By Ian Grant AugustHolidays restricted ANR’s weekly review – although a couple may be lurking in cyberspace in a Franch internet cafe.The football business ruled August. Wenger said a European league was inevitable, and the European Commission started moaning about…
By Ian Grant July review July was dominated by the Rio Ferdinand transfer talk, with Arsenal mooted by some papers as likely bidders. After the inevitable happened, at least it threw up a ridiculous quote from David O’Leary: “the £30…
By Ian Grant Although Gerard Houllier said Francis Jeffers conned the referee for the Arsenal penalty, the ex-Evertonian represents a far great goal threat than the lumbering Kanu.If Arsenal don’t jettison Jeffers through the transfer window- this next half season…
By Ian Grant ____________________________________________________________Mark BurlandWiltordDespite a good start this season, I’ve always maintained with Silvain that he is an excellent player against lesser opposition. The style Arsenal play relies on players not being cheap with the ball and that is…
By Ian Grant ____________________________________________________________BernieThierry HenryOk OK I take some of it back – Henry’s been back to his aggressive self much more of late – culminating in the Goal of the Season thus far. The fact that it was against…
By Ian Grant ANR Reader replies: Seaman/Henry/Man U/Valencia/ Roma/Ajax/ Jeffers/ Bergkamp/Upson and more….Been away to E.Europe again, but a quick comment before your replies.There was a moment in the Valencia game which encapsulated Arsenal’s major problem. One of their players,…
By Ian Grant ____________________________________________________________DamianArsenal 2 v Sunderland 3I’m bemused by the report Ian Grant has posted on the ANR site about the game with Sunderland, not because I don’t think ‘rob’ is entitled to his view, but because ANR doesn’t…
By Ian Grant ____________________________________________________________report by Rob at radiognome@hotmail.comTonight was my first trip to Highbury in about ten years – a birthday treat. 30 quid spent by my girlfriend, a great present!The last time I saw Sunderland play at Highbury it…
By Ian Grant Jeff MorrisonHenryWhile I see your points about Henry’s behavior, I think that he is an extremely important cog in the Gunners machine. When playing well, as he usually is, he is unstoppable with his combination of speed…
By Ian Grant ANR READERS REPLIESDavid Evansdevans@asaprograms.comMiscDear Mr. Palmer:As a displaced gooner I always look forward to reading your columns all the way from NYC. I think you give a refreshing perspective on all things Arsenal with an insiders edge.…