This is the first part of AFCB’s 2010/2011 Season Review, focusing specifically on the players primarily used across the front three last season. Each player has been giving a report card-style rating (ranging from A+ to E-) as well as the justification for their rating based on their progress and overall performance over the course […]
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The talking point going into tonight’s game with Stoke are injuries to Robin “157 goals in 5 games” van Persie and Laurent “I win every tackle I attempt” Koscielny. Their exclusion leaves Arsene Wenger with a couple of interesting changes to make. Sebastien Squillaci will undoubtedly continue alongside the returning Johan Djourou, while one of […]
Please listen to this song while reading the post… Laurent Koscielny intercepts the ball for what feels like the hundredth time. He stops Barcelona’s attack dead like a wave breaking on a rocky shore. He pauses for a moment, deliberating over what to do with his second or two in space. Soon confronted by an […]
With Christmas fast approaching and Arsenal sitting atop the Premier League (woo!!) I have decided to slash prices in The AFCB Shop. Think of it as a huge thank-you to everybody who has read, commented and generally participated in the Arsenal FC Blog for 2010. Every single shirt is now on sale for the brilliant […]
I have a real Christmas treat for you today. Three terrific new t-shirt designs have been added to The AFCB Shop and even better, for TODAY ONLY, they are 15% off. The new shirts — Captain Fabregas, Theo, and Supernick — are part of an Arsenal Superhero series by Moonshine Madness and feature brilliant parody […]
“Here you go, mate.” * hands over massive bottle of champagne * Have your say on Bendtner and Walcott by leaving a comment.
After benefiting from an hilariously fortunate opening goal just before the break, Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner ensured Arsenal romped away with a 4-0 victory at St James’ Park. The second-half finishing was particular impressive: Walcott producing two that had me rubbing my eyes and wondering if I was watching Thierry Henry and Bendtner adding […]
Arsene Wenger held his usual Thursday afternoon press conference yesterday and revealed all about the state of the squad for the coming weekend and beyond. In short, Nicklas Bendtner and Kieran Gibbs will be back in the squad; Theo Walcott is an outside chance to be involved and is looking sharp; Manuel Almunia is out […]
What a delight it is today to share with you photos of Aaron Ramsey training with the Arsenal boys for the first time since breaking his leg against Stoke on February 27. The Arsenal website has a great collection of Aaron going through the paces at London Colny, a huge grin plastered on his face, […]
AFCB’s writer Fatema Farhat is back for her fortnightly “Arsenal for the Ladies” column… B52 is bendting over backwards Our Nicky has been keeping himself busy whilst on the road to recovery. The B52 himself has landed a cover with his beautiful fiancee on the ever so popular ELLE magazine. This time Nick has managed […]