With Premier League football returning this weekend, James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge. Now the dust has settled, the panel reflect on the Manchester City game, as well as Arsenal’s injury time comeback in the WSL, which saw Beth Mead return after 11 months. Plus, we give Ben White his flowers, with rumours he's close to agreeing a new deal at the club. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Oct 18, 2023•32 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to celebrate the Arsenal's victory over Manchester City for the first time since 2015. Martinelli returned to the squad and came off the bench to score the winner, which saw all four substitutes combine. Also, has anybody seen Erling Haaland? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•42 min
James McNicholas returns to the pod alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis vs Lens. It was a bad night all round as Bukayo Saka hobbled off after 34 minutes and self-inflicted errors cost the Gunners again. The panel also preview Sunday’s clash against Manchester City and discuss Raya vs Ramsdale, particularly what it means for the club in a wider sense. Plus, is a Xhaka sized hole affecting Zinchenko, and is Arteta misma...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about Arsenal's thrashing of Bournemouth at the Vitality. It was a perfect away day that included Havertz scoring his first goal for the club. Plus, a discussion around the latest VAR controversy, opening day disappointment for Arsenal in the WSL, and looking ahead to Lens. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2023•36 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to talk about another 1-0 away win, this time at Brentford in the Carabao Cup. It was an evening to remember for Hale End, Tomiyasu and Kiwior were superb and Ramsdale was back in between the sticks, with a point to prove. Plus, we look ahead to Bournemouth, and the return of the WSL as Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•36 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a frustrating draw in the North London derby, as Arsenal continue to concede at home and mistakes are proving costly yet again. Plus, the panel look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup fixture away to Brentford, as the Gunners' injury list grows. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023•48 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, having rung out their clothes, to discuss Wednesday night's all out attack 4-0 victory over PSV. This week the spotlight falls on Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba for their contributions to the night's events. The panel talk about keeping the dressing room happy - especially in light of the David Raya/Aaron Ramsdale situation. And there's the small matter of a North London Derby coming up on Sunday so the team look ahead to that. T...
Sep 21, 2023•48 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal's fairly boring win over Everton on Sunday evening. Whilst the goal from Leandro Trossard provided a moment of magic for Arsenal, discussions on the game are dominated by the Raya v Rambo debate, the VAR decision to rule out Gabriel Martinelli's goal, and how much time is required to take a corner. All that plus the snooker, darts, and an audio Mario Balotelli "Why always me?" moment. Remember, you're only as good as your last...
Sep 18, 2023•45 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal's trip to Everton on Sunday. Plus, Declan Rice's presence and how he can help dominate 'moments', and what went wrong for Arsenal in the Women's Champions League. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023•36 min
There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy Award in 2021, he is the back to back England Men’s Player of the Season, twice he has been awarded Arsenal Men’s Player of the Season, he's the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2022-23, and now FIFA Balon d'Or nominee 2023. In short the 22 year old’s career is on the up and up. Over the course of th...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the most dramatic of wins vs Manchester United, with Declan Rice scoring in the 96th minute. Plus, back to basics in defence, options up top, and sticking behind Kai. Produced by Jay Beale. For tickets to our first ever live show, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/handbrake-off/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2023•43 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a bumper episode covering all the topics around Arsenal this week. Including last night’s Champions League draw, cleaning up at the PFA Awards, looking ahead to Manchester United on Sunday and will there will be any last minute deals on deadline day? Plus, kidneys, swimming lessons, and cheese sacrifices, yes you read that correctly. Produced by Jay Beale. For live show tickets, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/ha...
