Stephen Bradley
Gooner and below-average blogger who writes what he thinks, but sometimes doesn't think as he writes. Very occasionally makes a sensible point. Can be found on Twitter rambling away under the username @bradley08. May contain nuts.
Football Isn’t Life or Death
I've had the pleasure of being able to write for Daily Cannon since April 2011.
Having an opinion is one thing, but being able...
Now comes the fun part
Disappointment.
If one word could sum up the feelings of the Arsenal fan base at the moment, it's that. After the arrival of Petr Cech...
Finding Value
'Value!'
'Availability!'
'NET SPEND!!!!!'
With only days to go before the transfer window closes, the above phrases are filling our lives with increasing regularity, as Arsenal fans...
Filling in the gaps
There's something about a football fan that sets them apart from other people.
It's not their fervour in supporting their favourite team, or their stubbornness...
Time waits for no-one in football
Should Arsenal fans be more patient?
The wait for Arsenal is over
71 days.
That's how long we've had to put up without Arsenal playing in a competitive fixture. SEVENTY-ONE DAYS! Life is hard enough as it is without...
Surveying the playing field
by Stephen Bradley
'Are we good enough?'
If there was one sentence that summed up the collective thinking of Arsenal fans at the moment, it would...
Football’s biggest problem? Fans
by Stephen Bradley
Shut up and play.
That, in essence, was the Russian FA's response to Emmanuel Frimpong getting sent off for reacting to racial abuse...
Playing the Waiting Game
by Stephen Bradley
For the last few years, July has often been an awkward time for Arsenal fans.
For almost a decade, we had to sit...
Do Arsenal fans need to relax?
by Stephen Bradley
Us Arsenal fans are in a bit of a muddle at the moment.
On the one hand, we have the fantastic news that...
Petr Cech – A valuable addition?
by Stephen Bradley
"Spend some f*#@ing money!!!!!"
How many times have we heard the above phrase being bellowed from the back of whatever stadium/pub/living room that...
Fetch!
by Stephen Bradley
Silly season. Woot.
Every time I see a report in the news or on social media, concerning who Arsenal may or may not...
Going once, going twice…..
by Stephen Bradley
There are many things in football that seem like they're designed to do one thing yet in fact do something quite different.
For...
AAAARGGH!!!! 4: Deja Vu (End-of-season awards)
by Stephen Bradley
It's that time of year again!
Welcome, one and all, to the fourth edition of the Annual Arsenal Associated Awards Relating to Greatness...
The End is Nigh
It's that time of year.
Once again, we face the terrifying prospect of two long, arduous months of non-competitive football.
Two months of rumours.
Two months of...
Right argument, wrong time
The reaction to Monday night's game versus Swansea was a case study in how people view football, but not for the obvious reasons.
Losing 1-0...
One step at a time
Wednesday night's latest installment of the 'The Lionel Messi Show feat. Barcelona' was one of the most incredible ever produced, even for a programme that...
Do you really want to see Arsenal win every game they play?
This column begins with a simple question.
Do you want to see Arsenal win every game they play?
The obvious answer is of course, yes, no...
How Arsenal fans should treat Cesc on his return
There's nothing more that football fans love, than drama.
In last week's fixture between the league leaders and the team in third place, much was...
No news isn't good news
Us fans are weird.
Arsenal have just put together one of the longest winning streaks in its illustrious history. We're second in the league and...
Forward? Slowly does it
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic at the minute, but are Arsenal actually better than they were last season?
Arsenal must sign Walcott to new contract NOW
Nobody is talking about Theo Walcott's contract situation and that's exactly why Arsenal need to act fast.
Monreal set for new Arsenal deal
Nacho Monreal is set to rewarded for his excellent season with a new deal and a nice payrise.
Midfielder's agent confirms contact
Was there ever a time when Yohann Gourcuff wasn’t linked with Arsenal? Here we go again.
Arsenal target confirms summer departure
Real Madrid and German international Sami Khedira has confirmed that he is not renewing his contract with Real Madrid, and will leave on a...
Ozil – The most important thing is to win
German maestro Mesut Ozil was upbeat about his recent performances, and believes he is on course for future success with the club.
How to destroy the Interlull
Ahhh, the interlull.
A time where fans of competing club sides can band together, stand shoulder to shoulder with their compatriots, and support their national...
Arsenal forward faces uncertain future
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski needs to find a club that is willing to accommodate his skill set into their tactics.
UEFA up prize money, clubs to share £1.64bn
UEFA have announced that clubs will get more money for taking part in the Champions League next season, but how much?
What do the new 'home-grown' rules mean for Arsenal?
The FA have announced changes to the home-grown-rules, so what does it mean for the clubs at the top?
Arsenal crash again, so now what?
Arsenal need to cut ties with players who aren't good enough and spend heavily in the summer to reinforce.
Monaco Mission Impossible – Opposition preview
Knowing what to expect from Monaco in the first leg didn't help Arsenal, perhaps they should heed Lana Dawood's advice this time.
Style over substance?
After crashing out of the Champions League last Wednesday, Jose Mourinho was asked to explain why he thought Chelsea lost.
"PSG deserved to win. When...
The price of a song
Once again, the lack of atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium has come under scrutiny, so how do we fix it and who will pay?
How the winter World Cup will impact Arsenal
FIFA are set to announce the World Cup will take place in the winter of 2022 and they are the only ones who are set to benefit from it as all others suffer.
Everything Arsenal need to know about Monaco to ensure progression
Monaco arrive at the Emirates this week for the Champions League. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect.
Chelsea fans show the power of 'groupthinking' that infects all fans
As the football world expresses its condemnation of the actions of a handful of Chelsea fans in Paris, Stephen Bradley highlights how fans of all clubs need to take more of a stand against unacceptable behaviour.
Silver Linings – Why losing to Tottenham was a good thing
Perhaps losing to Tottenham wasn't such a bad thing after all. Stephen Bradley explains more here while wearing his tin hat.
TV deal is not good news for fans
Wit the announcement of the Premier League's obscene TV deal with Sky and BTSport, Stephen Bradley explains why it's a terrible thing for fans.
The reason we hate Tottenham
Stephen Bradley believes it is your duty to hate Tottenham. Find out here why.