Arsenal v. Man U: mounting

Tony Pulis pontificates on the meaning of referees in the Premier League

Ahead of a vital clash with Manchester United tomorrow, I find myself in the unusual position of being probably the most frustrated I have ever felt as an Arsenal supporter. I’m frustrated with Arsenal’s injury record, with Arsenal’s transfer business, with the referees this season, and with the press coverage of Arsenal.

The injury record is something that [...]

Let the punishment fit the crime

This wasn't even called a foul

Personally, I’d rather have a smack in the mouth than be spat upon. It’s the worst thing you can do to a fellow professional. He will be regretting it now and will have to take the consequences.

Mick McCarthy on Antolin Alcaraz

Let fly

Spitting on someone is the first insult you learn as a child, that’s how base [...]

Open season declared on Arsene Wenger

No matter how appealing it is to think in terms of dualisms, everything isn’t either 100% right or 100% wrong. Take for example Arsene Wenger’s criticism of the press for “turning the fans against Arsenal” and the defensive response from the press trying to pretend that they give Arsenal an easy ride. They are both right, [...]