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?
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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.
Black Books & Football Pinks Daniel Grey

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Beth Mead of England is awarded with the Top Goalscorer and Player of the Tournament awards after the final whistle of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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.
Albert Sambi Lokonga via Arsenal

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.
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Mesut Ozil of Germany during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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.