Lee Hurley
Writer. Feminist. Dreamer. Gooner. Owner of DailyCannon.com, writing about Arsenal since 2008. Sometimes found in the Guardian, Vice.com & elsewhere talking queer issues, politics & football. If in doubt, assume sarcasm.
Arsenal confirm withdrawal and apologise, Super League falls apart, Manchester City, Liverpool out too
The Super League fell apart on Tuesday night as Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool withdrew while there was a resignation at United and players started to speak out, including Hector Bellerin.
Arsene Wenger: I’m not surprised Super League didn’t last long
Arsene Wenger has said he knew the Super League would fail because they ignored the 'basic principles of sporting merit'.
Alexandre Lacazette Arsenal trophy plan takes major blow
Speaking before the news about the European Super League upended the entire season, Alexandre Lacazette said he planned to win a trophy with Arsenal this year
Arsenal owner one of the stingiest billionaires in world
Stan Kroenke may be worth a whole heap of money but that doesn’t mean he does anything good with it and in 2018 he was named one of the worst when it comes to charitable giving.
Episode 284: Arsenal & the Super League: Yes or no?
It has certainly been an interesting week for both Arsenal Football Club, and football as a whole.
European Super League: All the developments you need to know (and might have missed)
It has been a whirlwind day, so I thought I'd round up a number of points that probably got lost in amongst all the madness.
Hate capitalism, not Arsenal: European Super League
There is, naturally, a lot of anger around about the nerve of the 'top' 12 teams, wanting to re-orientate football but it's no surprise.
Where is the European Super League money coming from?
The formation of the new European Super League will see the founding clubs split €3.5bn between them just for signing up, but where is that money coming from?
Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho, Bayern Munich coach wants contract terminated
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Jose Mourinho just hours after a breakaway European Super League was announced while Hansi Flick has told Bayern Munich he wishes to terminate his contract from the end of the season.
Arsenal European Super League talks confirmed 3 years ago
Raul Sanllehi confirmed that Arsenal were involved in talks over forming a European Super League back in 2018 despite denials being issued but that it wouldn't be happening anytime soon.
What lies at the heart of the European Super League
It's frustrating to read only people who 'hate' football could come up with a plan as heinous at the European Super League when it's much more simple than that.
25-year-old 18-goal striker catches Arsenal’s eye
According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Arsenal are interested in FAA Gent's striker, Roman Yaremchuk.
Arsene Wenger’s final Arsenal prediction comes true
Arsene Wenger said we would soon see a European Super League usurping weekend domestic football in his final Mystic Weg prediction before he called it a day as Arsenal manager.
Moving Arsenal from London: Stan Kroneke and the European Super League dream
The European Super League is coming and, if Stan Kroneke gets his way, it could be the end of football as we know it with Arsenal going truly global
14 Arsenal goals in 2 wins and 1 draw this weekend
Arsenal's teams played three matches this weekend and while we all bored ourselves stupid, the women and u18s were putting on a show.
VAR and Fulham hold Arsenal to 1-1 draw
Despite having the ball in the back of the net three times, Arsenal could only draw 1-1 with Fulham thanks to a dodgy penalty on an afternoon to forget.
Nicklas Bendtner in trouble again
Nicklas Bendtner has landed himself in more trouble, picking up seven driving offences including doing 157-kmph in a 110-kmph zone.
How is Charlie Gilmour getting on since he left Arsenal?
Charlie Gilmour left Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer of 2019, joining Norwich City before moving on loan to Dutch second-division side Telstar, but how is he getting on now?
Steven Gerrard hails ‘sensational’ Arsenal: I was really proud
Steven Gerrard has hailed Arsenal for facing down Slavia Prague before the game started after their player had been banned for 10 games for racially abusing Ranger's Glen Kamara.
New contracts & positions: Arsenal news this week
All the Arsenal news from this week rounded up in bitesize-chunks, filtering out the noise and nonsense to bring you pure news.
Arsenal transfer scuppered by Brexit
Arsenal reportedly tried to bring Valentin Antov to the club during the summer but the shadow of Brexit made the deal much harder to complete than normal.
Real Madrid make Martin Odegaard decision
Real Madrid are not open to selling Martin Odegaard this summer in a story that seems to swing back and forth every week.
Mikel Arteta on facing Unai Emery and Emery on facing Arsenal
After Arsenal's 5-1 aggregate win over Slavia Prague, Mikel Arteta was rewarded with a tie against the man he replaced, so how does he feel about facing Unai Emery?
Will Arsenal sign Odegaard? 10 Arsenal transfer targets
Whether the transfer window is open or not, there are always players being reported as targets, so let's look 10 Arsenal transfer targets
Mikel Areta blocks Sead Kolasinac permanent move to Schalke
Mikel Arteta has reportedly blocked Schalke signing Sead Kolasinac on a permanent basis according to a report in Bild.
Aubameyang returns home after 2 days in hospital
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contracted malaria while on international duty during the last break but the player has now returned home after two days in hospital
Ageing Napoli striker appeals to Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Dries Mertens this summer as Napoli look to remove his wage bill from their books.
Barcelona top Forbes’ list, Arsenal 8th
Barcelona top Forbes' Soccer Business Most Valuable Clubs list with Arsenal valued at $2.8bn in 8th place.
Arsenal fans relieved as Jesse Lingard Arsenal move won’t happen
Arsenal fans can breathe a sign of relief that they won't have to pretend to like Jesse Lingard with Rio Ferdinand stating the player would be 'going nowhere near Arsenal'.
Unlikely Arsenal will renew senior star's contract this summer: Report
According to a report in the press, Arsenal will not be extending David Luiz's contract when his current deal expires this summer.
Double boost for Arsenal ahead of Slavia Prague game
Arsenal have confirmed that both Bukayo Saka and Emile smith Rowe have returned to training ahead of Arsenal's crunch tie with Slavia Prague on Thursday night.
10-match ban for Slavia Prague man who racially abused Rangers’ player
Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has been handed a 10-match ban by UEFA for his racist abuse of former Arsenal youngster and Rangers' man, Glen Kamara
Gammon set to be annoyed as Alex Scott possible new host of BBC’s Football...
Alex Scott looked set to become the new host of the BBC's long-running Question of Sport, replacing Sue Barker, but it seems like she will be getting another one instead.
Arsenal Arteta replacement? Journalist claims former Chelsea manager being monitored
According to a journalist from Italy, Arsenal are monitoring former Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, but the manager would prefer a move to Napoli.
Arteta confirms Folarin Baolgun contract ‘very close’ as striker scores again
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Folarin Balogun is on the verge of signing a new Arsenal contract.
2 Arsenal players told injured Slavia keeper ‘You’re safe from us’
Hector Bellerin and Bernd Leno both reassured the Slavia Prague goalkeeper him he was 'safe from us' before the first leg at the Emirates
How is Mesut Ozil doing at Fenerbahce?
Mesut Ozil finally brought the curtain down on his Arsenal career when he sealed a 'dream move' to Fenerbahce but it's been a bit of a nightmare since he signed.
Leah Williamson backs social media boycott
Arsenal's Leah Williamson has backed a call for clubs to boycott social media in a bid to force companies to take abuse seriously.
No money: Arsenal will need to significantly fund loan move for Torreira
Lucas Torreira wants to move to Boca Juniors, they want to sign him and Arsenal are willing to let him go for a cut price, but that still won't help
Mesut Ozil invests in football club with Eva Longoria and Kate Upton
Mesut Ozil is apparently set to invest in the Mexican football club, Necaxa, along with Eva Longoria and Kate Upton.