Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 233 ratingsThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.
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There’ll always be a place at Arsenal that belongs to Maria Petri
July 25, 2022 15:12 - 45 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Art de Roche, and Amy Lawrence for a look back on the latest from Arsenal. This week we pay tribute to the greatest football fan of all time, Maria Petri, who sadly passed away on Friday. Amy shares her memories of Maria, whilst Art discusses her love of the women's team. Maria was Arsenal through and through and embodied the club in a way that no one else ever will. We then move to talking about James's wide ranging interview with Edu and whether the tide of opinion has turne...
The Arteta Effect
July 20, 2022 18:19 - 1 hourJoining Ian Stone this week it's Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke to discuss all that has happened since we last spoke. First up there's the new away kit launch, and how the club community looks out for and after each other. Then we get into the impending arrival of Zinchenko as he finalises his move to Arsenal from Man City - do we think he's a better fit for the club than Martinez? We catch up with James McNicholas who's out with the team in Orlando, Florida to find out what the vibes are lik...
Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End
July 12, 2022 13:20 - 42 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for the latest goings on in and around Arsenal. This week: Arsenal's pre season game against FC Nuremburg - what learnings can we take, should we get over excited about Jesus, and what about Elneny's goal! Adrian went to screening of 'Inside Hale End' so we find out about that, and we discuss the impact Jack Wilshere will have at Arsenal's Academy. Plus we talk about hot games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?
July 05, 2022 15:28 - 50 minutesJoin Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and host Ian Stone for another check in on the Gunners. It's time for pre season and so we discuss what ours look like, what Adrian's used to look like, and what actually happens at the weigh in. As for the outings and incomings Gabriel Jesus was finally announced on Monday but there's not much going out. We also discuss the possibility of safe standing and Kanu's greatest Premier League game RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Pre season starts 02.00 PART 2a - Who will l...
The patron saint of growling
June 29, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutesJoin Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Amy Lawrence for a look at the latest transfer news, the curious case of William Saliba and renewed criticisms of Arsenal's "Visit Rwanda" sleeve sponsor. On the show we discuss the arrival of Gabriel Jesus and what he does and doesn't bring to the side. We talk about the not so impending arrival of Raphinha as it looks like he's off to Chelsea. And we take a look at the Arsenal back line and its formation next season. All that plus a discussion on the up...
Norway, numbers, and no new names
June 21, 2022 14:25 - 47 minutesThis week Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk all things Norway, numbers, and transfers. All things being *at the time of recording* there's been no names just yet but since we last spoke the name Lisandro Martinez has picked up apace. Therefore asking the question, is Mikel Arteta all about versatility? We hear about Amy's trip to Norway back in April as she found out all about Arsenal's MO - Martin Odegaard. Plus there's a game of number association too RUNNING ORD...
The new Vieira
June 17, 2022 14:14 - 47 minutesWe're back for the new season! And it's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and Amy Lawrence here to bring you up to date with everything that's happened in the Arsenal landscape since we last spoke - including a certain midfielder called Vieira. And this week's big question - Can you retire a song? All that plus discussions about Arsenal's striker situation, the fixture list, and how should Alex Lacazette be remembered? RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - What to do with no World Cup 02.00 PART 1b - Fixtures an...
The season in 12 words
May 23, 2022 15:51 - 1 hourJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, Amy Lawrence, and Art de Roche for one last time this season to look back on the season that was for Arsenal men, women, and the academy. This week: a dive into the positives, the manager, the injuries, and ultimate the January decisions that cost the club. All that plus Art brings his reflections from a busy season for the women and academy teams of Arsenal, and some end of season awards at the end too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Season in three words : 01:00 PART...
