Frank McLintock or Tony Adams: Who is Arsenal’s Captain fantastic?

by The Long Shadow - 28/03/202028/03/20200

Frank McLintock, Tony Adams, Arsenal captain

As Arsenal captains go, few have managed to completely fulfill the criteria and gain the respect and adoration of supporters. I have had the pleasure to see two of the best and only Frank McLintock and Tony Adams can be considered for the accolade of Arsenal’s best captain ever. Before we

Thierry Henry: The King of Highbury and Arsenal’s Greatest Goal Scorer

by The Long Shadow - 27/03/20200

Thierry Henry oozed class in his time at Arsenal. He was a player that somehow became synonymous with the style of play that Arsene Wenger wanted which was based on speed, skill, and freedom of expression. He was able to create something memorable, something magical and in his time with

Aubameyang to Manchester United : Absolutely not, not Even for £100m !

by The Long Shadow - 27/03/202027/03/20200

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Aubameyang, Aubameyang to United

When I woke up this morning, it’s become something of a ritual to check the news feeds and immediately after, the Sports feeds. Despite what’s going on in the world, my attention turned to Arsenal and I was particularly angered to learn that Manchester United are preparing a bid for Pierre-Emerick

49 Unbeaten: The day Arsenal’s Invincible’s Lost to a Barbaric and Inferior Manchester United

by The Long Shadow - 26/03/202026/03/20200

Manchester United, Arsenal, FA Cup, Premier League

In October 2004, Arsenal were on an unbeaten run of 49 games and in excellent attacking form. The next game up was Manchester United at Old Trafford in what promised to be a classic game of football that would act as an advertisement for the quality of the Premier League. What it became

Nketiah or Martinelli, Who is Likely to Replace Aubameyang or Lacazette Down the Line

by Amiya Saha - 26/03/202027/03/20200

Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Martinelli, Aubameyang, Lacazette

As the summer transfer window moves closer, there is increasing unrest in the Arsenal camp about who will lead their attack next season, with their current strikers being the subject of transfer speculation. Will it be Eddie Nketiah or Gabriel Martinelli, or another ill-fated signing while ignoring the assets at

That Bergkamp goal : Was This the Best Ever Premier League Goal Scored by Arsenal

by The Long Shadow - 22/03/202023/03/20200

Dennis Bergkamp, Newcastle United vs Arsenal, Leicester City vs Arsenal

I8 years ago, the football world witnessed something remarkable, something that would be replayed and recalled in conversation as a stand out moment in the domestic game. The fixture was nothing special but when Newcastle United played Arsenal at St James’ Park on the 2nd of March 2002, those that

Karen Brady’s Suggestion Raises Major Questions for the Premier League This Season

by The Long Shadow - 22/03/202026/03/20201

Freezing the Premier League until the virus dissipates, cancelling the season altogether, instigating playoffs or using an aggregate system have all been suggested as the Covid-19 virus threatens to decimate the season or take it beyond its current calendar boundaries. How long the ban lasts is probably key to how this

From Puberty to Highbury: Being an Arsenal Fan and Beyond

by The Long Shadow - 21/03/202026/03/20202

Arsenal supporter, supporter, Highbury Stadium

No one quite knows why one club is more appealing to a supporter than another. Normally, it’s through intense brainwashing from a much-loved Family dictator or due to a slow visual indoctrination from someone who lives and dies in a football shirt. Wedding:- Football shirt plus a smart jacket. Funeral:- Football shirt plus full

Remembering Geordie Armstrong: The Underrated Assassin on the Wing with 621 Arsenal Appearances but no National Full cap

by The Long Shadow - 21/03/202022/03/20204

George ‘Geordie’ Armstrong was every inch the modern-day winger. Born in Hebburn in Newcastle in 1944, George Armstrong made his debut for the Gunners at the tender age of 17, making a total of 621 appearances, which was a record at the time of his departure in 1977. Blessed with a hunger and

Troubling Instance From the Past Which Resulted in the Football Season Almost Getting Cancelled

by The Long Shadow - 21/03/202022/03/20200

Hillsborough Disaster, Premier League, Liverpool, football season

As the Covid-19 virus raises questions on the Premier League continuing, we look back at last time the football season was almost cancelled. The prospect of a premature end to the football season is now a distinct possibility because of the outbreak and spread of Coronavirus, but it’s not the first time