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), aContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle”
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Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose
The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. For most Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s, a group of regulars consistently holds court at a big table in the back near the stage. Amongst them is Jose Santos. Jose was born and raised in San Francisco’s Visitation Valley. HeContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Stevens
The latest in a series of posts profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. If you’ve attended Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s over the past decade, you may have noticed the urbane Stevens Williams amongst the Gooners. He explains, it’s not a typo or a law firm, but a family name. Originally from Vermont,Continue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Stevens”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Miles
Another in our profiles of Gooners you’ll rub shoulders with, when you join us for an Arsenal match at Maggie McGarry’s. Miles Thomson grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2017. He was first drawn to football by the 1998 World Cup, finding the star power ofContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Miles”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Sean
The latest in our series profiling the Gooners joining us at Maggie McGarry’s on match days. Sometime around 1999, San Jose high schooler, Sean Estill found himself in search of a team. Playing FIFA 98 with his skateboarding buddies, they supported clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Juventus, Chivas and even Spurs. Initially drawn to ArsenalContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Sean”
Let’s begin again Saturday
Begin the begin. Arsenal’s 2023/2024 Premiership season starts Saturday, and this will be our 17th year, watching the Gunners at Maggie McGarry’s. These are exciting times for Arsenal fans. Last season’s 2nd place finish, big off-season signings, and a Community Shield victory over Man City last week, has us brimming with optimism. People always askContinue reading “Let’s begin again Saturday”
Community Shield Sunday!
Quick post reminding Gooners that we’ll be at Maggie McGarry’s this Sunday for the Community Shield match against Man City! There’s likely to be a small contingent of Citeh fans there and the Patrick Dunphy Memorial framed dollar bill is awarded to supporters of the winning side. Don’t forget – Maggie’s is 21+. Let usContinue reading “Community Shield Sunday!”
Coming to America
For many Gooners living in America, Arsenal coming over, is the first (for some, the only) opportunity to see their beloved English football side in person. Despite the somewhat inconsequential nature of these friendlies, the excitement is palatable amongst our crowd. Parties Across America First stop is the nation’s capital, with Arsenal playing the MLSContinue reading “Coming to America”
Something in the air
Definitely something in the air. Stateside Gooners eagerly await Arsenal’s preseason visit to the United States, with stops in Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the club has not been idle. William Saliba and Reiss Nelson both signed new deals, and the mercurial but beloved Granit Xhaka is moving on. The Gunners signedContinue reading “Something in the air”
What lies ahead
We’ve had a little time to reflect on the Arsenal season, but it’s already time to move on. Transfer window speculation has already hit peak insanity and the 2023-2024 season fixture list dropped yesterday. Bay Area Gooners can now plan their life accordingly, beginning in August. The scheduling gods have cursed West Coast Arsenal fansContinue reading “What lies ahead”
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