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Midfield intensity and nullifying width will win the NLD
Today we sweep aside all thoughts of transfer nonsense, for this day is North London Derby Day. Today we get to see what this team is made of. We will see if they are a core of players that can compete...
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What a difference a day makes
They say that a week is a long time in football. I’d take that thinking and concentrate it by seven, because sometimes 24 hours can be a long time in football. Roughly this time yesterday I was penning...
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NLD preview: nervousness with a wee dram of confidence
Hooray, hooray, it’s Derby Day! Nothing better than the feeling of anticipation that envelopes you before a local derby. And what with today being an FA Cup affair, it seems to have a little bit more...
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Routine NLD shows just what this squad is capable of
Today’s blog is partially written in the heat of the moment, because I’m stuck on the Tube and the chances are that I’ll want a lie in tomorrow, having drunken my own body weight in Carling Extra Cold...
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NLD nerves, despite everyone tipping us to win
Good morning to you on a very important day in the football calendar indeed. Derby day. The North London One. At home. Three points is the target and up and down the land (and the globe actually) there...
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Get back to last year’s success story Arsene
What did I say yesterday? When everyone tips The Arsenal to steamroller a top seven side, fates invariably conspire against us to ensure that we don’t pick up maximum points. It’s hard to be pleased...
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Chambers’ versatility is an asset, but shouldn’t avoid him finding his place
The Monday after the weekend that was the NLD and I’ve still got the slightly bitter taste in my mouth from the fact we didn’t win. Of course, that could also be the taste of remaining toothpaste that...
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Lost the battle, but win the war?
It’s like the Metropolitan Line is trying to protect me from a day of ghastly Spud ribbing at work, as I stand here on Uxbridge station writing today’s blog, waiting for a tube train delayed that is...
View ArticleTaking the squad to Spudland and a Giroud overreaction
Wellington, wellington, wellington, how about that for a third round Capital One Cup draw for us, eh? The Spuds at their hovel of a ground. Who da thunk it? At least we’ll get to see the youngsters on...
View ArticleLeague Cup gets a shrug, but does a North London Derby?
Quick aside from today’s match preview blog: The FA seeing fit to accept the mistakes of their officials, whilst rightfully banning a clear cheat? Has some sort of sense been seen at The Association’s...
View ArticleFantastic Flamini finish foils Spurs
I feel I owe you an apology. I said yesterday that the game last night didn’t really mean as much as a league game and that I was pleased that I didn’t have the same nervous rumblings in my stomach...
View ArticleThe nerves have set in, but team unity brings hope ahead of the North London...
I’ve got to be honest and tell you that the nerves have already started for tomorrow’s North London Derby. It always starts at least two days before the actual game and by the time I reach the day...
View ArticleVictory in the Derby will show the strength of the squad
Here we are folks. Derby day. The most worrying day of the year as far as I’m concerned. Derby day has the potential to delight or disappoint in equal measure. A win against that lot down the wrong end...
View ArticleFrustration and relief – the North London Derby
What on earth do you make of that game yesterday? I don’t even know where to start if I’m honest. I don’t k is whether to express relief that the team managed to salvage a draw, or frustration that we...
View ArticleThe fools errand: predicting Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures
I know it’s the FA Cup this weekend, I inow it’s an opportunity to bench our league campaign for a few days, but it is the league that keeps me awake at night. What’s been keeping me awake is our poor...
View ArticleThe fools errand: predicting Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures
I know it’s the FA Cup this weekend, I inow it’s an opportunity to bench our league campaign for a few days, but it is the league that keeps me awake at night. What’s been keeping me awake is our poor...
View ArticleArsène does swagger well, but can he motivate when we’re tripe?
Arsène does his press conference today and lord knows what questions he’ll be asked, but we can be assured that he will give a response that includes the phrase ‘we have to fight’ or a variation of...
View ArticleNorth London Derby day: Fearing the high press and fragile confidence
So here we are folks. A day I’ve been dreading for just under a week. The North London Derby. To say I’m not confident is an understatement. We have no form. We have injuries. Some of the players have...
View ArticleLeague title hopes fading after derby draw, but at least pride has been restored
When Harry Kane thundered that second Spurs goal in after Mertesacker had dallied in the corner, I had pretty much given up all hope of us getting anything from the North London Derby (NLD), let alone...
View ArticleIt can be done. But can it be done at Arsenal right now?
So there we have it. Leicester City are Premier League champions. Weird, huh? There’s plenty of football fans saying that you have to be pleased for them, that this isn’t something that happens in the...
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