Less of a podcast, more of a support group
May 17, 2022 12:58 - 32 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on the Newcastle defeat as Arsenal complete a season of winless Mondays. This week: why didn't the team show up? What prospects are there for the Everton game? And the biggest sigh you'll hear. Plus, reasons to be positive and keep the faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Massive and crushing disappointment
May 13, 2022 10:47 - 44 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke for look back at a miserable night in N17. This week: we dissect the disappointing night that saw Spurs easily best Arsenal. We debate the big calls on the night, talk through what it means for the rest of the season, and learn about "bread poultice" RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Bread poultice: 01:00 PART 2a - Spurs 3-0 Arsenal : 08 :00 PART 3a - Champions League or Europa League : 29.00 PART 3b - Newcastle preview : 32.00 Learn more about your ad ch...
Two: goals for Eddie, contracts signed, and finish in the WSL
May 09, 2022 11:17 - 54 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a reflection on Arsenal's weird/nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Leeds at the weekend This week: games where you can't stay in your seat, Arteta and Eidevall sign on for more years at The Arsenal, and Art de Roche joins to talk about Arsenal Women being oh-so-close to the WSL title. All that plus a discussion on what to do with Eddie Nketiah, emotions from 'The Angel' and a preview for Thursday's big game against Spurs RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - G...
Pulchritude and fortitude
May 02, 2022 11:55 - 43 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's win over West Ham. This week: big up Nketiah, big up Holding, and big up securing top six. With a team that was largely mad up of squad players, Arsenal were able to make their way past a strong West Ham team at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We look at the players who shone, who got in Declan Rice's face, and whether they'll all be staying at the club come next season. Plus a discussion on Arsenal's pote...
Chaos, stress, and screams
April 25, 2022 11:44 - 53 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Amy Lawrence for a look back on Arsenal's chaotic and stressful win over Manchester United on Saturday This week: we reminisce on the times big north west clubs have missed penalties against Arsenal, we talk about Elneny, Eddie, and Emile, and we welcome back the old big guns of Henry, Gilberto, Bergkamp and others. All that plus a catch up on the Arsenal Women's team, who have just 3 games left. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Penalty misses : 01:00 PART 2 - Arsenal ...
They didn't think like squirrels
April 18, 2022 13:11 - 49 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Art De Roche and James McNicholas for a look back at Arsenal men's defeat to Southampton and Arsenal women's defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup - it wasn't a good weekend. This week: is the issue attack or midfield? James and Art differ? How much blame should be portioned to Mikel Arteta? And what's worse the Europa Conference League or no Europe at all? All that plus an in depth look at what went wrong for both senior clubs at the weekend and further reflections on Unai Emery. R...
The Graham Potter Curse
April 11, 2022 11:25 - 48 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Art de Roche, and James McNicholas for a sorrow filled look back at the defeat to Brighton at the weekend. Did Arteta get it wrong with putting Xhaka at left back? Should Sambi have been left all on his own? And is top four off now? Just some of the questions from the weekend's result. Plus we talk to Art about up and coming striker Mika Biereth and we reminisce on Alex Song. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Bogey teams : 01:00 PART 2 - Arsenal 1-2 Brighton : 04:00 PART 3a - Art and M...
Arteta's conundrum, football and fashion, and Unai (m)Emer-ies
April 05, 2022 11:21 - 53 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and James McNicholas for some company following that shocking defeat against Palace. This week: cack. There's no other word for it. Adrian and James dissect the fall out from the result in South London including how the injuries to Tierney and Partey will affect the line up going forward - will Saka be a full back again? Will Nuno Tavares get a game again? And just why does this sort of performance happen from seemingly nowhere? We also talk about Unai Emery aft...
Arsenal HOF, Rashford to Arsenal & What Bergkamp Would Cost Today!
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutesHost Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and The Athletic's Art de Roche to reflect on Arsenal Women's Champions League hopes and how the NLD postponement could actually help their season... Plus, a discussion over which Arsenal legend should follow Patrick Vieira into the Hall Of Fame and whether or not Marcus Rashford would be a smart addition to the current squad this summer (if not, then who?) Plus, the trio explore a fantastic article from Art, all about how much Arsenal's biggest trans...
