Posted on 24 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Christian Benteke
Earlier today we brought you the reports that Christian Benteke had spoken about his desire for a move and how he had, once again, mentioned Arsenal. Move the story on a few hours and Benteke’s agent has spoken to Sky Sports to say Christian and I are surprised and disgusted by a story in The [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 24, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 24 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Matchday hospitality
At the Stadium Hospitality Awards last night Arsenal placed in only one category – that of Chef Team of the Year – winning silver behind Everton [who won Gold 1st in class and West Brom who won Gold (look, I don’t know how these things work)]. The result is based on a live theatre competition [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 24, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 24 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Joel Campbell, Real Betis
According to the site Inside Spanish Football, Arsenal are close to signing a collaboration deal with Spanish side Real Betis which will see the two sides work together to develop players on loan. On the back of this, Arsenal are also said to be interested in signing Betis player Beñat Etxeberría and it is thought [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 24, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 23 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, auxerre, Yaya Sanogo
The French site Lyonne.fr has reported that Yaya Sanogo passed his Arsenal medical yesterday and has returned to Auxerre to rejoin training. The first home-grown player to leave Auxerre for a big European club since Bacary Sagna and Younes Kaboul in 2007, it seems as if Sanogo is highly regarded at his club and will [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 23, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Manchester Howrah FC, Robert Pires
In an interview on Morning Live, Arsenal legend Robert Pires has admitted that he is in advanced talks with a club in South America where he hopes he can finish out his career in an exotic country. There are very few details available at present regarding the club, country or league and he has not [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 22, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: ArseYaya Sanogo
Yaya Sanogo has confirmed that he is Arsenal bound in what Arsenal fans hope is the first of many signings this summer. The player told Sky Sports “Arsenal could be a great club for me, I scored nine goals this season with Auxerre and they think I can improve my level in England. “I am [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 21, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Colchester United, Craig Eastmond
Craig Eastmond has secured a permanent move to Colchester United where he spent the 2012/13 season on loan. The midfielder, who made 10 appearances for the first team, is a free agent this summer. A statement on the official Arsenal website read “Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Craig for his contribution to the [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 21, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Joel Campbell, Real Betis
Arsenal’s Joel Campbell’s future will be decided by the club in the next few days after the player’s agent revealed that there is the possibility that the player could spend yet another season out on loan. The talented international, who has been unable to secure a work permit which would allow him to play in [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 21, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, England, Jack Wilshere
Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere is not content with setting his sights on one day captaining his club, he wants to wear the armband for England as well. Speaking to the Sun, Wilshere said “I want to captain Arsenal and I want to captain England. That definitely appeals to me. It’s my ultimate dream. People say players [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 21, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 May 2013. Tags: Andrei Arshavin, Arsenal
Andrei Arshavin, whose contract expires this summer, has tweeted to say goodbye to Arsenal fans and to thank them for their support. On his official Twitter, he said Arshavin failed to make the impact many expected after his arrival and despite bagging four against Liverpool early in his Arsenal career and registering a healthy number [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 20, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 17 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Arsene Wenger
As Arsenal get ready to face Newcastle on Sunday knowing that if they win they will secure Champions League football for the 16th season in a row, Arsene Wenger has said that he knew it would go to the last day. Speaking to the official site, Wenger said “I had the feeling that it could [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 17, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 17 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Lukas Podolski, Per Mertesacker
Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker will take part in a charity match on Monday in Cologne in support of foundations set up by the players. Podolski’s charity was set up to help disadvantaged children through sports and education projects and he claims the aim is to Give something in return for everything football and [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 17, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 16 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Peter Hill-Wood
We have been told that Peter Hill-Wood has tendered his resignation and will step down as chairman of Arsenal at the end of the season. Of course, I’m not going to divulge where the information came from but as regular readers of this blog and followers on Twitter will know we aren’t ones for just [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 16, 2013. Read the full story
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Posted on 13 May 2013. Tags: Arsenal, Jack Wilshere
Sports Pro Media and Eurosport have released their list of the world’s top 50 most marketable athletes and Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere makes an appearance at number 29. Despite a year out with an ankle injury, Jack Wilshere’s consistent displays since his return has seen his stock rise and his representatives at the Wasserman Media Group [...]
Written by: Lee Hurley on May 13, 2013. Read the full story
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