Surprising facts from the unveiling of the “25-man squads”

September 2nd, 2010 | Category: 6+5 rule, Arsenal, Home grown rule | 26 comments

As I revealed here back in July with my article titled In which I explain the “homegrown” rule so that even journalists can understand it the homegrown rule is, well, to be blunt, it’s fucking stupid.

Misunderstood by the xenophobic populace as a rule that is supposed to be forcing teams to play more Englishmen it is, [...]

Beware the ire of Gooners

September 1st, 2010 | Category: Arsenal | 113 comments

Back in July I warned that if Arsenal didn’t buy a new keeper they seriously risked the ire of the fans. It wasn’t just that Almunia and the other keepers were unconvincing, they all have their moments of conviction, but more that… well, it was  just that buying anyone would show that Arsenal understood the mood [...]

Stoke and Blackburn, 89 minutes of Hail Mary’s, 1 minute of football

August 31st, 2010 | Category: Arsenal | 69 comments

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

While we are waiting for the transfer window to close I thought I would provide [...]

 
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