Gooner Article Index

NEWS - Tribute to former Arsenal defender Dave Bacuzzi

April 24, 2020 Peter Le Beau pays tribute to former Gunner Dave Bacuzzi who sadly died this week.

REWIND: On this day in 1988 at Wembley Gus Caesar’s error hands Luton League Cup

April 24, 2020 Layth Yousif was there as he revisits a Wembley afternoon he’d much rather forget…

NEWS: Killers postpone summer gigs at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

April 24, 2020 Smile like you mean it: Vegas band The Killers cancel their June dates at Arsenal amid coronavirus outbreak - but can you recall other non-sporting events the Emirates has hosted?

Former Arsenal striker Adebeyor refuses to donate a penny to help Togo's health services

April 23, 2020 'Let me be very clear: I don't donate' says former Arsenal attacker Emmanuel Adebayor

REWIND: The tragedy of Arsenal's Hero of Turin

April 23, 2020 On St George's Day 1980 Paul Vaessen slayed mighty Juventus by scoring a famous goal for the Gunners - but what happened next was a tragedy

'Richard Rants': Why I Hate Fantasy Football

April 23, 2020 Is playing Fantasy Football ever justifiable? I’d argue not, says 'Ranting' Richard McQueen: How can you call yourself an Arsenal fan if you put Spurs players in your team?

REWIND: Arsenal legend Bob Wilson recalls Fairs Cup final on this day in 1970

April 22, 2020 Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson shares his memories of winning the Fairs Cup with Dan Mountney – with the first leg against Anderlecht taking place in Belgium on this day 50 years ago

'My dad loved The Arsenal and served his country' – if club can send card to his funeral it would comfort our family

April 22, 2020 A devastated family have lost their loving father to coronavirus – a condolence card from Arsenal at the funeral would help in their grief

The entire 2020/21 Premier League season might be played behind closed doors

April 21, 2020 Potential extended ban on large gatherings of people cannot be ruled out

Why I have sympathy with Arsenal pay cut ‘scapegoat’ Mesut Ozil

April 21, 2020 Criticising Mesut Ozil is wrong after being labeled as a pay cut refusenik - why aren’t we focusing on Gunners billionaire owner Stan Kroenke?

EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how Arsenal’s non-playing staff reacted to pay cut by majority of Mikel Arteta’s squad

April 21, 2020 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal’s non-playing staff have been left delighted after a special phone call from club bigwigs

BREAKING: Arsenal players agree to pay cut

April 20, 2020 Arsenal have announced Mikel Arteta, the playing squad and key coaching staff have agreed to a 12.5 per cent cut in wages for the next 12 months.

Arsenal supporter Sophie Holdcroft: Arsene Wenger has been central to joyous memories of time with my late brother

April 20, 2020 Two years today the news came that Arsene Wenger was to leave Arsenal at the end of the 2017-2018 season - prompting a wide range of emotions.

Arsene Wenger: The case for and against

April 20, 2020 On this day in 2018 it was announced Arsene Wenger was to leave Arsenal at the end of the season after 22 years at the helm.

Where have all the heroes gone?

April 20, 2020 A very personal best Arsenal line-up

QUIZ: Arsenal in the 1990s

April 19, 2020 Test your knowledge of Arsenal in the 1990s with Dan Mountney's special quiz

What is Arsenal DNA?

April 18, 2020 Examination of a well-worn phrase

NEWS: Recreate your favourite Arsenal goal for Centrepoint and help vital homeless charity

April 18, 2020 Join in the Centrepoint challenge and recreate your favourite Arsenal goal or share three snaps that represent your world

Bob Wilson on ‘diamond’ Arsenal starlets Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka

April 17, 2020 Arsenal legend Bob Wilson believes the Gunners have ‘an absolute diamond’ in young forward Gabriel Martinelli and thinks the Brazilian will be crucial to the club’s future along with Bukayo Saka. Read on for what he told Dan Mountney.

‘It meant the world to me’ Arsenal show class as Mikel Arteta and players rally to boost loyal supporter

April 17, 2020 Big-hearted Arsenal boost spirits of loyal Gooner Keith Martin while he was seriously ill

Arsenal Supporters Trust webinar: Lockdown chat with Henry Winter and the lads from AST

April 17, 2020 AST member and long-term season ticket holder Guy Wiseman tuned into their webinar on all things Arsenal. Read on for his report.

'I miss Arsenal and I’m scared about what’s happening - I’m not ashamed to admit it'

April 16, 2020 Loyal Arsenal supporter Jake Coare, who has Asperger syndrome movingly opens up over his mental health during the coronavirus pandemic

Santi Cazorla: ‘So good’ recalls former Arsenal defender

April 16, 2020 Former Gunner Daniel Boateng remembers our much-missed Santi as he opens up to Dan Mountney about his time at Arsenal - and much, much more.