A result to celebrate
March 21, 2022 12:16 - 45 minutesIt's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas here looking back at another 1-0 to the Arsenal win, this time over Aston Villa. This week we rub our victories in the celebration police's faces, we ask why there's this English obsession with "hardness" and talk about Arteta getting a song. All that plus some love for our England call ups, love for Bernd Leno, and a bit more of a chat about celebrating. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Celebrate good times: 01:00 PART 2a - Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: 04...
Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity
March 17, 2022 12:20 - 1 hourJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for a look back on Arsenal's so close but so far loss to Liverpool. We praise the work of Gabi Martinelli, discuss the season Aaron Ramsdale's had so far, and ask how do we get to Liverpool's level? Plus you can hear Amy Lawrence's interview with Fabrice Muamba on the 10 year anniversary from his collapse whilst playing for Bolton against Spurs in the FA Cup. And we talk about the "yoot" and make sure you know who to keep an eye on. RUNNING ORDE...
Happy Arsenal, happy Odegaard, happy Emirates
March 14, 2022 12:33 - 42 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's win over Leicester on Sunday evening. After a relatively comfortable win over Leicester we talk about the importance of Martin Odegaard and his comments about happiness in the team. We discuss the roles of Xhaka and Tierney too. And after Chelsea's owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government, we ask what does that mean for Arsenal and football? Oh and James has a great story that involves a bus stop...
Into the top four, a song for Saka, and Ray Parlour: 49 undefeated
March 07, 2022 12:47 - 46 minutesJoin Amy Lawrence, Ian Stone, and James McNicholas as they look back on Arsenal's win at Watford which saw them grace the top four again. Is it on? And have Arsenal got the strength and mentality to finish there? Data Analyst Mark Carey talks us through how Arsenal have ascended the table, coming from the bottom to the top four. We also praise Saka and Odegaard, talk about who should be getting a chant, and celebrate Ray Parlour's 49th birthday. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Boom boom boom and ...
Arteta’s bold substitutions, Pepe’s prowess, and faxing in results
February 28, 2022 12:44 - 53 minutesJoin Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas, and Ian Stone for a look back on the week of Arsenal including that spectacular last minute winner against Wolves on Thursday night. This week: where does Pepe fit in the team? Why is Martinelli so popular? And where were you when you found out that Arsenal had won on Thursday? Probably not mid performance like James! All that plus a discussion on Laca's contract, the club's owners, and Arteta's bold substitutions. PART 1 - Weird places to find out resu...
The Fab Four, Gabi’s snuggly blanket, and memories of Madrid magic
February 21, 2022 12:08 - 50 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on Arsenal's win over Brentford from the weekend. This week we crown the Fab Four, we discuss our captaincy choices, and we look at a shift in system. All that plus a trip down memory lane to the Bernabeu when Arsenal became the first english side to beat Real Madrid in their own backyard. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - The new Fab Four (01.00) PART 2 - Arsenal 2-1 Brentford (06.00) PART 3 - Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal (31.30) Learn more a...
A red card problem, complicated sales, and why we love the Arsenal
February 14, 2022 12:45 - 47 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a look back on the last week in Arsenal. Today: Do Arsenal have a discipline problem? What's our signature performance? And how many goals will Arsenal need to score in the final 16 games to get top four? All that plus a brilliant weekend of results for Arsenal despite not playing, look at our selling problem, and reasons to love the Gunners. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - We love you Arsenal, we do (01.00) PART 2 - Wolves 0-1 Arsenal (06.00) P...
Seventeen cup finals, Sir Wrighty, and Viv's pass
February 07, 2022 12:30 - 46 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche for a spin through the latest from Arsenal This week: is Tomiyasu the best right back since Lee Dixon? Should Ian Wright get a knighthood? And which former Arsenal player did Viv Miedema remind Ian of this weekend? We discuss the hopes and expectations for the season ahead, whether Martinelli could play through the middle of the pitch, and find out whether we'll be seeing any of our youngsters making a cameo for the seniors in th...
