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24 Mar 2026 04:24:51
I have said earlier that I have doubts about Zubimendi but will give him the benefit of first season in the new league. However, though some of his tackles are great, his passing is mostly sideways or backwards. He has been guilty of Man U's first goal in the home defeat and for the final, he was ahead of Oreilly when Kepa dropped the ball, he shouldn't have allowed him to score but he was easily brushed aside for a free header.
Hopefully he improves in his physicality for the next season.
Over analysing now that I am pissed to lose the chance of first of the four trophies.
1.) 09 Apr 2026 16:36:33
So, Zubimendi was on the right side of the player until Kepa dropped a cross he didn't need to try and catch? Bad example to use, in my opinion.
16 Jun 2025 15:01:04
Hi Eds, Eze has been linked with Man U and Spurs, surely if he is moving then we should be going in for him or is he not a target for us?
{Ed014's Note - Rodrygo is the only winger I’ve seen us linked with so wouldn’t know about Eze.
It would seem strange for him to take a step down and join the Spuds or that Manc 5h1te. ?♂️
1.) 16 Jun 2025 17:07:18
Thanks Ed, same thoughts regarding him taking a step down by going to either. It will be good for us to get one of Rodrygo, Eze or Gordon. Can take a punt on Grealish with loan.
{Ed014's Note - a case of wait and see HB.
2.) 17 Jun 2025 20:01:15
Flirt with the prettiest girl at the disco and leave empty handed or with a tramp. Great.
We need to be more strategic and deliver - who cares about the fish we wanted to catch. 3 years later and we are still chasing the dream.
If we win trophies - it would be easier.
03 Jun 2025 09:40:48
Hi Eds, do you know if we have had any serious discussions with our primary targets and their clubs? It is very early days and transfers are complicated process but I am fearing the usual hesitancy in our approach. It will be disheartening if good players are snapped up and we keep faffing around.
{Ed001's Note - yes, I believe you are trying to sort out at least a couple of signings in this initial window. It is a different year for PSR purposes than the second window, so getting them done now will get them off the books earlier in the future.}
1.) 03 Jun 2025 10:32:31
Thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
26 May 2025 12:56:31
Hi Eds, do you have any latest on which wingers we are looking at if any? I would have liked Eze or Gordan, but with Palace in Europa and Newcastle in the CL, they look unlikely. We missed out on Marmoush and will have to compete with many clubs for Nico Williams. We need someone who can hit the ground running and preferably with premier league experience.
{Ed001's Note - Rafael Leao and Gittens seem to be the main two targets.}
1.) 26 May 2025 13:36:53
Thanks Ed, Leao is a good player but hasn’t lived up to the hype, Gittens also is one for the future but any additional depth to the squad will be welcome.
2.) 29 May 2025 02:26:39
I would be chuffed with Gittens, 20 y/ o with 8 goals and 3 assists for BvB? Sign me up. Williams would be the premium target but doubt we'd pay the asking price.
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22 May 2026 10:10:21
Came across a Wenger video where he opened up on his second half of the tenure. He said he had at least 5 offers but rejected them as he genuinely thought that Arsenal is a club of class. After 2007, when Dein left, the banks wanted Wenger to sign longer contract as a guarantee against the loans for stadium, and it was mandatory for us to qualify for the CL every year to cover the 22 million loan repayments. He said then Chelsea and Man City came in with their money, and we had to sell our best players and it was hard to compete.
Football is about winning, and us fans just want to see the trophies. However, knowing these things only makes us more appreciative of the effort and sacrifices the people at the club put in. Watching this video after we had won the title helped me look at the situation differently. Had we lost, I would have been ranting.
But I am proud to be supporting Arsenal and with the shackles now off, I am sure we will achieve great things.
Thank you, Arsenal!
1.) 22 May 2026 12:25:18
Lovely post, Highbury, mate.
20 May 2026 23:56:21
Congratulations Aston Villa, worthy winners and well deserved trophy.
How did Emery lose Europa only with us?!
1.) 21 May 2026 08:45:15
Of all the clubs Emery has managed, I think we had the worst mix of management issues and expectations. For all his faults at PSG, he was well resourced and never had to worry about CL qualification. When the expectation of the club and its fans is so high, he struggles, but when he is an underdog, and given freedom to operate, he excels.
Great manager - just a bad fit for Arsenal and other clubs with our expectations.
2.) 21 May 2026 09:17:55
Fair point, Wire, I am happy for him and Villa.
They may be our toughest challengers for the PL next season.
20 May 2026 12:44:00
If we win the CL and spurs are relegated, will that count as a treble?
I can't hide my smugness, can I? ?.
{Ed014's Note - no you can’t! ?
19 May 2026 22:27:29
Man City Bottled it! ?.
1.) 19 May 2026 22:44:55
Hopefully we have plenty of Man City bottled water for Sunday. ?
2.) 19 May 2026 22:47:15
Stay humble, guys COYG.
19 May 2026 21:30:19
We are the champions! ?.
18 May 2026 10:21:10
He still has an error in him every now and then, but his overall performance covers for that, and so far such errors haven't proved costly.
13 May 2026 10:02:49
It will be the save that won us the trophy.
01 Jul 2025 18:18:41
I think we will get Eze, Rodrygo and Sesko.
16 Jun 2025 17:07:18
Thanks Ed, same thoughts regarding him taking a step down by going to either. It will be good for us to get one of Rodrygo, Eze or Gordon. Can take a punt on Grealish with loan.
{Ed014's Note - a case of wait and see HB.
03 Jun 2025 10:32:31
Thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
24 May 2026 09:22:43
I think the bitterness is coming from the fact that we are challenging again and succeeding at top level. Clubs like Chelsea and City (not much for Liverpool) have had it easy in the last 10-15 years, so they feel entitled. We were becoming their whipping boys and someone to make fun of.
As the picture is changing, they can’t accept it.
After City beat us, everybody just assumed that we won't win the title and came out with the bottles. I quite like this bitterness from them; it shows that we have ruffled the feathers and they fear us again! COYG!
23 May 2026 20:36:53
It is over the top, and there is no real advantage by it, so it is also a silly thing to do. Spying is rife in some sort or other in every profession, and if teams are devising some secret strategy, they should do it behind closed doors.
And Middlesborough were eliminated, so they shouldn't get a second chance in the final. Hull should have been promoted automatically.
22 May 2026 13:58:52
Good for you, Bill, mate. Enjoy the atmosphere and bring it home!
21 May 2026 17:41:34
Great post, both of you. I am a younger gooner, so I only know Wenger and the recent days. After we sacked Emery, I was convinced that we would fade away, and I was unsure how long it would take us to be back in the mix. In that period, Spurs were challenging for the title, went into the final of the Champions League, and suddenly it felt even darker and bleaker. We won the FA Cup with Arteta, but the last few seasons, when we were the 'nearly team', again dented the confidence.
But, what a turn around this season. Not only have we got the monkey off the back, but it has given us confidence that we can win the CL. Whatever the result next week, with continuity and a few additions, we can definitely dominate the near future. Up the Arsenal! COYG!
21 May 2026 17:33:14
Are there any fan parks around the stadium?