Jack to the Future – Is Wilshere Arsenal’s Future Again and not Ozil?
On the train home to London at the moment before Brighton at home tomorrow. Then it’s the international break going into what hopefully won’t be the usually melancholic winter of inconsistency and collapse.. we live in hope. I spoke recently on my Grampian Gooner blog about the need to trust the youth and a disillusionment […]
Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion: Gunners look to continue their winning ways.
Arsenal vs. Brighton Premier League Preview Sunday 1st October 2017 Our goodly manager is on the third of the games he complained (rightly so in my mind) about. We welcome the Seagulls to our stadium, and it’s nice to see new teams in the Premier League, especially those we don’t play in the league that […]
Jack’s Got The Knack, Oli’s Got 100, Kids Shine. Oh – and Theo.
“PICK OF THE BUNCH.” BATE Borisov (2) Arsenal (4) Europa League From match-day to match-day there are certain individuals in the Arsenal team whose performance leaves them standing head and shoulders above the rest. The ones whose blood, sweat and tears are shed to ensure the team wins or at least makes a good attempt […]
Koscielny: “I love to be a defender” – Exclusive Translation of Interview for French TV ‘SFR’ Exc
We are fortunate today to have a full translation of our Skipper’s interview from GT’s ‘Man in France’ @Grooverblog Vincent Fabres On the fact he’s the manager‘s most used player since his move to Arsenal in 2010 I think I learn through the years that alongside the training there is also the background: preparation, […]
Man of the Match Nelson, Man of the Moment Giroud -As Gunners win in Belarus
BATE Borizov 2-4 Arsenal Europa League 28th September 2017 Arsenal haven’t played much in Belarus before. BATE Borizov are the long-running champions of Belarus, and narrowly missed out of Champions League qualification. They have however played and done well vs. Bayern Munich amongst others in previous seasons. So whilst it was not going to […]
Fantasy preview: Lacazette and Monreal make their case
Howdy. A new gameweek is nearly upon us, however there is still a day to go to get your squad in top shape. I’ll try to navigate you through this exercise. Defense The last week demonstrated how the Manchester clubs are not only firing on all cylinders up front, but also remain the least leaky […]
Ozil & Alexis: Traitors or Simply Mercenaries Moving On? Why I won’t shed a tear when they leave. Arsenal deserves better.
Should we be surprised (or upset) if Ozil and Sanchez don’t renew their contracts? I don’t think so. And here’s why… Traditionally, players signed for Arsenal because it was a step up for them. Or because they held a lifelong dream to play for the Gunners. Neither is the case for our two want-away stars. […]
Swings and Roundabouts, Tony. If you can’t stand the sand, get out of the pit!
I have been reading a lot of reviews and criticisms of last night`s match and also the review by Sky Sports. The spot that amuses me is where Dermot Gallagher ( the ex referee ) provides his opinion. Does anyone share my view that Dermot looks as if he is only missing a dog collar […]
Start of a love affair: is Lacazette Arsenal’s Mr. Right?
Hello Gooners. How does it feel to see Tony Pulis fuming over yet another loss at the Emirates Stadium? More than Mr. Baseball Cap’s moaning and more than the win against West Brom itself, what really gave me a wonderful feeling was watching Alexandre Lacazette: the Frenchman has been outstanding and the quality of his […]
Top Guns: the pick of this week’s Arsenal players
“PICK OF THE BUNCH.” From match-day to match-day there are certain individuals in the Arsenal team whose performance leaves them standing head and shoulders above the rest. The ones whose blood, sweat and tears are shed to ensure the team wins or at least makes a good attempt doing that. This weekly feature is going […]