Mark McFaul
@jmmcfaul.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Adopted Geordie. Mostly here to talk about Arsenal, Leicester Tigers and Irish rugby.
One hundred percent agree with this. It's nothing against the players but I felt this sub also says something about the mindset. I know they were good but we should be pushing for a third against Sunderland not inviting pressure and clinging on which ultimately we failed to do...
I also think we invited that pressure with the Mosquera sub. No slight on him at all, and I do get it when managers do that, but we had players like White, MLS, Nwaneri who could have given us more energy and play more of the final stages in their half.
November 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
One hundred percent agree with this. It's nothing against the players but I felt this sub also says something about the mindset. I know they were good but we should be pushing for a third against Sunderland not inviting pressure and clinging on which ultimately we failed to do...
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Football isn’t the problem.
Football discourse is the problem.
Football discourse is the problem.
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Football isn’t the problem.
Football discourse is the problem.
Football discourse is the problem.
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Oh, the grand old duke of york
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October 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Remember clear and obvious error is the standard
October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Remember clear and obvious error is the standard
At least Arsenal have the squad to cope this season but these injuries are becoming a bit of a joke now...
I look forward to Salah, VVD, Wirtz, Ekitike and Gravenberch all being out over the course of the next few months... 🙄
I look forward to Salah, VVD, Wirtz, Ekitike and Gravenberch all being out over the course of the next few months... 🙄
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke faces around two months out after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
The 23-year-old started the fixture but was substituted for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time.
✍️ Art de Roché, @sebsb.bsky.social & @david-ornstein.bsky.social
The 23-year-old started the fixture but was substituted for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time.
✍️ Art de Roché, @sebsb.bsky.social & @david-ornstein.bsky.social
Arsenal’s Noni Madueke facing around two months out with knee injury
Madueke was withdrawn for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
At least Arsenal have the squad to cope this season but these injuries are becoming a bit of a joke now...
I look forward to Salah, VVD, Wirtz, Ekitike and Gravenberch all being out over the course of the next few months... 🙄
I look forward to Salah, VVD, Wirtz, Ekitike and Gravenberch all being out over the course of the next few months... 🙄
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Rest in peace, Robert Redford, AKA Roy Hobbs.
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Rest in peace, Robert Redford, AKA Roy Hobbs.
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This is where the empty headed Flag shagging leads.
Race hate.
Race hate.
August 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This is where the empty headed Flag shagging leads.
Race hate.
Race hate.
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No wonder we took so long trying and failing to get Sesko to sign. We kept offering him a pen, he kept refusing to take it.
August 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
No wonder we took so long trying and failing to get Sesko to sign. We kept offering him a pen, he kept refusing to take it.
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If you're going to the game on Saturday why not swing by the Islington Food Bank (near the Tony Adams statue) and make a donation. AISA members will be there taking your money, food and toiletries to help local families. You can also chat about Arsenal and the work we do with the club. Don't be shy!
August 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you're going to the game on Saturday why not swing by the Islington Food Bank (near the Tony Adams statue) and make a donation. AISA members will be there taking your money, food and toiletries to help local families. You can also chat about Arsenal and the work we do with the club. Don't be shy!
So it's back to giving players contracts we're going to have to buy them out of in 12 months time is it... Imagine being the person suggesting they release this news before the window has closed and whilst Spurs are signing Eze... 🙄
Leandro Trossard has agreed a new contract at Arsenal which will grant him a significant pay rise.
Exclusive from @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
Exclusive from @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
August 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So it's back to giving players contracts we're going to have to buy them out of in 12 months time is it... Imagine being the person suggesting they release this news before the window has closed and whilst Spurs are signing Eze... 🙄
You know Arsenal's transfer rumours have dried up when this is the 'breaking' news you see in your timeline...
🚨BREAKING: Viktor Gyokeres WILL BE the official penalty taker for Arsenal this season ahead of Bukayo Saka & Martin Ødegaard.
The decision was made ahead of the new Premier League season.
The decision was made ahead of the new Premier League season.
August 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
You know Arsenal's transfer rumours have dried up when this is the 'breaking' news you see in your timeline...
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The Premier League has reduced the length of its funding deal with Kick It Out, leading to concerns about the long‑term security of the charity’s income and the independence of the anti-racism movement. Exclusive by Matt Hughes for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League cuts funding deal with Kick It Out from three years to one
Premier League wants to take more control of its campaigns although it has no plans to end ties completely with anti-racism organisation
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Premier League has reduced the length of its funding deal with Kick It Out, leading to concerns about the long‑term security of the charity’s income and the independence of the anti-racism movement. Exclusive by Matt Hughes for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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What leverage does Alexander Isak have to force a move out of St James’ Park? 🤔
August 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What leverage does Alexander Isak have to force a move out of St James’ Park? 🤔
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The Gyokeres v Sesko stuff is going to unbearable this season. Never seen a more nailed on goal being scored against us than Sesko next week.
