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The Refs Are Biased (Part I)

During the course of last Sunday’s match versus Burnley it struck me how little data is publicly available on the role of the referees in deciding the fate of the Premier League title. Major game-changing decisions were made at key points by Mr. Moss and his officiating crew that significantly tilted the balance against the […]

Arsenal: A 98 Claret – unique vintage

Good afternoon Positives, Got your breath back yet ? Nor have I – What an afternoon ! Of the game itself ? In contrast to a number of recent games we started well, brisk, with sharp passing and movement and throughout the first half it seemed just a matter of ‘when’ we would crack the […]

Arsenal Versus Burnley: Slow and Doubtful

The problem with us football fans is that we will insist on taking sides. Maybe it isn’t just football fans. Perhaps it’s part of the human condition. I was musing on this during a frosty morning dog walk along the trackbed of a now sadly defunct rail line. Don’t get me started on Ernest Marples […]

Thank You Arsenal 1st Team, We’re Moving On Up

  Arsenal 1st Team Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park LONDON N5 1BU  Hi Guys, I won’t be presumptuous. In the unlikely event any of you saw my open letter last week, either through the Arsenal media office or through your PR person, you may be aware that many of us Gooners have […]

Arsenal : Rumble in the Mumbles

Bore da Welsh speaking Positive people and good morning to any others who have stumbled across the threshold, A foul, wet morning in Norfolk which does nothing to deflect my good mood and optimism this Sunday. Of yesterday’s game it provided probably the easiest three points we have earned all season. Given the thumping we […]

Arsenal Versus Swansea: On The Tip Of The Tongue Of The Year

When I saw the pictures of the Arsenal training in wintry snow ahead of today’s trip to Swansea I confess to harbouring a certain sympathy for them. As my Scottish uncle used to say to me that snell wind makes everone fair jeelit. The sympathy has evaporated this morning as I sit in my frozen […]

An Open Letter to The Arsenal 1st Team

Arsenal 1st Team Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park LONDON N5 1BU Dear Fellow Gooner, I write to you as one minor member of the worldwide legion of Arsenal supporters whom you represent week-after-week on the football fields of England and Europe. You may be aware, according to the most recent research (2011), […]

No Arsene – No Ozil – No Party

I wonder if Arsene Wenger is between little bit rock and a hard place? Re-signing for two years is unlikely to cut it with Ozil – or potential new signings. A two year extension could potentially have a paralysing effect on our short-term team-building activities. But the man himself may not want more than two […]

Arsenal: Preston Floored By Larry’s Sword

Good morning Positive Arsenalists. Another grey morning over Norfolk but a familiar sensation of satisfaction as an Arsenal fan still lingers after last night’s game in the North West. Yes, yes I know we were pretty dire in the first half. The home side rushed into us with great energy and not a little skill […]

Arsenal Versus Preston North End: The Decider

The Clash of the Invincibles takes place at historic Deepdale this evening. Quite rightly held back until the less significant fixtures have finished, this is the unquestioned jewel of the third round. A meeting of two venerable clubs, both famous for their contributions to the English game and both special for achieving unbeaten success at […]