Sep 01, 2023•45 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to work out what went wrong against Fulham for Arsenal to concede two eminently avoidable goals. The team discuss Thomas Partey's place in the line up, Kai Havertz against Fabio Vieira, and praise Eddie Nketiah whilst pondering why he didn't start. Plus all hail Bukayo Saka and his 83 consecutive Premier League starts, what could happen with ESR and say "hasta luego" to Kieran Tierney Produced by: Abi Paterson *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by ...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min
Host Ian Stone is alongside Adrian Clarke and The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell to look ahead to Saturday’s game against Fulham. There’s also a debate around what summer signing Kai Havertz brings to the side, and the latest on transfers. Produced by Mike Stavrou. *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/handbrake to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 24, 2023•37 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a heart-in-mouth, 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were particularly impressive as the Arsenal showed a resilience to hold on, taking all 3 points back to North London. Plus, Eddie everywhere, Øde from the spot, Saka's new song and our latest third kit. Produced by Jay Beale. *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/handbrake to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 mon...
Aug 22, 2023•53 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to discuss Mikel Arteta’s options with Jurrien Timber sidelined. Plus, a Crystal Palace preview and reminiscing of Thierry on his birthday. Produced by Jay Beale. *** This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023•38 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk through Arsenal's opening Premier League win, against Nottingham Forest. Plus, the panel discuss the turnstile issues which caused the game to be delayed, Timber's injury and why we have to be patient. Produced by Jay Beale *** This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023•53 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, for a preview of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look at how Arsenal will attempt to be less predictable this season, and we get an update on Flo Balogun from David Ornstein. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023•48 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s record 17th Community Shield victory, beating Manchester City on penalties. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2023•35 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a round up of Arsenal’s pre-season. Plus, why Arteta’s interested in David Raya and a look ahead to this weekend’s Community Shield vs Man City. Produced by Jay Beale. *** • This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2023•42 min
Handbrake Off is your twice-weekly dedicated Arsenal show from The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2023•3 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about what feels like everything happening at once for Arsenal this summer. We hear from David Ornstein for an update on the Rice and Timber deals and Art De Roché on the arrival of Russo. Plus, Kai Havertz, contract extensions, the Wenger statue, and an emotional goodbye to Granit Xhaka. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
For one last time in this magical season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art De Roche, and Ian Stone for a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months or so. Find out the panel's player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different, most improved player, and many, many more. All on this final episode of Handbrake Off (for this season!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023•53 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to assess the Arsenal first team squad, deciding who they'd like to keep or sell ahead of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look ahead to the final games of the season as the men hope to finish on a high, and the women look to secure Champions League football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk about everything Arsenal except the football from Saturday. Following Arsenal's miserable loss to Forest we wonder what the worst takes have been about Arsenal not winning the league and why it's actually all Zinchenko's fault. We also discuss the new banner going up at the Emirates, transfers, and 'Win' the dog, Arsenal's new training ground companion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2023•35 min
Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Amy Lawrence and Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal. Enjoy a trip down memory lane to when the panel first fell in love with the club, to reflections on this season, to how Granit Xhaka will be remembered, and finally to how the Emirates has been transformed this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2023•57 min
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to pick over the poor performance at home to Brighton that effectively ended Arsenal's pursuit of the title. With people making huge journeys to the Emirates and it simultaneously emptying out before the full time whistle there's a discussion what it means to be a supporter of this football club. We discuss the team and the possible big changes and clearouts that may well happen this summer. And Ian chooses a song that produces a visceral rea...
May 15, 2023•45 min
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to look ahead to this weekend’s fixture, as Arsenal take on Brighton. There’s more reaction to last weekend’s brilliant win at St. James’ Park and we look forward to Champions League away days next season. Plus, ABBA, squad morale and new contracts for Saka and Ramsdale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023•40 min
Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s brilliant win over Newcastle. After last season’s disappointment at St. James Park, Mikel Arteta’s ‘desire for revenge’ was fulfilled, as Jorginho and Ødegaard stepped up for the second time this week. Kiwior and Xhaka also impressed again while Ramsdale made some excellent saves leading to his 10th away clean sheet of the season. Plus, we also discuss youth integration including the futures of Balogun and Patino and debate whi...
May 08, 2023•53 min
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on the battering of the Blues. It's a win that sees a Premier League debut for Jakub Kiwior and senior players stepping up - Xhaka, Jorginho and Odegaard, who's delivering Pires numbers. A morale-boosting week for the men but a heart-breaking one for the women in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2023•42 min
