Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them
A night away to recharge my batteries? Absolutely. Leaving the kids before they've even woken up? Not quite so appealing.
The Oddfather
A fairly regular guy - a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. A lifelong Arsenal fan that has also unknowingly become an Apple fanboy over the last decade. And if you haven’t realised yet - he likes to ramble… a lot.
Arsenal 1-0 Hull: The hero we deserve
Another 1-0, another three points. Ødegaard plays the hero, Noni gets his moment, and VAR gives me a headache. Plus, a little Liverpool schadenfreude.
Halloween flashback
A childhood encounter with Chucky left me traumatised, terrified of dolls and occasionally threatening to piss on imaginary attackers. Thirty-five years later, my brother is still finding new ways to make my life miserable.
Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal: 14 years in the making
Fourteen years. FOURTEEN YEARS. We've finally won a league game at Anfield. It wasn't pretty. It wasn't comfortable. But who cares? Three points and top of the table.
Low power mode
With baby number three just weeks away, Mrs OddFather seems to be gaining energy by the day, while I’m struggling to get above 50%.
Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Set Piece Again Ole Ole
Arsenal’s set pieces are back, and Nicolas Jover clearly isn’t afraid to go the extra mile to get things moving again.
The Dream House
A crowded train, a territorial armrest and a situation so devastating it leaves me sobbing.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal: Boringly Lucky
A little lucky, but three points are three points.
The Parenting Paradox
Why do we spend so much time wishing our kids would grow up, only to realise we’ll miss these very moments when they do? Welcome to the parenting paradox.
Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: Meh weekend for the Premier League
Arsenal win, City cruise, and the Premier League leaves me feeling more than a little disillusioned.
Happy OddDaughter Day
Seven years of memories, milestones, laughter and love. A little birthday tribute to my amazing OddDaughter.
Come On, Give Me Some Real Football
This interlull has gone on long enough. I’m ready for real football to return – and there’s plenty to look forward to, from Gyökeres getting his Arsenal season properly started to Liverpool welcoming Manchester City to Anfield.
