The forest for the trees

Arsenal supporters seem a little blasé this season about the FA and League Cups. Recent turnout at Maggie’s for the League Cup Semi-Final first leg and FA Cup 3rd round were pretty meager. We all in on Arsenal winning the Premier League or the Champions League this season. Or both. Though we shouldn’t turn ourContinue reading “The forest for the trees”

Familiarity breeds…

The media stinkfest over Martinelli’s ill-advised push of an injured Conor Bradley, didn’t phase the lad Sunday at Portsmouth. After giving up a cheap goal in the early minutes, Arsenal roared back to win 1-4 on the strength of a Martinelli hat-trick. Tomorrow the Gunners face Chelsea in the League Cup Semi-Final. This is theContinue reading “Familiarity breeds…”

Darkest before dawn

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.Continue reading “Darkest before dawn”

Arsenal v Nottingham

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. Facebook Event Link Come on you Gunners!

Til Tuesday

Quick note to let you know that Arsenal have a match tomorrow and that Maggie McGarry’s will have it on. The Gunners travel to Nottingham, kickoff is 11:30am PT, and Maggie’s is 21+. The match will be on inside and out. I won’t make it tomorrow, but look forward to seeing you for the nextContinue reading “Til Tuesday”