Posted in Match Report on Nov 11th, 2024
Stamford Bridge is in the strangest location for a football ground. A few weeks ago, I was walking through what I described as “the mean estates of Tottenham.” Well, SW10 is a whole different animal. I always drive to football, mainly because, living in the country, it’s cheaper (for two), takes the same time and […]
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Posted in Champions League, Match Report on Nov 7th, 2024
Mystic Ned’s predicted team in the San Siro was spot on and saw us kick off with Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Merino, Trossard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli. Amongst others, Ødegaard returned to the bench with Nwaneri, Jorginho and Jesús, but still no sign of Calafiori. Rice, of course, was out with his foot injury […]
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Posted in Match Report on Nov 3rd, 2024
Co-authored by ClockEndRider & 21stCenturyGooner 3 A.M. Saturday. North London. The alarm clock emits a sound which somehow penetrates deeper than usual, causing every nerve and sinew to scream piteously – “Leave me alone”. But no. The call must be heeded. And the massed ranks of the Arsenal supporters rise and look forward to the […]
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Posted in Match Report on Oct 31st, 2024
Arsenal had the most comfortable of nights as they move smoothly into the quarter finals, but sadly I didn’t! I’ve had tough nights in reporting for GHF but tonight takes the biscuit! My first report was primarily a whinge about the fact that I was unable to follow the second because my Sky stream disappeared […]
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Posted in Match Report on Oct 28th, 2024
Embed from Getty Images Well, things started well… there was good news when the team was announced, as Trev’s suggestion that we might see both Saka and Timber in the line-up proved on the money. That meant White lined up next to Gabriel in central defence, with the Dutchman at left-back and Partey slotting in […]
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