The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family.
Originally from Fair Oaks, Michelle Wright has been in San Francisco a little over 2 years, and came to Arsenal through a rather circuitous route.
She fell in love with a British comedian, Alan Davies, through QI (Quite Interesting), a British comedy panel game quiz show. Upon discovering he had an Arsenal podcast, The Tuesday Club, she began listening to it religiously in 2011. Davies and his co-hosts are all Arsenal season ticket holders and while Michell was a soccer fan, she didn’t have a Premier League team, so she figured Why not?.
Michelle was a longtime Sacramento Gooner, It’s much more fun watching games with fellow supporters. A high school friend, also an Arsenal supporter, arranged to meet for a match at Maggie McGarrys, and it would be the first of many.
Of watching with Bay Area Gooners, she speaks appreciatively, You cannot beat celebrating the big goals at Maggie’s. The energy, and sharing in the emotions with fellow supporters. I brought an ex to watch a game at Maggie’s and he instantly became a fan through his experience, which I think is telling
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Michelle counts Jack Wilshere as her first love, Couldn’t help loving that chavvy little English terrier, and Saka as her current favorite Arsenal player, “What a sweet, amazingly skilled player. Hard not to love the kid. Hardworking, exceptional ability, and just seems like a wonderful person. Definitely what I want in a player”
She feels good about Arteta as a manager, I watched him as an Arsenal player, and now to see him manage feels like a continuation of his love for the club. I appreciate that Arsenal has really loyal players and managers. I think that says a lot about the club. I also appreciate the passion and drive he has. Would love to see him be a little more flexible and creative with lineups, but I think he still has a lot of potential and he’s still learning to manage. Once we have more depth, that will be the true test of his ability.
The Declan Rice free kicks in the Champions League quarter-finals and beating Man City were here favorite moments of the past season. Michelle has yet to see the Gunners in person, I’m so due.
I was genuinely touched by Michelle’s kind comments about me and our group, I just want to say that I have so appreciated you, Mark. You’ve really welcomed me into the BAG family with open arms, and I’m so grateful of that. You do so much for the group, and I can’t thank you enough. I’m thankful for all the wonderful games I’ve seen and friends I’ve met at Maggie’s. Here’s to many more, and COYG!
We’ll continue to share stories of our Gooner family. If you’re a Maggie’s regular and want to be featured, talk to me at the pub.
Cheers, Mark
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