Maggie’s Derby Sunday

I always hesitate calling these matches against Manchester City a “Maggie McGarry’s Derby” because it gives it gives equal standing to their shoddy little supporters group at the pub. But as anyone who’s been to Maggie’s knows, it’s an Arsenal pub, and City fans are largely tolerated because one of the owners is a long-timeContinue reading “Maggie’s Derby Sunday”

Atalanta, then City

Grand time at Maggie’s Sunday. Another North London Derby in the books as the Gunners ground out a gritty 1-nil result. Without Ødegaard or Rice in the midfield, this was largely on the backs of our defense. Timber, Gabriel, and Saliba and (the dark arts of) Ben White applying the clampdown on Spurs, with Gabriel’sContinue reading “Atalanta, then City”

Gird up your loins, Gooners

If you didn’t hate these international breaks already, you really should now. I know our manager is putting on a brave face, but following an injury playing for Norway, Martin Ødegaard is likely to be out for the next 3-4 matches. This leaves us severely wanting in our midfield, with Rice’s suspension and new boyContinue reading “Gird up your loins, Gooners”

Tottenham v Arsenal

Sun, Sept. 15 • 6:00 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) This match on inside the pub. Parklet does not open until 8am Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet. Dogs in the parklet only, please. Outside food is OK. Outside drink IS NOT. Please be quiet entering/exiting the pub for early matches. If youContinue reading “Tottenham v Arsenal”

Enter the villains

Great start to the season at Maggie McGarry’s last Saturday. The dedicated Gooners who turned up were rewarded with a solid 2-0 win for the Gunners. A number of new faces amongst the more familiar ones, keeping our cult growing. Now Arsenal travel to face a club becoming quite the thorn in their side. SinceContinue reading “Enter the villains”

About to kick off

Saturday Arsenal’s match marks the 18th year of the Bay Area Area Gooners’ existence. A handful of die hard Gooners at Maggie McGarry’s has grown into a robust supporters group, turning up in boisterous numbers to watch the Gunners play, at all hours of the day. Arsenal’s 2024-2025 season kicks off against Wolves at home,Continue reading “About to kick off”