Coming to Terms with Silent Stan

Posted on 19 January, 2016 by Blog Admin

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I know it’s been a while since I’ve done a piece here, and today I bring you part thoughts and part discussion that lead me to, well, finally accepting the Kroenke regime at our club.

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a multi sports fan. I’ve always supported the Detroit Redwings and Houston Rockets in America. Both of which conveniently wear red and white which keeps my mental sporting colours/OCD thing I have right on the spot.

What does this have to do with Kroenke? Well, because of my knowledge of American sports and yes, I also was a childhood wrestling fan, I know all about the horrible misdeeds of Mr. Stan Kroenke – most of which I’ve already blogged about. But, in review, here is just a brief recap.

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Campbell’s Opportunity has Come; He Needs to Heed Those Who Came Before Him

Posted on 18 January, 2016 by Blog Admin

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“I am happy that [he] has left… he got praised as a great runner if he ever got back to defend three times in a game. If [he] fails to train properly twice or three times he won’t get games.”

– Berti Vogts, former Coach of Germany, on Lukas Podolski when he left Köln for Arsenal

We’ve been here before.

A strong attacking showing for one’s country in an International tournament playing centrally followed by a move to the Arsenal – only to be shoved out on the wing to suffer a death found out by a lack of defending; eventually tossed aside and moved on with little fanfare.

“I am Gooner” decried Andrey Arshavin after what was likely the most protracted signing in Premier League history.  It took a full day to confirm it, but in the January window of 2009 – the mercurial Russian was signed in, what was then, a club record deal.

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The #ABWRadio Show (Stoke City 0-0 Arsenal)

Posted on 17 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Kris (@AFCfreddie8) is not as depressed as other Gooners and is joined by :

Danny (@The_GFP)
Tom (@TCanton94)
Rob (@rob_parritt)

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Stoke is full of cave dwelling animals.

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136 – Sunderland & Liverpool (14th January 2016)

Posted on 14 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Gimli (@GoonerGimli) has spent the afternoon playing in the snow (even the yellow stuff) and is joined by :

Andrew (@PR_WhoRu)
Mark King (@mzk90)
Steve (@Lordhillwood)
Danny (@The_GFP)

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Lord Hillwood is back for the first time since April 2014, its good to have one of the original ABW back.

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The #ABWRadio Show (Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal)

Posted on 14 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Kris (@AFCfreddie8) is still convinced the 3-3 was a good result and is joined by :

Danny (@The_GFP)
John (@jwelsh84)
Karl (@That_London_Guy)

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Kris has an admirer.

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Mesut Özil – Arsenal’s big buy finally coming good

Posted on 12 January, 2016 by Blog Admin

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There is an anecdote Jose Mourinho tells about his time at Real Madrid which sums up just how special a player Mesut Özil is.

Like every manager, Mourinho was familiar with all his players during his stint at the Bernabeu.

Usually he would watch them like a hawk in training, running his eye over them to assess who was in line to start the next match.

However, on the rare occasion the Portuguese manager did have his back turned, he was still able to identify when Özil was in possession.

In Mourinho’s words, the ball sounded different when the German hit it. The noise was sweet, pure and beautifully unique.

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Why Arsenal are Title Favourites

Posted on 11 January, 2016 by Blog Admin

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By Clarke (@NaturalFootyFan)

In this topsy-turvy Premier League season, in which everything impossible has become possible, Leicester City sit in second place, while titleholders Chelsea and the generally consistent Swansea City linger perilously close to the relegation zone. Amidst all the irregularities, Arsenal have emerged as convincing title contenders and currently top the table by a 2-point margin over they’re nearest competitor.

The North London club’s win percentage in 2015 was the highest calendar year total in the club’s history and in contrast to some of their rivals, this allows Arsenal, with a settled squad and manager, to hit the ground running coming into the New Year. This article will work through the external and internal circumstances that have played a part in presenting this golden opportunity for ‘The Gunners’ to potentially win their first Premier League title since 2004.

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The #ABWRadio Show (Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland)

Posted on 9 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Kris (@AFCfreddie8) is back and hoping this show smashes the 8,000 hits mark and is joined by :

Other Jason (@ColonialCannon)
John (@jwelsh84)

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Thats now 13 games unbeaten in our FA Cup run.

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135 – Hello 2016 (7th January 2016)

Posted on 7 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Gimli (@GoonerGimli) is back for his first podcast in a month, we just hope he remembers what to do and is joined by :

Danny (@The_GFP)
David (@TheGoonerholic)
Geoff (@GeoffArsenal)
Jason (@jasondavies71)
Kris (@AFCfreddie8)

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We are back, smaller, colder and as unfunny as ever

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The #ABWRadio Show (Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle Utd)

Posted on 2 January, 2016 by A Bergkamp Wonderland

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Tom (@TCanton94) has told Kris that rum is free from unicorns so while he is away hunting unicorns Tom has taken over and is joined by :

John (@jwelsh84)
Karl (@That_London_Guy)
Rob (@rob_parritt )

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A new year and we are unbeaten eh, superb..

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