AFC GIANTS
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Ramblings about The Arsenal and GWS GIANTS.
And after the media coverage we've had this week, wonder how much love they'll be giving Emery tomorrow and whether they bother to mention the fact he just disappeared down the tunnel at full-time without the handshake the British media love so much. We know the narrative if it was Arteta.
December 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
And after the media coverage we've had this week, wonder how much love they'll be giving Emery tomorrow and whether they bother to mention the fact he just disappeared down the tunnel at full-time without the handshake the British media love so much. We know the narrative if it was Arteta.
Yes Arsenal!!! Big second half required, big second half delivered.
Awesome second half performance. Awesome goals.
Gutted we didn't get the clean sheet I felt we deserved, but otherwise loved every bit of that second half (including some luck for once, with the Merino situation). UTA.
Awesome second half performance. Awesome goals.
Gutted we didn't get the clean sheet I felt we deserved, but otherwise loved every bit of that second half (including some luck for once, with the Merino situation). UTA.
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Yes Arsenal!!! Big second half required, big second half delivered.
Awesome second half performance. Awesome goals.
Gutted we didn't get the clean sheet I felt we deserved, but otherwise loved every bit of that second half (including some luck for once, with the Merino situation). UTA.
Awesome second half performance. Awesome goals.
Gutted we didn't get the clean sheet I felt we deserved, but otherwise loved every bit of that second half (including some luck for once, with the Merino situation). UTA.
My nerves are off the chart and our lack of running power in the midfield is certainly not helping. I miss Rice 😫
And the game is constant stop start, ref buying all their nonsense, zero rhythm. And then ref adds 3mins, when we lost 2mins just because Konsa's boot came off 🤷♂️
Big second half. UTA.
And the game is constant stop start, ref buying all their nonsense, zero rhythm. And then ref adds 3mins, when we lost 2mins just because Konsa's boot came off 🤷♂️
Big second half. UTA.
December 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
My nerves are off the chart and our lack of running power in the midfield is certainly not helping. I miss Rice 😫
And the game is constant stop start, ref buying all their nonsense, zero rhythm. And then ref adds 3mins, when we lost 2mins just because Konsa's boot came off 🤷♂️
Big second half. UTA.
And the game is constant stop start, ref buying all their nonsense, zero rhythm. And then ref adds 3mins, when we lost 2mins just because Konsa's boot came off 🤷♂️
Big second half. UTA.
Not for the first time this season, had to watch mini match instead of full match, as Stan's 4K matches do not stream properly 🙄
That said, probably saved me a heap of nerves. Should have been out of sight and in the end left thanking an incredible Raya save!
But three points. We go again. UTA.
That said, probably saved me a heap of nerves. Should have been out of sight and in the end left thanking an incredible Raya save!
But three points. We go again. UTA.
December 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Not for the first time this season, had to watch mini match instead of full match, as Stan's 4K matches do not stream properly 🙄
That said, probably saved me a heap of nerves. Should have been out of sight and in the end left thanking an incredible Raya save!
But three points. We go again. UTA.
That said, probably saved me a heap of nerves. Should have been out of sight and in the end left thanking an incredible Raya save!
But three points. We go again. UTA.
An own goal and a missed penalty. Call him Agent Lacroix.
December 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
An own goal and a missed penalty. Call him Agent Lacroix.
Big three points, but another troublesome performance.
All feels too slow, too many needless touches. Understanding drawing out the press from the back or when no options, but too often feels like we do it instead of just moving on the ball quickly...
All feels too slow, too many needless touches. Understanding drawing out the press from the back or when no options, but too often feels like we do it instead of just moving on the ball quickly...
December 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Big three points, but another troublesome performance.
All feels too slow, too many needless touches. Understanding drawing out the press from the back or when no options, but too often feels like we do it instead of just moving on the ball quickly...
All feels too slow, too many needless touches. Understanding drawing out the press from the back or when no options, but too often feels like we do it instead of just moving on the ball quickly...
Fucking shit. Fucking lucky. But we take the three points and move on.
Finally we have a midweek off. Let’s hope the rest and recovery, plus some work from the coaches, sees an improvement next week. UTA.
Finally we have a midweek off. Let’s hope the rest and recovery, plus some work from the coaches, sees an improvement next week. UTA.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fucking shit. Fucking lucky. But we take the three points and move on.
