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”
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Six ways to Saturday
Arsenal’s decisive win Wednesday over Sevilla in the Champions League group stage served as a bit of a palate cleanser, but The Travesty on Tyneside is still stuck firmly in one’s craw. To have VAR examine an opposition goal for 4 possible violations and still stand could only happen to Arsenal. Topped off with severalContinue reading “Six ways to Saturday”
The hammer came down
Just like that, the hammer came down and our league cup run is over. You’ll hear Gooners rationalize it as freeing Arsenal up for more important things, but the truth is, it was an anemic performance all round. This was a chance for a number of squad players to bolster supporters already shaky faith inContinue reading “The hammer came down”
A is for Arsenal, also anxiety
Nervy late moments in our mid-week Champions League match against Sevilla, but don’t let it diminish two stellar goals by Martinelli and Jesus. Martinelli’s was reminiscent of his legendary goal a few seasons back at Chelsea. Also laudable was our stout defense with a rock star performance by Tomiyasu. Next up, Sheffield United, who haveContinue reading “A is for Arsenal, also anxiety”
On the rebound
Loved the late fight back from the Gunners on Saturday, but feel a little fortunate to snatch a late draw from the mouth of defeat. The lads seemed a step behind for most of the match and made an ordinary Chelsea team look like contenders. No time to dwell as Arsenal head to Spain toContinue reading “On the rebound”
Old familiar foes
Another dreaded interlull behind us and Arsenal’s triumphant win over Man City begins to fade into memory, as we prepare for the lads to get back to business. This might seem like a good time to face Chelsea, currently sitting in 11th, having won only 3 matches. But two of those were their most recent,Continue reading “Old familiar foes”
Rollercoaster of love
Just over two months into the season, we’ve hit the first real dip in the Arsenal supporter rollercoaster. Our trip to France ended up so much sour milk, with RC Lens taking advantage of our sloppy defense and Saka limping off. Again. And of course, it would occur just prior to our biggest match ofContinue reading “Rollercoaster of love”
The champignons league?
Fine effort by Arsenal to crush a hapless Bournemouth, 4-0. However, Saka and Jesus going off limping is worrisome, especially given Martinelli and Partney are still out. Saka was amongst the top 10 most fouled players in the Premier League last season and that irksome trend appears to be continuing. Quick jaunt to France forContinue reading “The champignons league?”
A bowl of cherries
Having dispatched with Brentford in efficient if not nervy fashion during Wednesday’s League Cup action, the Gunners head south to face Bournemouth tomorrow. There seems to be an undercurrent of unease amongst a lot of Gooners. The team doesn’t seem to be firing on all cylinders and there continue to be ongoing injury concerns. OutsideContinue reading “A bowl of cherries”
In our cups again
Another great turnout for a North London Derby Sunday at Maggie’s. Unfortunately, our dedication was rewarded with a draw that felt like a loss. We watched an Arsenal that despite some flashes of brilliance, seemed to be suffering a lag from Wednesday’s Champions League action. But this is the time of the season when theContinue reading “In our cups again”
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