Morning all. Not good news re Olivier Giroud it seems. Suggestion is that he had a second scan on his foot yesterday afternoon and it’s feared it’s broken. If so, we won’t see our big Frenchman for at least three months. Just as he was starting to look fitter and a bit more mobile than […]
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Morning all. Gossip: The Mirror report that Arsene Wenger is again interested in signing Luiz Gustavo to bolster our midfield. Reports in Greece suggest Roma have agreed personal terms with Olymipacos for the Greek international Kostas Manolas. However, Italian journalist Gabriel Marcotti believes the players agent is in England to seal a deal for the defender: Mario […]
Morning all. What a bunch of cheats. From the officials to a few Everton players…! And I’m so glad we don’t play that way, I really am. The way Naismith went to ground so easily in order to con the referee was embarrassing enough but the way the referee Kevin Friend was taken in was […]
Morning all. Reports in the newspapers this morning suggest Lukas Podolski will not be in the squad for today’s game. If true, he’s either injured or off in my opinion and considering there has been no injury disclosed, one has to draw the conclusion the he’s off. Juventus are the latest club linked. The second […]
Morning all… What’s all this ice bucket nomination thing all about? Well, it’s all in aid of a wonderful cause and that’s Macmillan Cancer Support and many many footballers are taking part to raise money. The challenge dares nominated participants to be filmed having a bucket of ice water poured on their heads. A common stipulation is that […]
Morning all. On This Day 2010 Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Blackpool 6-0. Hurry up and get back Theo, we need you….. On this day, also back in 2010 Highbury House was born. Thank you to each and every one of you guys and gals who turn up each and every day to […]
Morning all. On this day back in 1995, Dennis Bergkamp made his debut for us against Middlesbrough at Highbury. We only managed a 1-1 draw but regardless, it was the start of a wonderful relationship between Bergkamp, Arsenal FC and the fans… Last night was grim. Aaron Ramsey, who has so many times been our saviour, […]
Morning all. Well I know nothing about tonight’s opposition, other than Demba Ba plays for them, as does one of our old youngsters, Oguzhan Ozyakup. Arsene Wenger has spoken about the 21 year old: I’m happy that he came here. He was educated by us and we saw that he had top quality and technically he […]
Morning all. Back in 2001, on this very day, Sol Campbell made his debut for Arsenal having made the switch across North London for free. Goals from Henry, Pires & Bergkamp (2) gave Arsenal a 4-0 win at Middlesbrough. To nab Big Sol that summer was possibly one of the best, if not the best […]
Morning all. Gossip: The Daily Star report that PSG have accepted our £5.5 million offer for Adrien Rabiot and talks will take place between the player and Arsenal this week. Roma and Juventus still hope to sign him. Goal.com report that Olympiakos centre-back Kostas Manolas is undergoing a medical at Arsenal ahead of a move to the […]
Morning all. Gossip: Goal.com report that Lukas Podolski could soon be a gonner with both Galatasary and Besiktas showing an interest although a return to Germany could be favoured. Adrien Rabiot has turned down the offer of a new contract at PSG and the 19 year old will now be sold. The Express believe for […]
Morning all. Arsenal are set to make moves for Edinson Cavani, Marco Reus and Sami Khedira in the closing stages of the transfer window according to The Express. We all love a rumour, but this one is up there with one of the daftest I have ever read. I’d be over the moon if all […]