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Arsenal 2011/2012 Home Kit Launch Video

A short video by Nike looking at the new Arsenal 11/12 home kit, with a special crest commemmorating their 125 year anniversary. Quotes by Alex Song, Theo Walcott, Pat Rice and Wojciech Szczesny. The more I see the new kit (we just uploaded new images for it, so check em out), the more I like…

Ajax 2011/2012 Away Kit – Adidas Launch Video

Adidas show how to do a kit launch with style – here’s a video of the new Ajax away kit, sponsored by Aegon and manufactured by adidas.

Castrol EPL Predictor: Arsenal to beat Manchester United

With just 4 games to go for the top three in the Premier League, Manchester United have a 90% chance of winning the title according to the Castrol EPL Predictor. Chelsea fans aren’t letting numbers get in the way though. On a weekend where cocking a snook at reality and progress is mandated by royal…

UEFA versus Real Madrid and Barcelona

Uefa have initiated disciplinary cased against both Real Madrid and Barcelona in the aftermath of their diving contest Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday. UEFA’s case against Real Madrid: The throwing of missiles, a pitch invasion, the red card shown to Pepe, the dismissal of coach José Mourinho, as well as the inappropriate statement given…

Ahead of the Arsenal – Tottenham game: a brief look at why FA doesn’t get football governance

Ahead of tonight’s North London derby and in light of the ‘Y-word debate’, it’s worth pointing out that you can’t simply pick and choose what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable to say in a footballing context. It’s inconsistent, lacks moral judgment, and by kowtowing to whatever fascinates the public consciousness for the time being it’s…

Chelsea Need A New Owner, Not A New Manager

We’ve seen it before – an owner can only take the club so far. There comes a time when his decisions become repetitive, his style stale, his actions predictable. Roman Abramovich has done admirably well in taking Chelsea from a 4th place finish (the summer he took over) to …. another 4th place finish by…

Why Kroenke doesn’t need Arsenal’s money for takeover

The Arsenal takeover by Stan Kroenke has people wondering if this is going to turn Arsenal into the next Manchester United off the pitch (i.e. debt). It’s a legitimate question, but ultimately baseless. For starters, investors in Premier League football, regardless of their disconnect with real football fans and what they want, are keenly aware…

The FA Admit Rooney Ban Was Media Driven

This article does not condone Rooney’s behavior, and it especially does not condone swearing at match officials. Having said that, the governing authorities have a responsibility to be consistent in their rulings. Just as we’ve insisted in the past that referees need to be consistent in their awarding of marginal calls, the same applies to…

Key Questions (& Answers) on Arsenal Takeover

Arsenal are set to announce a formal takeover by Stan Kroenke this morning, with the American having agreed to buy shares from Danny Fizman and Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith, increasing his control over Arsenal to 62%. From the Guardian: Fiszman had previously diluted his position to 16.1%, with £8,500 per share having been his sale price….

Fake David Beckham Pepsi ‘Ad’

David Beckham stars in a Diet Pepsi ad disguised as a behind-the-scenes video. It’s an obvious fake…or is it?