Aaron Lerner
@aaronclerner.bsky.social
Managing Editor @ theshortfuse.sbnation.com (Arsenal). Also Caps, sports, gaming, and random musings.
MD native. Speak up for and protect those who cannot do so themselves.
My rescue dog Gunner is much cuter than me.
You may know me as Nefarius. He/him
MD native. Speak up for and protect those who cannot do so themselves.
My rescue dog Gunner is much cuter than me.
You may know me as Nefarius. He/him
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Aaron Lerner
@aaronclerner.bsky.social
· Aug 11
Arsenal alt codes for the 25-26 season:
Viktor Gyökeres - ALT + 0246
Christian Nørgaard - ALT + 0248
Martin Ødegaard - ALT + 0216
Viktor Gyökeres - ALT + 0246
Christian Nørgaard - ALT + 0248
Martin Ødegaard - ALT + 0216
It's not the rule (on paper) but I think the interpretation of "natural position" and assessment of whether something is or isn't a handball and penalty should adjust on a sliding scale based on the opportunity denied to the opponent.
Ebere Eze definitely has a case for a Wigan handball. The placement of that arm stretches the definition of "natural position" and it prevented a really good scoring chance.
February 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
It's not the rule (on paper) but I think the interpretation of "natural position" and assessment of whether something is or isn't a handball and penalty should adjust on a sliding scale based on the opportunity denied to the opponent.
Someone should inform the announcers that it is really dumb to talk about how Myles Lewis-Skelly would have given away a penalty kick and maybe gotten a yellow card for pulling back a player who was offside.
Because if he's onside, he's level with MLS and not in a position to be pulled back.
Because if he's onside, he's level with MLS and not in a position to be pulled back.
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Someone should inform the announcers that it is really dumb to talk about how Myles Lewis-Skelly would have given away a penalty kick and maybe gotten a yellow card for pulling back a player who was offside.
Because if he's onside, he's level with MLS and not in a position to be pulled back.
Because if he's onside, he's level with MLS and not in a position to be pulled back.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (rightly) gets the first yellow card of the match in the 69th minute.
February 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Myles Lewis-Skelly (rightly) gets the first yellow card of the match in the 69th minute.
Wigan should do Pop Tart Bowl things with their mascot Crusty the Pie.
February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Wigan should do Pop Tart Bowl things with their mascot Crusty the Pie.
crusty the pie might become my sleep paralysis demon
February 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
crusty the pie might become my sleep paralysis demon
Thought you might be interested @poorlydrawnarsenal.com
Had to improvise and use the phone because the ESPN player does not play nicely with screenshot tools.
Had to improvise and use the phone because the ESPN player does not play nicely with screenshot tools.
February 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Thought you might be interested @poorlydrawnarsenal.com
Had to improvise and use the phone because the ESPN player does not play nicely with screenshot tools.
Had to improvise and use the phone because the ESPN player does not play nicely with screenshot tools.
I would be fine if both teams just sat down on the pitch for the second 45 minutes.
February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I would be fine if both teams just sat down on the pitch for the second 45 minutes.
We're going to have a jar full of Tickle Pickles by the end of this one.
Cue the Tickle in a pickle jokes.
February 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
We're going to have a jar full of Tickle Pickles by the end of this one.
Reposted by Aaron Lerner
Jesus has gone roaming on several occasions so far and the four he has around him really allow Arsenal to get a bit freaky. He's just gone left with Martinelli and Madueke in the CF spots and Saka out on the right wing.
February 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Jesus has gone roaming on several occasions so far and the four he has around him really allow Arsenal to get a bit freaky. He's just gone left with Martinelli and Madueke in the CF spots and Saka out on the right wing.
Really don't like that the ESPN lower third has betting odds underneath the team names.
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Really don't like that the ESPN lower third has betting odds underneath the team names.
Was noodling this one around — Myles Lewis-Midfielder, Midfielder Lewis-Skelly — before it hit me:
Myles Lewis-Middy.
Myles Lewis-Middy.
February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Was noodling this one around — Myles Lewis-Midfielder, Midfielder Lewis-Skelly — before it hit me:
Myles Lewis-Middy.
Myles Lewis-Middy.
Remember how we said people were going to die because of the decisions made by Trump’s administration?
February 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Remember how we said people were going to die because of the decisions made by Trump’s administration?
Every time Manchester City move closer to Arsenal in the table, the specter of the 115 charges looms larger.
At this point, I doubt it’s resolved before the end of the season.
