Tag Archives: Arsenal

Summer Transfers: Did We Do Enough?

Posted on 01/09/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 30/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 30/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 28/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 28/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 27/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 26/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 25/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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

Posted on 24/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

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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Attacked From All Sides

Posted on 23/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

It’s gang up on Arsenal season these days. The media have been doing it since the dawn of time, but now the rest of the universe is joining in. Even though we’re just three matches into our season, the barbarians … Continue reading →

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