Joining Ian Stone for a look back on Arsenal 4 Leicester 2 it's Art de Roche and Adrian "buzzkill" Clarke. Today it's all about Gabriel Jesus and what he has immediately brought to the Arsenal set up. We discuss why he has been able to have such an immediate impact in his new team, the various player roles he's performing and the influence he has on the younger players too now that he's part of the senior leadership team. Expect stats, tactics, and joy in part one. But it's not all about that Br...
Aug 15, 2022•48 min
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke to look back on the Sven Mislintat era when everything was just a little confused at the Emirates. In order to make sense of it all we have a little game of Sven Mislintit or tat where we rate the eight players that came in under Sven's eye. It's also four years since Unai Emery's first match in charge of the gooners and we compare that team to today's. Moving on to the big topic in The Athletic this week we talk about player roles ...
Aug 12, 2022•46 min
Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone for a look back on Arsenal's opening day victory over Crystal Palace. And it was all about one man: William Saliba. Is he undroppable after that "Rolls Royce" performance? Is not knowing your back four a good thing? And can we come up with a song for him? Plus Arsenal's fighting spirit, wingers, and why Ian needs to watch All or Nothing RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Rolls Royce of a defender 01.00 PART 2 - Palace 0-2 Arsenal 05.00 PART 3a - Transfers 23...
Aug 08, 2022•44 min
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke as we look ahead to the new season! In this episode: we speak about England winning Euro 2022 and the heavy influence that Arsenal have on this team, we look back at our last preseason game, a 6-0 battering of Sevilla and look ahead to the first game of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace. Plus there’s some transfer talk focused on those who are leaving rather than coming. And we pay tribute to Terry Neil, Arsenal’s youngest ever manage...
Aug 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 134
Join 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 turned i...
Jul 25, 2022•45 min
Joining 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 like, ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Join 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
Jul 12, 2022•43 min
Join 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 leave...
Jul 05, 2022•51 min
Join 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 upcom...
Jun 29, 2022•39 min
This 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 ORDER ...
Jun 21, 2022•47 min
We'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 announce...
Jun 17, 2022•48 min
Join 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 1b...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Join 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
May 17, 2022•33 min
Join 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 choices...
May 13, 2022•44 min
Join 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 - Games...
May 09, 2022•55 min
Join 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 potenti...
May 02, 2022•43 min
Join 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 3-1 ...
Apr 25, 2022•54 min
Join 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. RUNN...
Apr 18, 2022•49 min
Join 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 Mika B...
Apr 11, 2022•49 min
Join 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 after ...
Apr 05, 2022•53 min
Host 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 transfer...
Mar 29, 2022•52 min
It'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: 04:00 ...
Mar 21, 2022•45 min
Join 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 ORDER P...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Join 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 an...
Mar 14, 2022•43 min
Join 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 other ch...
Mar 07, 2022•47 min
Join 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 results (0...
Feb 28, 2022•54 min
Join 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 about ...
Feb 21, 2022•50 min
Join 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) PART 3...
Feb 14, 2022•48 min
Join 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 the s...
Feb 07, 2022•46 min
Join 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 megaphone.fm...
Feb 01, 2022•45 min