REWIND: On this day in 2004 Thierry Henry scored four goals against Leeds at Highbury

April 16, 2024 On this day, April 16, 2004 Arsenal legend Thierry Henry scored four goals in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds as the soon-to-be Invincibles headed for the Premier League title

REWIND: On this day in 2006 Arsenal paid a special tribute to Dennis Bergkamp

April 15, 2020 On April 15, 14 years ago Highbury hosted a special day for their Dutch master Dennis Bergkamp

NEWS: Arsenal show class by refusing to furlough staff

April 15, 2020 Arsenal have put north London rivals Spurs to shame by insisting they have no plans to furlough staff through the Government’s Staff Retention Scheme.

REWIND: On This Day in 1999 Arsenal clashed with Manchester United in a momentous FA Cup semi-final replay

April 14, 2020 Great goals, a sending-off, a last-minute missed penalty, teak-tough midfield battles, world class footballers with stunning techniques and a simmering bitter rivalry bordering on the edge of impropriety. Read on for more from Arsenal vs Manchester United

'Dennis Bergkamp was class on and off the pitch' recalls former Arsenal teammate Adrian Clarke

April 13, 2020 Adrian Clarke opens up on memories of Dennis Bergkamp, making his Arsenal debut when John Jensen scored his first goal, Arsene Wenger's 'pilates' style warm-ups and more.

REWIND: The day Arsene Wenger was appointed Arsenal boss

April 13, 2020 With Arsene Wenger’s autobiography expected to be released in the autumn by Weidenfeld and Nicolson entitled My Life in Red and White we take a look at the day the Frenchman was announced as Arsenal boss…

Arsenal On This Day: April 11

April 11, 2024 On this day in Arsenal's history: North London derby wins, Patrick Vieria piledrivers, Paul Merson strikes, Sir Henry Norris' fury and much, much more on April 11

You Are My Arsenal, My Only Arsenal

April 11, 2020 Watching The Arsenal near and far, is about the camaraderie, the sense of belonging, the dry humour, the gallows humour, the beers, the lock-ins, the joyous goal celebrations where, as a fan, you wonder if you’ll ever breathe again...

EFL letter gives a potential schedule for the current football season to be completed

April 10, 2020 It’s June and July to complete the campaign, almost certainly behind closed doors

NEWS: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta opens up on his coronavirus experience while analysing summer transfer 'scenarios'

April 09, 2020 Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta confirms he has 'completely recovered' from Covid-19 and is busy assessing plans for the next transfer window

MEMORABLE MATCH: On this day in 2004 Arsenal beat Liverpool in one of the most memorable games ever played at Highbury

April 09, 2020 On this day in 2004 Arsenal beat Liverpool in a never-to-be-forgotten match which saw Thierry Henry write his name into the history books

NEWS: Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang backs Premier League footballers' charitable fund to boost NHS

April 09, 2020 Gunners captain Aubameyang lends support to charitable cause #PlayersTogether to help the fight against coronavirus

QUIZ: The fiendishly difficult Gooner Arsenal quiz - quotes

April 08, 2020 Know your Arsenal from your elbow? Then why not take our fiendishly difficult Gunners quiz. Today it's all about quotes...

What impact does the current shutdown have on Arsenal’s finances?

April 08, 2020 AST update on COVID-19’s hit to the club’s bank balance

Fiendishly difficult Gooner Arsenal quiz

April 07, 2020 Think you know your Arsenal from your elbow? Then test yourself with our fiendishly difficult Gooner quiz...

The Gooner Arsenal Quiz

April 06, 2020 Know your Arsenal from your elbow? Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge...

When Football Collides with Real Life

April 06, 2020 It’s not the first time that football has had to re-adjust to external factors that have disrupted the game

Timing of the 2022 World Cup could now be a blessing in disguise

April 06, 2020 18 month break between international tournaments could now work

Arsenal’s Greatest Ever Premier League Starting XI

April 04, 2020 Best line-up from players used between 1992 and 2020

Premier League postpone restart date for Arsenal while players asked to take 30 per cent paycut

April 03, 2020 No hope of Arsenal hosting games immediately after previously announced April 30 deadline

So what are they going to do about the rest of the season?

April 03, 2020 Premier League clubs to hold video meeting this afternoon

Ten Things I Miss About Arsenal's Highbury

April 03, 2020 Hands up who still misses Highbury? Here's a few memories of the grand old place - why not share yours too...

Shameful Spurs greed beggars belief as caring Arsenal shine during coronavirus pandemic

April 02, 2020 Tottenham's money grabbing is as disgusting as it is immoral while millions struggle during deadly Covid-19 outbreak

The 'Compton Boys'

April 02, 2020 A history lesson on a pair of post-war title-winning Gunner siblings

David ‘Rocky’ Rocastle – Never Forgotten

March 30, 2020 Tribute to a former Arsenal great on the eve of the anniversary of his passing

Forwards - From Hankin to Henry

March 27, 2020 A look back at Arsenal strikers since the 1970s

The Gooner fanzine / onlinegooner website update

March 27, 2020 Just so people know what’s going on
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