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.

Joined: June 22, 2021
Articles: 187
Comments: 9

Football

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: A comfortably uncomfortable win

Arsenal are top of the league. Raya saved a penalty. Bruno scored his first Arsenal goal. The referees appear to have forgotten how to referee. And City have somehow emerged as our old new foe.

September 13, 2026
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Life

I’m Getting Fat

I love a kebab. I love chocolate. I love crisps. What I apparently don’t love is having any self-control. So I’m trying to break my junk-food habit one small step at a time.

September 10, 2026

OddSketch

OddSketch: Hate leads to…

“It's very Sith Lord of him to allow the hate to flow through him to such devastating effect.”

September 8, 2026

OddSketch

OddSketch: This Is Our Club

Better late than never.

September 8, 2026

Football

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: London is Red

A few beers, a couple of whiskies and a 2–1 Arsenal win over Chelsea.

September 6, 2026

Life

The OddFamily does Cornwall

A family trip to Cornwall featuring the Eden Project, a forgotten booking, imaginary cookies, kite-flying and more chaos than planned.

September 3, 2026

Football

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Back to the scrappy wins

As a Brummie Arsenal fan, this fixture is one that is close to my heart.

August 31, 2026

Parenting

Return to the Cinema – Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

I thought I’d learnt my lesson after our last cinema trip. Apparently not. This time there were dinosaurs, escalators, stolen popcorn and a Range Rover involved. What could possibly go wrong?

August 27, 2026

Football

Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: The Champs Are Here

Arsenal start their title defence in style, but what really stood out from the opening weekend? Five thoughts, one big concern — and a very fitting Song at the Whistle.