When 90 minutes isn’t enough
Where we last left off, we were looking at an away leg against AC Milan in the first knockout round of the Champions League. While they indeed had rising star Alexis Sanchez, I was hoping to squeak out a win, force a draw coming back home or at the VERY LEAST...
There was no letting up for this Arsenal team – despite playing mostly backups we thrashed Olympiakos 6-1 in the final Champions League group match behind a hat trick by substitute Samir Nasri, who entered the game at 60 minutes. A goal every 10 minutes – not bad!
We finished the...
i have mario balotelli as an advanced forward on the wing, set to "cut inside" on wide play - he's been putting up theirry henry at arsenal type numbers for me and consistently shortlisted as world footballer of the year :D
i also have theo and i have him at striker as a poacher.
November
What an eventful month! I think my squad really showed me something this month.
First game after my last post was against Man City at home. City were second place and just 3 points behind me – a win would level us.
In what was an incredible tight and hard fought...
Did I speak too soon and jinx us? Of course I did
The first game after my last post was a routine 2-0 win over Wigan.
The next game….
Hull was the team that probably dealt us the final crippling blow to our title chances last season as they held us to a draw. But this year was...
BREAKING NEWS
Still on the lookout for a potential opening in a top Ligue 1 side, I saw that the Paris St Germain manager's job status was insecure. Naturally, I declared interest in the job, hoping I would be considered if they fire him.
Little did I know, a few days later the manager is...
October
Last post, I said there was nothing much to report on. And today, I still think there is nothing much to report on, and it is now the 4th of November – about a third-way into the season. A third of the season, and nothing to talk about?
And then I realised why this was...
Again, thanks for all the praise, really appreciate it and makes the long posts worth it! :D
Thanks for the suggestion! will try and keep this in mind. I'm hoping to cut down on the length and word density anyway, as they are quite a task, especially when combined with my uni work :P. I think...
Sorry for the lack of updates, but not much to report on so far this season.
After going down 1-0 to Sunderland at home in our Premier League opener, I facepalmed myself and cursed under my breath, bracing myself for another long season of frustrating underachievement. However, the squad...
2016-2017 Season underway!
About to get things underway, with a Community Shield clash against Man City and our first premier division game at home vs. Sunderland.
We were quiet during the transfer window - bought experienced centre back Adil Rami for 5 million Euro, and two 15 year old French...
Spotlight on youth
I decided there are smarter and more efficient ways of using my relative financial advantages rather than just buying up whichever player will best fill my needs at that particular time. Of course, there are times when a splash is needed and this straightforward approach is...
UPDATE:
I have decided to take the France national team managerial post alongside my Arsenal job.
Twice the workload, but I think I'm up for it!
The Arsenal board however seems to be tiring of my wandering eye... they have just withdrawn their 4 year contract extension offer "in light of...