SuburbanGoonerChris
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We go again. The Arsenal. Do bloggy things. Do Poddy things. None of them particularly 'edgy'. Blog here - http://suburbangooners.com/ Pod things here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJhxgkThecRrNSs9Cq8WKQ Also occasional Fan's Voice on BBC Sport.
Let’s be honest - this game has ended with an Arsenal Select XI of shop window/kids
Haha I think I just saw Antony do a no look backwards-sideways pass whilst on the halfway line. What a twat.
We can all be frustrated with the performance this evening, but it is worth noting this is our second friendly of preseason, and Betis’ fifth. They definitely look much sharper and were quite rusty.
Good opening 10 minutes until the goal - Gyokeres has to put it away on one minute - but after that goal looked really sluggish and leggy. Not really a great start.
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Absolutely laced with narrative, this one. “most expensive midfield purchase in world football history for his age bracket” - that’s a new one on me “Lowballing” - spicy. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
Newcastle United set to agree £75m fee with Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes transfer
EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle and Arsenal close to fee agreement after breakthrough talks
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As the Bruno G saga nears the end, it feels like our transfer business might be reaching a conclusion too (left-winger aside). Some Wednesday morning thoughts for your eyeballs. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/08/05/b...
Bruno G closes in as Arsenal’s summer enters the final act
Looks like Bruno G is on his way. The last horses are crossing the finish line - Newcastle-based journos - and they're now starting to report that he's met new manager Matthias Jaissle, and told him t...
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Time to start the mental gymnastics and (very) amateur accountant thinking this morning for me on the Vini Jr deal, as well as the importance of 'Brand Vini'. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/08/04/s...
Show me the Vini money
I gotta say, I do like that third kit, maybe even better than the away one. I guess it's just because I'm a sucker for a red and white home shirt (sacred, so doesn't change, apart from the cranberry y...
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Some thoughts on the Big Vik question i.e. rumours of a potential exit if we bring in somebody like Alvarez. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/08/03/t...
The big Vik question: Style vs substance in Arsenal’s attack
Happy Monday Gooners, and welcome to a new week, in which we are all hoping for some Bruno G news no doubt. But I sawe something yesterday suggesting that there was another Brazilian (not that one!) t...
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Great result yesterday - with max Dowman once again the talking point - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/08/02/f...
Four goals, one big reminder about Arsenal’s future
We have some actual football to chew over and, I tell you what, there were some great finishes yesterday as Arsenal beat Girona 4-1. I liked Dowman's performance, who assisted for Kai's smart finish, ...
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Saturday Ornbomb has landed - come join us on the @thesameoldarsenal.bsky.social pod now and we'll invaribaly talk about it - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOzc...
Summer catch up with the crew and our special guest Hillsy...
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We've got a Saturday morning update on the @thesameoldarsenal.bsky.social podcast. Talking Vini, talking Girona and everything in between. Join us on YouTube here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOzc...
Summer catch up with the crew and our special guest Hillsy...
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Where are you on the Vini Junior change curve? Some Saturday morning thoughts after the @handofarsenal.bsky.social bomba last night. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/08/01/t...
The Vinicius Junior change curve
It's the weekend, so we all need a little excitement for it, right? Yes, there's a game on today as Arsenal take on Girona, but you and I both know that isn't the first thing that popped into your min...
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Missing our football chat? @goonergirl1969.bsky.social @suburbangooner.bsky.social & James are all coming back to chat with you all on Sat 1st August (tomorrow AM) & joining them is special guest Gooner Hillsy. On the @thesameoldarsenal.bsky.social Pls share 🙏🏻 www.youtube.com/live/pOzcEww...
Summer catch up with the crew and our special guest Hillsy...
YouTube video by The Same Old Arsenal
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Have been thinking about the importance of Ethan Nwaneri's pre-season this morning. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/31/t...
The biggest winner of Arsenal’s pre-season could be Ethan Nwaneri
Do you know what's nicee? Seeing pictures of players in pre-season training. And important players too. Until you see them, you have a question mark over whether they are still on holiday, what their ...
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Did a crossover pod with @ijohnnycochrane.bsky.social yesterday - AOP and @thesameoldarsenal.bsky.social - link below if you fancy a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
IS VINI JNR DEAL DEAD?!
Podcast Episode · THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE · 29 July · 1hr 7min
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Barely 10 days since Keegan passed away. Where’s the respect?
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 7d ago🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs in charge. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
Some thoughts on the impact of the Eddie Howe departure from Newcastle, as to me it clearly signals signs that he'll surely be arriving soon. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/30/i...
Is Bruno worth more than Vini Jr?
It's a little weird to start off today's blog with a story about another club, but with the news breaking as I've started to type about Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle, it's hard not to put two and two t...
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Transfer evolution moves to stage 4 1: no desire to sell and reject all offers 2: player interested but club remain steadfast 3: Buying club are ‘preparing a move’ Bonus ‘Luke Edwards stage: “everyone’s baffled” 4: Reluctant acceptance 5: deal done www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/264215...
Eddie Howe admits there are "forces at play" over Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United cannot control the “forces that are at play” over Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal
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I'm sure I'm not the only one just a little worried that we've shot for the stars with Vini Jr, but might end up round the back of Chelsea's bins again... www.skysports.com/football/new...
Bradley Barcola transfer news: Liverpool set to open talks with Paris Saint-Germain over winger with an opening offer prepared
Signing a winger has been a priority for Liverpool since the departure of Mo Salah; Arsenal also hold an interest in Bradley Barcola, who has two years left on his PSG contract and is said to be frust...
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The first review of Arsenal - Champions Again Ole Ole, courtesy of the top fella that is @suburbangooner.bsky.social Check it out!
SuburbanGoonerChris@suburbangooner.bsky.social · last wk.Some thoughts reflecting on the 2026 Premier League Champions, with a book review from @highburydb102.bsky.social - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/29/n...
Some thoughts reflecting on the 2026 Premier League Champions, with a book review from @highburydb102.bsky.social - www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/29/n...
No transfer news – so let’s talk about the season we waited 22 years for
Morning all. So, here we are again. Nothing. There's no Bruno Guimaraes news – no bid, no "talks progressing", not even a lazily-sourced "Arsenal are monitoring the situation" to chew on over a coffee...
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🏆 Eight Signings and Arsenal are Premier League Champions Again 🔴 Check out my new article, discussing Arsenal’s transfer window. open.substack.com/pub/proudtos...
Eight Signings and Arsenal are Premier League Champions Again
With the Transfer Window sponsored by Sky Sports in full flow, I look at eight signings that would take Arsenal to the title….
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Oh well - at least it gave us something to talk about over the weekend. www.skysports.com/football/liv...
Transfer Centre LIVE! Football transfer news, updates and rumours
Transfer Centre LIVE! Football transfer news, updates and rumours
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We need a hit of that transfer adrenaline - but only a 'certain kind', is what I'm thinking, upon seeing a Romero link this morning 🤢 www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/28/a...
Arsenal fans need a transfer adrenaline hit – but not any old one…
Yeah, I'd like us to have some news about a signing at The Arsenal, but it could be worse, right? We could be trying a pre covid 'get the band back together' veterans tour like Chelsea are doing, eh? ...
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Thinking about how we got a little adrenaline hit this weekend, but it's already wearing off - Arsenal need to get a wriggle on this week. www.suburbangooners.com/2026/07/27/a...
Arsenal fans need more than just transfer teasers
So, after a summer in which Liverpool thought they were signing Diomande, then PSG, Real Madrid are the one's pulling the trigger, which will be an 'all-in' fee of around £100million when the bonuses ...
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