August 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The Gyokeres v Sesko stuff is going to unbearable this season. Never seen a more nailed on goal being scored against us than Sesko next week.
Maybe I'm an idiot and he's amazing but I've genuinely never heard of this guy and he's going for £15m! Liverpool have to be the best selling club in the world. Chelsea are good but it's easy when you can sell players to yourself...
🚨🔴🔵 Olympique Lyon, closing in on Tyler Morton deal with Liverpool for £15m transfer fee. Negotiations at final stages.
August 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Maybe I'm an idiot and he's amazing but I've genuinely never heard of this guy and he's going for £15m! Liverpool have to be the best selling club in the world. Chelsea are good but it's easy when you can sell players to yourself...
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might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, love him already
July 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, love him already
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Re certain stories, I appreciate we have to be careful about what we say at this stage. However I think if you truly love your club, you should be the first to demand an investigation or internal review if there's any hint of a cover up over a serious matter. Even if that involves a manager you love
July 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Re certain stories, I appreciate we have to be careful about what we say at this stage. However I think if you truly love your club, you should be the first to demand an investigation or internal review if there's any hint of a cover up over a serious matter. Even if that involves a manager you love
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If we sign Gyokeres there’s gonna be a big test: let’s see if those who are pro-Gyok and (for some reason) mad at people who have concerns about whether his play will translate to the PL can ALSO process that these same exact concerned people likely have a mad desire for it to translate like crazy.
July 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If we sign Gyokeres there’s gonna be a big test: let’s see if those who are pro-Gyok and (for some reason) mad at people who have concerns about whether his play will translate to the PL can ALSO process that these same exact concerned people likely have a mad desire for it to translate like crazy.
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Arsenal pick Gyokeres? I try to give a balanced view here on the player but I come away still skeptical of this move. It is a big bet from Berta on of the more impactful decisions the club will make this summer
Arsenal pick Gyokeres?
This is the first big bet from Andrea Berta and I have to say that I am nervous about it and I don't know if that is the right choice.
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July 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Arsenal pick Gyokeres? I try to give a balanced view here on the player but I come away still skeptical of this move. It is a big bet from Berta on of the more impactful decisions the club will make this summer
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“If we can get him to score a bunch of goals against the bottom half of the PL we will be set” is an answer to this that just … yeah, no
“Fun” fact 31 of 39 goals scored in the Primeira Liga came against the bottom 11 teams
July 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“If we can get him to score a bunch of goals against the bottom half of the PL we will be set” is an answer to this that just … yeah, no
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2 of the goals v City were penalties. Dunno why people think PGMOL are suddenly gonna start giving us penalties.
July 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
2 of the goals v City were penalties. Dunno why people think PGMOL are suddenly gonna start giving us penalties.
Basically he's completely unproven, isn't that young and is going to be really expensive. Makes zero sense to me. Very underwhelming signing if it happens tbh.
Viktor Gyökeres has scored 68 goals in 66 appearances for Sporting CF in the Portuguese Primeira.
17 of those were penalties.
He scored two goals in six games against the three other big clubs in Portugal. 11 in 10 against teams ranked 5th to 9th and 26 in 17 games against the bottom nine.
17 of those were penalties.
He scored two goals in six games against the three other big clubs in Portugal. 11 in 10 against teams ranked 5th to 9th and 26 in 17 games against the bottom nine.
July 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Basically he's completely unproven, isn't that young and is going to be really expensive. Makes zero sense to me. Very underwhelming signing if it happens tbh.
Beautifully written piece @danielstorey85.bsky.social on a very hard topic to even get your head around. Thoughts and prayers with Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's family and friends. 🙏
Rest in peace, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
A piece on a tragic passing of a fabulous footballer and why sporting deaths hurt us so much.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
A piece on a tragic passing of a fabulous footballer and why sporting deaths hurt us so much.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Diogo Jota's death has made me question fame, football and mortality
Losing a footballer in the prime of their career hurts so much because we tend to see sporting heroes as immortal on some level
inews.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Beautifully written piece @danielstorey85.bsky.social on a very hard topic to even get your head around. Thoughts and prayers with Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's family and friends. 🙏