31 May 2026 09:05:01
Feeling pretty flat this morning after all the emotion of last night so I can't imagine what the players and staff are feeling.
I hope all the fans going to the parade can shakw off their disappointment and give our boys a rousing welcome home.
To lose to the best team in Europe by a penalty taken by a defender means the margins are so small. Come the new season our strength of character will be vital and over the past few years we have proved we have this so we will go again next year.
I know a few of you need to win at all costs and I hope you can soon shake off the disappointment and enjoy the summer, the World Cup and the transfer window.
We are so nearly there.
Have a great day if you are going today and keep the faith, we are champions of England! And that was the trophy we needed most ? ? ⚽️ ?.
31 May 2026 09:33:47
Absolutely lovely post, Sally.
31 May 2026 09:45:57
100% Sally, it's been our best season in a very long time, and in my opinion we should definitely be enjoying what was achieved rather than focusing too much on what we didn't manage to do.
It could possibly be another 22 years before this time comes again. Hopefully it won't be, and this season is just the start, but none of us ever genuinely know what the future might or might not bring.
31 May 2026 10:38:27
100% 62. ?
31 May 2026 10:47:52
We need to enjoy what we've achieved, and without overshadowing it, look to see why we didn't get more and ask whether we have the appetite and skillset to go one further. We all know how we played, the positions we need to add, plus a realisation that corners probably can't be our salvation next year.
I'm enjoying our success, but insisting we must improve on key positions that we didn't do a good enough job of upgrading last year, despite the budget. It shows the depth and quality we need. Upgrade the first-team attacking options, and get more intent in our play - the foundation and hard work have been done.
31 May 2026 11:15:56
Yesterday was in my top 2 best Champions League finals of all time, Sally, and I'd much rather watch Arsenal in 3rd Champions League final defeat in next season's than watch a final without us in it.
Obviously I'd rather see us win it next season, but by and large I really enjoyed yesterday and seeing our team play in the biggest game in club football again. ?????
31 May 2026 11:29:41
If you are going to be in it, be equipped to win it & play to win it. Being there is amazing, but we must equip ourselves better & when the opponent changes tactics, adjust. We need more quality at that level, which is top top top class.
To have a Champions League medal, how many players in the UK can say that? Having an FA Cup winner and loser medal was amazing, but a Champions League medal - you are elite!
31 May 2026 11:33:55
Me too, 62. I thought it was a great game to watch. A credit to the game of football, so many finals are disappointing.
31 May 2026 11:49:00
Did we do & offer enough to make it a great game, Sally? We showed great skill in defending, which is part of football, but 1 shot on target? I thought we were a little frustrating in the second half & beyond, to be honest - good because we were there, good because we scored, good because we stayed in the game, but PSG turned it up a bit after 1st half and our subs didn't work out at all.
31 May 2026 13:30:58
We were very much in it until the final whistle of extra time, Sally, and towards the very end of extra time we actually looked the most likely to grab a winner. I'm not sure there is another team in Europe who could have given this fantastic PSG team a more difficult night than we did.
We certainly have the potential to be even better next season, but improving on being Champions of England and losing the Champions League final on penalties won't be easy at all.
6 years ago, the room for improvement at the club was absolutely huge, and the fact that the room for improvement is now so small is a fantastic reflection of what our manager, players, board and the fans have achieved together.
???? The Emirates has become a vibrant cauldron of passionate noise under Arteta's leadership, and no one would dream of referring to our stadium as "the library" nowadays. Of all the things Mikel has done for our club, this, in my opinion, has been his greatest achievement by far. We are a very different club to the club he came back to 6 to 7 years ago. ❤️??
31 May 2026 14:38:35
It is appalling, really, that a club of Arsenal's stature has never won the Champions League.
31 May 2026 19:35:51
I'm pretty sure there will be additions, Sy. Nothing in life is perfect, but what I see at Arsenal is desire, total commitment and love for our club. In my world, you cant buy that!
31 May 2026 19:50:32
My point was, did we contribute enough to make it a great spectacle and a great game of football?
31 May 2026 22:19:47
Contribute in effort? Definitely. Contribute in passion? Totally. Contribute to the best game ever? Of course not, Sy. But I couldn't take my eyes off the game, and I was surprised it was 25/75% possession.
Now, if we can get our attack as solid as our defense, we will be totally awesome.
Getting the right players is never easy when you have Real Madrid, PSG, City etc. chasing the best players.
Can't wait for the transfer window, ole ole.