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Wigan RIP. This is how we will remember you.
Spurs fan captures his emotions ahead of Arsenal-Wigan game.
Via GFOP @EarlofShoop
The Agony and Fleeting Ecstasy of Being an Arsenal Supporter
There’s too much football, so says MLS commissioner Don Garber. But for the Men in Blazers, there’s not hardly enough. In this week’s pod, Michael and Roger consider it all — from these fine shores to Prussian dominance on the continent — before returning to recent developments in the English Premier League. It’s around the football world in 60 minutes of suboptimal podding.
We start things off in the US of A, dateline 2013. Michael and Roger hail the reported news that MLS will soon welcome a proper oil sheik to its mix of owners — all it needs now is a Russian oligarch with an affinity for miniature giraffes to be considered a bona fide top flight. And in keeping with the Stars ’n’ Stripes palette, Good Morning America’s Josh Elliott returns to the pod to discuss the agony and fleeting ecstasy of being an Arsenal supporter. Though he’s a recent convert, his apocalyptic prescription for the season’s conclusion shows he’s true Gunner through and through.
Could it be? GFOP Steve Glaros wonders whether Arsene and SI Swimsuiter Kate Upton are dating. The attire suggests it’s so.
via GFOP Joe Derbesy
New low for Arsenal fans: Trolled by Bradford supporters.
Via 101 Great Goals.
From GFOP @DanLenzen: a picture of Musketeer Olivier Giroud.
From GFOP @clintwong: Looks like The Ox is going to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes by doing things #quarterbackstyle.
Men in Blazers w/ Nick Hornby
After eight weeks, Premier League patterns are starting to emerge. The Manchester clubs continue to eek out victories in their own distinct fashion (United, attack-heavy; City during Dzeko Time), but it is nimble-footed Chelsea that have proved most impressive, week in and out. Thanks to a defensive line that appears to score when it wants, not to mention the divine work of midfield maestro Juan Mata, Chelsea came back to beat Tottenham 4-2 on Saturday — Andre Villas-Boas conceding defeat to Roberto Di Matteo in the first ever Battle of the Alphabet. All these developments and more are covered by Michael and Roger in this week’s Men in Blazers pod.
The pod is also blessed by the appearance of author Nick Hornby, who is marking the 20th anniversary of the publication of Fever Pitch. Hornby discusses how the game has evolved since he wrote the ode to Arsenal fandom, how last season was the most memorable of his life, and why Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has become a cult figure in the Hornby household.
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Robin Van Persie who? (Via GFOP Matt Orazem)
It’s Andy’s turn to go topless. An apprehensive Kate Middleton approaches Carroll, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ashley Cole, among others, mid-hot tub.
Arsenal’s Andre Santos. Pioneer of the trend for Tattoos that Look Like Ransom Notes.
In light of Theo Walcott rejecting a proposed £75,000/ week contract with Arsenal, we offer this bit from the archives. The year: 1982. 22-year-old Diego Maradona, who earns a “staggering” £7,500/week, admitted: “I want to play for Arsenal.” (via @waleedabunada)
Arsenal’s Gervinho and Mertesacker doing their best Abed and Troy Barnes impression. (via @lafaitele)
