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• 5 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Arsenal Back to January Blues?

  Southampton 1-1 Arsenal – Premier League So Christmas is over. Normally I’m quite down-heartened about that but this year has given me several reasons to keep a smile on my face all the way through to January. A jolly jaunt to Marrakesh since Boxing Day is one of those factors but more importa...

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    Uğur Alkent Hello. I'm in Turkey, Kusadasi. I would like to know... 5 months ago
• 5 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  2013 – I’m Back and I’m Blogging

  1 01 2013 Hi folks, So this has been a hectic period for me since well… the end of last season really. Shamefully I’ve neglected my duties as an Arsenal blogger and for that I ask your forgiveness. Worry not though, I have every intention to resume my dutiful task of reporting on every...

      
• 9 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Unofficial Arsenal Transfer Round-Up

  Morning folks, It has to be said it's been ages since I've written anything Arsenal related due to holidays and pressing work commitments so it feels only right to return to the ring just as our lads take to the field themselves. I have no doubt you follow as avidly as I, the comings and goings o...

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    Kevin Bernard Mvila & Tello. 9 months ago
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    Kassim Selamat Yeaaaaahhhhhhh 9 months ago
• 11 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  The Real Achievement is Leading a Club to a Trophy

  "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain" - Harvey Dent To Robin Van Persie I say, the real achievement is leading a club to a trophy, not jumping on the band wagon of a club who could do it without you. Today, is a sad day for Gunners across the world, as...

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    Mikael Ulriksen Rvp dont score 29 goals again and he was one... 11 months ago
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    Jordan Schmidt If he doesn't want to stay sell him while we... 11 months ago
• 12 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  And Today We've Been Linked With...

  Just a brief one today folks. It dawned on me this morning, as I was reading the ‘Paper Talk’ section of Sky Sports’ Transfer Centre, of just how many players Arsenal have been linked with this Summer. More so than any other club at the moment and I couldn’t help wonder why. The cynic in me woul...

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    Toby McShane As Christopher mentioned, I've put on players that have at... 12 months ago
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    Christopher Wathen Be my guest, add these players while your at it:... 12 months ago
• 12 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  And Today We’re Linked With…

  Just a brief one today folks. It dawned on me this morning, as I was reading the ‘Paper Talk’ section of Sky Sports’ Transfer Centre, of just how many players Arsenal have been linked with this Summer. More so than any other club at the moment and I couldn’t help wonder why. The cynic in me w...

      
• 12 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  The World Needs More Players Like Tommy V

  It’s hard to watch the life being slowly sucked out of football. Until this Summer, I’d tried to turn a blind eye, pretend like there was nothing wrong, but the current transfer window has fallen foul of the ugly, heart-breaking side of football that will one day, be its downfall. Where is the ...

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    Ze Maria Coimbra Couldn't agree more! i simply love our Verminator, it made... 12 months ago
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    Christian Jordan + 1. I also am glad he's happy in Arsenal.... 12 months ago
• 12 months ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Does Afellay Spell The End For Theo?

  In amongst all the (let’s admit it) bulls**t of this summer’s transfer rumours being thrown about, some links just won’t go away. One such rumour is the well talked about bid that Arsene Wenger is apparently lining up for Barcelona’s Dutch dynamo Ibrahim Afellay. Whilst perhaps not good enough t...

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    Amir Azizi er, maybe but don't sell him to chelsea, 12 months ago
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    Jeff Moore Theo will be staying..affelay can't see that happening.... 12 months ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Thank Fu(lop)ck

  It was an opinion that split Arsenal fans right down the middle. After securing 3rd last Sunday in what was a nail biting end to the season, we could in some sense, sit back and relax for the Champions League Final. Who did we want to win? Rather selfishly (yet comletetely understandably), the p...

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    Rory O.Brien1 Pathetic begrudgery. When we had a chance to bury it... 1 year ago
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    Toby McShane Ok mate it's just a bit of harmless fun between... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  The Ox Takes On Europe

  Nobody can argue that Woy’s first few days in charge have not lacked excitement. Gary Neville becoming assistant coach was a canny move by the 64 year old, as he looks to set up England for the foreseeable future. Whilst leaving out Rio from the Euro Squad showed balls, I don’t think Hodgson wen...

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    John Park To put either Downing or Milner ahead of Lennon and... 1 year ago
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    Toby McShane No John I do mean "Woy" 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  One Way to Utterly Disgrace Yourself

  Barton's old antics appear at the Etihad again this afternoon. Let his team down, let his manager down, and just outright disgraced himself. How many chances should a player get? A complete thug, and if I had my way, he would be out of the game.  This is the video of Man City - QPR... unde...

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• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  Number One Way to Disgrace Yourself

  Barton's old antics appear at the Etihad again this afternoon. Let his team down, let his manager down, and just outright disgraced himself. How many chances should a player get? A complete thug, and if I had my way, he would be out of the game. 

      
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  End of Season Round-up: The highs and lows of 2011/12

  So here we are, one of the saddest days in any football fan’s calender. Final match day of the season. Nobody can argue it’s not been a massive roller-coaster ride for Arsenal, we fans feel the jerking turns and loop-the-loops most, but I believe it’s been a journey of discovery. We’ve dipped ou...

