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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-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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Episodes

Targeting Jesus, the WSL returns and our favourite 15 minutes

Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art De Roché are back to ask the big questions. Is Gabriel Jesus being targeted for unfair treatment? Would you have Ivan Toney at Arsenal? Can the Gunners win the WSL? What are your favourite 15 minutes of Arsenal? And how good was Stoney in his dreams? RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The best 15 minutes of Arsenal (01.00) • PART 2: Brentford v Arsenal preview (12.00) • PART 3: The brand new WSL season, with Art De Roché (32.30) • PART 4: Finishing with a son...

Sep 16, 202247 min

A disappointing defeat and Dadaism

Adrian Clarke, Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox discuss the 3-1 defeat to Man United. Plus, a look ahead to the trip to Zurich - the home of Dadaism and muesli, no less - and we wonder which Arsenal players past and present would make up the staff room at Gooner High? PART 1a: Fast Times at Gooner High (01m 30s) PART 1b: United 3 - 1 Arsenal (05m 30s) PART 2a: Zurich in the Europa League preview (22m 00s) PART 2b: Dadaist or Zurich player quiz (25m 30s) PART 3: Plugs, songs and farewells Learn more ...

Sep 05, 202239 min

Transfer window round up, bye bye Bellerin, and ear defenders at the Emirates

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a look back at the transfer window deadline day and sum up whether it's really as bad as some people close to keyboards are making it out to be. The team go into the reasons why things didn't work out, why Arsenal's outgoings aren't as good as other clubs' and how the team might set up if and when other injuries occur. And why it might be a good thing that another D Luiz didn't join. There's a look back on Wednesday night's victory over Villa and...

Sep 02, 202251 min

The classiest 10 in the Premier League, the deep midfield question, and Nicholas Pepe’s Nice

Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a dive into the latest Arsenal news, tactics and matches. Today: we answer the question of what Arteta can do in midfield if Elneny is out with a long term injury - is it Zinchenko? Could the solution be Ben White? We praise the connection between the fans and the club, and question whether the noise for Gabriel's winner was really the loudest we've ever heard the Emirates. And there's a look at Nice v Marseille where two of our loanees played ag...

Aug 30, 202240 min

Transfer update with David Ornstein, Europa League draw reaction, and AAAAA (Ask Adrian Anything About Arsenal)

Adrian Clarke is alongside Ian Stone for a reaction pod to the Europa League draw as Friday afternoon revealed that Arsenal will be facing PSV, Bodo/Glimt, and FC Zurich on their return to European football. We discuss what the expectation should be with regard to the tournament, what team we expect Arteta to play, and which location we'd like Arsenal Airways to fly us to. There's less than a week to go in the transfer window so we get the transfer don David Ornstein on to update us on Arsenal's...

Aug 26, 202245 min

Arsenal's weekend: from pitch perfect to perfect pitch

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone once again to bathe in the goodness that is three successive Arsenal victories. A far cry from this time last season! On this episode we discuss the earworms of the Arsenal canon (songbook to you and me) from years gone by. We talk about why it is so remarkable that Saliba has hit the ground running given the build up to his debut in an Arsenal shirt. There's some good vibes around the club, and good tactics too, Adrian has a look at how Zinchenko ma...

Aug 22, 202253 min

Is Xhaka right: Should fans be able to go to training?

Joining Ian Stone for this one it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke as they talk about the idea of fans going along to training sessions. Could it work? What would you get to see? And will it ever happen? We discuss which of the Arsenal teams from down the years you'd like to see an "All or Nothing" documentary on and why really there is only one answer. Wednesday night was the first chance that fans had to see Fabio Vieira in an Arsenal shirt, we discuss what he will bring to the senior team whe...

Aug 18, 202247 min

Jesus: the "perfect striker for Arteta", "the boy" Martinelli, and Arsenal's Joga Bonito

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, 202248 min

"He's a massive tit" Rating the Sven Mislintat signings

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, 202246 min

The Saliba Show

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, 202244 min

Arsenal’s Lionesses, Palace preview, Terry Neil

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, 202252 minEp. 134

There’ll always be a place at Arsenal that belongs to Maria Petri

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, 202245 min

The Arteta Effect

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, 20221 hr 1 min

Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End

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, 202243 min

Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?

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, 202251 min

The patron saint of growling

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, 202239 min

Norway, numbers, and no new names

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, 202247 min

The new Vieira

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, 202248 min

The season in 12 words

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, 20221 hr 4 min

Less of a podcast, more of a support group

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, 202233 min

Massive and crushing disappointment

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, 202244 min

Two: goals for Eddie, contracts signed, and finish in the WSL

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, 202255 min

Pulchritude and fortitude

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, 202243 min

Chaos, stress, and screams

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, 202254 min

They didn't think like squirrels

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, 202249 min

The Graham Potter Curse

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, 202249 min

Arteta's conundrum, football and fashion, and Unai (m)Emer-ies

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, 202253 min

Arsenal HOF, Rashford to Arsenal & What Bergkamp Would Cost Today!

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, 202252 min

A result to celebrate

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, 202245 min

Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity

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, 20221 hr 1 min
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