Posted in comment on May 26th, 2014 273 Drinks »
It’s the close season. That’s official in my book now that the Champions League and Play-Off Finals are in the past. Doubtless I will have to do some World Cup coverage this summer because there will be precious little other football news to cover. I have to confess right now my ‘give a fig’ometer reading […]
Posted in Guest Tales on May 22nd, 2014 245 Drinks »
Thanks to our very own Clive who has shared this story of an Aussie Gooner who came over to see the Cup Final and enjoyed the eperience thanks to one very generous Arsenal supporter. Thanks Clive, it’s a heartwarmer. After being scammed online out of £260 by an unscrupulous crook, I was more determined than ever […]
Posted in match review on May 18th, 2014 397 Drinks »
There have been worse days in recent years. A glorious Wembley day, all sunshine and smiles. The match may not have started perfectly, but it certainly finished that way, memorable in so many ways. The afternoon began with a superb lunch, and a short tube journey later we were joining the throng marching up Wembley […]
Posted in match preview on May 17th, 2014 339 Drinks »
“What would it mean to be part of an Arsenal team that could end this nine year wait for a trophy” Is it really that long? Thank you, professional inquisitor number one. Lukas Podolski is presented to the press ahead of the FA Cup Final. “It is important for me, because I know the cup […]
Posted in match preview on May 16th, 2014 148 Drinks »
A huge week is coming to fruition. It seems far too long since we went into Cup Final week worrying about having the yellow ribbon to adorn the matchday attire. That at least I have sorted. Looking around the web so much talk is of Swindon, Ipswich, West Ham, Luton, and Birmingham. I was at […]
Posted in match preview on May 14th, 2014 144 Drinks »
A late and unexpected invitation leads to a hurried rearrangement of Wednesday. The boss is not a problem. He will cover for me. Now all I have to do is to get myself to Shenley before nine in the morning. Trains? No. Drive then, but how long? “Ninety minutes tops” utters one. I decide on […]
Posted in match review on May 11th, 2014 328 Drinks »
A strange day. Not so long ago this weekend had promised to be something unforgettable, and on the day Arsenal delivered with two goals, each special in their own way. That they didn’t mean more owed everything to past disappointments. The big one for the Gunners is now next Saturday. It cannot come quickly enough. […]
Posted in match preview on May 11th, 2014 132 Drinks »
Match 38. Not so long ago we had hoped that it would be a fixture of some significance. What 2013 promised has not come to fruition in 2014 however, and any celebrations will have to wait another week. Barring a freak result we will be fourth and Norwich will be relegated, it is as simple […]
Posted in Guest Tales on May 9th, 2014 38 Drinks »
One of ours has been hiding his light under a bushel, it would appear. I am indebted to North Bank Ned for a piece about the events of one hundred years ago. The first season at Highbury, so similar in many ways to this season just ending. Thank you Ned for a timely and fascinating […]
Posted in match review on May 5th, 2014 290 Drinks »
So that was what a meaningless end of season encounter feels like. We can be forgiven for having forgotten. As with the opening home game what happened in the pub was more enjoyable than the couple of hours we left it for. With a Cup Final to prepare for, and fourth place secured on Saturday, […]
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