January transfer wrap: au revoir Auba and a leaner, meaner Arsenal
February 01, 2022 14:52 - 45 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a discussion on Arsenal's (lack of) business during the January transfer window. This week: how do the panel rate our January out of day? Memories of Auba, and who are these two new signings we've brought in? Plus is it Europe or bust for Arteta? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Rate January out of 10 (01.00) PART 2 - Transfers, Auba, and who we brought in (04.30) PART 3 - Trust the process? (28.30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
The apparition of Olivier Giroud, the resurgence of Heath, and Pierre-Emerick Oboe-meyang
January 24, 2022 12:28 - 47 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on our 0-0 draw with Burnley and ask will we get a striker? Strikers very much the theme of the show as we discuss if Arsenal need and/or should kiss and make up with Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. Flo Lloyd Hughes joins to tell us all about the disjointed state of Arsenal Women and answer our questions about the likelihood of Miedema's Arsenal exit. Plus we ponder if Arsenal's European hopes rest on Arsenal getting a striker in Ja...
One day we'll visit the toilet bowl
January 17, 2022 12:22 - 41 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a chat about Sunday's postponed North London Derby This week: with everyone ganging up on Arsenal for calling off Sunday's game, we ask could this be a good thing for the club mentality? We ask who's actually around for Thursday's game against Liverpool? And we take a look back at Lord Nicklas Bendtner's time at Arsenal as the Danish striker turns 34. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - How the NLD really went (01.00) PART 2 - Postponements (05.30) P...
Bring back Jack Wilshere
January 10, 2022 12:08 - 41 minutesIt's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas back to talk you through the deflating defeat at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. This week: with a season defining week ahead which players should Arsenal be looking to bring in to ensure better performances? Is it already too late to be bringing in players? And is Jack Wilshere the solution to all our problems? That plus whether Arteta's contract should be extended and what's the biggest factor in determining that. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Tra...
The Arsenal that makes you feel
January 02, 2022 15:29 - 57 minutesIan Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas are back for 2022 and their hope-ometers are on the rise. This week we discuss the fantastic performance against Man City, despite losing there were so many positives to take from the game - especially Partey, Tomiyasu, and Ramsdale's huge passes. We discuss Amy's interview with Granit Xhaka and whether it might change perceptions of him. And as it's January we discuss what business Arsenal need to do and what they might do. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 -...
Here we go... Saka, Martinelli, Smith Rowe
December 20, 2021 12:48 - 1 hourJoin James McNicholas, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for this week's Handbrake Off - and it's a joyous one This week: we dish out the love for Gabriel Martinelli as we look back on victory at Elland Road. The team discuss who should be captain and we hand out our Handbrake Off-scars too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Breakthrough games (01.00) PART 2a - Leeds 1-4 Arsenal (07.30) PART 2b - Who should be captain? (32.00) PART 3 - Handbrake Off-scars (38.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Auba and Arteta, irreplaceable Cazorla, and Vieira’s telescopic leg
December 13, 2021 12:49 - 49 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for this week's Handbrake Off where we're praising our team on the pitch and asking questions about what's going on off it This week: slickest team goals, a good win, and great concern for how Arteta will deal with Auba. Is it time for a new captain? That plus disappointment over a lack of tribute to Ray Kennedy and we wish Santi Cazorla a happy birthday! RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Slick Arsenal goals (01.00) PART 2a - Arsenal 3-0 Southampton (0...
Introducing: In The Boardroom
December 10, 2021 10:52 - 44 minutesFor In The Boardroom, a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, Jacqui Oatley speaks to influential people who operate at senior levels in football about their experiences of working in the game. It may be the head of a supporters’ trust taking over a club in crisis or a director changing the way their club addresses inequality. In The Boardroom will bring an in-depth and nuanced insight from behind the scenes. In this first episode, we’re speaking to Clare Wheatley, Arsenal's Head Of W...
The Everton autopsy, craters in the road, and is the season falling apart?
