As soon as the final whistle went, I was feeling disappointed. We dominated the possession for a vast majority of the game, didn’t concede much, had at least three great chances to win the game and yet we had to settle for a draw in Turin, home of Joe Montemurro’s Juventus. Of the two teams […]
What I Am Thankful For – An Arsenal Thanksgiving Feast
Today is Thanksgiving in America, a holiday created centuries ago to celebrate a bountiful harvest and annually spent with your closest friends and family. It’s a time to hold your loved ones close, and to reflect on all of the things you are thankful for in your life. I, for one, am thankful that Arsenal […]
The Dark Side Of The Game – Pink Floyd classic album art re-imagined to protest FIFA’s anti-discrimination hypocrisy
A picture speaks a thousand words, right? If FIFA truly wanted to be a ‘force for good in the world’, then they could have had the balls to at least insist that Captains be allowed to wear the “1 Love” anti-discrimination armbands, as originally planned. Instead, national federations were informed that players who wore the […]
The Arsenal Women Journal – All good things come to an end [ARS 2-3 MUN]
At home. To Manchester United.It doesn’t get much worse than this, in terms of ending an amazing 14-games win streak. Maybe Manchester United didn’t deserve to snatch the whole three points but they didn’t deserve to lose, for sure. From our side, we looked disjointed and insecure: we couldn’t keep hold of the ball, distances […]
Ten Torturous Days, A World Cup Story
Alas, we have arrived at an annoying pause from our beloved Arsenal as the World Cup is upon us, and for the second time in the last four renditions of this grand tournament, it will be a painful and conflicted group stage watch for yours truly. As should be abundantly clear, I’m an American who […]
“Qatar – Why?” A Gooner’s honest take on FIFA’s controversial World Cup
Qatar? Why?? Let me introduce myself. My name is Peter Le Beau, I have been an Arsenal supporter since 1958 and a season ticket holder for over thirty years. Five generations of my family have supported Arsenal stretching back to my paternal grandfather who watched them play in Woolwich. I’ve written for the Gooner […]
The Arsenal Mid-Season Awards (Part 1)
And as the first half of the season comes to a close, the champagne opens, the trophy’s are engraved and the players arrive for ‘The Arsenal Mid-Season Awards. Your host for tonight will be Lucas Chambers, so take a seat, pour yourself a glass of champagne and enjoy your evening. With the players in their […]
A well-deserved first Premier League title for an adored Arsenal manager
Arsenal are top of the table and feelings are high – what better time than a full five week break in the season to take a quick look back. After all, the romantic story of the most special of Arsenal seasons doesn’t write itself overnight. Here’s how the story goes: We begin two seasons earlier […]
8 Premier League Football Betting Tips
8 Premier League Football Betting Tips The English Premier League is one of the most popular football leagues in the world. The teams are some of the best in the world, and the competition is fierce. If you’re looking to place a few bets on this season’s Premier League matches, make sure to check out […]
Arsene Wenger: 12 facts about Arsenal’s best manager
Arsene Wenger is a person whose name is closely connected with the English Premier League. He has been let go several times from Arsenal. The most intriguing aspect of this manager is his 22-year tenure as head coach of a premier English team. He is a professor, a nutritionist, and the football coach with […]