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Arsenal Fun

AFCB special columnist J’ammanuel Egnoue brings takes us behind the scenes of Arsenal v Blackpool… Greetings and salutations! It has been an interesting week in the world of Egnoue. You may have noticed that I didn’t get on the field during Arsenal’s 6-0 steamrolling of Blackpool on the weekend. Thank God for that! As I [...]

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AFCB special columnist J’ammanuel Egnoue brings us the first edition of his new weekly column… Greetings and salutations! I’m a world-famous celebrity actor J’ammanuel Egnoue. When not acting, I’m playing professional football for Arsenal FC. I can also speak Korean! Sometimes I even practice my acting while playing football. You see when Stevie G tackled [...]

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I have had some requests from people via the comments and on Facebook to do an article on what Arsenal should do if Cesc leaves. But to perfectly honest, I can’t really see the point. As things stand he is an Arsenal player. Until I see some quotes from the player, the manager or the [...]

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The annual Arsenal Charity Ball, which supports the Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, was held at Emirates Stadium on Thursday. The female Gooners among you all will be happy to hear that each and every player was present, suited up and looking fresh. Kickette has a host of lovely photos of the event but I’ve [...]

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My younger brother Panda Bear (or just Patrick, as he would now like to be known) arrived in London last week to kick off a three-month European adventure as part of the Football Nomad project. On Thursday he visited Emirates Stadium to check it all out and pick up his tickets to the Monday night [...]

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Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas share a moment during the Arsenal v Barcelona game at the Camp Nou. Here’s the back story, if you need it. (Thanks to Sam for sending me the image) Have your say on Cesc and Pique by leaving a comment.

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Every once in a while I’m lucky enough to be sent matchday photos from photographer and good friend Ryu Voelkel. The latest installment is a terrific set from Emirates Stadium during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over FC Porto. Once you’re done falling in love with the photos, be sure to check out Voelkel’s website and Flickr [...]

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A few people have messaged or sent me emails asking what happened to part two and three of the Arsenal web documentary that Panda Bear and I posted after the Manchester United game. Well I’m sorry to say that it hit the wall. The aim of the documentary was to demonstrate why Arsenal from Australia [...]

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Arsenal 4, Bolton Thugs 2. Get in theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere! (now with added table!) Match report to follow. Let me know how ridiculously happy you are right now by leaving a comment.

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When ex-housemate, good friend and regular commenter on this blog Darragh left Brisbane last week to start an internship with the United Nations in New York, he asked me if I knew the best place to watch Arsenal games in The Big Apple. I didn’t, but I told him to get in touch with the [...]

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Hello all, Abou Diaby here. As tonight sees the start of a new year I thought I’d share with you my resolutions for 2010. Avoid injuries such as muscle strains, ligament damage or scurvy. Grow my hair as long as Kyp Malone from TV On The Radio. Make a move to my dream club the [...]

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Those of you who have added me as a Facebook friend (hint, hint) may have noticed the photos taken of a fairly hilarious Video Game-themed party me and my housemates hosted on the weekend. And while most people chose the more obvious option of dressing as classic characters like Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Lara Croft or [...]

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I think some fun stuff is in order to pass the time… ************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************** Heh. Don’t ask me what that second one is about. Also, if you haven’t seen it check out this video of ‘The Toothbrush Guy’. And when you’re done, go back and watch ‘The Ice Cream Kid’ again. Classic. Anyway, I’m off [...]

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A few fun links for you in the build-up to the Arsenal vs Wolves game: Arsene Wenger calls Robin van Persie the best striker in the Premier League. ESPN Soccernet looks back at the impact made by Patrick Vieira in his time at Arsenal. Soccerlens predicts which teams will qualify for the knockout rounds of [...]

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With the recent realisation that Nicklas Bendtner’s #52 kit essentially makes him The B52, my roommate Darragh and I have decided he needs a B52′s song to be sung about him by the fans. And what better song than ‘Rock Lobster’?! Here’s our modified lyrics: We were at the Emirates Everybody had matching boots Somebody [...]

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…The Daily Mail for this gem: “Arsenal ready to re-enter race to sign tough-tackling Sunderland skipper Lorik Cana” Oh. My. God. Will this rubbish ever stop? Have your say on the headline by leaving a comment.

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What a knob… Have your say on John Terry’s dance by leaving a comment.

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