Posted in Guest Tales on Dec 23rd, 2014 66 Drinks »
For a second week running Bergkamp the Man is back with a post that will doubtless stimulate as much debate as last week’s piece. He looks at the future and grapples with a question common to many I know. What part will we play in the future and where will we be watching our Arsenal […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Dec 18th, 2014 101 Drinks »
Once again our very own Bergkamp the Man commits to print the first of a two-parter that will provoke much debate, I am sure. I thank him for his contribution. I’m sure we will discuss it over a pint or two in the new year. If you want to win a copy of Tom Oldfield’s […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Dec 11th, 2014 50 Drinks »
A treasured friend to many of us, Bergkamp the Man in the drinks, relates a tale that will strike a chord with many. I know from years of experience that the stewards face a range of issues on matchday, and having performed that role for the Travel Club many moons ago I am fully aware […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Nov 14th, 2014 125 Drinks »
I imagine most who visit here or read my rants on Twitter will know I have a pretty low opinion of the current crop of Premier League referees and assistants. To be fair they do come under the microscope far more than ever before so I have some sympathy for all but the most obviously […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Oct 13th, 2014 167 Drinks »
Once again I am indebted to our very own resident sports physiotherapist, Trev, for his professional view on a topical subject. We have players out for a variety of reasons, and it would take a series of articles to cover them all. Trev looks at one area this week as an example. Do you think […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Jul 23rd, 2014 312 Drinks »
Huge thanks to our own, inimitable, Bergkamp the Man for a unique account and pics of his Saturday out at Boreham Wood. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I. Thank you maestro. With no other sporting event of any real significance on offer in this very fine, ‘Better Together’, United Kingdom, what […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Jul 11th, 2014 302 Drinks »
Big thanks to our very own Clive, the sweeper, for his initial thoughts on the excellent signing of Alexis Sanchez. Thanks for stepping into the breach, my friend. When I retired early last night, worn out by five grandchildren who had not only appropriated my laptop all afternoon, but had also emptied my fridge and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Posted in Guest Tales on Apr 14th, 2014 74 Drinks »
Another contribution about Saturday’s FA Cup day out at Wembley, this time from Wind, wide-eyed student, enthusiastic supporter, and all-round good egg. Thank you so much for sharing your day with us here. This is the last of a trilogy of guest posts on the semi-final. Please also take the time to read the excellent […]
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