Tag: Lauren

Lauren played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Cameroonian defender joined Arsenal from Mallorca in 2000 for £7.2m. Lauren left Arsenal for Portsmouth in 2007. In total, he made 242 appearances for Arsenal and scored 11 goals. Lauren wore the number 12 shirt for Arsenal. He was part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Lauren was born on January 19, 1977. He currently works as a footballing pundit in the media.

Netherlands' defender Jurrien Timber attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber Visits Rwanda

Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber visits Rwanda, highlighting the successful Visit Rwanda-Arsenal partnership and its impact on tourism and football.
Arsenal undefeated: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R facing camera Jose Antonio Reyes,Robert Pires,Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal Invincibles in talks over friendly match

Representatives of the Arsenal Invincibles are in talks over playing a friendly match in 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their title win.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kai Havertz of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Former Gunner backs Havertz to be Arsenal success

Former Arsenal defender Lauren believes Kai Havertz is undoubtedly going to come good with his new club, he just needs to settle in.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal - Photo: Charlotte Wilson / Offside. September 2021

Arsenal legend approves of summer signing in his position

Arsenal invincible right-back Lauren has given his seal of approval to the club's summer signing Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Lauren at Old Trafford (Image: Getty Images)

Arsenal legend: I’d repeat Old Trafford fight every year

Lauren says he doesn't regret what happened at Old Trafford in 2003/04, and he'd do it again every single year if he had to.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Martin Keown of Arsenal shows his feelings at Ruud Van Nistelrooy of Man Utd after Van Nistelrooy missed his penalty during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on September 21, 2003 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

OTD: 6 Arsenal players charged after ‘Battle of Old Trafford’

On this day in 2003, six Arsenal players were charged by the FA after the infamous 'Battle of Old Trafford' which took place on 21 September.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal celebrates the win after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lauren: Matteo Guendouzi has the potential to be an Arsenal legend

Arsenal invincible Lauren thinks Matteo Guendouzi can be a club legend as long as he listens to the advice of the coaches and players around him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool shoots as Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Lauren: Van Dijk has been super but Campbell was better

Former Gunner Lauren insists that as good as Virgil van Dijk has been for Liverpool, his old teammate Sol Campbell was still better.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Martin Keown of Arsenal shows his feelings at Ruud Van Nistelrooy of Man Utd after Van Nistelrooy missed his penalty during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on September 21, 2003 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lauren recalls Gilberto Silva’s reaction to Martin Keown’s leg-breaking challenge in training

Arsenal invincible Lauren spoke to the media this week, and he recalled how ultra-competitive the training ground was in that era of success under Arsene Wenger.

Lauren explains why he chose Arsenal over Real Madrid

Former Arsenal right-back Lauren says he chose the North London side over Real Madrid thanks to a meeting with David Dein and Arsene Wenger.

Lauren: Arsenal would be crazy not to try and snap Anthony Martial up if...

Former Arsenal right-back Lauren thinks the Gunners would be 'crazy' not to try and sign Anthony Martial, assuming the Manchester United striker doesn't renew his contract.
Lauren posing for photographs at an Arsenal coaching clinic in Lagos, Nigeria via CompleteSportsNigeria.com

Arsenal hold coaching clinic in Lagos, Nigeria

Arsenal held a coaching clinic in Lagos late last month, connecting with fans and coaches in Nigeria alongside their telecommunications partner MTN.

Arsenal send ‘superstars’ to Rwanda for gorilla ceremony

redirected to https://dailycannon.com/2020/09/arsenal-rwanda-gorilla-naming-ceremony-kwita-izina/ Arsenal were expected to send a ‘senior player’ to a gorilla-naming ceremony in Rwanda as part of their £30m sponsorship deal with...

Lauren: Simeone wouldn’t fit in with Arsenal

Former Arsenal full-back Lauren thinks Diego Simeone wouldn't suit Arsenal, despite some supporters calling for the manager to replace Arsene Wenger.
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Arsenal announce double charity match against Real Madrid

Arsenal have announced two charity matches against Real Madrid, following the success of the legends match against AC Milan Glorie in 2016.

December calendar wallpaper with exclusive illustration just for you

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? I don't know, we'll see, after the nine matches we have this December are...

Lauren: Arsenal have no chance of winning the title

Arsenal legend Lauren doesn't believe that the Gunners have any chance of winning the title at the moment.

Lauren: “Wenger extending his stay at Arsenal is a good thing”

Former Arsenal defender Lauren is confident Arsene Wenger staying at the club is a good thing and believes he should spend big to challenge for a top-four finish next season.
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Garth Crooks compares Chelsea’s Moses to Arsenal’s Lauren

Garth Crooks believes that the only player who has ever transitioned to the position of wing-back as smoothly as Chelsea's Victor Moses has, was Lauren.
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Lauren: I hope Wenger stays

Invincible and former Arsenal defender, Lauren, has revealed that he hopes Arsene Wenger stays at the club.

Lauren: Wenger teaches young players how to cope

Lauren has spoken about Arsene Wenger's role at Arsenal over the last 20 years and hailed his support of young players.

Lauren: Giroud lacks X-Factor

Arsenal legend, Lauren, has slated Olivier Giroud, claiming that the striker lacks the X-Factor. Oh and apparently we don't need Mahrez either.

Lauren: Strangling Neville was worth £40,000 fine

Arsenal legend Lauren claims that strangling Phil Neville was worth the £40,000 fine he incurred from the FA back in 2003.

Arsenal legend: Alexis is good enough to be an Invincible

Legend Lauren claims that Alexis Sanchez is good enough to have been in the 2003/04 Invincible team.