Monthly Archives: December 2012
Theo, Villa, Zaha, transfers, gossip, and the best/worst of 2012.
Follow @_armchairgooner Afternoon folks! Winning on Saturday was splendid. For all the bouts of frustrating play, Theo showed us what he is capable of up front when he’s on his game. In the past, I’ve not been his greatest advocate … Continue reading
Arsenal’s starting XI for the game against Newcastle (match preview and round-up)
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning folks! You know those fans that say they have a “2nd club”, or a “soft spot” for another team? I’m not one of them. I’ve always seen it as Arsenal are my team, and all the rest … Continue reading
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Fully fit squad, Ba Humbug, and other news.
Follow @_armchairgooner Evening (again) folks. At the present, I’m sick as a dog. I usually post sat up, and with a glint of delight twinkling in my eye. At the moment, I’m typing from underneath the covers trying to stifle … Continue reading
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Thierry’s off, and not really much else.
Follow @_armchairgooner Evening folks! Yes – I’m late with my post today. One of the things I’ll be doing in the new year is making a set-time for every post. Every day (hopefully) my blathering will appear at 9am (GMT). … Continue reading
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£30m war chest – what happened to £70m? Ba and Nani headed in, and Boxing Day news.
Follow @_armchairgooner Boxing Day greetings. All that build up, all that preparation, and Christmas is over in a flash. If you’re of the persuasion to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, I hope you enjoyed a merry time yesterday. At present, my bowels … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas from The Armchair Gooner!
Follow @_armchairgooner Ahhh. Christmas is upon us. The day has finally arrived after what seems like an eternity of advertisements and build-up. Today is a day I celebrate despite being an agnostic. I don’t much care for the religious aspects … Continue reading
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No-go David Villa, no-go Huntelaar, Jack wants Theo to stay, and other news.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning folks! ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except… the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation” That’s always been my favourite Christmas quote. I’m … Continue reading
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“Walcott is not a striker…” – (late) match review, and thanks to the Blogosphere.
Follow @_armchairgooner Evening fellow Gooners! I’ve braved the terrors of Christmas shopping today, and I feel all the stronger having done so. Navigating swarms of busy shoppers is ordinarily the kind of pursuit to fill me with apoplexy. Today, I … Continue reading
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Arsenal’s starting XI for the game against Wigan (match preview and round-up).
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning campers! Continuity has been notable by its absence with Arsenal throughout the season. No sooner does a brief glimmer of light appear on the horizon, is it quickly extinguished by an ability to do something breathtakingly inept. … Continue reading
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Theo won’t be sold until the summer, players will be coming in, and Bayern Munich.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning folks! Usually, I’d liken any contract saga with an Arsenal player to the third Lord of the Rings film – interminable, and with somewhere in the region of 37 apparent resolutions. The current carry-on with Theo is … Continue reading
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