Outside the Emirates the Gooners excel, while the Gunners fail within
I have been at an Arsenal match as accredited media before, but not at The Emirates, so last night was a first for me. Consequently, I feel compelled to endeavour to write something of merit, beyond a basic match report. Of course, that will not be problematic as last night was about so much more […]
The Initiative Issue: the simple coaching tip Arteta needs to learn [ARS 0-1 EVE]
The Initiative Issue POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I think that Mikel Arteta’s greatest success since becoming coach/manager has been defensive intensity and organization. If he were not to remain as coach in the long term I think he has solved arguably the most important need that the club had on the field in 15 years. […]
Sell Up or Front Up Now, Stan!
As the football world tries to come to terms with the implications of this week’s failed football coup – Gunner Town’s Dave Seager adds his thoughts on what how Arsenal fans can address the obvious issues with its current ownership. (Note – this post was written before the Fans Forum meeting with Josh Kroenke last […]
We’ve won the battle but not the war – we cannot let up until we get #KroenkeOut
That was the most dramatic 48 hours in football. Fortunately the European Super League has been stopped in it’s tracks. The six billionaire owners overplayed their hand completely underestimating the reaction from the media, the government the future King of this country and most of all the fans. I felt so proud when I saw […]
It is time for Stan Josh, Tim and Vanai to go -We Want More!!
We Want More. The decision to pull out of the proposed European Super League was right but it was also late, too late.Pulling out of it doesn’t make things right, we want more.We Want More.The damage to our reputation and image was done already and the consequences of such a reckless decision will last for […]
8 Gunners playing for their Arsenal Futures
Having scraped a last-minute draw at home to lowly Fulham, Arsenal face Everton this Friday with a won now essential to stay in the race for Europa League qualification next season. Arteta will need to block out the European Super League news, which is everywhere and try to focus his squad on the games ahead. […]
Breakaway European Super League: Arsenal Join 5 other Premier League Clubs
In breaking news, European football has been rocked by the revelations that a number of clubs, including Arsenal have either signed an agreement or expressed interest in joining a breakaway league that would effectively be a direct competitor for the UEFA Champions League. Whilst it is not the first time rumours have emerged that the […]
Never learnt to kill – how Arsenal Past is crippling Arsenal Future (Positive Needs & Hopes)
Never learnt to kill POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I was watching the game yesterday and wondering if there were 3 teams out there. ‘Arsenal current’, Fulham and ‘Arsenal past’. We started the game with energy and intent. We didn’t get the goal but I enjoyed the desire to do so as it’s been a rare […]
Arsenal Pressed and Pounced like a Panther in Prague – Positives, Hopes and Needs
Like a Panther POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES That was one incredibly well coached game. Slavia insisted on playing out from the back and were fine in the first phase. Second phase their midfield couldn’t connect. I watched, paused, re-wound the TV and saw what was happening. Arteta had set us up to tempt them. To […]
Some huge decisions for Arteta ahead of Prague but as we fickle fans demonstrate; it is not easy being the boss
Ahead of Thursday, as you would expect I have been tasked with looking at the decisions Arteta needs to make for the second leg against Slavia Prague. Despite a formidable home record, and some notable scalps in Europe, the Czech champions showed little to frighten Arsenal in my view last week. The home draw was […]