‘Don’t watch the ball’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Habits are really hard to change. They say when you are raising kids that you need to teach them the ways of the world very early as we all learn 80% of what is important in our lives by the age of eight. There […]
In this edition we look back on Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Sevilla in Spain. HEADLIGHT Paul Hepker: The goal of the three Gabriels. Gabriel clears it to Gabriel, who Cruyff-turns and puts through Gabriel, who rounds the keeper to score. Gary Lawrence: The way Declan Rice is getting more influential week by week. […]
Good evening Arsenal Women aficionados! Not all heroes wear a cape, they said, but the Club should start considering launching a new fashion range with capes branded with Katie McCabe and her number 15. The Ireland captain was once again the savoir, although in a less dramatic way compared to the stoppage-time equalizer against Aston […]
In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. HEADLIGHT Paul Hepker: Declan Rice curveball impossibly finding side-netting from 50 yards. Dave Seager: Further evidence, if any were needed, that this group of players have a never say die spirit. An unwillingness to be beaten, which is a […]
Subs, Squad and Sunday League An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective There was a time in my early twenties where I’d figured out the absolute best way that a human can spend 24 hours. Here was the recipe… Saturday: Highbury at 3pm. The delightful smell and taste of the greatest partly grey cheeseburger with […]
Excelling Declan Rice One of the most value for money big money signings ever. He was the talisman for West Ham and likewise for Arsenal. A defensive powerhouse and overall lighthouse for everything we do. Our MoTM Rising Takehiro Tomiyasu Not because of anyone else really, it’s because of his performances. So defensively solid […]
Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Remember when I wrote about the new dawn for the Arsenal Women’s season? Well, the sun is finally out. Katie McCabe and Alessia Russo late goals gave us a well-deserved win against Aston Villa and pushed away all the clouds that were casting shadows over the Emirates Stadium, on Sunday. […]
Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Some goals are not just goals, they are something more than the ball hitting the back of the net. There are circumstances when scoring a goal can change the whole narrative for a player, or for a team. Sometimes for both. Cloé Lacasse last gasp wonder strike against Manchester United […]
In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Manchester City. HIGHLIGHT Steve Wellman: Saliba: Duels won – 100% Pass completion – 97% Fouls committed – 0% Dribbled past – 0% Haaland in his pocket – 100% Harry Scott: Declan Rice monster performance. This is why we paid […]
When George met Arsene An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Poor me. It was half way through the second half and I was complaining. Sat here in Jamaica under a cabana with live service to watch my team playing. A week of relaxation in front of me and Lori wanders past in her bikini to […]