Finally we have a midweek off. Let’s hope the rest and recovery, plus some work from the coaches, sees an improvement next week. UTA.
Finally we have a midweek off. Let’s hope the rest and recovery, plus some work from the coaches, sees an improvement next week. UTA.
When your favourite player’s shirt number is the age you’re turning the birthday present becomes a bit of a no brainer 😂
December 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
When your favourite player’s shirt number is the age you’re turning the birthday present becomes a bit of a no brainer 😂
Decent first half. Little disjointed at times, which is to be expected given the line up.
But overall not bad, looked threatening at times and an incredible goal from Madueke! I’ll be honest, didn’t think he had that in his locker!
As for Hincapie, he brings a whole new meaning to ‘touch tight’ 😂
But overall not bad, looked threatening at times and an incredible goal from Madueke! I’ll be honest, didn’t think he had that in his locker!
As for Hincapie, he brings a whole new meaning to ‘touch tight’ 😂
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Decent first half. Little disjointed at times, which is to be expected given the line up.
But overall not bad, looked threatening at times and an incredible goal from Madueke! I’ll be honest, didn’t think he had that in his locker!
As for Hincapie, he brings a whole new meaning to ‘touch tight’ 😂
But overall not bad, looked threatening at times and an incredible goal from Madueke! I’ll be honest, didn’t think he had that in his locker!
As for Hincapie, he brings a whole new meaning to ‘touch tight’ 😂
Listening to @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social Villa IR was much needed reflection.
Very much on same page as @clivepafc.bsky.social re: team balance.
And @arsenalvisionpodcast.com gave me hope when he said City have Madrid & Palace this week, then I remembered Palace’s post Conference League results!
Very much on same page as @clivepafc.bsky.social re: team balance.
And @arsenalvisionpodcast.com gave me hope when he said City have Madrid & Palace this week, then I remembered Palace’s post Conference League results!
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Listening to @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social Villa IR was much needed reflection.
Very much on same page as @clivepafc.bsky.social re: team balance.
And @arsenalvisionpodcast.com gave me hope when he said City have Madrid & Palace this week, then I remembered Palace’s post Conference League results!
Very much on same page as @clivepafc.bsky.social re: team balance.
And @arsenalvisionpodcast.com gave me hope when he said City have Madrid & Palace this week, then I remembered Palace’s post Conference League results!
That game was never played on our terms.
Transitional from start to finish, missing our best centre backs and with heavy legs.
Needed to just get out of there with a point and we should have.
Needless throw given away and then panic stations from there, before it fell perfectly for them. Gutting.
Transitional from start to finish, missing our best centre backs and with heavy legs.
Needed to just get out of there with a point and we should have.
Needless throw given away and then panic stations from there, before it fell perfectly for them. Gutting.
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
That game was never played on our terms.
Transitional from start to finish, missing our best centre backs and with heavy legs.
Needed to just get out of there with a point and we should have.
Needless throw given away and then panic stations from there, before it fell perfectly for them. Gutting.
Transitional from start to finish, missing our best centre backs and with heavy legs.
Needed to just get out of there with a point and we should have.
Needless throw given away and then panic stations from there, before it fell perfectly for them. Gutting.
Are you fucking kidding me. Two stupid fucking goals conceded today. Gutting. Pissed.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Are you fucking kidding me. Two stupid fucking goals conceded today. Gutting. Pissed.
If Gyokeres is fit he should have started.
Merino has done well this season, but let’s not suddenly pretend he isn’t a midfielder playing as our fourth choice centre forward due to injuries.
He’s not alone in looking leggy today, but therefore use the fresh legs - assuming they’re fit of course.
Merino has done well this season, but let’s not suddenly pretend he isn’t a midfielder playing as our fourth choice centre forward due to injuries.
He’s not alone in looking leggy today, but therefore use the fresh legs - assuming they’re fit of course.
Merino has played a ton & looks way off it today. Not just sloppy on the ball but losing the ball cheaply. If gyok is fit, I think he'd be a sensible halftime sub. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Eze come off, which is harsh, but he's been largely a passenger at both ends
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
If Gyokeres is fit he should have started.
Merino has done well this season, but let’s not suddenly pretend he isn’t a midfielder playing as our fourth choice centre forward due to injuries.
He’s not alone in looking leggy today, but therefore use the fresh legs - assuming they’re fit of course.
Merino has done well this season, but let’s not suddenly pretend he isn’t a midfielder playing as our fourth choice centre forward due to injuries.
