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Posted on January 21st, 2012 | No Comments

VIDEO – Arshavin Admits Barcelona Interest

Arsenal’s winger Andrey Arshavin has shown an intriguing interest in Spanish club Barcelona in his pre-Manchester United interview, but he missed his chance to join the Catalan club when he joined Arsenal.



Posted on January 20th, 2012 | No Comments

Learning from the Spanish

Spain’s titans, Barca and Real Madrid, both have youth player’s in B teams in lower leagues, Barca’s youth team is somewhat of an elite force



Posted on January 17th, 2012 | No Comments

Wenger admits that Thierry Henry left Arsenal to win trophies (like Van Persie will…)

Arsene Wenger has welcomed Thierry Henry back to Arsenal on a short term loan, and whilst talking about the Gunners record goalscorer he has admitted that the Frenchman moved to Barcelona as he wanted to win some more trophies before he retired. In a s…



Posted on January 17th, 2012 | No Comments

Real Madrid want Van Persie, but the Arsenal captain wants Barcelona

All Arsenal fans are well aware that Robin Van Persie wants to see if the club are going to give him the chance to win trophies before he retires, and with a Europa League place looking about the best that Arsenal will offer next season it is nearly ce…



Posted on January 16th, 2012 | No Comments

Young talent falling into the wrong hands

In 2003 Manchester United bought a relatively unknown Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon – who 5 years later became the best player and the most expensive player in the world. Three years earlier Barcelona relocated a kid called Lionel Messi from Rosario, whom a decade later is one of the ten greatest footballers the world has ever seen. People…
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Posted on January 15th, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal to be cautious with signings

Here we are in the January transfer window, and we are all excited over the



Posted on January 13th, 2012 | No Comments

[Transfer Targets] Eric Abidal

Having returned from surviving cancer last season to wear the captain’s armband for Barcelona’s Champions League victory over Manchester United, the inspirational and talented Eric Abidal is the subject of a number of transfers rumours this…



Posted on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal rumours: Gunners linked with Barca’s Abidal

According to Caught Offside Arsene Wenger is considering launching a £4.1m offer to sign Barcelona veteran Eric Abidal this month, as the French international’s contract with the Catalan giants expires at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola wil…



Posted on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments

VIDEO – The Way Arteta Got From Barcelona To Arsenal

Arsenal’s playmaker Mikel Arteta has reviewed his road since he was little and was playing for Barcelona’s academy and until he got to the Emirates Stadium to play for the Gunners.



Posted on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments

My Thierry Henry Mea Culpa

I sit here in a hotel room in Rocklin, CA – a brown and barren place accurately described by my boss as looking like Tatooine from Star Wars. The journey here sadly coincided with Arsenal’s home FA Cup tie against Leeds United, the talking points of wh…



Posted on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments

Wenger ponders Barca Full-back

The Arsenal boss is considering approaching Eric Abidal as his contract is expiring. The Barcelona full-back has been at the Camp Nou for almost five years, and with his contract coming to an end, Arsenal could be thinking of him to help shore up a def…



Posted on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments

Is The Premier League Becoming Football’s Answer To Golf’s Champions Tour?

The Premier League appears to have continued its decline into mediocrity with the emergence of emergency players into ailing Clubs based on hopes and dreams rather than logic.



Posted on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments

Is The Premier League Becoming Football’s Answer To Golf’s Champions Tour?

The Premier League appears to have continued its decline into mediocrity with the emergence of emergency players into ailing Clubs based on hopes and dreams rather than logic.



Posted on January 8th, 2012 | No Comments

Spanish Wonderkid Snubs Arsenal’s Interest

After attracting interest from Premiership’s big clubs Chelsea, United and Arsenal, Barcelona’s wonderkid Isaac Cuenca has decided on his future with the Catalan club. With a contract due to end in the summer, Cuenca was stalling contract talks and…



Posted on January 8th, 2012 | No Comments

Spanish Winger Snubs Arsenal, United and Chelsea

Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca has been in the thick of the transfer news, and was linked with clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Rumors fueled about a possible deal, after news that the Spaniard’s current deal expires soon, and…



Posted on January 7th, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal target being watched by United

Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been following the progress of Barcelona starlet Isaac Cuenca. Both of these clubs have been linked to the 20-year-old striker as the European Champions Barcelona are having a hard time getting Cuenca to sign an extension …



Posted on January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

Barca Academy Star snubs the Premiership

Chelsea, Arsenal, and the two Manchester clubs are said to be interested in the latest star to come out of Barcelona’s illustrious football academy.   Isaac Cuenca is the latest star of the future to be produced by the Catalan giants. He has mad…



Posted on January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal in 2011: The Defining Moments.

First up, allow me to wish everyone of you a prosperous and fulfilled new year. Last year was defining in every aspect of the word, it was a terrific 365 days and if we look back on all that went down, you will agree with me that it was pretty difficul…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Barcelona Talent Attracts Interest From Arsenal and Chelsea

Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca has alerted all European clubs by the news that talks between the player’s representatives and the club have stalled over the issue of a new long term contract. Arsenal and Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the ta…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Barcelona Talent Attracts Interest From Arsenal and Chelsea

Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca has alerted all European clubs by the news that talks between the player’s representatives and the club have stalled over the issue of a new long term contract. Arsenal and Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the ta…



Posted on December 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Barca want Romeu back from Chelsea!

Barcelona want Oriol Romeu back at the Nou Camp, while after just 6 months of signing him, Chelsea hold their ground. Oriol Romeu came to Stamford Bridge in July this year and made his debut in September. Since then, he has played on 9 games for The Bl…



Posted on December 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal Lead Chelsea In Fight For Barcelona Wonderkid

Barcelona’s winger Isaac Cuenca may be in for an unexpected move in January as both Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in the 20-year-old who has yet to extend his contract with the Catalans. Being more often than not on the … Continue reading …



Posted on December 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Fabregas might be coming back to the Emirates.

The midfielder who is still only 24 moved back to Barcelona his childhood club after eight seasons with Arsenal. Cesc has said that the Camp Nou is his home, and that he would be happy to play his last years there before retiring, but should he leave h…



Posted on December 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Gotze Snubs Arsenal In Favor Of What? Better League?

Arsenal’s transfer target Mario Gotze seems unlikely to join the Gunners in their attempt to attack the Big Four in England. Borussia Dortmund’s rising star seems to be more interested in the magic of playing at Real Madrid or Barcelona. … Co…



Posted on December 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Fabregas – There was no passion in the Arsenal team!

Former Arsenal captain and start player, Cesc Fabregas, declared that he would love the opportunity to go back to Arsenal if this would ever come up and that even though he’d like to finish his career at the Catalan club he wouldn’t say no to a ret…



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