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On the back of two games where Arsenal have lost after taking the lead, and with hardly any positive news on the injury front, a game against Manchester United is the last thing many would want. But that’s the game on the fixture list and the Gunne…
Memoirs of a North Bank Sage: Pointing The Finger
He’s been watching from the North Bank for more than 50 years; like the Bundesliga, the North Bank Sage has recently returned from a winter break. Not the most relaxing one either given our recent run of results! Read the latest memoirs of a North Ba…
Should Arsenal Sacrifice One Or Both The Cups?
It’s a question that can make some people uncomfortable but I think it deserves some consideration. Many seem to agree that last season crashing out of all three Cups in a short span of time flung the squad into a confidence depriving free fall t…
Quick Thoughts On QPR And Fulham
I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy new year full of peace and contentment. My trip has been a real delight and by visiting town like Amherst and Northampton in Massachusetts I’ve been reacquainted with the meaning of the words Quain…
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against QPR
The result against Wolves has made this game bigger and tougher than it should have been as there will now be an added pressure on the Gunners. Liverpool’s win over Newcastle has also put them above Arsenal in fifth and only a win will see Arsena…
The Second Coming?
When Thierry Henry started training with us again I dismissed the idea of his return as fanciful. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted to see him pull on the red and white again but thought it was just gossip stemming from his return to the training ground &…
Arsenal Facing A Complicated January Transfer Window
I think everyone, including Wenger, is aware that Arsenal need to bolster the squad in the upcoming transfer window. Few agree on the exact details but defence and striker appear to be two positions where most would want reinforcements. I was thinking …
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Man City
We should have higher expectations every week… I don’t think it’s clever to be excited by fourth, fifth, sixth or whatever. This is not now, we still have to play many games… Lots of stuff will happen that is surprising so we ha…
Are Arsenal Showing Greater Resolve This Season + Comparison With Top Sides
The recent strong run by the Gunners has created this impression that they are a hard lot to beat. I am among the many Gooners who have noted and commented on the doggedness of this Arsenal squad. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to…
Thoughts On Arshavin’s Form And Situation At Arsenal
Sometime during the last week there was this article on the Arsenal website with a few comments from Benayoun. The Israeli skipper said that he can understand the reasons for not getting regular starts and was happy to contribute whenever he got a chan…
Thoughts On The Champions League Group Phase And Second Round Possibilities
After a long time, Europe’s premier competition has thrown up a few surprises and plenty of excitement. At the time of the draw few, if any, would have expected United to bow out. Fewer still would have expected the Gunners to qualify from a toug…
My troubling tale of the spare Arsenal tickets
So I have this spare ticket for yesterday and I am loitering, feeling a little
Snapshot Based Analysis Of The Norwich City Goal
On Saturday, Arsenal conceded another ridiculous goal. Thankfully, It didn’t affect the outcome but brought back painful memories of other howlers in the recent past. Now the easy option is to blame Mertesacker and move on. There is no denying th…
Arteta V Wilshere: Are The Stats Really Lying? + Other Comparisons
I don’t think anyone who has seen Jack Wilshere play doubts his talent. Even anti-Arsenal hacks and pundits, and purveyors of ignorant, spiteful opinions in the Arsenalsphere rave about the youngster. From football legends like Wenger and Capello…
Why Jenko is the real heart and soul of Arsenal
Carl Jenkinson: the more I ponder his position as a player for the Arsenal, the
Why Jenko is the real heart and soul of Arsenal
Carl Jenkinson: the more I ponder his position as a player for the Arsenal, the
Statistical Comparison Of Top Teams In England
The international break provides a good opportunity for statistical analysis of various teams and players. To begin with, let’s look at macro level stats for the big six. I will also try to cover some player comparisons before Premiership resumes…
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Chelsea
We know it’s a big and extremely difficult game when Wenger himself calls it a real test and a Cup final. But I don’t want to spend too much time building this fixture up. Those visiting this blog know the significance well enough. The stat…
Three is the Arsenal’s Magic Number
I’ve always loved the first weekend of the season. Freshly cut green grass, teams in shiny new kits and the expectation of what the season might bring. It will therefore come as no surprise that I fully support Arsenal’s decision to begin the domes…
Bergkamp’s Blessing: Changes At Arsenal Unrealistic
I found it intriguing reading Martin Keown’s recent interview with God.. Er I mean Dennis Bergkamp. Not only because of the way in which Ajax are utilising the invaluable skill and know-how of former greats throughout out their coaching structure…
Redknapp’s Opinion, Group F Jinx, Wenger – Gazidis, and More!
These days I have limited blogging to the pre-match and post game pieces. There are a number of reasons for but the most important one has been the shortage of actual talking points. An agitated mental state due to some mind-boggling bloopers didn̵…
Memoirs of a North Bank Sage: Digging in
He’s been watching from the North Bank for more than 50 years; read the latest memoirs of a North Bank sage on wearethenorthbank.com throughout the season. And probably during the summer too! On the Dortmund game… I was well pleased with a poin…
Memoirs Of A North Bank Sage
He’s been watching from the North Bank for more than 50 years; read the latest memoirs of a North Bank sage on wearethenorthbank.com throughout the season. And probably during the summer too! On Arsenal’s current situation… I was watching Sky Sports News the other day, just before the end of the transfer window, and they [...]
Predictions For The 2011-12 Season
Three games of the season have been played and the clubs have completed their transfer business till the winter at least. This seems like a good time to make predictions but this year I am finding it hard to develop any sort of conviction regarding the hopes of most of the top teams. There have [...]
Ignorance Is Bliss: More Thoughts From Arsenal’s Transfer Window
I’ve been marooned in the Austrian mountains for the past six days. I didn’t hear or see a kick at Old Trafford. All I was privy to was the fact that Coquelin started and that we were 3-1 down at half time with RVP having missed a pen. I then found out the full time [...]
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