Simon Collings
@srcollings.bsky.social
Sports Reporter for The London Standard. Views are mine.
Email: simon.collings@standard.co.uk.
Email: simon.collings@standard.co.uk.
Turf Moor.
One of the great press box views.
One of the great press box views.
November 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Turf Moor.
One of the great press box views.
One of the great press box views.
This week's column is on Arsenal's defence.
Sir Alex Ferguson famously said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.”
And, Arsenal have the best one around.
In print and online here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Sir Alex Ferguson famously said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.”
And, Arsenal have the best one around.
In print and online here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This week's column is on Arsenal's defence.
Sir Alex Ferguson famously said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.”
And, Arsenal have the best one around.
In print and online here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Sir Alex Ferguson famously said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.”
And, Arsenal have the best one around.
In print and online here: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
At a very wet Old Trafford for Man United v Chelsea
September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
At a very wet Old Trafford for Man United v Chelsea
This week's long read is on Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal worked hard on Saturday morning to get the deal done in time, so much so Eze was in the car to the Emirates waiting to learn it was complete.
Upon arrival, he got the reception he dreamt of.
Online here 👉 standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arsenal worked hard on Saturday morning to get the deal done in time, so much so Eze was in the car to the Emirates waiting to learn it was complete.
Upon arrival, he got the reception he dreamt of.
Online here 👉 standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
August 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This week's long read is on Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal worked hard on Saturday morning to get the deal done in time, so much so Eze was in the car to the Emirates waiting to learn it was complete.
Upon arrival, he got the reception he dreamt of.
Online here 👉 standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arsenal worked hard on Saturday morning to get the deal done in time, so much so Eze was in the car to the Emirates waiting to learn it was complete.
Upon arrival, he got the reception he dreamt of.
Online here 👉 standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Back at the Emirates for the first time this season ☀️
August 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Back at the Emirates for the first time this season ☀️
In Basel as the Lionesses attempt to make more history.
July 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In Basel as the Lionesses attempt to make more history.
Off to Switzerland for the final of Euro 2025.
Big preview of the game in this week's paper and online here.
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Big preview of the game in this week's paper and online here.
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www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
July 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Off to Switzerland for the final of Euro 2025.
Big preview of the game in this week's paper and online here.
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www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Big preview of the game in this week's paper and online here.
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www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
This week's sports spread in the paper is on the Lionesses or - 'new England' - as they begin their Euro 2025 campaign this weekend.
July 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This week's sports spread in the paper is on the Lionesses or - 'new England' - as they begin their Euro 2025 campaign this weekend.
At Wembley.
Thomas Tuchel speaking shortly.
Thomas Tuchel speaking shortly.
May 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
At Wembley.
Thomas Tuchel speaking shortly.
Thomas Tuchel speaking shortly.
At the Emirates for the final time this season.
May 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
At the Emirates for the final time this season.
Think PSG have won the battle of the TIFOs.
May 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Think PSG have won the battle of the TIFOs.
Still 20 minutes to go until kick-off.
May 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Still 20 minutes to go until kick-off.
Arsenal have arrived. Players out on the pitch having a look around. Calafiori among them.
May 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Arsenal have arrived. Players out on the pitch having a look around. Calafiori among them.
Long read for this week's paper looking back at Arsenal v PSG on Tuesday - and how the Gunners can turn it around in the second leg.
Online here 👉 www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Online here 👉 www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
May 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Long read for this week's paper looking back at Arsenal v PSG on Tuesday - and how the Gunners can turn it around in the second leg.
Online here 👉 www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Online here 👉 www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
April 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
From the Bernabeu to Portman Road:
Ipswich v Arsenal
Ipswich v Arsenal
April 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
From the Bernabeu to Portman Road:
Ipswich v Arsenal
Ipswich v Arsenal
Arsenal ‘welcomed’ for their warm-up.
April 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Arsenal ‘welcomed’ for their warm-up.
Arsenal v Brentford - the definition of after the Lord Mayor’s Show
April 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Arsenal v Brentford - the definition of after the Lord Mayor’s Show
Arsenal Women v Real Madrid
March 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Arsenal Women v Real Madrid
Glorious day at Old Trafford
March 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Glorious day at Old Trafford
At the Emirates - Mikel Arteta due to speak at 1pm
March 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At the Emirates - Mikel Arteta due to speak at 1pm
At the Emirates for Arsenal U18 v Man Utd U18 in the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
At the Emirates for Arsenal U18 v Man Utd U18 in the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup
Thoughts on the Arsenal XI here:
February 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Thoughts on the Arsenal XI here:
Post-match thoughts from Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Leicester:
February 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Post-match thoughts from Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Leicester: