James McNicholas
Latest articles by James McNicholas
Arsene Wenger’s 9 most bizarre Arsenal signings – and what became of them
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Arsenal When you manage a club for over 20 years, they can’t all be perfect picks. But did the Frenchman really need to sign a player with a broken back?
Opinion: Arsenal are the perfect job for a new manager – this is no post-Fergie Man United
By James McNicholas last updated
Arsenal Behind-the-scenes changes, emerging talent and hunger for success in the stands make it a dream job for Europe's top managers to walk into, argues James McNicholas
5 things I want from Arsenal this summer
By James McNicholas published
Arsenal A frugal leaving party for Mesut Ozil, finally – and four other things James McNicholas wants to see change at the Emirates
5 reasons why Arsenal fans can be optimistic for the future
By James McNicholas published
Arsenal A difficult 2016/17 has seen fan discontent and Arsenal slide out of the top four – yet there are silver linings beyond just an FA Cup final. James McNicholas on five reasons for Gunners fans to feel positive
Ranked! Arsenal’s 10 best academy graduates of the last 25 years
By James McNicholas published
Arsenal It's a club that's renowned for producing youth talent, but who makes the final cut as James McNicholas counts down Arsenal's top youth products of the Premier League era?
What Stan Kroenke's imminent power grab means for Arsenal
By James McNicholas last updated
Arsenal With Arsenal’s majority shareholder set for total ownership, James McNicholas assesses the outcome for AFC – on the pitch and off it
5 things we think will happen to Arsenal in 2018/19
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Arsenal A European final, 30-goal striker and climbing above Spurs: James McNicholas looks into his crystal ball and makes five bold predictions for the Gunners' first season under Unai Emery
6 reasons for Arsenal fans to be VERY excited about Alexandre Lacazette
By James McNicholas published
Arsenal As the prolific French striker prepares to seal his move to the Emirates, James McNicholas explains why it's good news for Wenger and Ozil – but definitely not for Giroud
Where are they now? Arsenal’s 2009 FA Youth Cup winners
By James McNicholas published
Arsenal From the one that got away to a surprise first-teamer, James McNicholas looks at how Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup winners have fared in the eight years since their triumph
5 urgent changes needed in order to fix Arsenal
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Arsenal A new manager, fresh coaching ideas and getting into bed with the super-agents: James McNicholas on the five key things Arsenal need to do after the loss to Crystal Palace
Where are they now? Arsenal's 2006 Champions League runners-up
By James McNicholas published
FFTWATN Pires, Henry, Cole and Mr Invincible: James McNicholas looks back at the first Gunners side to reach the final of European football's top club competition
Klopp: Why Arsenal fans shouldn’t be ashamed of wanting change
By James McNicholas published
Jürgen Klopp James McNicholas says Gooners feeling remorseful at the German's Anfield arrival have every right to do so...
Arsenal and Arsene Wenger are stuck with each other – for a year, anyway
By James McNicholas published
Arsene Wenger For so long the Frenchman has bemoaned mega-rich clubs proving impossible to contend with, but with Leicester and Spurs gazumping them this time around, the excuse has evaporated. Gunnerblog’s James McNicholas evaluates...
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