Wenger once again plays blame game in post-match interview
ARSENAL CIRCULAR 130 Judge at the end of the season, not now. There are still 45 points at stake. If, like me, you support the manager and want him to come through and win something significant this season – more than the FA Cup – you have to answer some awkward questions. That is how […]
Sentimentality killed the cat. Arsenal 0 – 1 Chelsea
Sentimentality Killed the Cat? Ultimately, 2 fundamental errors cost us yesterday. A la Lehmann in Paris, The BFG didn’t need to make the tackle. It was 18 minutes into the game, so if Costa had beaten Petr, we had plenty of time. Costa ain’t the quickest, so Per could have stayed with him and held […]
Arsenal’s cunning strategy for breaking down stubborn defences
Today’s Sunday Times carries an interesting article by Jonathan Northcroft based on an interview with Paul Merson. He talks about possession, breaking fast and powerfully, and says that Arsenal have conceded possession as a tactic and achieved better results. Arsenal’s worst defeats have happened when they have had what he describes as “heavy possession”. He says […]
Arsenal are in a position to win the Premier League BUT should Wenger take all the credit?
In the weeks that have passed since I last penned my thoughts, three successive home victories followed up by two successive away draws, has resulted in the team staying in contention for the league title as well as progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup, where we will face a home tie against Burnley, a positive return in the eyes of most […]
I never felt more like beating the Blues when Arsenal win and Chelsea lose!!
We play Chelsea on Sunday and the Blues remain a very tricky opponent for us. We have improved against City and United in the last year or so, but hardly against Chelsea, being held to a goalless draw at the Emirates in April and losing away at Stamford Bridge (thanks to an atrocious performance from […]
‘Wenger, sign a striker and win the league’ says Jimmy Bullard
Ahead of Sunday’s huge London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at The Emirates Stadium, former Premier League star, Jimmy Bullard, has called on Arsene Wenger to sign a world class centre forward to secure his side’s first Premier League title since 2004. Bullard, who was speaking at a Carling Shirt Amnesty event, believes it’s a […]
Arsenal’s Medical Staff seem to be interfering in the club’s Transfer Business
“The Arsenal medical staff are interfering with transfers.” As a headline that is pretty damning, suggesting that the medical staff are deliberately affecting the transfer business of Arsene Wenger. That’s not the truth, but it’s a half truth. Arsene Wenger confirmed in December that more than one signing was likely. A few weeks later it […]
Always ahead of the game: Arsene swoops in to sign African stars
DOUBLE SIGNINGS PAST AND PRESENT ARSENAL CIRCULAR 128 The overnight news that Arsenal are about to complete the signing from Nigeria of Samuel Chukwueze and Kelechi Nwakali reminds us of the need for ongoing injections of new players and the balance between new signings and youth promotion. A top football team needs both. You cannot […]
Eboue speaks of Arsenal Return – Shiny disco balls and late night booty calls
My old man always said “Son, never give them your surname and never go back”, great advice (mmmm) but there are always some worth a late night booty call*. Sol and Henry got their second chance at love and of course Flame in in his 3rd year of a rekindle romance with the Gunners. Are […]
Clockend Apology to Joel Campbell – Happy to admit we were wrong
Whether he will be the only signing of the winter session or not, I am very pleased with the arrival of Mohamed Elneny; young, versatile, strong and already experienced, the Egyptian can be a very good addition to this team and help us maintain our excellent position in the league. This article, however, is being […]