Ali Marafi

Official Twitter account of Ali Marafi.. Arsenal fan Season Ticket Holder West Stand.. You might not like everything I say & you don't have to.

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

Imagine if Arteta does that 😂

[TheSecretScout @TheSecretScout_]

Unai Emery "More questions?" 😡

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

10 weeks in the season we had two clear penalties for Arsenal not awarded against Villa and Hull, one wrongly awarded against us in the Sunderland game.. but it’s ok because we didn’t complain and actually went on to win those games.. but it’s a problem for Liverpool against us

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

I agree with the narrative that Arsenal are not entertaining.. If you want entertainment watch Man United

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Nothing special really.. since their cheating era started they had 3 different managers and all of them won the league

[Football Away Days @AwayDaysFB]

Everyone seems to instantly call Man City 'cheats' for rules they breached 10 years ago, but no one is praising Enzo Maresca for the incredible job he has done since taking over. Taking over from pep Guardiola is easily the hardest job in the world, we seen how Manchester United were never able to replace Fergie, Klopp isn't realy compareable as he didn't achieve near what Pep did, yet Liverpool can't replace him, however Enzo Maresca has stepped in and instantly got things flying in Manchester.

Despite all the media coverage on Man City the last 2 weeks, which couldn't be less related to this man, he managed to get his team ready, and were able to go to Anfield and score 3 without a reply. What an impressive job he has done 👏🏻

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

Happy retirement Jenko.. Top man

[Carl Jenkinson @carljenkinson]

Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley. From the age of 8 football has been my life, it’s given me a lot, and I have also given it a lot back. In fact I’ve given it everything.

It’s for that reason that I can write this looking back over my career with no regrets. Do I wish certain things went better? Without a doubt. A lot of things. I once scored an own goal from 30 yards out. I certainly wouldn’t mind deleting that from history. But were these bad or difficult moments ever because of a lack of effort? No. Like I said, I gave football everything. Everyday.

And I guess I’m writing this because I can see that’s getting lost a bit these days. I don’t know if it’s social media painting a certain picture of what a footballer looks like, but I want to be clear, behind the scenes these top players train like their life depends on it. Alexis Sánchez, wow. Every training session he trained like it was his last. The ones that don’t, they fall by the way side eventually. Even when they’re really, really good. I’ve seen it happen to too many young pros and scholars, trying to make a name in the game.

Apply yourself everyday, listen to your coaches and learn from the players who have already been where you want to get to. Because if you don’t make it, and it’s because you got carried away with yourself, it’ll be a heavy burden to carry later in life.

I suffered a lot with confidence throughout my career, which I found strange because my Dad always backs himself to the hilt. I saw loads of people, to try and unlock something within me and find that inner belief. “Take the chains off” Arsène Wenger would say to me. “I’m trying boss”, I would say to myself. But I’m certain it was that same insecurity that gave me the drive I have, that would make me run harder and train harder than everyone else. Ultimately that’s what gave me a career at the top level, because physically I was a machine and I took a lot of pride in that. Was the way I am a blessing or a curse for me? A bit of both I think. But you can only play the cards you’re dealt and try and make the best of them.

I’m writing all this because I hope some young players might read it. You guys have so much confidence these days! I wish I could nick some of it and take it back in time, but confidence without application and having that fire in your belly to improve everyday won’t get you far. I see less young players doing extras, working on their craft, doing extra running after training. Trust me, you won’t have a career if you neglect this aspect.

Try and find the sweetspot. That’s why I love guys like Bukayo Saka. He’s got that swagger, but you only need to listen to him in a post match interview to see he’s never lost his humility. Find the sweetspot.

Hopefully the above has some value to someone out there. I didn’t want to write the generic retirement ‘thanks for everything’ post as it seemed like a missed opportunity. Although of course I am very grateful to my friends, family, coaches, managers and of course the fans who have been with me on my journey. I’m looking forward to seeing what life has in store for me next.

Cheers,
Jenko

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

@Volumiser_AFC I trust our right wing with Saka and Noni.. the left wing is the problem

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El Capitán @cesc4official understands

[Hayters TV @HaytersTV]

"What Arsenal did, especially in the difficult moments, it doesn't exist." 👏🏻

Cesc Fabregas praises Arsenal for sticking with Mikel Arteta's project❤️

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

@IMF_X @SkySportsPL Here we go?

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😂😂😂

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

Simply the best the premier league has ever seen

[Manchester City @ManCity]

"What a time we have had together." 🩵

[Thierry Ennui @TitiEnnui]

For Those Who Waited 22 Years.

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

Mikel Arteta’s fun champions 26 boat

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Stay humble

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This Arsenal team is becoming so predictable.. other teams don’t even need to defend that well

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@bof9laa إذا كان سيلفارادو بعد.. يا ويلك.. لازم تسوي حركة السايق و تطالع سيده إذا مر يمك
😂😂😂

[Ali Marafi @MarafiAli]

اللي يعلق عقال بمنظرة السياره.. ليش و شلون اقدر أساعدك..؟

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@albaghli74 يمكن فيه بالجنه اشدراك

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Happy St Totteringham Day everyone

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Stadiums are empty everywhere we go.. everywhere we gooooooo

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@BaderMMarafi باجر أنا و عبود رايحين مباراتهم 😂