It continues to cast a pall over the season and throw the integrity of the Premier League competition into doubt.
At this point, I doubt it’s resolved before the end of the season.
It continues to cast a pall over the season and throw the integrity of the Premier League competition into doubt.
February 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Every time Manchester City move closer to Arsenal in the table, the specter of the 115 charges looms larger.
At this point, I doubt it’s resolved before the end of the season.
It continues to cast a pall over the season and throw the integrity of the Premier League competition into doubt.
At this point, I doubt it’s resolved before the end of the season.
It continues to cast a pall over the season and throw the integrity of the Premier League competition into doubt.
I am officially worried about Ebere Eze's fit on this Arsenal team. He, Arteta, and the other players cannot seem to find a role that allows him to shine.
February 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I am officially worried about Ebere Eze's fit on this Arsenal team. He, Arteta, and the other players cannot seem to find a role that allows him to shine.
and more than once when there hasn't been any
very frustrating to see Brentford go down any time there's any contact
February 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
and more than once when there hasn't been any
These older looking Brentford supporters look like lovely people. I'm sure we'd get on really well at the pub or the coffeeshop.
In this moment, I hope Arsenal ruin their evenings.
In this moment, I hope Arsenal ruin their evenings.
February 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
These older looking Brentford supporters look like lovely people. I'm sure we'd get on really well at the pub or the coffeeshop.
In this moment, I hope Arsenal ruin their evenings.
In this moment, I hope Arsenal ruin their evenings.
Arsenal need to win the league so the Peacock waiting screen is the House that Arsene built rather than Anfield.
February 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Arsenal need to win the league so the Peacock waiting screen is the House that Arsene built rather than Anfield.
I've got a bad feeling about Arsenal today. I'm usually confident about the team going into any and every match, but I've just got bad vibes today.
I'm more than happy to be wrong.
I'm more than happy to be wrong.
February 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I've got a bad feeling about Arsenal today. I'm usually confident about the team going into any and every match, but I've just got bad vibes today.
I'm more than happy to be wrong.
I'm more than happy to be wrong.
saliba? i am going to become the joker.
Saka, Trossard and Odegaard all arrive with the squad. No sign of Saliba.
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
saliba? i am going to become the joker.
Hadn't realized that Brentford's Josh Dasilva has missed two years from a horrible knee injury (ACL, MCL, and meniscus - three surgeries).
Awful stuff. He's hoping to return to training on grass soon, per reports.
I wish him the best of luck, really rooting for him.
Awful stuff. He's hoping to return to training on grass soon, per reports.
I wish him the best of luck, really rooting for him.
February 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Hadn't realized that Brentford's Josh Dasilva has missed two years from a horrible knee injury (ACL, MCL, and meniscus - three surgeries).
Awful stuff. He's hoping to return to training on grass soon, per reports.
I wish him the best of luck, really rooting for him.
Awful stuff. He's hoping to return to training on grass soon, per reports.
I wish him the best of luck, really rooting for him.
I’m certain it’s just confirmation bias but also I’m right:
Tesla drivers are worse drivers, on average.
Tesla drivers are worse drivers, on average.
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I’m certain it’s just confirmation bias but also I’m right:
Tesla drivers are worse drivers, on average.
Tesla drivers are worse drivers, on average.
lol why did fulham even bother showing up
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
lol why did fulham even bother showing up
I think Jim Ratcliffe should put his money where his (racist) mouth is:
If he has such a problem with immigrants, buy and play only British footballers at Manchester United.
If he has such a problem with immigrants, buy and play only British footballers at Manchester United.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I think Jim Ratcliffe should put his money where his (racist) mouth is:
If he has such a problem with immigrants, buy and play only British footballers at Manchester United.
If he has such a problem with immigrants, buy and play only British footballers at Manchester United.
It’s 40 degrees in DC this morning. It hasn’t been above freezing for the morning dog walk in, like, three weeks.
February 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM
It’s 40 degrees in DC this morning. It hasn’t been above freezing for the morning dog walk in, like, three weeks.
Threw some stuff in the washer and got some laundry detergent on my hands.
Went upstairs to rinse off my hands and put soap on them to clean off the laundry soap.
AMA.
Went upstairs to rinse off my hands and put soap on them to clean off the laundry soap.
AMA.
February 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Threw some stuff in the washer and got some laundry detergent on my hands.
Went upstairs to rinse off my hands and put soap on them to clean off the laundry soap.
AMA.
Went upstairs to rinse off my hands and put soap on them to clean off the laundry soap.
AMA.