He’s not alone in looking leggy today, but therefore use the fresh legs - assuming they’re fit of course.
Aside from Saka, who looked a threat every time he got it, we slept walked our way through that half.
And the goal was symptomatic; Merino loses possession too easily, they carry it unopposed, no pressure on the cross, and Eze fell asleep at the back post.
Wake up Arsenal!!
And the goal was symptomatic; Merino loses possession too easily, they carry it unopposed, no pressure on the cross, and Eze fell asleep at the back post.
Wake up Arsenal!!
December 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Aside from Saka, who looked a threat every time he got it, we slept walked our way through that half.
And the goal was symptomatic; Merino loses possession too easily, they carry it unopposed, no pressure on the cross, and Eze fell asleep at the back post.
Wake up Arsenal!!
And the goal was symptomatic; Merino loses possession too easily, they carry it unopposed, no pressure on the cross, and Eze fell asleep at the back post.
Wake up Arsenal!!
One of those that will probably look really comfortable and calm in a re-watch.
But when it’s live and your anxiety is through the roof, that second half was horrible! 😂
Big three points. Now to recover as best we can because it’s another big one on Saturday!
But when it’s live and your anxiety is through the roof, that second half was horrible! 😂
Big three points. Now to recover as best we can because it’s another big one on Saturday!
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
One of those that will probably look really comfortable and calm in a re-watch.
But when it’s live and your anxiety is through the roof, that second half was horrible! 😂
Big three points. Now to recover as best we can because it’s another big one on Saturday!
But when it’s live and your anxiety is through the roof, that second half was horrible! 😂
Big three points. Now to recover as best we can because it’s another big one on Saturday!
But Mosquera injury aside, a positive first half.
Good to get an early goal. Great to see White playing and playing well (will his legs last 90 now though?), and Madueke looked bright (except his corners!).
Bench will be key though, as will a second or third goal. Not sure one is enough.
Good to get an early goal. Great to see White playing and playing well (will his legs last 90 now though?), and Madueke looked bright (except his corners!).
Bench will be key though, as will a second or third goal. Not sure one is enough.
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
But Mosquera injury aside, a positive first half.
Good to get an early goal. Great to see White playing and playing well (will his legs last 90 now though?), and Madueke looked bright (except his corners!).
Bench will be key though, as will a second or third goal. Not sure one is enough.
Good to get an early goal. Great to see White playing and playing well (will his legs last 90 now though?), and Madueke looked bright (except his corners!).
Bench will be key though, as will a second or third goal. Not sure one is enough.
Squad depth only really a thing if you have no injuries (so can rotate the team), or if your injuries are spread out across positions.
But when injuries are clustered and you have to play your 4th choice ST for over a month and now playing your 5th choice CB, injuries are still a big issue.
But when injuries are clustered and you have to play your 4th choice ST for over a month and now playing your 5th choice CB, injuries are still a big issue.
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Squad depth only really a thing if you have no injuries (so can rotate the team), or if your injuries are spread out across positions.
But when injuries are clustered and you have to play your 4th choice ST for over a month and now playing your 5th choice CB, injuries are still a big issue.
But when injuries are clustered and you have to play your 4th choice ST for over a month and now playing your 5th choice CB, injuries are still a big issue.
Someone asked @arseblog.com and @gunnerblog.bsky.social on the latest Arsecast Extra about the impact of London derbies on a title race (given the volume).
Fulham 1-3 down at half time against City, in what will be their 19th consecutive defeat to City.
Now compare to recent efforts against us!…
Fulham 1-3 down at half time against City, in what will be their 19th consecutive defeat to City.
Now compare to recent efforts against us!…
December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Someone asked @arseblog.com and @gunnerblog.bsky.social on the latest Arsecast Extra about the impact of London derbies on a title race (given the volume).
Fulham 1-3 down at half time against City, in what will be their 19th consecutive defeat to City.
Now compare to recent efforts against us!…
Fulham 1-3 down at half time against City, in what will be their 19th consecutive defeat to City.
Now compare to recent efforts against us!…
What a beautiful start to my Monday morning.
North London is red. UTA. ❤️🤍
North London is red. UTA. ❤️🤍
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
What a beautiful start to my Monday morning.
North London is red. UTA. ❤️🤍
North London is red. UTA. ❤️🤍
Squad depth is great, but when all the injuries are to a specific part of the field then it’s still a big issue.
