Tag Archives: Champions League

The Law Of Diminishing Returns

Posted on 29/01/2013 by Yankee Gunner

Made a difference, didn’t he? As another transfer window draws to a close, Arsenal supporters feel a great kinship with those poor bastards who waited for Godot. But why the angst? Why the impending sense of doom surrounding the increasing … Continue reading →

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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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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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Italy Beckons and Mancini Threatens

Posted on 22/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

Saturday’s disappointment is still fresh in the memory, but there’s no time for the players to dwell. Arsene will have to lift spirits in the camp ahead of the squad’s trip to Italy on Wednesday. It hasn’t been a good … Continue reading →

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