Tag Archives: Football
Newcastle (a): thoughts, team news and predicted starting XI.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning folks. The enormously important day is upon us. Trembling bowels, obliterated fingernails, cold sweats and bouts of thunderous anxiety; I’ve got them all and kick-off is hours away. The significance of today might be mocked by those … Continue reading
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Arteta doubtful for Newcastle, more new kit pictures and thoughts ahead of the weekend.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning Goonery boys ‘n’ girls. Friday seems to consistently throw up bad news. Today is no different. Mikel Arteta’s solid and diligent performances in midfield are rightly credited as being the strength of our recent resolve. Like Gilberto … Continue reading
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David Beckham’s retirement: an Arsenal perspective.
Follow @_armchairgooner Evening all. It’s not often I offer you wonderful people the luxury of a bonus post, but today I’ll doing exactly that. David Beckham’s retirement from football is huge news. It may not be the kind of news … Continue reading
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New away kit leaked, Emirates Cup, Remy no-no, and round-up.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning everyone. Yesterday’s main news was the announcement of the teams to compete for the prestigious (…) Emirates Cup - a trophy of sorts, but one we might actually win, and at this stage I’ll gladly take it. … Continue reading
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Arsenal 4-1 Wigan: One down, one to go. Champions League here we come (hopefully…).
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning folks. It’s been a funny old week, hasn’t it. Managers have left on the back of a good run of success, players have revolted, relegated teams go down with an FA Cup victory, and 2013/2014 Premier League … Continue reading
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Rooney and Draxler: definitely, maybe…
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning lovelies. If you’re into speculative stories, then the current pieces doing the rounds regarding Wayne Rooney will have caught your eye. Everyone’s favourite portly centre-foward has made it clear he wishes to leave United, and such news … Continue reading
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We don’t need Julio Cesar, Vietnam trips and Wenger is still the man for the job.
Follow @_armchairgooner Morning, folks. Today I came across an article where the club have announced they’ll be travelling to Vietnam to play their national side in a friendly taking place on July 17th. Doubtless to say, it’s a marketing ploy … Continue reading
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New kit deal with Puma means big money, and 2-2 sees things back in our hands.
Follow @_armchairgooner Afternoon folks. The big financial news of yesterday popped up in the Daily Mirror; Arsenal have secured the most lucrative sponsorship deal in England with sports giants Puma, and will receive a whopping £30m-per-year. The new deal is … Continue reading
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What we can do if our rivals finish above Arsenal and goodbye, Sir Alex…
Follow @_armchairgooner Afternoon boys and girls. Tonight represents a D-Day of sorts. Arsenal don’t travel or entertain this evening, but our future certainly hangs in the balance. Chelsea vs Spurs at Stamford Bridge is a crucial fixture for us. Like … Continue reading
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Szczsney and AVB exchange heated words ahead of tonight’s London Derby
Follow @_armchairgooner Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny questioned the quality of the Spurs team and their ability to finish in the Top 4 ahead of their vital showdown against Chelsea on Wednesday night. AVB’s Tottenham currently sit 2 points behind Arsenal, … Continue reading
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