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    Jay Winter Bravo, great read. AND WE DID IT 3rd for the... 1 year ago
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    Stephen Hollywood brought me back to the George Graham day's of 1-0... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  The Tube Coat

  Throughout history, those characters that have stood the test of time have always had an honourable sidekick; Batman had Robin, Neil Armstrong had Buzz Aldrin, Laurel had Hardy and Oprah had her show. The rule does not falter with the equally brilliant Arsene Wenger. Match after match, season a...

      
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Origins of an Arsenal Fan

  I wrote this piece way back in January, as the opening post of my blog "Arsenal's The Name" - I thought I'd post it here to show just how far we've come, and quite just how much we've managed to pull off!  "As a youngster, taking their first steps into the world of football, I knew Arsenal w...

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• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  FOOTBALLING LOOK-A-LIKES PART II

  There’s no arguing there’s some real characters in football! But sometimes, I sit there and think, ‘I’ve seen you somehwere before!” and then I realise, in some form or another, yes I have! Here is a selection of the funniest connections I made. I hope you enjoy.  Unfortunately due to the new ...

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• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  A Starting XI Off Of The Beaten Track

  With the PFA awards recently announced, I’ve read numerous articles of fans and pundits alike, putting pen to paper on those best XI in the league. Whilst everybody’s opinions vary slightly, the usual names always seem to get recycled to the point that everybody is pretty much saying the same as...

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    Artur Korytowski Let's sign Lewandowski from Dortmund. At 23 he scored 20goals... 1 year ago
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    Brian Nicholls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txMidc8FvsU&feature=related 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  Proud To Be a Gooner

  These fans have definitely got it right! Watching such loyal and hilarious fans leaves you feeling a sense of pride in your fellow Gooner!  Check out my full blog at http://arsenalsthename.wordpress.com/

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    Costa Terry always proud 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  The Emirates: A pilgrimage to the shrine of North London

  Unfortunately, I don’t get to watch Arsenal as much as I’d like. In demand tickets, ever increasing prices and a fair stretch of English countryside between North London and I, result in a greater number of games viewed at home on my little square box, than witnessing the beautiful game up close...

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    Rory O.Brien1 excellent article, exactly what I felt at Highbury. But when... 1 year ago
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    Ian Shuttleworth Sick Arsenal Stadium Shrine.... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  A Great Team Goal Outdoes a Screamer Any Day

  Yes, a thirty yard screamer is always nice to watch! Especially when it comes off the still smoking foot of Mikel Arteta in the dying minutes of feisty clash against Manchester City!  But for me, they don't live long in the memory.  A goal like this however, does not show off the footballing ta...

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    Clayton Russell no crap defending. 1 year ago
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    Йосиф Банков Unbelievable ! 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  FOOTBALLING LOOK-A-LIKES

   There’s no arguing there’s some real characters in football! But sometimes, I sit there and think, ‘I’ve seen you somehwere before!” and then I realise, in some form or another, yes I have! Here is a selection of the funniest connections I made. I hope you enjoy. Please scroll down  ...

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    Joe Oakes Neil warnock is griphook! Am I the only person who... 1 year ago
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    Jason Barry Smith This means war! SMIFFFY01 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  If I were Wenger: Clear Out

  Many of us like to think we could manage a football club. Years of playing Fifa are not wasted time like your mum will try and tell you, they are in fact, dedicated amounts of time to practise and perfect your skills for your future career. We all wish… This particular section of the blog howeve...

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    Joe McAteer Your* 1 year ago
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    Toby McShane Yes apologise for that. I was in a rush to... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  QPR 2-1 Arsenal: It must be an April Fools?

  Unfortunately not. That really was the score line. QPR 2-1 Arsenal – Premiership – 31/03/12 Line Ups: Arsenal – Szczeny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs (Chamakh), Song , Arteta (Chamberlain), Ramsey (Gervinho), Walcott, Rosicky, Van Persie QPR – Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Ba...

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    Shannon Bourke Hahahahahahahahahahaha this really made me laugh !!!!! NOT 1 year ago
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    Toby McShane Win Christ Dela Cruz - Just the attitude that many... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  7 Years and Counting

  7 Years and Counting 26012012 I think every Arsenal fan will agree with me when I say that the large chunk of blank space on the middle tier banner that spans the circumference of the stadium, is getting a little embarrassing. Back in 2006, when the memories of our 2005 F.A Cup victory was still...

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    Dino Dean Brailsford Still say wenger should be moved upstairs and new manager... 1 year ago
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    John O. Driscoll i went to Arsenal after liverpool knocked out a couple... 1 year ago
• 1 year ago
  
  Toby McShane
  

  Tevez, Suarez, Ibrahimovic: Latest on the McShane Hate List

  Those of you who know me, know there’s three things I hate most in football. Carlos Tevez’s attitude, Luis Suarez’s cheating, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s nose.  Now, for a long time, the top of my hate list was occupied by the fully deserving Cristiano Ronaldo. Week in, week out I would have no ch...

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