ARSvNOR match preview by @ShardGooner The transfer window has shut, international games are done, and now we have the tools to compete. Except, is that really what the manager is saying? Perspective seems to be the new operative word in this process. Unprecedented is the other. 30 changes. Injuries. Opposition….
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Edu in the tunnel. That recent Edu Gaspar interview on Sky Sports still rankles me. I have nothing personal against Edu. To the contrary, he was an Invincible which has earned him tremendous goodwill. Often overlooked is how he overcame tremendous obstacles to become a Gunner and succeed at the…
Edu and Arteta make me weep for Arsenal There was a time, as recent as last year, when Arsenal went into a season with the minimum expectation to qualify for Europe. Up to three years ago, the mantra in mainstream and social media and among a large section of the…
#MCIARS preview by @ShardGooner The prospect of going to the home of the Champions, Manchester City, would have appeared a whole lot gloomier were it not for the league cup win against West Brom. What could have been a banana peel, especially after our worst start to a league season,…
Podcast: In our post-game of ARSvCHE, yours truly and Blackburn George @arseblagger are of the opinion the match provided further evidence Arsenal is a mid-table team now and for the next 2-3 years. After the destruction of the squad, by Raul Sanllehi and Emery, Arteta has limited options. This is…
Match preview by @ShardGooner Arsenal go into their first home game of the season and will hope for loud support from the crowd as they face a strong Chelsea team. The gloom and despair brought about by the opening day loss has been somewhat dispelled by the arrival of two…
Podcast: Preview of Arsenal v Chelsea. Mikel Arteta should consider Chelsea his lucky team as twice last season, with both the Gunners and his future at stake, Arsenal was able to handsomely upset the Blues. How can the Gooners do it again on Sunday? Featuring yours truly with Blackburn George…
Martin Ødegaard Heavily quoted rumors erupted on social media on Tuesday gone that Arsenal would finally sign one of its most sought after summer prospects Martin Ødegaard. By the way, up now there is no confirmation by either club that any deal is imminent. As of the time of writing…
Podcast: Tim Head @Foreverheady joins with Blackburn George and Omi Javed to discuss what fans should reasonably expect from Mikel Arteta and Arsenal in 21-22 season; Top-4, Top-6 or Top-8. This is the audio version of the Uncensored Arsenal YouTube livestream of August 7th. For a full broadcast link the…
Podcast: Personal stories and family recollections by Stephen Mills, a 3-generation Gooner, provide history lessons from 94 years of Arsenal Football Club. According to Mills there were difficult and glorious years but to quote him “It was fantastic to be an Arsenal fan.” This is the audio version of the…