity to pay respect, saying thank you for all the great man has […]
Aubameyang serves notice to Kane and Salah, as Wenger’s team and club gave him, Per and Vic an Emirates farewell to remember
Arsenal 5-0 Burnley – A bientot Monsieur Wenger – Premier League review It’s the final Wenger home game, which we finished in style. And how…. Burnley was very poor, considering they had the opportunity to beat us to get in the driving seat for sixth place. But their attacking play was limp, and […]
Au Revoir Arsene, Merci pour les souvenirs – Arsenal v Burnley Preview
Arsenal vs. Burnley preview So it’s Arsene’s last home game at Arsenal. There will be a party atmosphere, but then this will be a preview as much as it is a celebration of his tenure. As for the game, it’s pretty much the sixth-place play-off final. Burnley, whilst a “small club”, can finish above […]
Arsenal’s Meek Europa Exit Leaves Post-Wenger Future Uncertain
For all the talk of a rousing, fist-bumping send-off for Arsène Wenger that would go down as one of the club’s greatest European nights, Arsenal’s lacklustre defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday instead provided a stark reminder of where the club finds itself in the final act of Wenger’s 22-year reign. A fairytale finish […]
Atletico Madrid – The Coaches’ Voice Scouting Report
Atletico Madrid (vs Arsenal) Europa League Semi Final Atletico Madrid Scouting Report [COURTESY OF THE COACHES’ VOICE] European Cup/Champions League Appearances: 13 Best Finish: Runners-up, 1973/74, 2013/14, 2015/16 UEFA Cup/Europa League Appearances: 24 Best Finish: Winners, 2009/10, 2011/12 Qualifying route Atletico began the season in the Champions League, but dropped out in the group stages. Despite […]
Profiles Of The Future Arsenal, Part 1: Luis Enrique
Who next? Part 2, Luis Enrique In this series of articles I look at some of the favourites for the manager job at Arsenal, I look into the tactics and players they may fit into the side should they join. The first profile looked at Allegri. This second part we look at the bookies favourite….Luis […]
Highbury Hero: Arsenal’s Suave 007 “Stroller” George Graham
It’s time to take the dust cover off the time machine and transport us back in time to the swinging sixties. When one of Bertie Mee’s earliest signings arrived at Highbury in September 1966, he came as a striker from Chelsea but ended up as a stylish midfielder at The Arsenal. It’s the man nicknamed […]
Jack is Dead. All Hail, Ainsley! AMN seizes his Arsenal moment
Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ Wilshere Moment On February 16, 2011, the world saw one of the greatest midfield performances in European club football history, all by a 19 year old footballer from Arsenal football club, a youngster who had the world at his feet, and two legends, Xavi and Iniesta, in the back of his pocket. Jack […]
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal – Football Gods Don’t Get The Memo
Red Devilled at Old Trafford… I was not expecting a victory here. But even though we lost, we didn’t lose badly. Overall, it was a good performance, and we probably should have got a draw at least. It was nice to see Wenger being praised by both Sir Alex and his new buddy Mourinho. As […]