In a hastily arranged press conference held somewhere between PGMOL HQ and Howard Webb’s safe room, the FA unveiled its boldest reform yet: a package of emergency laws specifically designed to prevent Arsenal from winning football matches via set pieces and, even worse, taking their time over them. “Enough is enough,” sighed one FA official, […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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’ 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 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 […]
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 […]
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’ 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 […]
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 […]
