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 playerContinue reading “What a difference”
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Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle
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”
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”
A trip to Brighton tomorrow
Quick post before tomorrow’s away match. Arsenal notched a 3-1 win over Brentford in the first of 9 January fixtures. We gave up an early silly goal but Jesus, Merino, and Martinelli eventually put things right. Our youngsters, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly (on as a late sub) equated themselves admirably, with the former endingContinue reading “A trip to Brighton tomorrow”
New Year’s Arsenal
Arsenal gutted out a 1-0 win over Ipswich to end the year. The final half of the season kicks off with 9 matches in January, beginning with a trip to mid-table Brentford tomorrow. Gooners should note the upcoming North London Derby is a mid-week match, so plan your work schedule accordingly. The Gunners have toContinue reading “New Year’s Arsenal”
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