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About Yankee Gunner

Loyal Arsenal Supporter, Obscure Television Personality

The feel-good (feel-better?) factor restored

(this post was written by @thesquidboylike. He’s a fantastic follow on twitter and regular contributor to Arsenalvision.com!) Before I begin, I must admit to feeling like Carlos Tevez when he was owned by two parties. Why, you ask? Because this … Continue reading

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Summer Transfers: Did We Do Enough?

Well that was exciting. “How was your transfer deadline day Arsene?” “Oh, the usual. Woke up, signed five players, went to sleep. Nothing special.” The problem with evaluating Arsenal’s summer transfer business is that the process is inevitably clouded by … Continue reading

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Last Minute Push To Get Deeper

Early this summer, Arsene Wenger claimed that we would only add players of a certain caliber to the team. He said, “we want to add not quality, but super quality.” That was a nice idea at the time, but it … Continue reading

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The Best Thing That Ever Happened

On monday there were a lot of attempts to spin the 8-2 drubbing we took at Old Trafford in a positive light. I understand the effort. It’s easier to accept that we were beaten so comprehensively if there’s either an … Continue reading

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SHAMED

We were always going to lose at Old Trafford today. That’s the thing to keep in mind about this result. We were always going to lose. We didn’t have the players to expect anything else. And if anyone allowed themselves … Continue reading

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Manchester United Preview: Bring Your Boots

Today we travel to Old Trafford looking for our first win there since 2006. Since that time we’ve had our fair share of chances, but foolish errors and predictably biased refereeing decisions have conspired to undermine us. However, today we … Continue reading

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Reinforcements

Quick blog for today in advance of the big match on Sunday. I’m limbering up just in case Arsene calls on me to play in midfield. Is that the sound of you laughing at me? Well at least I’m willing … Continue reading

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F Is For Forgot … to Bribe UEFA

Lately everyone with a column-inch in a newspaper has been busy predicting the end of Arsenal as a “big club.” Now they’re going to have to wait a little while longer. Thursday we sat back and waited to hear Arsenal’s … Continue reading

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Falling In Love All Over Again

Today’s blog also appeared on Ashburton Grove. As a married man I can tell you that marriage is not exactly what I expected. It’s not always a state of bliss. It’s not constant euphoria knowing that you’ve found your soulmate … Continue reading

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Udinese Preview: Only The Committed Remain

Tonight is all about the Champions League for Arsenal. But first, we must celebrate the beginning of another journey. Samir Nasri’s quest for the Ballon D’Or can finally begin. He has completed his move to Manchester City and should be … Continue reading

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