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 [...]
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 [...]