‘Can we do this down the park?’ (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 CHE]
‘Can we do this down the park?’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I have never played for the quadruple. I have never played in front of 60,000. I have never plated for a team where millions are watching and hoping. I have never played under their expectation. None of my coaches come close […]
Arsenal Celebrate St. Totteringham’s Day on March 1st. Scientists Confirm It’s Still Winter
In a development that statisticians are describing as “FRANKly offensive to Tottenham Hotspur,” Arsenal have secured St Totteringham’s Day on 1 March 2026, the earliest North London coronation since the tradition took shape over a century ago. Historians of the rivalry note that this is the latest twist in a feud that has bubbled since […]
The Arsenal Women Journal – Cup Delight for the Gunners [ARS 7-1 OHL, ARS 3-0 BRC]
Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Renée Slegers and her players completed a remarkable week with three wins in as many games to book a place in the knock-out phase of the UWCL and the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. To use the head coach words, the team “finished the block” in a stylish way and are […]
‘The day they became Arsenal’ (Positives Needs & Hopes) [TOT 1-4 ARS]
‘The day they became Arsenal’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I didn’t realize what I was looking at until I was in Kentucky. I took Max and his mate Jake to Cincinnati this weekend to watch the MLS opener vs Atlanta United. Terrible first half, better second half, Cincy won 2-0. The talk […]
A successful morning routine (Positives, needs and hopes!) AFC 4 – WAFC 0
A successful morning routine An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I lived in a regular semi detached house in Tring, Hertfordshire as a kid. Four boys, two parents, one tiny bathroom with no shower and a small bath. I was a scallywag of a kid. Only interested in being dirty and playing football. I […]
Gooners V Cancer – Exclusive Gunnerstown.com fund raising book offer!
I am sure that many of you have followed our friend and occasional writer, Magic Mike Feinberg’s exploits over the years. Most recently Mike walked 50 miles from London stadium to London stadium to raise funds for the charity he founded, Gooners V Cancer. Of course, I donated personally but in discussion with Mike, I […]
The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners win again. More of that, please! [ARS 1-0 MCI]
Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Another week, another big win for the Gunners, who got the better of league leaders Manchester City one week after winning the inaugural FIFA Women Champions Cup. That was a massive performance from Renée Slegers and her players, who dominated the visitors in the first half and managed to protect the […]
Running out of rubbish (Positive, needs & hopes.) AFC 3 – Sunderland 0
‘Running out of rubbish’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The worst of me isn’t fun to see. I think the American word is ‘jerk.’ I am nice 95% of the time. The worst of me comes out at the following times; After the third time that Brad Hackem wipes out my playmaker after […]
The Arsenal Women Journal – Arsenal are WORLD CHAMPIONS! [ARS 6-0 ASF, ARS 3-2 COR]
Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women are WORLD CHAMPIONS! The Gunners got the best of Corinthians after a fierce battle and brought home the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy, writing their name in the history books. On top of the being and first and only English club to lift the UWCL (twice), Arsenal will […]
‘One Battle after another’
‘One Battle after another’ An Arsenal blog from a coaches perspective I’ve been told the movie is really good. We have 10 inches of snow right now, which is extremely rare. I think I’ll watch the movie today. The headline might be misleading if the movie is a sappy, romantic comedy about an agitated couple […]