‘If you are good enough you are old enough’ The above question has been at the back of my mind for a while. In reality it has been in my thoughts since the emergence of Coquelin so magnificently in 2015. Why? Because the likelihood of Wenger signing Schneiderlin or a similar player, as a result, […]
How Arsene Wenger’s planning abilities make him stand apart from other managers
If you have been reading my articles regularly, you know I’m a pro-Wenger guy. There were periods when I doubted his skill, but these came before I was able to look at the wider picture, i.e. learnt to appreciate his planning abilities. Up to a certain point I was caught up in the now, unable […]
That Bergkamp Goal v Newcastle Part 2 – Did he really meant it? Ask Wrighty and Henry
Welcome to Part 2 of my previous post which looks at one of Dennis Bergkamp’s greatest goals. I had asked if this goal was discussed in his book ‘Stillness and Speed; lo and behold, it was! Not only does Dennis talk about it but so do Wrighty and Henry. Both Henry and Wright have been […]
Dennis Bergkamp with his own bit of magic against Newcastle – Part 1
I’ll be honest; I was a little lazy this week in trying to dig out another goal that meant so much when it was scored. However, luckily for me, 20 years ago today the Dutch master Dennis Bergkamp set foot at Highbury. I will take this opportunity to be shameless about my laziness and simply pick […]
Can Julian Draxler lessen the pressure on Ozil, while also learning his trade from Ollie and Alexis?
Arsenal have built an identity this season with high pressing and swift transitions in attack; a feature which seems the most important weapon of the team, going into next season. However, hassling teams and winning back possession hasn’t always produced the desired objective, which is to become ruthless in the final third. I also don’t […]
Are Arsenal eyeing the next Senderos or Djourou or the next Shaqiri in Switzerland and is it Embolo?
A scouting report from Switzerland, that is Dave’s (@goonerdave66) latest idea; and what a glorious idea that is. I have a unique opportunity to let people know that my soon-to-be country has one of the best-organized and productive youth academies you might find. Here in Switzerland, discipline and work come before pure talent and there’s […]
Corporal Jenko one of a few bright spots for Hammers – A Gooner’s View of Other Clubs of the 2014-15 Season Part 4
Hi everyone. This is part four of my series of blogs about the status of the Premiership Clubs of the 2014-2015 Season following the conclusion of the League season. In this, the third part of the series, I’ll be focusing on West Ham United and Everton. Of course, all of this is my own opinion, […]
“I have a little coq…” says Arsene Wenger…..
Arsene in fact said, “I have a little cock n’ bull story to tell you, about transfers”, but never mind, he kind of said it… right? Ah yes, that time of year again, when every word is twisted to make a story of transfer related bullshit. (I think I may have used this before, but […]
Wenger has to decide ‘who plays where?’ Certainly right wing & beside Le Coq, before making signings
I’m not going to talk about transfers, please revert to the very needed and classy Media Watch section on Arsenal’s website for that. Don’t be misled by the title then, the whole point of this blog is trying to understand how Arsène Wenger sees the Arsenal going into next season. We were all happy with […]
What could the possible Cech transfer mean to Szczesny, Ospina and Martinez?
The goalkeeper debate among Arsenal fans has shown its head on January 1st. On that infamous New Year’s day Arsenal’s squad, ridden with injuries, on the back of a busy Boxing period, succumbed to Southampton at St. Mary’s. It’s not the disappointing manner of the defeat or a knackered Alexis Sanchez that we’ll remember that […]