I’ve just watched Croatia v Brazil . I use the word watched loosely because I got bored and and mentally switched off. Until extra time and penalties. I’d have loved it if Gabriel Martinelli returned to Arsenal with a World Cup winning medal but I’m loving it even more knowing he’s now on the number […]

Morning all. I feel sorry for Japan because they could have beaten Croatia, perhaps even should have over the entire two hours of football but when it came to the penalty shootout, I don’t think I’ve seen one as bad as Japan’s in a long long time. What it means for Takehiro Tomiyasu though is […]

Morning all. The World Cup is into the knockout stages, starting from today and here’s how the last 16 looks. Today: Netherlands v United States – 2-0 at half-time. Argentina v Australia – 7pm Sunday 4th December: France v Poland – 3pm England v Senegal – 7pm Monday 5th December: Japan v Croatia – 3pm […]

Up for Grabs Now! By Pete The Thirst. I’ve always thought Brian Moore was the best commentator in British football. He had a knack for letting the football do the talking then adding a phrase that defined a game. “Up for grabs now” is known by Arsenal fans for one moment at Anfield in 1989. […]