Any footy fan worth their salt is aware of the Men in Blazers. Roger Bennett and Michael Davies have been covering all things football for almost a decade now on their podcasts and TV show. Now they are bringing their MIB Live: This Cup’s For You – World Cup Tour to San Francisco at TheContinue reading “Men in Blazers visit S.F.”
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Ooh to be a Gooner: Mahlon
One might easily believe Mahlon Christensen was predestined to be a Gooner. Some 17 years, ago he wins a 2002-2003 Arsenal away kit during a pub quiz. Soon after, his good friend and rabid Arsenal supporter, Tal, visits and hands him a copy of Fever Pitch, Nick Hornby’s memoir of Arsenal fandom. He immediately connectsContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Mahlon”
What becomes a legend most?
Legend. A term perhaps bandied about too much. When it comes to Arsenal, certain players instantly to mind. For me, it’s these two and I’m not alone. Gooners picked them to occupy the number 1 and 2 spots on the “Gunners Greatest 50 Players” list. And while we’ve had some truly great players since, fewContinue reading “What becomes a legend most?”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Brian
The Bay Area Gooners is a really fun, diverse, good group of people and I’m proud of the community we’ve built. This space will periodically introduce you to Arsenal supporters, you’re rubbing shoulders with at Maggie’s, but maybe haven’t met. When Brian O’Boyle was 10 years old, he visited an uncle in England who livedContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Brian”
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