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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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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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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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Liverpool Preview: Fourth Place Up For Grabs

Posted on 20/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

Liverpool visit the Emirates today for what is already being described as the fight for a top-four finish. ESPN, for example, have quite ridiculously dubbed this “the battle for fourth place.” If it weren’t for their unimpeachable track-record with this … Continue reading →

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The Emperor Has No Clothes

Posted on 19/08/2011 by Yankee Gunner

Last season Arsenal weren’t good enough to win the league. For the first time in a while, there were no excuses to be found. We didn’t suffer the litany of injuries that had blighted previous campaigns. We didn’t have a … Continue reading →

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