Out now: Arsenal’s greatest number 7s book
Seven years ago today I had the crazy idea that I could do a daily Arsenal blog.
Starting with in a different guise, the site...
Review – Up close and personal: Jose Mourinho – The Arsene Wenger bits
What becomes evident very quickly after starting Rob Beasley’s ‘Up close and personal - Jose Mourinho’ is that it is less a book about Jose Mourinho and more one about Beasley’s relationship with him.
Stan Kroenke and the arrival of modern football at Arsenal
Arsenal fans may not like Stan Kroenke, but it seems we haven’t even had a small taste of the anger he’s capable of inducing, a rage so visceral some people would rather be Spurs fans…
Win a copy of The Billionaires Club
With the sale of Alisher Usmanov’s shares to Stan Kroenke, Arsenal entered the world of modern football, but what can Arsenal fans expect?
Arsenal turned down chance to sign Antoine Griezmann due to his stats
Arsenal reportedly turned down the chance to sign Antoine Griezmann from Real Sociedad before he moved to Atletico Madrid.
Unai Emery buys books for his players, admits some don’t ‘give a damn’
We all know about Unai Emery’s love of video but it seems the Arsenal head coach is just as crazy about books, picking out titles for his players based on what he thinks will benefit them.
Ian Wright to appear at the Reading Book Festival
Ian Wright has been confirmed as part of the lineup for this year’s Reading Book Festival.
Review: Black Boots & Football Pinks – 50 lost wonders of the beautiful game
If you’re an old fart like me that misses some of the quirks that used to permeate football, then Daniel Gray’s book, Black Boots & Football Pinks: 50 lost wonders of the beautiful game, is one for you.
Beth Mead to release 2 books
Following on from her success at the Euros this summer, Arsenal's Beth Mead will release two books with the first due out in November.
Episode 298: Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, and a book review
Stephen is joined this week by Paul Williams and author Darren Berry, to discuss the acquisition of both Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga by the Gunners.
Mesut Ozil announces English version of his autobiography
Mesut Ozil’s autobiography will be released in English next month, allowing more fans to read what is meant to be a great book.
50 Years of Shoot! A footballing time-machine
There was a time when football wasn't everywhere and we soaked up what little information we could find like thirsty little sponges. In that vein, 50 Years of Shoot! is a time-machine, catapulting you back to your youth.
Mesut Ozil explains why he doesn’t sing national anthem
Mesut Ozil spoke in June about why he doesn’t sing Germany’s national anthem before matches.