December 07, 2021 23:57 - 52 minutesJoin Ian Stone, James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence for a look back at Monday night's 2-1 loss to Everton This week: how do you solve a problem like Auba? What's the elephant in the room? And are Arsenal the jump leads for other failing teams? Plus Art de Roche joins to unpick Arsenal women's 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and to look ahead to Thursday's match against Barcelona RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Last minute sickeners (01.00) PART 2a - Everton 2-1 Arsenal (06.00) PART 2b - Partey ...
Man Utd reaction, “Super-Coaches” and Ray Kennedy
December 03, 2021 14:53 - 48 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and a cameo from James McNicholas as we reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. In this episode: why do Arsenal seem to bottle just as they’re about to make a step forward? Is this just part of the growing pains of a young side, and a young manager, or are the senior players not pulling their weight? Plus we discuss James’ article on “super-coaches”, does it matter that Arsenal don’t have one? We pay tribute to a star o...
Martinelli's instant impact, Edu unlocked, and let's get seven strikers!
November 29, 2021 12:47 - 53 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle This week: who's a streaky striker, who have been the best impact subs, and who could be joining the Arsenal ranks in the future? Plus we preview United v Arsenal, talk to James about Edu, and have a song to end RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Impact subs (01.00) PART 2a - Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle (06.00) PART 2b - United v Arsenal preview (25.00) PART 3 - Edu Exclusive (36.00) Learn more about you...
Thrashing out our regular Anfield thrashing
November 22, 2021 12:23 - 49 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Liverpool's annual thrashing of Arsenal. This week: the pros and cons of having a young team, who in hindsight should have started, and was that fight between Arteta and Klopp really the turning point? All that plus what's going on with £50m man Thomas Partey? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Fight fight fight (01.00) PART 2 - Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal (06.00) PART 3 - What’s the deal with Partey? (28.00) Learn more about your ad choice...
The power of the Arsenal, phenomenal Miedema, and free hugs
November 15, 2021 12:21 - 55 minutesJoining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to go down memory lane and try to contain Ian's optimism. This week: we talk about Liverpool v Arsenal over the years, we revel in seeing ESR in an England shirt, and we preview Arsenal's trip to Anfield at the end of the week. Plus Art de Roche joins to discuss Arsenal's draw with Spurs in the WSL RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Free hugs (01.30) PART 1b - Liverpool v Arsenal down the years (not that one) PART 2a - Arsenal in the Engl...
BONUS EPISODE! Arsène Wenger: Invincible - an interview with co-director Gabriel Clarke
November 10, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutesJames McNicholas sits down with Gabriel Clarke co-director of Arsène Wenger: Invincible to find out all about the making of the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arteta’s century and Wenger’s Invincibles
November 08, 2021 12:39 - 45 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas as they reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 win over Watford from the weekend and talk about the new Wenger documentary Invincible too. This week: Ben White and AMN stand out from the crowd, Arteta's unity, and was there any good to gain from losing our first three games without scoring a goal?! All that plus a nod to the U23s' great comeback and a discussion on the legacy of Wenger RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Arteta’s century (01.30) PART 2 - Arsenal 1-0 W...
The Aaron Ramsdale Show
November 01, 2021 12:25 - 54 minutesJoin Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on Saturday's 2-0 win away to Leicester including some huge love for *that* save. This week: we talk all things Aaron Ramsdale, we bring back the Pires and Smith-Rowe comparisons, and delight in the Auba and Laca partnership. Plus Art De Roche joins to talk about the women's FA Cup success and we discuss William Saliba too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Saves down the years (01.30) PART 2 - Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (08.00) PART 3a - ...
Friday Night Likes as Thomas joins the Partey
October 25, 2021 11:45 - 52 minutesJoining Ian Stone this week it's Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas to talk through the "performance of the season contender" that was Arsenal's win over Villa on Friday night. This week we hail the throwback 4-4-2 system that saw partnerships thrive at the Emirates, the team regain control and dominance, and a real antidote to the previous performance. Find out which Arsenal legend Adrian compares ESR to, who really impressed James, and later on Art de Roché joins to talk about stats and we ...
