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Columns written in Fan columns during 2005:

Fan columns | The Waiting Game

15 December 2005, Adam Pembrey

Columnist Adam Pembrey examines why instead of living for the here and now, Arsenal supporters seem to be waiting for something better all the time.

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Fan columns | We pay for their education with points

18 November 2005, Adam Pembrey

New Columnist Adam Pembrey balances the short term problems with the long term gains regarding the clubs current policy of putting faith in its young stars.

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Fan columns | Is Thierry Henry really Arsenal's greatest ever goalscorer?

14 November 2005, Lenny Antonelli

Thierry Henry may have broken Ian Wright’s all time record last month – but is he really the club’s greatest ever goalscorer?

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Fan columns | Torres Si Si Si

9 November 2005,

FisherTalk looks at the newspaper speculation of players connected with Arsenal over the past recent days. Here he hopes the club will be bold when bidding for the players it wants.

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Fan columns | Chelsea; The Brainwashing from SW6

11 October 2005, Andy Summers

New AL columnist Andy Summers shares an intriguing view of psychological factors current in the game, Is Chelsea’s money simply brainswashing their way to the top of the pile?

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Fan columns | Speed chess Spaniards can provide the keys

6 October 2005, Darren Bowser

Arsenal have lost two major forces from the 2002-2004 era, but in Jose Reyes and Cesc Fabregas Arsenal have players who can take up the mantle.

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Fan columns | Some came, some went, some never arrived.

6 October 2005,

Fisher Talk looks with dispointment at the lack of transfer activity and the news that Henry will only have 12 months left on his contract after the world cup. Also mentioned are players Arsenal has been linked with in the past but did not arrive fo »»»

Fan columns | Arsenal-Land Season Preview

13 August 2005, Lenny Antonelli

A preview to the season including a breakdown of player assessment and an overall summary of the club’s prospects by columnist Lenny Antonelli.

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Fan columns | In through the back door?

11 August 2005,

Can Arsenal fill the void of Vieira’s departure this season? Kevin Fisher raises his doubts and airs disapointment over a lack of summer signings. He also draws attention to the departure of of key players in the 80’s.

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Fan columns | Transition rather than evolution

3 August 2005, Darren Bowser

Evolution is the improvement through annual refinement, this summer is one of transition as Darren Bowser provides his views on the factors behind relative strength of the squad this season

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Fan columns | Hit the ground running

29 July 2005,

With Chelsea enjoying an unbeaten run that threatens Arsenal’s record, columnist Peter Bloor highlights the significance of the forthcoming clash at Stamford Bridge.

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Fan columns | A summer of foundations

21 July 2005, Darren Bowser

Editor Darren Bowser discusses his hopes for the new season and how those hopes are all shaping up for the start of the new campaign.

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Fan columns | New dawn

15 July 2005,

The departure of the man around whom Wenger built his team is arguably the most significant in the club’s history. Columnist Peter Bloor examines some of the reasons behind it.

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Fan columns | Old dog Wenger learning new tricks

7 July 2005, Lenny Antonelli

In the wake of Arsenal’s odd choice of tactics in the FA Cup Final and with the signing of Alexander Hleb effectively wrapped up, Arsenal-land columnist Lenny Antonelli explores the possiblity that Arsene Wenger is re-thinking his footballing st »»»

Fan columns | Arsenal transfer darkness

24 June 2005,

Who will be the first summer buy? Just who are Wenger’s targets? The potential budget available also is somewhat a mystery as Kevin Fisher explores all.

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Fan columns | Alan Smith Attributes

9 June 2005, Darren Bowser

Columnist Darren Bowser explores the need for a “striker” citing the skills of former Gunner striker Alan Smith as the player with the type of attributes the club needs.

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Fan columns | Wenger facing transfer dilemmas

7 June 2005, Lenny Antonelli

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Fan columns | Smart money on the defence

19 May 2005, Greg Leedham

A general analysis of the squad performance and, where in the opinion of author Greg Leedham, the money should be spent

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Fan columns | Left footed exodus

3 April 2005,

Kevin Fisher discusses the implications of a possible exodus of some of Arsenal’s influential left side of the team.

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Fan columns | So long Jose

30 March 2005, Greg Leedham

Columnist Greg Leedham reviews Jose Reyes’ future at the club and looks to possible recruit for the summer window.

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Fan columns | Gunning for revenge

22 March 2005, Lenny Antonelli

Lenny Antonelli forsees a Arsenal vs Manchester United final and sights the oppurtunity for Arsenal revenge to wipe out bad memories of the ‘99 semi final defeat.

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Fan columns | The pressure on young players

22 March 2005, Guest columnist

A guest column from Jason Robinson on the pressures and expectations placed on to young gifted players trying to make a breakthrough in the game.

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Fan columns | Origins of hate

2 February 2005,

Once uppon a time Arsenal and Manchester United had no rivalery between the clubs, no hostility what so ever. Columnist Kevin Fisher traces back the to the origins of hate that now resides between the two giants.

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Fan columns | Time for FA to act on Ferguson

20 January 2005, Greg Leedham

Greg Leedham states the requirement for the FA to get a grip with Alex Ferguson’s attempts to assert his authority on the FA and influence FA disciplinary incidents.

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Fan columns | This slow torture

18 January 2005,

As Chelsea build a lead reaching double figures and Arsenal suffering from a defensive and goalkeeping dip in form columnist Kevin Fisher reviews the state of play.

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all articles in the Fan columns section: latest to oldest

Recent

Bischoff bounces back

Ant Hartman observes Arsene's latest gamble, Amaury Bischoff make his Reserves debut along side Mikael Silvestre, also making his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt.

§ Match Reports [7 October 2008]


Sunderland point proves lessons have been learned

The fightback that led to Cesc Fabregas' late equaliser at Sunderland proves this team has the bottle to fight for the title, but Wenger will need to strengthen his squad in January if his grand footballing ideology is to bring reward, writes Lenny Antonelli

§ AL Editorial [6 October 2008]


Sometimes results come too easy

Players redeem themselves, a 4-0 win over Porto sess Arsenal top the group with a double header with Fenerbache to follow.

§ AL Editorial [1 October 2008]


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