Tag: FA Cup

Getting up for the cup

A rare evening for me not spent working on a Saturday night meant I could sit at home and shoot the breeze (albeit alone and in my head) about the state of play down at the Emirates and a few conclusions have been drawn. Wilshere’s setback has made him anything but “like a new signing” […]

The simplest joy

That was amazing. The movement, the control, the finish. The exaggerated sulks, the slow-motion running, the memorable celebration. It was like he never left. If you’re going to use the 34-year-old’s goal as evidence that Chamakh/Arshavin/[insert attacker here] isn’t up to it, that it shows what this squad currently lack, I don’t begrudge you. But […]

The Return of Titi

Thierry Henry is back at Arsenal. The legend — and I don’t use that word lightly, even if I once jokingly referred to Emmanuel Eboue in the same way — has signed a short-term loan deal to help our squad cover their arses while Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh duck off to Africa. It’s unreal, isn’t […]

Senderos leaves on eve of Stoke tie

Arsenal FC Blog has been nominated for ‘Best Team Site’ in the 2009 Soccerlens Awards. Please vote for it by clicking here! Senderos signs for Everton Philippe Senderos has joined Everton on loan for the rest of the 2009/10 season. The Swiss defender has been open about his desire to leave Arsenal to gain more […]