Yes Wenger may not be a Failure to Kroenke but he would be to Abramovich
Yesterday’s article from @invinciblog caused quite a stir. Most understood that the author had done the research to understand by Stan Kroenke might want to keep Arsene Wenger as his manager. The arguments was compelling but as one Gunners Town reader pointed out in numerous tweets the view is dependent on the owner. A certain […]
Arsenal Optimism abounds, no time for the Pessimists and Haters but do we miss David Dein?
Dear Fellow Gunners Quite a few points to cover;- The Cup Final was on 27 May and the first match of the new season is on 11 August. Six weeks since we saw our team triumph in style against Chelsea at Wembley and another five weeks before AFC open the new season against […]
Is it a Make or Break Season for Oxlade-Chamberlain and even for Ramsey in 2017/18
Australia here we come! A group of 25 players has been selected to take part to the usual increase-your-commercial-revenues summer tour – to Australia, this year. We started with three consecutive Far East tours from 2011 onwards, which saw the Arsenal playing games in Malaysia, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam (remember the Running […]
If you believe Wenger is a Failure, you’re Deluded. Here’s why.
Introduction I don’t know how to break this to you gently – so I’m just going to come out and say it… If you have been clamouring for Arséne Wenger’s departure based on any reason other than you’re throwing an emotional hissy-fit of entitlement and frustration – then you are, at best, seriously misguided, and at worst, […]
The Curious Case of Lucas Perez and the Arsenal No.9 Curse
As Arsenal jetted off to Australia at the weekend, the newspapers were quick to tell us which players did not travel. With the futures of Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs up in the air, the defensive duo were left behind, with moves away from N5 imminent it seems. Another who didn’t go Down Under was […]
‘The Grateful Eight’ – The Young Guns with the chance to Shine in Sydney
Last night, Arsenal officially announced their 25-man squad that would be contesting in the club’s four international pre-season fixtures. Overall, the list contained no major shocks, with the likes of Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez missing out on the tour after contesting in international football following the end of the season. Additionally, a variety of […]
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 […]