Gooner Article Index

ITV confirm sale of Arsenal stake to Stan Kroenke

April 05, 2007 Colorado Rapids owner moves in – now it’s official

Transport companies’ heads up their arses on Arsenal matchdays

April 05, 2007 A response to the recent ‘Sardine Feeling’ piece by a man who has studied numerous aspects of Ashburton Grove on behalf of the AISA Stadium Group

Who is Stan Kroenke and what does it mean for Arsenal?

April 05, 2007 He's bought ITV's share of Arsenal, and with all the share movements in

New white away shirt picture!

April 04, 2007 So, this is apparently it…

Fran Merida will be better than Cesc!

April 04, 2007 An account of the FA Youth Cup semi final second leg at Old Trafford, where apparently the kids resembled the first team in doing enough to win the game but failing to convert the chances created.

That sardine feeling means going to Arsenal isn’t fun anymore

April 03, 2007 A campaign to get Arsenal to pressure Islington Council to drop their ridiculous parking restrictions. File under hopeless optimism.

Arsenal’s spark has gone

April 02, 2007 Taken from a posting on the onlinegooner forum, reflections on Saturday lunchtime…

Fantastic performance at Anfield yesterday

April 01, 2007 File under gallows humour…

It’s about Arsenal - not individuals or excuses

March 30, 2007 Enough with finding reasons it’s gone off the rails a bit. Arsenal FC and its supporters should be bigger than that

Arsenal’s so-called fans

March 30, 2007 Bit of a quiet day, so we’re digging out a broadside against the deserters received a week after the Champions League exit v PSV

Arsenal to host four team tournament in July?

March 29, 2007 Amsterdam style tournament to be staged at Ashburton on 28th and 29th?

Let the sun shine v Chavski on May 6th

March 29, 2007 Let’s cheer ourselves up with some suggestions for an O2 competition on the theme of a favourite recollection from our encounters with the history-less mob from SW6

I Was A Teenage Spurs Fan

March 28, 2007 “There’s greater joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine righteous men”

Goonersteward v The Highbury Spy – Round 2

March 27, 2007 Goonersteward responds to this by the Highbury Spy

ITV’s Arsenal shares sale a ‘done deal’ and Stan’s the man

March 27, 2007 Gawd bless America? Stan Kroenke will soon be the owner of 9.99% of Arsenal and that’s almost certainly only the beginning.

Gunners are like a big dog: all bark and no bite

March 26, 2007 The Premiership top four under the microscope of a Gooner of 18 years standing. And fairly objective too!

A teenager’s view on Arsenal

March 25, 2007 Having converted from a childhood as a Chelsea fan, this youngster submitted his thoughts to the site. And for those who aren’t interested in the views of a 14 year old, we’re here to encourage!

Park and ride for Ashburton Grove?

March 23, 2007 Makes sense really. There’s not enough public transport yet there are enough bloody bus lanes in the London Borough of Islington!

The Highbury Spy v Goonersteward

March 22, 2007 The Spy answers one of his critics that posted a forum response to this

Wenger must buy battle ready players this summer

March 21, 2007 Taken from the onlinegooner forum, a posting with the view that things have got to change at Arsenal in terms of transfer policy.

Jol outraged at Lampard assault

March 21, 2007 Spurs boss speaks out about fan getting on the pitch after the Spursd v Chelsea replay

Have you seen Michael’s beret?

March 21, 2007 An appeal. ‘Shirts’ Michael had his infamous beret nicked after the Youth Cup semi first leg last week. Can you help?

Who’s been caught with his pants down?

March 20, 2007 For legal reasons we will not risk giving out any hints, but can you possibly work out who has played away and will soon be paying the penalty???

Stop all this Arsene out nonsense!

March 20, 2007 Enough with the knee-jerk reactions. The Gunners are actually doing better this season than last.

The Highbury Spy: I’ve had enough!

March 19, 2007 The Gooner’s most outspoken columnist cannot wait for the next issue to go to print. So cyberspace gets it with both barrels…

Senior pros are to blame for recent malaise

March 19, 2007 If you look carefully, maybe inexperience is not the reason for the wheels coming off

Arsene Wenger - your time is up

March 19, 2007 Some do not believe in the promise of Arsene’s ‘third great team’

Arsene is picking the wrong line-up

March 19, 2007 Online Ed: The learning process can be painful. But does it have to be made even harder by basic selection errors?

Why there are so many empty seats at Arsenal’s ‘sold out’ home games

March 17, 2007 Are some fans are so well off they can afford to buy tickets and not use them?

For all the Arsenal doom-mongers

March 16, 2007 Some observations on the Villa game and what has gone before

My Carling Cup semi arrest at The Lane

March 14, 2007 One man’s tale of the night that the Spuds had a 2-0 lead and they… (you know the rest!)

I’m tired of Arsenal’s excuses

March 13, 2007 Time to stand up and be counted. The conversion rate is what is costing, not bad referees.

Arsenal players have no respect for fans

March 12, 2007 How much effort does it take to raise two hands above the head and acknowledge those that have supported the team?

Mickey Cannon online

March 10, 2007 A column written for a planned issue of The Gooner in the event of our beating Blackburn in the recent FA Cup replay.

Not fit to wear the shirt?

March 09, 2007 Arsenal fans have been spoilt rotten. Real supporters back the boys through thick and thin and do not abuse them.

This HAS to be a wind up!

March 09, 2007 If you are feeling a bit down after the last fortnight, cheer yourself up by reading this.

Gunners’ glass is half full

March 08, 2007 Philosophical reflection on the Euro exit

Arsenal’s fans are worse than the team

March 08, 2007 Harsh words for the crowd at the PSV game. So much for the twelfth man

Blue and black away kit for next season?

March 08, 2007 Time for another away kit story. Most of these end up not being true, but – given this one originates from the far east where Nike produce these, you have to wonder…

Arsenal 2007 – No end product

March 08, 2007 Online Ed: The second leg against PSV emphasised the shortcomings of the season

One last chance to get hold of a Highbury seat or wall tile!

March 06, 2007 We’ve been contacted again by our mystery man selling ‘souvenirs’ from the old gaffe

Wenger could walk if board fail to back him against FA

March 06, 2007 Time for Arsenal to make the FA accountable for their ineptitude and persecution by taking the matter to a higher authority.

More Arseburn Rovers and less Harlem Globetrotters please!

March 06, 2007 The following piece was written before the Carling Cup Final and the FA Cup replay at Blackburn. Nothing has changed since.

Apologies for the loss of service

March 05, 2007 We’ve been offline since Friday evening. Here’s why…

Carling Cup final train fiasco

March 02, 2007 We’ve heard a number of accounts about the nightmare of getting to and from Cardiff by train last Sunday. Here’s the basis of a letter from one unfortunate informing the powers that be how – even allowing for the track problems – they got it wrong with th

Product warning: Graham Poll

March 02, 2007 As if we didn’t know!

Time to protest at the cost of watching Arsenal home and away

March 01, 2007 It’s too expensive. We all know that. But what are we going to do? Vote with our wallets?

England – Now it’s all Wenger’s fault!

February 28, 2007 With his contribution to the national team tarnishing his reputation, Terry Venables seeks to shift the blame

A Carling Cup Final Ticket Story

February 27, 2007 God bless the Royal Mail and all who sail in her…

Arsenal in Cardiff – Pride, frustration, hope.

February 26, 2007 Online Ed: Reflections on a day of mixed emotions at the Carling Cup Final
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