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John the Gooner

@scottjc.bsky.social
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Father, Gooner, Runner. Generally in that order.

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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Instead of worrying about future FDI, maybe the UK government should summon some righteous indignation that a supposed ally and major trading partner corrupted arguably the country’s most valuable source of international soft power with impunity for well over a decade. It’s humiliating. #ShamCity
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s funny. When the Many City verdict was announced I felt vindicated after years of gaslighting. But when the findings dropped I became so angry. The Arsenal first team was gutted—at a time of austerity post-Emirates construction—by City (and Chelsea) who just decided the rules don’t apply to them
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I have zero time for players who joined Man City after the 115 charges dropped and are now feeling shocked and betrayed. You knew what this was mate
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pep doesn’t sound like a guy who will die on the the Man City hill. Not the vehement fire & fury we’ve seen from the ownership
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Current thinking on Man City: 1. Strip the titles (no winners those seasons) 2. Transfer ban 3. Points deduction sufficient to ensure relegation 4. Forced sale to a publicly listed entity (total transparency and answerable to the fans) 5. No indemnity from civil suits Forward and backward looking
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Strip the titles from Man City but don’t give them to the runners up. No winners for those seasons speaks volumes for the stain of this Abramovic/Mansour generation. The money they forced into the league is reprehensible. We can’t go back but we should remember why. Also Spurs don’t deserve a title.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
How many tears in that Man City fan’s bottle this morning post 114 guilty findings?
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m irrationally annoyed that Spurs scored a goal
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Finally got the Arsenal tattoo
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
- Chelsea a did a great job replacing one prick at LB with another prick at LB - Best goal we’ve seen from Arsenal in years - Havertz and Ødegaard fit and firing - Gyökeres has something to offer but definitely a confidence player
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
So is Eze just a left winger now? I wish Arteta would just make that clear so we can move on from this transfer window…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I wonder if Martinelli sale is contingent on Arsenal landing a new LW. The deal has been “done” for a week… I’d definitely feel better if he stayed. He has a lot to offer—more than whatever panic buys are still available.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Silent Stan couldn’t wait 24 hours to announce Angels deal? Creates appearance of being distracted from signing a LW for Arsenal…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Just as it was premature to say Tzolis was our answer after Coventry, it’s idiotic to write him off after Villa. Let’s give him time to grow into the team, role, and league. That said, we’re far too light on the flank, assuming Martinelli is actually gone.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I hate the whole “Martinelli only scored one goal in the Prem last season” bullshit. (A) second-most goals last season all comps (fewer minutes and more goals than Saka) and (B) that goal salvaged a point against City. Otherwise would have needed to win on final day. Starters toast for UCL Final.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
My Arsenal supporting 4-year-old, upon learning that Sesame Street’s number of the day is 7: “DADA! THAT’S SAKA’S NUMBER!” He’s learning his numbers. Never been so proud.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Oof. Emi Martinez to Chelsea makes a ton of sense and patches a significant hole for them…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I wonder if Alvarez would give Arsenal his all this season if we said he could go to Barcelona (what we paid plus inflation) if he scored 30 goals—25 Prem/5 UCL. Five must win us points. Otherwise I can’t brace for a summer of Barca speculation like it’s 2012 all over again. N5 might suit him…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Like Ian Wright I hate the way Arsenal is treating Martinelli. He’s still a decent option, and without him we will be very thin on the left flank. A lot of minutes to play this season, and we’re one injury away from a crisis there. He’s also a great person
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The sextuple is on for Arsenal! (Community Shield (lol), Prem, FA Cup, League Cup, UCL, Spurs relegation)
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Do we think the owner of a local New England breakfast chain is a #Gooner?
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Can Hull do to United what Brentford did to Arsenal a few seasons back? 1-0
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Watching live I didn’t notice that Arsenal’s 3rd was a glorious return of the Saka-White-Ødegaard triangle. Long may it continue!
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I’m so torn. Arsenal CHAMPIONS home shirt or away? I prefer the away but maybe the home for posterity?