Handbrake on, patience running thin, and a Xhaka shaped elephant in the room
October 19, 2021 11:39 - 54 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a frank breakdown of Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace. Adrian's watched the game back so you don't have to. This week: was that Vieira's audition for manager, why did we put the handbrake on, and can we turn back time and bring back Santi Cazorla please? All that plus a discussion on Olivier Giroud, insight into Danny Welbeck's late winner against Leicester and the Arsenal Women play at the Emirates RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Patrick Vieira and l...
Arsenal's DNA, award winning poetry, and McCabe's monster goals
October 11, 2021 11:26 - 47 minutesJoining Ian Stone this week it's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to talk all through Arsenal's season so far. This week: we discuss the position Ainsley Maitland Niles and what's next for him, we talk about replacing Granit in the team, and we look ahead to the return of Patrick Vieira next Monday. Plus Adrian does a deep dive on the women's team and their excellent start to the WSL and brings us the Sound of Music RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Jack Wilshere love in (01.30) PART 2a - AMN - what...
Taking a point, Arteta's adaptability, and remembering Rosicky
October 04, 2021 11:14 - 36 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Art de Roché, and James McNicholas for some considered reaction to the Brighton draw. This week: we look at Arsenal without Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to change his gameplans up a little, we lament the overreaction to the result on social media, and we celebrate what it is to be an english football fan. Plus we talk Arsenal topping the WSL ahead of their tough Champions League tie with Barcelona, and we discuss Tomas Rosicky as he turns 41. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Naff away...
Spanking Spurs, iconic Ramsdale, and a ripped off handbrake
September 27, 2021 12:24 - 1 hourJoin Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a full and joyous unpacking of Arsenal 3-1 Spurs. And stick around at the end for a bonus chat with Amy Lawrence if you just can't get enough love for the Arsenal. This week: we revel in the cauldron of the Emirates, ask if this is the turning point for Arsenal, and praise, well, almost everybody! We've got love for the Hale End, for Partey, for Odegaard, and for Tomiyasu. We've got stories from the ground. And we've got a discussion on t...
The phlegmatic Yorkshireman
September 20, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutesIan Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché to discuss another 1-0 to the Arsenal as this weekend the Gunners beat Burnley. Today it's all about Ramsdale, Gabriel, and Tomiyasu as the defensive back six takes shape, we discuss Wednesday's match against Wimbledon, and then there's the big one: the North London Derby too - could Jack Wilshere do a job in the dressing room? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Ramsdale love in (01.30) PART 2a - Burnley 0-1 Arsenal (12.30) PART 2b - Wimbledon previe...
New-Look Arsenal & Koscielny Hindsight
September 13, 2021 13:30 - 49 minutesThe Athletic's Arsenal correspondents Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join host Ian Stone after Arteta's Gunners secured an actual Premier League win!... The trio discuss the new-look backline, how a tactical shift might hold the key to getting both Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard into the same team AND a sliding doors moment which might have seen Patrick Vieira in the Arsenal dugout, instead of beating Spurs handsomely at Selhurst Park. Plus, Amy and James revisit Laurent Koscielny's ...
Edu's 'Project Youth' & When Will Saka Get A Rest?
September 07, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutesThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join a curiously hopeful host, Ian Stone, following yet another dazzling display for England from birthday boy Bukayo Saka... The trio reminisce over some of the teenage sensations who sadly didn't live up to their enormous potential, reflect on *that* Edu interview and discuss the Arsenal Women's team's title credentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A dark place
August 30, 2021 11:11 - 48 minutesAmy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss the latest calamitous result from the weekend as Arsenal were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City. And on the 10 year anniversary of the 8-2, just to rub salt into the wound even further. But all hope is not yet lost, there's still one member of the team who believes that a top six finish is possible, that there's reason for hope come the NLD, but one thing we can all agree on is the need for some gallows humour at this time. RUNNING ORD...