Olive&York – Bay Area Gooners

Something’s got to give

What a ride, this Arsenal team. Snatching victory at Kenilworth Road in the last 30 seconds of stoppage time against a surprisingly formidable Luton side. Declan Rice’s towering header was every bit as thrilling as Reiss Nelson’s late game winner last season at Bournemouth. And yet, there’s a different resolve, more steel to the GunnersContinue reading “Something’s got to give”

Arsenal through the lens

If you were unable to watch Arsenal’s mid-week Champions League match against RC Lens, you owe it yourself to at least see the highlights. It was a bit like watching a Harlem Globetrotters match or an Oprah special, You get a goal, and you get a goal, and you get a goal! Perhaps this isContinue reading “Arsenal through the lens”

Warm impermanence

Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher (and rumored substitute left back), once said, Change is the only constant. I’m more of a Bowie guy myself, but as the transfer window closes, Gooners are left to contemplate a number of changes. Left back, Kieran Tierney is headed to Real Sociedad, on a season-long loan. Despite the “loan” tag,Continue reading “Warm impermanence”

Take a chants on matchday

Our Bay Area Gooners off-season poll revealed a strong desire for more people joining the songs and chants at Maggie’s. You may have hesitated because you don’t know the words, so here’s a few basics. I share these with the hope Maggie’s gets louder on match days. Note: Each chant/song mentioned includes a link toContinue reading “Take a chants on matchday”

A choice kit

If I didn’t know better, I’d suspect Arsenal launched their 3rd third kit today in an attempt to overshadow our own kit launch. Sure, theirs is nice, but ours is 🔥. The choice is yours. We’ve been able to create some great swag over the years, but this might be our most exciting yet. Today,Continue reading “A choice kit”

Take a little trip kit

From the London fog to that of San Francisco, the Bay Area Gooners support the Arsenal over land and sea. We meet for Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s Irish Pub in the city’s historic North Beach neighborhood. Now we’re excited to announce the impending launch of our first ever Bay Area Gooners kit! Presenting the:Continue reading “Take a little trip kit”