We’ve been around for 128 years and have, on the whole, experienced great success. Arsenal fans have plenty to be proud of, even if it’s been close to nine years without a trophy to speak of. While that drought should end in May when, providing we beat Wigan Athletic, we reach the FA Cup final. […]
Should Arsene Wenger copy Jose Mourinho ahead of career-defining Arsenal match?
I ended last month talking about how March was make or break for this Arsenal side in terms of challenging for the title. Would we show the mental strength and fight that all champions need to demonstrate at this time of the campaign? Or would we crumble under what has been our Achilles heel all […]
Manchester United legend slags off Arsenal but the facts come back to bite him
So, it seems that anyone can get a job on Sky Sports these days and the latest ex-pro not good enough to try his arm at being a pundit is, England deserter and Ginger Henchman, Paul Scholes. In an attempt to ingratiate himself with the masses, he has jumped on the populist bandwagon and dug […]
VIRTUAL INSANITY at Arsenal as Arsene Wenger’s men roll their sleeves up
Week 32 – Virtual Insanity I’ve said a couple of times this season that it can be difficult to write when things are going well for Arsenal, as there is far less to dwell on or debate over when everybody is happy. If I can just ask you one favour, and that is if you ever […]
Arsenal tie up first summer transfer, Arsene Wenger mocked by disgraceful fans, and Everton not a threat
Its’ a bit cliché, but being an Arsenal fan isn’t half an up and down adventure. Supporters of every club claim to be on a rollercoaster ride during the season, but we’ve really seen a mass fluctuation in mood, performances and results over the past couple of weeks. Protests, drubbings, a derby win, disappointing draws, […]
Aaron Ramsey replacement emerges as Arsenal restore pride to keep Premier League title hopes alive
Arsenal 1 Manchester City 1 – Pride Restored After Horror Week Football enjoys plenty of clichés, none more prominent than describing a game as one of “two halves”. But it’s one that is perfectly applicable when reflecting on yesterday’s late kick off at the Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal rallied after the break to grab a […]
Tough Love – A Fresh Portrait of Arséne Wenger
Gunners Town is pleased to unveil the latest portrait of Arséne Wenger by talented young Gooner painter, Laury Layani. As Laury explains: “I decided to paint Wenger to show my support, for sure. I also to decided to be more original than I was before, wanted to use lots of colours to bring some “happiness” […]
Arsenal vs Man City: Gunners’ Last Chance?
Arsenal face Manchester City after having being battered at Chelsea and held by Swansea at the Emirates. Again, Arsenal have been dealt with injury blows to pivotal figures in the squad. Manchester City will end all hopes of Arsenal’s minuscule title hopes with victory for the second successive season at the Emirates. MANCHESTER CITY Having […]
Luis Suarez? Diego Costa? Who is the right striker for Arsenal and do they fit?
In the history of Arsenal Football Club, the iconic Dutch magician, Dennis Bergkamp remains the most technically gifted striker to have plied his trade in North-London. Before his exit in 2006, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had decided to bed in another Dutchman in the frame of Robin van Persie to understudy and equally replace his […]
The 6 fears that Arsenal needed to overcome for Premier League success
Good afternoon Gooners, today I am re-visiting a piece that I wrote for Sabotage Times, August 10th, 2013. It was my six fears for the upcoming season. So how has that worked out? As an Arsenal fan, I can rely on three things in life; Death, Taxes, and Arsene Wenger treating the Club’s transfer ‘war […]