Are You A Greek God?

No one’s interested in Arsenal news at the moment, are they? There isn’t any anyway, no one is being signed except an overpriced winger who was there already, and we’re losing most matches, so I’m not that bothered myself. I’ll talk about something else. A few months ago I posted this piece about Ray Parlour’s…

Arsene, the Dandy Highwayman

Arsenal have one point from three games, so I’m kind of off football, but in case you are still interested, here’s what The Times said about the Arse on Saturday. Apparently Walcott has a new contract. Really? They kept that quiet, didn’t they? I hadn’t heard a mention. Having stunned us with that revelation, it’s…

Does Arsene Wenger Overachieve Compared To His Spend?

As we sit in the middle of the transfer window, tumbleweed crossing the corridor outside Dick Law’s office and moths making a home under his telephone receiver, arguing about how many millions of pounds are available for the manager to spend, we need to pass the time somehow. I have passed some time considering the…

The Best Picture Of Arsene Wenger Ever!

I found this article from the Evening Standard in 1998, as Arsenal were about to win their second Double, and first under Arsene Wenger. It’s a delve into the Frenchman’s background and family, with a couple of pictures of the young Arsene as a footballer in his student days. Also of interest is the smaller…

Arsenal Stadium Naming Rights: How Can They Be Worthless?

This is my column from The Gooner issue 230. After a rave review by @ThatSimonRose on twitter earlier, I have had literally millions of requests to post this. All right, literally two. I didn’t need much persuading. *   *   *   *   *   *   * So, Emirates sponsorship: Arsenal originally signed a £90m contract with Emirates…