George Graham – Have bungs, Sp*rs and Wenger undermined his legacy?
George Graham was the Arsenal manager between 1986 and 1995. At this point he is our second-best ever manager, based on trophies, win percentage, and overall legacy. The premier manager is Wenger, of course. Wenger has won ten trophies with us, though Graham won six, including a European trophy that Wenger hasn’t attained to date. […]
The (Un)Importance of Alexis Sanchez – Not an Arsenal Great and Unlikely to Become One
It seems that today the word “legend” gets thrown around freely by fans. It is understandable, to an extent. Fans are emotionally invested in their team, and its players. It’s easy enough to get the supporters teary-eyed and mellow when an exciting forward comes along and has a couple of great seasons in front of […]
A Gooner’s Itinerary for Arsenal in Sydney – Arsenal Down Under Part 3
For all of you who are making the trip and the Aussie Gooners who are already here, I thought I would put together details of the ‘official’ itinerary and include a few other events that you might interest you. Tuesday 11th July 6:40am(ish) @ Sydney International Airport The team touch down in Sydney for […]
With Jens Lehmann and his new signings is Wenger addressing Arsenal’s Mentality Problem
Wenger is finally tackling Arsenal’s main problem Mentality Arsenal have been for the best part of a decade, saddled with the labels of underachievers and weak mentally, yet consisting of some of the best players around. Many pundits have questioned the players’ mentality, saying it is all about Mentality and not about talent, there are […]
With the Arrival of Lacazette we look at Arsene Wenger’s French Conversion Rate
If Arsene Wenger were to make a list of what he loved most, the first would be “Arsenal Football Club” and “French Footballers” would be a close second. Few can doubt Wenger’s affinity and knowledge of players from this country, as he was born in Strasbourg, France, played amateur French football, and coached at Nancy […]
The Europa League is Arsenal’s ‘CRISITUNITY (Thanks Homer)
I WANT THE europA LEAGUE Yes, I want to win it. I can hear it now: “You what?” “Europa League is shit!” “It’s BS, mate.” “It’s shit, bruv…” “Jose only cared about it cos of the Champions League, mate…” “It’s below us!” “It’s shameful!” “It’s a sign of failure.” “We should throw it, and […]
10,000 miles apart but forever in our hearts – Arsenal Down Under Part 2
10,000 miles apart but forever in our hearts. In terms of being an Arsenal fan in Australia, I am still a newbie with only 8 years under my belt. To get a true view of what The Arsenal coming to Australia means to the fans here, I thought I would get the thoughts of the […]
Wenger In or Wenger Out being Positive The Arsenal is what it is all about!
Wenger – different values? We all know by now he’s staying. I posted prior in another article that I want him gone, but I still respect what he’s done for us. His influence at Arsenal is truly eternal. But I’ve been thinking about something. Is the reason why Wenger Ins and Wenger Outs differ due […]
Arsenal in Sydney: 40 years in the making – Arsenal Down Under Part 1
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or believe every word a certain America guy called Donald says and believe all news is Fake News, you will be aware that The Arsenal arrive in Sydney next week for a double header against the current A league champions and the 2014 Asian Champions League winners. […]
They say Lacazette can be the new Wrighty – Are they Wright?
This blog will be short and sweet, (not always the case with me) and has been inspired by those making comparisons between our shiny new record signing and a certain Mr Ian Wright. Indeed only yesterday, a man who should know, Gerard Houllier, described Lacazette as the ‘New Ian Wright’. Indeed there so may similarities […]