Gyokeres, Havertz, Jesus, Martinelli, Madueke. That’s 5 of our 7 forwards injured.
Then add to that Odegaard as our captain and chief creator.
Hope some are back after the interlull!
Gyokeres, Havertz, Jesus, Martinelli, Madueke. That’s 5 of our 7 forwards injured.
Then add to that Odegaard as our captain and chief creator.
Hope some are back after the interlull!
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Squad depth is great, but when all the injuries are to a specific part of the field then it’s still a big issue.
Gyokeres, Havertz, Jesus, Martinelli, Madueke. That’s 5 of our 7 forwards injured.
Then add to that Odegaard as our captain and chief creator.
Hope some are back after the interlull!
Gyokeres, Havertz, Jesus, Martinelli, Madueke. That’s 5 of our 7 forwards injured.
Then add to that Odegaard as our captain and chief creator.
Hope some are back after the interlull!
@arsenalvisionpodcast.com @tim-stillman.bsky.social @clivepafc.bsky.social
Question: when was the last time you saw the opposition play with such a suicidal high-line, comical offside trap, and leave our most dangerous forward unmarked in acres of space like we seem to see for City each week?
Question: when was the last time you saw the opposition play with such a suicidal high-line, comical offside trap, and leave our most dangerous forward unmarked in acres of space like we seem to see for City each week?
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
@arsenalvisionpodcast.com @tim-stillman.bsky.social @clivepafc.bsky.social
Question: when was the last time you saw the opposition play with such a suicidal high-line, comical offside trap, and leave our most dangerous forward unmarked in acres of space like we seem to see for City each week?
Question: when was the last time you saw the opposition play with such a suicidal high-line, comical offside trap, and leave our most dangerous forward unmarked in acres of space like we seem to see for City each week?
🎶 🎵 🎶
How shit must you be,
How shit must you beeeeeee,
We’ve scored open play,
How shit must you be!!
🎶 🎵 🎶
Conceding two open play goals against us. How shit must you be, Brighton?
Serious note: how good were both of those goals? Flick from Merino and run from Timber both excellent.
How shit must you be,
How shit must you beeeeeee,
We’ve scored open play,
How shit must you be!!
🎶 🎵 🎶
Conceding two open play goals against us. How shit must you be, Brighton?
Serious note: how good were both of those goals? Flick from Merino and run from Timber both excellent.
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🎶 🎵 🎶
How shit must you be,
How shit must you beeeeeee,
We’ve scored open play,
How shit must you be!!
🎶 🎵 🎶
Conceding two open play goals against us. How shit must you be, Brighton?
Serious note: how good were both of those goals? Flick from Merino and run from Timber both excellent.
How shit must you be,
How shit must you beeeeeee,
We’ve scored open play,
How shit must you be!!
🎶 🎵 🎶
Conceding two open play goals against us. How shit must you be, Brighton?
Serious note: how good were both of those goals? Flick from Merino and run from Timber both excellent.
That was a struggle this morning, both the game and streaming service! 😤
Constant lagging and freezing meant I gave up on the full match and watched the mini instead. To be honest, was probably best for my nerves!
As for midweek, wholesale changes please. Not a regular starter should be in sight!
Constant lagging and freezing meant I gave up on the full match and watched the mini instead. To be honest, was probably best for my nerves!
As for midweek, wholesale changes please. Not a regular starter should be in sight!
October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
That was a struggle this morning, both the game and streaming service! 😤
Constant lagging and freezing meant I gave up on the full match and watched the mini instead. To be honest, was probably best for my nerves!
As for midweek, wholesale changes please. Not a regular starter should be in sight!
Constant lagging and freezing meant I gave up on the full match and watched the mini instead. To be honest, was probably best for my nerves!
As for midweek, wholesale changes please. Not a regular starter should be in sight!
Loved the first two episodes (Part 1 and the Colin Lewin interview) of the “One-Nil To The Arsenal” series on the @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social covering our 1994 European Cup Winners Cup triumph.
Very much looking forward to listening to the episodes still to come!
Very much looking forward to listening to the episodes still to come!
October 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Loved the first two episodes (Part 1 and the Colin Lewin interview) of the “One-Nil To The Arsenal” series on the @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social covering our 1994 European Cup Winners Cup triumph.
Very much looking forward to listening to the episodes still to come!
Very much looking forward to listening to the episodes still to come!