Why Elneny should stay and play ahead of Xhaka
I am not writing this article to be overtly controversial but given it seems quite topical this week, I am going to throw it out there – I like Mo Elneny, I always have in all honesty. It seems most of the fanbase are desperate for the Egyptian to be sold, as stories of a […]
A Perfect Start for this Arsenal’s season at least – AWFC Journal
What a day! The opening game of the season, at the Emirates, ends with a much-important win against the reigning champions. Jonas Eidevall iconic celebration at the final whistle summed up what has been a special afternoon for him, his team and the 9’000 Gooners at the Emirates Stadium. Welcome, FAWSL 2021/22! TALKING POINTS There […]
An Over load of Right Wingers – Welcome, Tobin Heath!
Do you see how the men’s team have like a trillion right-backs on their books? Well, with the arrival of Tobin Heath. Arsenal’s women now have three outstanding forwards for the right wing spot.Unlike Mikel Arteta with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Cédric, Calum Chambers and the new boy Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jonas Eidevall will surely be thrilled to […]
AWFC Journal – Can a New Manager turn Arsenal’s fortunes around?
Talent. Talent. Talent. Perhaps not as much as our rivals but bags of it, still. The Arsenal Women team that is about to start the new season has bags of talent in it. Season 2021/22 will be decisive for the present and future or Arsenal Women team, for different reasons: despite being the most successful […]
DB’s Season Diary Week 2: Tales from Twitter Jail – A Week in the Life of an Incarcerated Arsenal Supporter
Welcome to week two of my Season Diary, which comes to you this week from The Twitter Penitentiary. My crime? A crime of passion. Well, that’s the way I see it, anyway. Anyone that knows me, knows how passionate I am about The Arsenal. I’m not sure exactly when this became something to be mocked […]
Why Arsenal’s success is dependent on Aubameyang, Partey and Tierney
As the dust settles after the summer transfer window, the Arsenal fanbase are left time to reflect over the international break. Often, we do not welcome the brief hiatus but on the this occasion the 2-week gap in the Premier League programme is warmly embraced. Right now, Arsenal fans and more particularly the coaching and […]
Can Arteta turn the tide? Only if he addresses these key areas…
Can Arteta turn the tide? Arsenal have made a poor start to the 2021/22 season under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have not won a Premier League game and are in the relegation zone after three matches. More will be expected of Arteta’s Arsenal in the 2021/22 season. He has had time to bed in and […]
Hector Bellerin- Beyond just Physical Strength and more than a Footballer
This article was written in February 2021. In the height of the pandemic, it seemed like Hector’s return would be one joy for Gunners’ fans. It wasn’t to be, but those of us who loved him will continue to do so, our blood diluted with Betis green. In the new Hector Bellerin, we see not […]
Arsenal have a garden ready to bloom but is Arteta the best gardener to see it flourish?
As I wake up early to read the gossip and my Twitter TL, it is safe to say I will not be drawing any Arsenal positivity. It is a tough time to be a fan of our great institution, or so I keep reading. Of course, that is not true, it is as it always […]
The Five Stages of Grief; Me, Myself and I to Comfortably Numb
It’s been an emotional few weeks and my advice is to find some music to work your way through the 5 stages of grief until the six pointer against Norwich in two weeks time. 1. Denial and Isolation – Me, Myself and I – De La Soul When denial kicks in, everything loses meaning, […]