And so it begins…
Arsenal’s season got off to a brilliant start with a 6-1 dismantling of a very good Everton side (though you might not have recognized them as such yesterday).
Arsenal America’s San Francisco Branch AKA the Bay Area Gooners had a tremendous turnout at Maggie McGarry’s for the Gunners’ first match of the season. Seasoned regulars as well as first-timers, were joined by several traveling Brits, all of whom enjoyed goals by Denilson, new boy Vermaelen, Gallas, Eduardo, and two by Cesc Fabregas. Official match report can be found here.
San Francisco Branch enjoys a rout!
Feasting on breakfast, including coffee cake baked by the SF Branch Manager (I kid you not), the Gooners celebrated the first of the goals with a rousing “One Nil To The Arsenal”. As the scoring torrent continued, enthusiastic (if not in tune) renditions of “Ooh To Be A Gooner”, and “By Far The Greatest Team” could be heard at different intervals.
The SF Branch also introduced a 2nd shirt for the new season, featuring Maggie’s revered Gooner bartender, Patrick on the back.
As just one of many branches Arsenal America has around the U.S., the Bay Area Gooners are looking forward to a season of lively get-togethers. Check out the Arsenal America Branches page for the Branch in your area.
C’mon you Gunners!