27 10, 2016

Small victories, marginal gains and The Ox

By |2017-05-19T20:08:04+01:00October 27th, 2016|analysis, Arsenal FC, gooners, Gunners, League Cup, premier league|0 Comments

When it comes to football, I like to think of every conceivable way in which Arsenal can gain an advantage, against every current and future opponent. Which is why I always look out for upcoming opposition matches, to see if there is any injuries, suspensions, or even poor form that I can hold on hope [...]

12 09, 2016

I want my Arsenal squad rotation cake and eat it

By |2017-05-19T20:08:08+01:00September 12th, 2016|Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, Attack, gooners, Gunners, injuries, premier league, Tactics|0 Comments

Back in Blighty, back on my usual commute to work, but thankfully, also back in to the swing of all things Arsenal and there'll be no time to waste before we're off again, with the small matter of French Champions Paris Saint Germain to contend with. I'd imagine that there will be a presser at [...]

11 09, 2016

Arsenal’s destination better than journey against Saints

By |2017-05-19T20:08:08+01:00September 11th, 2016|Arsenal FC, Attack, Defence, gooners, Gunners, Match Review, premier league|1 Comment

Sometimes the arrival at a destination is more important than the journey. Which is what football feels like sometimes and yesterday was one of those times, as we laboured terribly to a victory over an organised Southampton team who remained disciplined in their shape. Yesterday's game was like a really crappy journey to a holiday [...]

10 09, 2016

Decisions, decisions, decisions for Arsene’s team selection

By |2017-05-19T20:08:08+01:00September 10th, 2016|Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, Attack, gooners, Gunners, Match Preview, premier league, press conference|0 Comments

Ahh match day, that sweetest of things and whilst I can't make the game itself today because of my current location, I still feel the same levels of excitement when it comes around. Southampton at the Emirates for a 3pm kick off means I'll be watching from an Irish bar in the Algarve, with a [...]

3 02, 2016

Arsenal: Familiar failings for a fading title bid

By |2017-05-19T20:11:35+01:00February 3rd, 2016|analysis, Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, Attack, gooners, Gunners, Match Review, midfield, premier league, Rant|3 Comments

By now you've read plenty of match reports, probably seen the game either in the flesh or on TV, you've checked your social feeds a few times and you know all about what transpired last night. So there's no point in me giving you a blow-by-blow account of what happened at home to Southampton. Well, [...]

2 02, 2016

Debuchy deal good for all; Arsenal need to get back on the winning wagon

By |2017-05-19T20:11:35+01:00February 2nd, 2016|analysis, Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsenal Transfers, Arsene Wenger, gooners, Gunners, Match Preview, premier league, Tactics|0 Comments

So after all the hype, all the over-the-top Sky Sports blustering, all of the pomp and everything being turned yellow, the transfer deadline day (no, I'm not capitalising it) turned out to be what it is every season: an exercise in how to get overexcited.  I've got to tell you, I was glad we weren't [...]

27 12, 2015

Sorry Arsenal provide sinful performance against the Saints

By |2017-05-19T20:11:40+01:00December 27th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Attack, Defence, gooners, Gunners, Match Review, midfield, premier league, Rant|0 Comments

That, last night, was an utter shameful display from a team who should know better. I don't even know where to begin this morning. A 4-0 defeat to a mid table team who have already been embarrassed by Liverpool and shown up by the Tiny Totts last weekend, is totally unacceptable.  Is it the desire [...]

26 12, 2015

We need to ride the confidence to undo our Southamtpon away hoodoo

By |2017-05-19T20:11:40+01:00December 26th, 2015|Arsenal, Arsenal FC, Arsene Wenger, gooners, Gunners, Match Preview, premier league|2 Comments

Good gloyven, I didn't know I could eat and drink so much, such was the merriment from yesterday. I think I must have consumed my own body weight in Christmas dinner and cashew nuts. It's a good job I have nothing to do today other than get nervous about the game this evening, which perhaps [...]

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