James
@highburyjvc.bsky.social
Documentary film maker, ex-BBC Business Unit, Arsenal STH. Not necessarily in that order.
Block 17.
Block 17.
When I was standing behind the goal on the North Bank, I never thought I'd see a better defence than our 90-91 team. I think I might have to revise my opinion. Our current squad has the potential to be even better over a season.
September 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
When I was standing behind the goal on the North Bank, I never thought I'd see a better defence than our 90-91 team. I think I might have to revise my opinion. Our current squad has the potential to be even better over a season.
Dowman understandably got all the headlines yesterday but I thought Nwaneri was excellent. He showed real personality when he came on, as though for the first time he believed he had the right to control the game.
August 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Dowman understandably got all the headlines yesterday but I thought Nwaneri was excellent. He showed real personality when he came on, as though for the first time he believed he had the right to control the game.
Welcome to the Premier League Martin Zubimendi. You’re a brilliant player, it won’t take you long to adjust to the pace of the league. That was quite an introduction.
August 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Welcome to the Premier League Martin Zubimendi. You’re a brilliant player, it won’t take you long to adjust to the pace of the league. That was quite an introduction.
One of my few criticisms of Arteta has been that he’s sometimes been slow to make the obvious subs. Great to see him being proactive at the start of the season
August 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One of my few criticisms of Arteta has been that he’s sometimes been slow to make the obvious subs. Great to see him being proactive at the start of the season
Zubimendi discovering quite how quick the Premier League is
August 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Zubimendi discovering quite how quick the Premier League is
White and Calafiori great going forward but not as solid defensively as MLS or Timber
August 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
White and Calafiori great going forward but not as solid defensively as MLS or Timber
It should not be the remit of the PGMOL (or IFAB) to find any and every way to reduce the number of goals scored in a game.
August 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It should not be the remit of the PGMOL (or IFAB) to find any and every way to reduce the number of goals scored in a game.
Zubimendi is worth three and a half Parteys.
August 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Zubimendi is worth three and a half Parteys.
Am I the only one who's expecting Kai Havertz to start at 9 against Man Utd next week if he's fully match fit?
August 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Am I the only one who's expecting Kai Havertz to start at 9 against Man Utd next week if he's fully match fit?
Annual reminder that you can infer nothing from pre-season friendly results.
August 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Annual reminder that you can infer nothing from pre-season friendly results.
Pogacar can cycle up a mountain faster than I can cycle down it
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Pogacar can cycle up a mountain faster than I can cycle down it
Chelsea just won the international Charity Shield. I'm sure it'll be worth it when their legs fall off in December.
July 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Chelsea just won the international Charity Shield. I'm sure it'll be worth it when their legs fall off in December.
Why are people having such a meltdown over transfers?
Our first XI is good enough to compete on all fronts. We didn't win anything because we didn't have enough depth. The club are fixing that now.
Zubimendi and Rodrygo (if he comes) are excellent additions to an already good first team.
Our first XI is good enough to compete on all fronts. We didn't win anything because we didn't have enough depth. The club are fixing that now.
Zubimendi and Rodrygo (if he comes) are excellent additions to an already good first team.
July 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Why are people having such a meltdown over transfers?
Our first XI is good enough to compete on all fronts. We didn't win anything because we didn't have enough depth. The club are fixing that now.
Zubimendi and Rodrygo (if he comes) are excellent additions to an already good first team.
Our first XI is good enough to compete on all fronts. We didn't win anything because we didn't have enough depth. The club are fixing that now.
Zubimendi and Rodrygo (if he comes) are excellent additions to an already good first team.
This Madueke stuff is hilarious. Nobodies on social media actually thinking they can influence the club's decision. Delusional.
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This Madueke stuff is hilarious. Nobodies on social media actually thinking they can influence the club's decision. Delusional.
Bit surprised we're away for both the first and the last games of the season.
June 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bit surprised we're away for both the first and the last games of the season.
I've had a good look at the new fixture list and I can confirm we do, in fact, play every team home and away.
June 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I've had a good look at the new fixture list and I can confirm we do, in fact, play every team home and away.
Fans give Havertz a hard time for not being prolific enough. PSG scored five tonight, Dembele didn't register yet he was the most influential player on the pitch.
May 31, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Fans give Havertz a hard time for not being prolific enough. PSG scored five tonight, Dembele didn't register yet he was the most influential player on the pitch.
Dear Mikel Arteta,
Don't listen to the naysayers, you're on the right track, You're so close. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Don't listen to the naysayers, you're on the right track, You're so close. Just keep doing what you're doing.
May 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Dear Mikel Arteta,
Don't listen to the naysayers, you're on the right track, You're so close. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Don't listen to the naysayers, you're on the right track, You're so close. Just keep doing what you're doing.
That's a Champions League final goal for the ages.
May 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
That's a Champions League final goal for the ages.
Arsenal should really take enormous heart from watching the final. How can they not believe that they belong in this company?
May 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Arsenal should really take enormous heart from watching the final. How can they not believe that they belong in this company?
Watching Dembele tonight reminds me that what he does with the ball at his feet is only half the story and maybe not even the most important half. If you want to win the big prizes you need more than just a goal scorer at number nine. I suspect that's why Arteta won't want Gyokeres.
May 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Watching Dembele tonight reminds me that what he does with the ball at his feet is only half the story and maybe not even the most important half. If you want to win the big prizes you need more than just a goal scorer at number nine. I suspect that's why Arteta won't want Gyokeres.
My wishlist for the summer:
Zubimendi
Rodrygo
Sesko
Another left back nobody has heard of.
Zubimendi
Rodrygo
Sesko
Another left back nobody has heard of.
May 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My wishlist for the summer:
Zubimendi
Rodrygo
Sesko
Another left back nobody has heard of.
Zubimendi
Rodrygo
Sesko
Another left back nobody has heard of.
It's hard to win a Champions League if you just turn up to one semi final after more than a decade. We need to be here consistently over the next two or three years. Learn to manage the occasion, manage the emotions.
This group of players absolutely has it in them to get over the line.
This group of players absolutely has it in them to get over the line.
May 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's hard to win a Champions League if you just turn up to one semi final after more than a decade. We need to be here consistently over the next two or three years. Learn to manage the occasion, manage the emotions.
This group of players absolutely has it in them to get over the line.
This group of players absolutely has it in them to get over the line.
It would be ironic if we finish 5th but still get Champions League because we got the extra place by beating Real Madrid.
May 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It would be ironic if we finish 5th but still get Champions League because we got the extra place by beating Real Madrid.