Arsenal Supporters in San Francisco, California
Sunday, 9/28 • 8:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
▪️Matches on inside and outside.
▪️Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.
▪️Dogs in parklet only, please.
▪️Keep the banter civil and friendly.
▪️Outside food is OK.
▪️Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Arsenal have an away third round League Cup match tomorrow against Port Vale FC. They’re an EFL League 1 team located in Stoke. Never our favorite place to play. Kick off is 12:00 pm and and Maggie’s will have the match on for us!
I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but hope to see you soon!
COYG!
Best, Mark
Wednesday, 9/24 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign Tuesday with a 2-0 win against Athletic Club. A much maligned Gabriel Martinelli scored within a minute of coming on as a second half substitute. He did so with an assist from another forgotten man, Leandro Trossard. In the dying moments of the match, Gabi would return the favor so Trossard could add a second. Nice to see these two essential in the Gunners’ win.
Now all heads turn towards Sunday as Manchester City visit the Emirates. City are off to an uneven start, winning their opener, losing to Tottenham and Brighton, before demolishing a hapless Man United.
Over the years, a Man City supporters group sprang up at our home pub, largely because Mick, one of the owners, is a long-time City fan. They don’t have our numbers but manage to turn up when playing Arsenal.
These matches are casually known as the “Maggie McGarry’s Derby” and we have a framed dollar bill for the winning side. After his passing, the trophy was renamed for legendary Gooner bartender, Patrick Dunphy.
We ask all Gooners to help maintain an amiable atmosphere and not let things get too contentious. Our group’s informal edict is to keep the banter civil and friendly, while Maggie’s owners (Mick and Mairéad) insist the pub be a safe space for all supporters.
We had a nice little turnout last weekend for the 4:30 am win over Nottingham. 20 or so local and visiting Gooners cemented their legend status. My hope for Sunday is that we outnumber the City fans exponentially as usual.
If you want a seat, get there early. Gooners turning up right at kickoff will have a challenge getting in the door. Hope we’ll see you at the pub!
COYG!
Best, Mark
Sunday, 9/21 • 8:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Quick post to remind everyone, the Champions League group… er, “new league phase” begins tomorrow. Kick off is 9:45 and and Maggie’s will have the match on for us!
I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but will see you next Sunday!
COYG!
Best, Mark
Tuesday, 9/16 • 9:45 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Thanks to the international break, we’ve been able dwell on Arsenal’s defeat at Anfield for almost two weeks. We dominated for long stretches but were undone by the Gunners’ lack of imagination and a singular moment of brilliance.
Szoboszlai’s free kick winner was reminiscent of the two Declan Rice put past Real Madrid last season. Nothing to do, but begrudgingly admire it.
Arsenal restart the season Saturday against Nottingham. A midday London kick off means we’ll be getting up before dawn. Interesting to see, if this week’s Nuno Espírito Santo sacking and the announcement of his replacement, Ange Postecoglou, will impact Nottingham’s performance. I’m just happy we get to use the sung to the tune of “Sleepy Jean” chant again.
Hope we’ll see you at the pub! Come cement your legend status. Don’t forget to be extra quiet entering/exiting the pub in early morning darkness.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Saturday, September 13 • 4:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
This match on inside. Parklet does not open until 8:00 am.
Please be quiet entering/exiting the pub.
Maggie’s is 21+ EVEN in the parklet.
Dogs outside only please.
Outside food is OK.
Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
What a difference a week makes. After a labored victory at Old Trafford, Arsenal bounced back to batter Leeds United, 5-0 at home.
Saturday was a match of firsts, including Viktor Gyökeres first goal in the red and white. We also witnessed the Premier League debut of wunderkind, Max Dowman, who became the second-youngest player in league history, making his debut at 15 years and 235 days old.
Ebereche Eze was introduced to the roar of the Emirates faithful and the whole affair was one big Arsenal lovefest. Mind you, it’s one thing to dominate a newly promoted side, but now the Gunners head to Anfield to take on the current champions.
They’ll do this without Bukayo Saka who suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out at least 4 weeks. Eze could find himself pressed into immediate duty as a result. Martin Ødegaard is also in doubt, after falling on his shoulder in the first half and we’re hearing that Kai Havertz’ injury may require surgery.
Another great crowd at the pub. The atmosphere at Maggie’s makes these victories that much sweeter.
Don’t miss this big match. See you at the pub! COYG!
Best, Mark
Bay Area Gooners