Tag Archives: Flamini

Cazorla/Le Coq better than FlamBo? Enter CoqRam as DM-pivot!

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

The combination of Flamini and Rambo – FlamBo –Ramini – FlamRam – has been criticised by more than just a few over the last few weeks. This has been accompanied by a somewhat romantic longing for the pairing of le … Continue reading →

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TA’s Arsenal Dream Team v Besiktas

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

Football is back, and although it might not be ideal to play Besiktas so soon after our battle against Palace, I cannot help but really look forward to our encounter in Istanbul. And although we won on Saturday, we all … Continue reading →

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Arsenal-City Review: Is this the (latest) season changer?

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

First up, read nothing but this! Not only am I a great writer but all the others are misleading. This feeling of course is true of any match report and news. Read enough and you can find any interpretation you … Continue reading →

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Arsenal-City Preview & Ideal Line-up: 4-2-4 with FlamTV in ‘2’!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by

Of portents, signs and not much tactics…My very short match preview, if you will. Normally, I’d be all about tactics and how to play the game, maximise our strengths and so on. But, time, tide, injuries and such have taken … Continue reading →

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Liverpool – Arsenal Afterthoughts: DM-pivot needs sorting out!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

  More than 24 hours after the debacle at Anfield, it is still not easy to come to terms with the devastating implosion of our team in just 1200 seconds. Regular BKers know that I believe our first team players … Continue reading →

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Flamini for Arteta, Gnabry for Rosicky, Walcott on bench? Match Preview.

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

Arsenal vs Manchester United Pre-Match Intro: This week we take a trip to Old Trafford to face our bitter rivals. It’s a little unusual this time around though because instead of sir red nose it’s David Moyes at the helm. … Continue reading →

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Szczesny – BFG – Flamini – Ozil – Giroud: spine of a champion in waiting?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by

I love our spine: it is full of character, experience, ‘position experts’, and it oozes quality throughout. One Pole, two Germans, and two Frenchies; and we have some fine Spanish, German and English talents to add to it and support … Continue reading →

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Arteta leads, Szczesny stands up, and Ozil, Rambo and OG pure class

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

But above all, another great TEAM performance! Well, Well, ToTL with 22 points and a fine goal difference of 11 after just nine games! The boys did us proud today. Chris Foy tried his best to ruin it for us, … Continue reading →

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The Flame is back – Rambo or Arteta – Gnabry to start?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

Very short Crystal Palace v Arsenal pre-match today, as I am knackered. The Eagles could either put up a proper fight tomorrow and like savages throw everything at us, or they might crumble from the first minute of the game. … Continue reading →

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How can Arsenal improve further? Transition, Transition, Transition!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

  It’s all about the transition! There has been recent commentary on a range of tactics and what makes us succeed or appear to be less successful. In particular, the area around defense and how we defend has arisen with … Continue reading →

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