There are Two Ways of Looking at Odegaard’s Transfer to Arsenal

by The Highbury Flyer - 24/08/2021

Martin Odegaard, Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, Arsenal

During his brief but encouraging spell at Arsenal, Martin Odegaard made quite an impression on Mikel Arteta as well as the majority of Arsenal fans. As far as we know, his transfer at around £30m and rising to £34m could be seen as a shrewd, if late, piece of business because the

Is Any Player in The World Worth £150m; Isn’t it Time For a Ceiling?

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/06/202116/06/2021

I’ve been incredibly blessed as a football supporter over many years to enjoy a host of world-class talents such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Gianfranco Zola, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, and George Best, all of whom were exceptional players. If they were available for transfer, I probably

Brady or Bergkamp Who is Arsenal’s Best Player

by The Highbury Flyer - 18/03/202118/03/2021

Recently on the podcast, I had the absolute privilege of talking to football legend Alan Hudson, and he revealed that he’d been on another podcast with Ray Parlour discussing Arsenal’s best player. Hudson went for Liam Brady whilst Parlour plumped for Dennis Bergkamp, but it’s a topic that’s based on personal perspectives because the pair

Christmas Comes Early as Arteta Plans to Bring Bergkamp Back to Arsenal?

by The Highbury Flyer - 27/08/2020

It’s hard not to get uncontrollably excited by the possible return of Arsenal icon and football genius Dennis Bergkamp. For a great many fans, Bergkamp’s career at Arsenal coincided with a period that bought unparalleled success, praise, and admiration. Bergkamp arrived at Arsenal in 1995 during the pie and a pint

Shearer and Wright Both Agree on the Finest Goal Ever in the Premiership and it’s by an Arsenal Player

by The Highbury Flyer - 28/05/202028/05/2020

Premier League, PL cancel, FA Cup, football, water breaks, substitutes, betting

Since the Premier League began back in 1992, supporters have witnessed a host of stunning goals. Goals that would be acclaimed as world-class on any stage including World cups and European finals. It’s been a privilege to see the quality of the English game develop and gradually part company with

Reliving Bergkamp’s 90 Mins of Magnificence From 1997: The Greatest hat-trick in Premier League History

by The Highbury Flyer - 30/03/202030/03/2020

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

Firstly, I make no apology for my obsession with Dennis Bergkamp. The Dutchman was one of the finest players to grace the Arsenal shirt, with his brand of dreamy, exhilarating and exquisite football which underlined his undeniable and obvious brilliance. Many wanted him to score more goals than the 87 Premier

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

by The Highbury Flyer - 27/03/2020

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

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

by The Highbury Flyer - 22/03/202023/03/2020

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

David Dein:- The man Whose Dismissal Became a Colossal Turning Point for Arsenal Football Club

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/02/202013/02/2020

David Dein is either the hero or villain for Arsenal supporters in the history books. Yet, it very much depends on how you look at the situation to agree which page you’re on and that isn’t exactly easy. The whole Dein story generates either affection, anger or a degree of

TalkSports Adrian Durham Baits Arsenal Fans Again with his Laughable Defamation of Dennis Bergkamp

by The Highbury Flyer - 11/11/2019

About three times per season, the loathsome attention seeking presenter, Adrian Durham, undertakes his favourite past time. Baiting Arsenal supporters. The Simon Cowell of sports radio, who looks like a slightly podgy version of the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, has cut a niche as an outspoken journalist/commentator in his lifeless career,

Arsenal Need To Hand Their Former Player And Legend A Role Even If There Isn’t One

by The Highbury Flyer - 21/05/201921/05/2019

Marc Overmars has been given hefty praise for his part in the emergence of Ajax and it’s group of talented youngsters. However, the one man who’s name is missing from this mountainous praise fest is Dennis Bergkamp, who was personally and directly involved with the youngsters transition to the first

Enough With These Legend Comparisons | There Can And Always Will Be One Denis Bergkamp And Comparing This Arsenal Player With Him Is Absolutely Futile

by The Highbury Flyer - 01/04/201901/04/2019

Denis Bergkamp, Robert Pires compares Ozil and Bergkamp

According to the Daily Mirror, former player Robert Pires has announced that German midfielder is a ‘magician’ which is something that no one can dispute on a good day. “He hasn’t started many games [recently] because he's been injured with a small back problem. But now, the most important thing is to

Why Arsenal’s Henry is Not The Best Overseas Player Ever In The Premier League, Rather His Former Arsenal Teammate Is

by The Highbury Flyer - 28/03/201928/03/2019

In a recent vote the BBC announced that Thierry Henry was the best overseas player to feature in the premier league. 250,000 votes were cast and Henry got 45% of those but I have to argue the fact and the outcome. From an Arsenal point of view, Henry is certainly

Why The Usual Özil-Bashing And The Media’s Merry Dancing Have Gone Too Far

by The Highbury Flyer - 10/12/201810/12/2018

The time has come for the Gooners to find a new hobby other than the usual ‘Özil-bashing’ three times a year. The World Cup winning German has skills most clubs would die for, yet he regularly gets pilloried for all sorts of things - languid posture, facial expressions, lack of intensity, lack

Mesut Ozil Not Happy With Comparison With Arsenal Legend Because Of This Reason

by Chhavi - 19/09/201821/09/2018

The 29 years old Mesut Ozil joined Arsenal 5 years ago, believes that he still has a lot to prove to the fans. Though Ozil is flattered on being compared with the living legend of Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp, he doesn't want to be compared to anyone. [perfectpullquote align="full" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color=""

Mesut Ozil May Never Become The New Dennis Bergkamp But That’s Quite Alright

by The Highbury Flyer - 19/09/201819/09/2018

It’s been argued many times before, that Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil is in the same class as club legend, Dennis Bergkamp. Just how these comparisons come about is a bit of a mystery, but we live in world where labels are necessary and where someone is always the ‘new‘ this or

Greatest World Cup Performances : Suker-man! – A promise unfulfilled?

by Amiya Saha - 13/06/2018

Twenty years ago, Croatians around the world were preparing to roar their heroes on, in what was to be the nation’s first World Cup as an independent state. On a worldwide scale, Croatia’s team did not register significantly, even though Davor Suker – soon to be a Gunner – had already

WATCH : Throwback to One of the Greatest Goals of the World Cup By Dennis Bergkamp vs Argentina 1998

by Ramprasad Devaraj - 08/06/2018

55,000 fans at the Marseille stadium witnessed Bergkamp’s perfection and touch on July 4th 1998.With scores tied at 1-1 and both the teams desperate need of a winner.[spacer height="30px"] Frank de boer sent in a long ball to find Dennis .An extended first touch high on air before a sulimetouch with