Have you ever been to Abilene, Texas?

If you’re like me then the answer is a resounding “NO.”  I’m also quick to add that I have no plans to go to Abilene, Texas… ever.  It’s not that I don’t like Texas – I do.  It’s just – well – my preference is to go just about anywhere else.

Consider the following situation:

You and your two friends are drinking cold refreshments on a shaded porch in Coleman, Texas – nearly 53 miles from Abilene.  It’s mid-afternoon and the sun is beating down but you’re comfortable; and there are plenty of more cold refreshments in the fridge 10 feet away. … More SMRTETA

PART 1     |     PART 2     |     PART 3

This is Part 3 (and the final part) of my mini-series on the Wacky World of Transfers in which I cover Sources and What to Watch Out For.  Enjoy and catch Part 1 which covers Perspective and Basic Transfers  here and Part 2 which covers Complications and Arsenal in the Transfer Window here.  Youknowit – OG

Sources of Information:

I love a good sauce: HP, A1, ketchup – all good in my books.

But seriously, I’d be remiss to not go over some common sources of transfer gossip and information.  I’ve already covered that the club operate under a shroud of secrecy which means you should be suspicious of all sources – remember – not until it is on dot com. … More SMRTETA

PART 1     |     PART 2     |     PART 3

This is Part 2 of my mini-series on the Wacky World of Transfers in which I cover Complications and Arsenal in the Transfer Window. Enjoy and catch Part 1 which covers Perspective and Basic Transfers here and watch for Part 3 which covers Sources and What to Watch Out For in the next day or so. Youknowit – OG

Complications:

So we understand how a text book transfer works now (if not, link here)? Good – because they rarely ever go down like that. There is an endless list of things that can prevent the three parties to agree.… More SMRTETA

PART 1     |     PART 2     |     PART 3

This is Part 1 of my mini-series on the Wacky World of Transfers in which I cover Perspective and Basic Transfers. Over the next two days, watch for Part 2 which covers Complications and Arsenal in the Transfer Window and Part 3 in which I cover Sources and What to Watch Out For. Youknowit – OG

I am not ITK. Let’s get that out of the way early. Further, this blog will not tell you who Arsenal or anyone else will be signing this window (or any others). I’m not even going to talk about whom we’re linked with…and I’m not ITK.… More SMRTETA

2015.  I can’t believe we’re here already; hoverboards, flying cars, self-tying Nikes.

Welcome to the future.

As I sit here somewhat still boozed up after a night of debaucherous board games and banging pots (followed by passing out and a very strong headache), I think it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was from an Arsenal perspective.

For many, it ends on a low. Given the number of injuries, the fact that we are not mounting a title charge, the division amongst the fans, and the vitriol being hurled at our players and manager – the latter stages of 2014 stand in stark contrast to how it began.… More SMRTETA