Arsene Wenger
Arsenal manager and a man with an exceptional eye for young talent and devotion to his brand of football which, when Arsenal were at their pomp, was an absolute joy to watch.
Arsene Wenger’s current contract at Arsenal ends in 2008, after which the Frenchman expects to sit down with the Arsenal board and discuss his future. You can’t imagine Arsenal without Wenger, the man has branded the club in his image and whoever succeeds him, as someone eventually must, will have big shoes to fill.
It’s Arsenal, only with more Englishmen – Arsenal vs Liverpool
Red cards, goalkeeping errors, and late goals – It’s Arsenal, only with more Englishmen. I watched the Tottenham-Manchester City game on Saturday, but despite it being an open, exciting match I didn’t enjoy one minute of it. Such is the life of a a football fan, you are destined to view every game in the…
Arsene Wenger – The Accountant
Five long summers ago, in the magnificent arena that is the Millennium Stadium, legend has it that Arsenal won a trophy. That trophy was the FA Cup and they did so by beating Manchester United 5-4 on penalties. Back then Arsenal had men such as Vieira, Henry, Ljungberg, Campbell and Gilberto Silva. Mr. Wenger had…
Arsenal 2010/2011 Season Preview
The fresh scent of a new season could not come sooner for Arsenal supporters, who spent the duration of the World Cup and beyond wondering whether their captain and talisman Cesc Fabregas would remain at the club for another year. Arsene Wenger’s decision to ignore two formal offers from Barcelona for Fabregas was a firm…
United Win…Nothing, Fabregas Held Hostage by Arsenal and, is the Homegrown Rule Legal?
Manchester United Get Off to a Flying Start Last season’s domestic double winners, Chelsea, took on Manchester United in their annual pre-season friendly. Some call it “The Community Shield.” I prefer to call it “the gigantic piece of metal that Roy Keane once raised over his head without cracking a smile.” Then again, aren’t many…
New rules for brighter future?
We are getting close to the beginning of the most exclusive football league in the world. Well, so people say. Huge amount of money, spotlight, scandal, talented players, brilliant managers, deep-pocket club’s owners, kick and rush, exciting atmosphere and enthusiastic spectators are some of many reasons why it’s always interesting to watch the Premier League….
Youth is the word as Arsenal prepare for new campaign
With the Emirates Cup now taken care of, and only a trip to Poland between now and the start of the Premier League season, the Arsenal squad is starting to take shape. Of course you’ve got the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin Van Persie and Thomas Vermaelen, three players who will need to be at…
Did Barcelona Really Need Fábregas Anyway?
Finally, it appears to have been settled. Francesc Fábregas i Soler, to give him his full name, has been persuaded to give Arsenal another chance to keep their marriage interesting, while Arsenal will forgive the infidelity of his glances towards Barcelona, for the sake of the kids. Sometimes, it is easy to forget that Fábregas…
Arsenal – Have the lessons been learned?
Last season was a humbling experience for Arsenal fans. Cruelly hoodwinked by the cosmic beauty of their team’s play, the Gunners faithful winced painfully as their hopes were smashed to smithereens by the powerful productivity of their three biggest enemies Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea. Such palpable reality checks were the bitterest of pills to…
10 ways to tell that the new season is approaching
10 ways you can tell the new season is approaching: A national debate following the national team’s abject failure at <insert tournament here> finishes, a scapegoat is decided upon and abused ad infinitum. Fantasy Football leagues emerge from nowhere, become an obsession for a few hours, and are then quietly forgotten about for the rest…
Wenger to FA: Get Frimpong for England
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged The English FA to invite midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong to play for England in the future, after the youngster showed interest in playing for Ghana. The 18 year-old was born in the African country, but is eligible to play for The Three Lions after moving to London ten years ago….