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Tzolis has done everything but score. Not getting ahead of myself but feeling better about LW. Let’s see how the game at Villa goes
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Oof. Tzolis looks a hell of a player, opposition notwithstanding
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Raya needs to shave and leave just the mustache. Arsenal needs another mustachioed and ponytailed keeper named David.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Arteta on Men in Blazers this morning: “Attacking Champions” vs. “Defending Champions.” A little corny but I like it. #Arsenal
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Missed the Community Shield itself but just watched the highlights. I love how Ødegaard sat Donnarumma on turf before slotting home. Two assists from Tzolis is also fantastic. Oh and the opportunity for my 4-year-old to sing the Kai Havertz song. Also fuck City.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Meaningless when we lose, meaningful when we win. Still feels great to win the Community Shield #COYG
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
When I doubt myself as a parent, I need to look back on tonight with a 4-year-old singing the Waka Waka Kai Havertz song in the bathroom and my not even 2-year-old singing “wah wah eh eh” as I change her for bed.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I may be in the minority but I’m hopeful we’ll see more out of Gyökeres this season for Arsenal. Over/under on 22 Prem/29 all comps? I think he can hit both if he stays fit. Still prefer Kai for big games but I’d like to see a little more flat-track bullying out of Big Vik…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Holy shit! Arsenal signed BRUNO????? I did NOT see that coming!!!! I had heard ZERO about it all summer long!!!! Absolutely NOTHING! I’m SO surprised!!!! Oh wait… maybe I did see something about this every day for the past two months. OK my bad.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Jordan Campbell is arguing for Iliman Ndiaye. I don’t know him. Worth a shot? Or go hijack Liverpool’s Barcola bid?
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Vinicius Jr is no longer available to Arsenal – so what should they do next? (Gift Article)
The Athletic runs through the paths Arsenal could take after Vinicius Junior decided to stay at Real Madrid
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Not sure why everyone is writing off Vini Jr-to-Arsenal. Nothing that has come out feels definitive. Real Madrid was always going to improve their offer and Vini being “appreciative of the offer” is less than resounding. Still feels possible. Not wishful thinking—just reading the evidence I’ve seen
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
With Diomande officially over the line, do we think the Vini dominoes will start falling now?
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Best of luck to Norgaard. If for nothing else I will always remember him fondly for that video when he joined Arsenal and his son came out in a full kit
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Can someone explain to me how Newcastle fans complain about Arsenal’s finances when they’re owned by a petrostate? Genuine question. They are so worked up about it that I want to understand why. Also: Maybe examine WHY all of their best players are leaving rather than complain about the buyers…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Reading Newcastle fans on here freaking out over Arsenal/Bruno, Howe, and the others leaving almost make me feel bad for them. Almost.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Ok well Arsenal can skip Kroupi. Out for 4 months with a foot injury (unless we can get a big discount?). Feels like our options are hurtling down toward just Alvarez and Vini Jr. Not great.
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Not saying I definitely wanted Barcola, but I’m increasingly worried that with him seemingly off to Liverpool, the market for left wingers who could improve Arsenal’s weak spot is just… Vini Jr. Don’t love putting all of our eggs into a basket that may prove to just be leverage for his next RM deal
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tomoyasu to Palace would be bittersweet. I was so sad to see him leave Arsenal, but I’m happy for him to be able to kick on past his considerable fitness issues and continue a career in the biggest league in the world
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
It’s pretty hilarious when other supporters claim Arsenal won the worst title in history. What does that say about the 19 other teams? Presumably their team is one of those…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
From my fellow Arsenal-supporting brother-in-law just now, perfectly capturing literally my every thought during idle moments
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Do we believe the reporting from Diario AS surrounding Vini Jr wanting to stay at Madrid? Why hasn’t a deal been done already if he’s so keen to stay?
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Is the gold CHAMPIONS 26 on a 26/27 Arsenal shirt cool or lame? Haven’t had the opportunity in 22 years, the numbers look brilliant, and the text colour all matches the PL badge… but wondering what people think
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Vini Jr moving to Arsenal would mean he could keep rocking an Emirates Fly Better shirt. Just making observations…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Can’t tell if the new Arsenal authentic away kit has the same kind of cool fabric as the home kit. Not sure what we’re paying for if not…
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I hate getting sucked into transfer window hysteria but… WTF ARSENAL SHOW ME SOME AMBITION BEFORE I LOSE MY MIND!!!!
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John the Gooner @scottjc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Honestly I’m into a John Stones deal. I was sort of hoping this might come up. Free transfer, apparently fit more often than he played last season. Oozes experience. Saliba doesn’t need surgery but will be out for a while. Let’s do it if personal terms aren’t insane.
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