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Columns written in during December 2007:

Fan columns | Capello is a quick-fix but England's problems run deep

20 December 2007, Seth Jennings

A new era beckons with the appointment of Fabio Capello, but the problems with the England team run much deeper. Seth Singh Jennings argues that the nation requires a fundamental overhaul of its sporting values.
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Fan columns | Riverside woe could be just the wake-up call we need

11 December 2007, Ari Last

After losing at Boro on Sunday, Ari Last reflects on a campaign that has surpassed all expectations so far. He argues that defeat may well be the catalyst to inspire Arsenal to greater things as the season goes on.

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Fan columns | Gritty Gunners so strong at the back

8 December 2007, Richard Clarke

During a difficult series of away fixtures of the club's defence has been much tested. Richard Clarke reflects on a rearguard action that has yielded four points from six with a trip to the Riverside to come. »»»

Fan columns | Wenger's Johnny Foreigners are not the problem

5 December 2007, Ben Norris

Following England's dismal Euro 2008 qualification campaign, pundits have been moved to blame the lack of success on foreign imports, often signalling out Arsenal as chief offenders. Ben Norris makes the case in defence of Arsene Wenger's transfer policy in relation to the club and the national team. »»»

Fan columns | One man's thug, another's 'old fashioned centre half'

3 December 2007, Helen Gallery

Following on from the very public criticism of referees in the press recently, Helen Gallery looks at the issue of cheating in football, and wonders how the ref can ever be wrong if we can’t all agree on what constitutes cheating in the first place?

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Five key issues facing Arsenal this summer

It promises to be an eventful summer at Arsenal as we seek to build on the progress made over the last year. Michael Strevens highlights five key issues facing the club between now and August.

§ Fan columns [8 May 2008]


Arsenal need to add players, not lose them

A third season has now passed without silverware. Seth Singh Jennings argues that if next season is to bring an end to this barren run, the club must keep hold of this campaign’s success stories. 

§ Fan columns [30 April 2008]


Looking for a leader

As the season winds down, Andrew Carey scrutinizes the psychological state of the current squad, and assesses how the need for leadership might impact summer transfer activity.

§ Fan columns [29 April 2008]


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