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Arsenal, St Pauli, and other things from Asheville

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 7d

311 (and counting) - the number of clubs that Wenger players played for after Arsenal

Yes, I've been building a map of The Professor's influence on the beautiful game starting with the clubs that had a former Wenger first-team player join them to play, coach, or work.

wengerhasdoneitagain.com

Wenger Has Done It Again - Google My Maps

Map showing all the clubs which received players trained by Wenger at Arsenal

wengerhasdoneitagain.com

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 1d

I think going into it on a high has made this interlull feel longer than usual.

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 2d

Hello neighbor! Keep fighting the good fight.

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like I need to update wengerhasdoneitagain.com to include Jack's new job

Wenger Has Done It Again - Google My Maps

Map showing all the clubs which received players trained by Wenger at Arsenal

wengerhasdoneitagain.com

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 4d

I'm only just scratching the surface too. The more I dig, the deeper the rabbit hole goes!

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning gents. If Premier League managers were dogs, what would they be?

I think Arteta would be a highly trained Dobermann Pinscher, Amorim a sad Bichon Frise puppy, and Slot a grumpy French Bulldog. What do you think?

#arsecastextra

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 5d

Refs having an absolute nightmare in this game

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 5d

That was a truly obnoxious call

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 5d

It hasn't recently been a partey at arsenal on those fronts either.

I'm just hoping for a PL & a CL trophy for the club before it's gone forever.

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 5d

Thank goodness it's a good one!

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 7d

Can Wenger be a true global influence without that?

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 7d

Are you saying you don't like soggy tasteless nuts that can also somehow break your teeth while chewing on a mouthful of nothing?

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 7d

The number of unique countries in each continent for which a former Wenger Arsenal player played or coached soccer:

26 - Europe
16 - Asia
5 - North America
4 - South America
4 - Africa
1 - Australia
0 - Antarctica

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 7d

Wenger Has Done It Again - Google My Maps

Map showing all the clubs which received players trained by Wenger at Arsenal

wengerhasdoneitagain.com

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 8d

Love how @aallensport.arseblog.com just casually drops some deep philosophy at the very end of this in-depth and fantastic piece

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Ian Wright @ihwright.bsky.social · 8d

If you have opinions on this and are on the club's mailing list there was an e-mail sent out today surveying fans about attitudes towards their brand partners.

surveys.arsenal.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

Por que?

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

A huge part of this is the community. I’m so inspired to be learning alongside other brilliant Fellows who are tackling major challenges and our amazing mentors.

Feeling immensely grateful and ready to get to work. Conservation is under signficant threat and it's time to respond! 💪

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

So, how are we using AI? We're building practical tools to:

🌳 Identify the most critical land that needs protection
🏡 Show landowners the ecological & financial benefits of conservation
🐝 Boost biodiversity and help our local ecosystems thrive

#AIforGood #ConservationTech

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

This fellowship is a massive boost for my work in conservation.

For those who don't know, our mission is to use emerging tech to help protect the beautiful mountains and wild spaces we're so lucky to have here in Asheville and beyond. 🌲🏔️

#Asheville #Conservation

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

Some big news on a personal front... I’m thrilled to share that I've been selected for a 2025 Google Community Fellowship by Watson Institute!

Feeling so honored and excited to use this opportunity to grow my work in conservation tech. 🚀

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Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

Good point about the ratio of NFL games. I can see the logic for soccer if I squint hard enough, but the NFL? Pure cash grabs.

I'm guessing it's all going to end in football/soccer seasons incorporating global tours, much like a live music act. Ford Field home games will be 16 teams & 1 Lions game!

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

It's odd to say a League champion manager hasn't proven himself yet, but that's exactly how I feel about Slot. All the momentum in the world + half a billion dollars and they're relying on a handful of last-minute smash & grabs to be in second place.

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

The left side is finally coming to life as well so we can expect goal distribution to be very different than previous seasons. Once we get going, this should unsettle defenses even further, creating more scoring opportunities, and more goals.

Should... :)

Nathan Phillips @nathanphillips.bsky.social · 9d

I was ready to end my 20+ year relationship with Arsenal when the Super League was announced. Now they're going to build the Super League piece-by-piece instead of all at once.

I suppose it was always going to happen. UEFA & FIFA always get their share of the pie.

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