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Post image for Wilshere and Vermaelen out for months: how badly will this hurt us?

Jack Wilshere: out for two to three months. Thomas Vermaelen: out for two months. My reaction: siiiiiiigh. It’s hard to keep a smile for more than a few days around here, isn’t it? We get thumped by Manchester United, respond with some of our most spontaneous and exciting transfer business in many a season, and [...]

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Post image for AFCB’s 2010/2011 Season Review: The Midfielders

This is the second part of AFCB’s 2010/2011 Season Review, focusing specifically on the players primarily used across the centre of the park this 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 [...]

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Post image for Three things that made me happy today

One: Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby had an altercation in the changing room at half time of the game against Blackpool as a result of the Frenchman’s needless first-half booking for kicking the ball away. Two: Jack Wilshere said that Jens Lehmann was so vocal and passionate on Sunday that it was like having [...]

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Post image for Two future Arsenal legends?

It was great to see Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey running the show for England and Wales on the weekend. Hopefully a sign of things to come for the Arsenal. Share the love by leaving a comment.

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A moment in time

by Andrew Weber on February 21, 2011

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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 [...]

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Post image for Wilshere putting pen to paper is fantastic news

Jack Wilshere put pen to paper today to a sign a new contract that ensures his future is with Arsenal. It is absolutely fantastic news. His success has been the story of the season and his quality, enthusiasm and will to learn will make him a great player for both Arsenal and England for years [...]

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Post image for Are points now more precious than a player’s well-being?

While a rash challenge is not good to see, what seems even more frustrating is the seeming impossibility to discuss these things in a rational manner, particularly when they concern the Arsenal Football Club. Those who watched the game against Birmingham on the weekend would have seen Jack Wilshere’s badly timed challenge on Birmingham striker, [...]

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