How Mikel Arteta is Changing Arsenal Football Club – Part 1
HALF AN HOUR into the North London Derby, everyone knew something exciting was happening. Something was up and charging in the air. It was not just the roar of the fans or the score on the board. It was something more than that, something that could be felt, seen, spoken of, almost touched. It was […]
Arsenal RX announces Totnum•31 Seasonal Spurmicide – for the rapid relief of cock and ball irritation
In celebration of the Gunners crushing the Spuds in Sunday’s North London Derby, Arsenal RX (The Drugs Gunners Trust) brings you TOTNUM · 31 – Seasonal Spurmicide, for the rapid relief of cock and ball irritation. Lil’ Chilli claims “It works for me every time!“. Emmy Smifro says “I hate Spurms!” as we all should. […]
Arteta loves it when a plan comes together – The NLD illustrated how his Arsenal, with his players, can play
1) Formation Since boxing day, Mikel Arteta has favoured a 4-2-3-1 and it’s a formation that the former Arsenal captain believes is tailored to the current side and allows key individuals to be utilised in areas in which they can showcase their best qualities. 2) In possession During the build-up phase, Arsenal set up in […]
Made in Hale End – An Ode to Smith Rowe and Saka
We watch the post-match interview and we all just know What to score and win THE Derby means to Smith Rowe It is a warm feeling that honestly is not overblown The sense of real pride watching one of your own It is rarer these days, with instant success so desired The top clubs […]
AWFC Journal: a fresh start, a grand plan and a breakthrough as Arsenal Women trounce City 5-0!
What a Sunday, Gooners! The men’s team thrashing Tottenham was just the beginning of a perfect day, as Jonas Eidevall’s team annihilated Manchester City with a five-nil win at Meadow Park. Second big game of the season and second win: so much for a team that struggled to come on top of their rivals! […]
The Return of Excitement: how Arteta’s Arsenal won the crowd and the game [ARS 3-1 TOT]
The Return of Excitement POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES So much can be healed at home games if you are willing to start with energy that intimidates. You have the crowd already energized as they have hope. There is the expectation from your opponent that you will start fast and on the front foot as you […]
Numbers Don’t Lie: the most important stat to consider before the North London Derby
Four-thousand, nine-hundred and sixty-three daysThree-thousand, two-hundred and eighty-three days We all know which one is the biggest number, yet we constantly hear about the smallest one, which is the number of days our infamous trophy-drought lasted. Countless articles were written about our inability to win trophies during the nine-year, 512-game streak that went from the […]
The Journey – An Exclusive Interview with Arsenal Loan Star Daniel Ballard
Grit. Determination. Passion. Humbleness. There’s so much to like about Daniel Ballard, a young footballer on a journey to the top. A defender who truly loves defending, relishes a battle and sounds ready to take on the world.From his beginnings at the Arsenal to representing Northern Ireland, Daniel is having a journey like no other […]
Tavares and Martinelli took the chance to impress Arteta, as Partey improved match fitness
Well it was surprising to learn that the Carabao Third round tie against AFC Wimbledon wasn’t televised and available anywhere. I cannot recall the last time this was the case; understandably this news didn’t go down well with many supporters who don’t have the opportunity to view Arsenal games without access to streams and television […]
A Strong Second String v AFC Wimbledon, with with a debut for ‘You know who?
How do you predict a line up for a game like this? AFC Wimbledon are the visitors to the Emirates for the Carabao Cup Third Round tie and there is a clamour for one or two exciting prospects to get some much anticipated minutes for the first team. This type of fixture was the very […]