by STUART WATSON I really love the F.A Cup, a lot of my boyhood memories derive from the competition whether they be good or bad. A few early ones include the two semifinals at Wembley in the early 90's, Wrexham in 92, Linighans late goal to win us the cup in 93, Andy Walker smashing the ball past David Seaman to give Bolton a historic win at Highbury, and getting knocked out by Millwall and Sheffield United in consecutive seasons.

For the first time in five years we have now lost three Premiership matches in a row.

I am starting this story now Tuesday evening the 17th where the thoughts of last nights radio conversation on Talksports Drivetime between Adrian Durham and Ray Parlour are still fresh in my mind.

This Sunday sees Tottenham coach Clive Allen join the England Legends taking part in Nivea for Men's Great Football Experiment this weekend. Clive and a team of fellow ex pros take on the might of Ivory FC, from the Brentwood Sunday Football League. I'll be interviewing Clive and you can submit your questions for the Spurs legend by replying to this post.

There were some good performances from Spurs players on international duty right across the globe this weekend and in particular, goals from Gareth Bale and Vedran Corluka stood out.

Charlie has made a quick return from injury and will provide much needed defensive cover at the Lane and he underlined his versatility by slotting in at left back before heading home his country's third goal in their 3-0 win over Turkey.

"Who is the coach of the World and European Champions?"
If you are asked that question in a pub quiz, then you're going to be reasonably confident of getting the answer right. No?
Vincente Del Bosque.
Right?
Wrong.
....That's what he used to be called, anyway, when he was a humble commoner.

For a long time now, the media have portrayed us as a club in crisis. Over the last few years, Arsene Wenger's methods which were once admired and revered have been questioned and put under scrutiny. We, as Arsenal fans are very loyal to Wenger as we don't – or can't – forget all the great work he's done in the past.

Ivan Gazidis spoke on a variety of issues at a meeting of sports business leaders in London earlier this week and he made some interesting comments about the Arsenal Way.

First Gazidis said:

"We as a Club are operating in a self-sustaining way and are concerned about value.

Ivan Gazidis spoke on a variety of issues at a meeting of sports business leaders in London earlier this week and he made some interesting comments about the Arsenal Way.

First Gazidis said:

"We as a Club are operating in a self-sustaining way and are concerned about value.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour is convinced that Mikel Arteta is just what the Gunners needed after they sold Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri this summer. Speaking to France Football, the Englishman confessed that the Gunners ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners need to strengthen the defensive department and sign three or four players before the transfer window shuts down. Speaking to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the Englishman explained ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners need to strengthen the defensive department and sign three or four players before the transfer window shuts down. Speaking to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the Englishman explained ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the season to come is a very important one for manager Arsene Wenger. Speaking to talkSPORT, the Englishman explained that the Arsenal boss was financially restricted in these last few ...

Another week, another set of worries, pugnaciously poured out of every sweaty orifice of the interweb. The forums are alive with the sound of unamused-niks. On Sunday, some of that discordance made its way pitch side to the ears of the manager. This last weekend of course saw Arsenal tragically, horrifically toss away the Emirates Cup in a result that history will surely mark as the nadir of our 125 years.

According to former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour, winning the English Premier League is becoming more and more difficult for the Gunners as we enter the last days of the summer transfer window. Speaking to talkSPORT, the ...

Morning all.

Our transfer business continued a-pace yesterday as we provided another signing for another club. As expected Jay Emmanuel-Thomas joined Ipswich for around £1m. It's an unsurprising move considering his career trajectory and his age. If he'd stayed at Arsenal this year he would have had to be included in the 25 man squad and with Arsene Wenger clearly not considering him a player of that stature a move was the only realistic option.

Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Ray Parlour, Nigel Winterburn, Martin Keown, Paul Merson, Alan Smith, Perry Groves, Lee Dixon. No, its not a list of Arsenal's 50 greatest footballers, but it certainly reads like one. It ...

Former Arsenal Legend Ray Parlour is back in the news, after declaring to talkSport that manager Arsene Wenger should set his sites on departing West Ham captain Scott Parker. "I reckon Arsenal need three players," Parlour ...

The Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has heard the latest Arsenal rumour linking the Gunners with Joey Barton, but he thinks that West Ham's Scott Parker would be a much better buy for Arsene Wenger. "They do need strength in the midfield but I'd go for Scotty Parker. "Scotty has proved that he can do it [.

Unfortunately, Jeff is again unavailable for his daily round-up today so I will take over hoping not to annoy you with what I have to say. So, let's get the ball rolling and the first topic ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour insisted that the Gunners need four or five players to be competitive next season. Speaking to Sky Sports News, the Englishman explained that expectations are high after they ended last season ...

If Arsenal are to be competitive next season they need to add at least three players according to Ray Parlour. The former midfielder told Sky Sports that the Carling Cup defeat against Birmingham City was a ...

According to two former Arsenal legends, manager Arsene Wenger should bring new players during the summer transfer window. Ray Parlour and Nigel Winterburn are quoted as saying by SoccerWay that fans should not forget all the ...

Like many Arsenal fans, former midfielder Ray Parlour simply cannot understand why the Gunners are yet to learn how to properly defend from set-pieces. Speaking to talkSPORT, the Englishman admitted Arsenal is an amazing team to ...

Robbie Savage
4 years too late your retirement

what a wonderful career you haven't had!!

Glad you've retired. Saves me spinning out the old rubbish about how hard you work and play for your team!!

Best Player ever Robbie Savage! Anyone that poor who plays till they are 36 is a Genius!

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners have to sign three players if they are to be competitive next season. Another trophyless season will soon end after the 2-1 defeat against Bolton away from home ...

Former Arsenal captain and midfield enforcer Patrick Vieira believes the lack of a physical element to the Gunners' game has proved costly in their quest for honours.

The Manchester City midfielder told L'Equipe: "I still have warm feelings for Arsenal, but it's starting to become frustrating.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners have to sign three big players during this summer's transfer window. Speaking to the Weekend Sports Breakfast, the Englishman explained that it is not easy for Arsenal fans ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has yet again said that Bolton's Gary Cahill would be a perfect signing for the Gunners during the summer transfer window. Speaking to talkSport, the Englishman was full of praise for ...

Every great team is built around solid leadership within the team.
Mark Lawrenson believes that Arsene Wenger needs to find more leaders for his Arsenal side, or to change his overall philosophy.
Arsene Wenger must win a trophy this season - or look at changing his philosophy at Arsenal.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Bolton's Gary Cahill would be a perfect signing for the Gunners during the January transfer window. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Englishman declared the Arsenal back four were very good ...