2 04, 2015

Moving backwards? 

By |2017-05-19T20:12:22+01:00April 2nd, 2015|analysis, Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, gooners, Gunners, injuries, premier league, Rant|0 Comments

Whilst trying to treadmill my consumed daily calories off yesterday lunchtime, I listened to the excellent Arsecast Extra from Monday and aside from the usual humour from the two hosts, there was one interesting question that a listener posed. It was one in which was a toughie to be asked on the spot, asking whether or [...]

10 03, 2015

Drinking in success and the different styles in which we adopt now

By |2017-05-19T21:35:35+01:00March 10th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, Attack, Defence, FA Cup, Gunners, Match Review|0 Comments

These are the blogs that I started this site to write. It's victories like today that make the daily musings and nonsensical ramblings feel glorious in the extreme. Sometimes there's nothing better than savouring victory against a highly ranked opponent on their own turf. Sometimes you just have to drink it in, savour every drop [...]

7 03, 2015

Options in the squad, but still a very tough time with tough decisions

By |2017-05-19T21:35:35+01:00March 7th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, FA Cup, gooners, Gunners, press conference, Tactics|2 Comments

Arsene's presser started with the bad news about Gabriel being out for three weeks, but injuries in an Arsenal squad - especially the infamous 'three weeks' ones - are as par of the course as an Arsenal player, as the new inductee song in front of the playing staff. It's a shame for Gabriel because [...]

17 02, 2015

When a 'dive' becomes 'evasive', plus the worst possible draw

By |2017-05-19T21:35:37+01:00February 17th, 2015|analogy, Arsenal, Arsenal FC, FA Cup, gooners, Gunners, Rant|0 Comments

I've got a bit of a bee in my bonnet this morning and no, it isn't because we're away to United (although that is severe Sucksville, but more on that in a bit) in the FA Cup, but it's about media narrative and rhetoric around diving and English players. In August 2009 a penalty awarded [...]

15 02, 2015

Boro: A tight encounter with concentration key

By |2017-05-19T21:35:38+01:00February 15th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, Defence, FA Cup, gooners, Gunners, Match Preview, midfield, soccer, Tactics|0 Comments

FA Cup Sunday. We're getting used to this, aren't we? That, and stupid non-traditional kick off times, coupled with having to pay for two subscriptions. This weekend I've wanted to watch a bit of FA Cup action and without BT Sport on my TV, I've been limited to Match of The Day. It'll only get [...]

25 01, 2015

Shocks, Gabriel and a tactical overview of Brighton

By |2015-01-25T10:00:41+00:00January 25th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsenal Transfers, Attack, Defence, FA Cup, Formation, gooners, Gunners, Match Preview|0 Comments

Well what a weekend of FA Cup football we have witnessed, eh? I don't think I've ever seen anything like this, with a host of 'big' teams crashing out to supposed inferior opposition. And at home too. Chelski, Spuds and City were all sent packing and the form team and surprise package this season - [...]

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