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THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

An Arsenal opinion podcast. Recorded live, never edited. Hosts Pedro, Matt, and Johnny Cochrane bring you LIVE On The Whistle match analysis, transfer speculation, strategic insight, and all things Arsenal. Get bonus content on Patreon

Episodes

ARSENAL LEAGUE CUP SIDE SHOWS THE WINS AND LOSSES OF SQUAD BUILDING

Johnny and Pedro talk about the home win against Leeds.The talk about Ben White growing with the seasonWe discuss the disappointing showing from Nico... againWe talk about some of the fringe players and how they ratify the summer transfer windowWe also talk about the magic of the fansENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 20211 hr 12 min

ARTETA DELIVERS 80% PERFORMANCE. AGENDA BACK ON!

Matt and Pedro talk about the fantastic performance against Aston Villa. Arteta finally delivered a proper performance against his bogey team.We heap praise on Lacazette, the difference-makerWe discuss Sambi's first BIG performanceWe go deep on what this means for the Arteta agendaWE ALL PUT OUR FEET UP FOR THE WEEKENDENJOY AND LEAVE A NICE REVIEW. xxx Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Oct 22, 202148 min

🚨EXCLUSIVE: NIGEL WINTERBURN INTERVIEW

Johnny and Pete interview legendary Arsenal left back... Nigel Winterburn.We talk about being a young elite athlete, he shares what it was like being part of the Crazy Gang, and he gives excellent insight into the two best managers he worked with at Arsenal.This man is a legend, please enjoy with care! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 20211 hr 11 min

PALACE SADNESS: WHY DO WE MISS GLORIOUS FAILURE?

Matt and Johnny double up for the 75% of the podcast and delivery some blistering critique of the bland-fest that was the Palace game. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 20212 hr 41 min

RATING PHASE 2 + MENTAL HEALTH + WRIGHTY EXCELLENCE

Johnny and Pete hash out the biggest topics going on around the club this week.We talk about mental health in 2021. We rate the last phase of football. We talk about Newcastle FC. We also discuss the new Ian Wright content on the internet and discuss more broadly the challenges still faced by certain groups in society.It's a big one. Enjoy, share, then listen again. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Oct 10, 20212 hr 33 min

*UPDATED* TIMID BRIGHTON PERFORMANCE DISSECTED + CONTEXT OF ROUND 2 RESULTS

Birthday boy Johnny Cochrane, mic'd up Matt Kandela, and Pete Wood all gather to chat through a tough game away at Brighton.We discuss the timid performances of Sambi and ParteyWe do a heat check on Aaron RamsdaleWe discuss whether the result was good or bad given the context of the season so farWe set the tone for post-international break. Arteta goes into round 3 of the season, can he win?Thank you for listening, leave a review if you like what you are hearing! Get bonus content on Patreon See...

Oct 02, 20211 hr 6 min

HALE-END PRODUCTION - SOMETHING SPECIAL BREWING?

Johnny, Matt, and Pete get into that MASSIVE NLD win at The Emirates.The BIGGEST Arteta performanceHale-Enders blow things up!Xhaka proves that he is always better after a red cardAuba drops CAPTAIN performancesTomi, best right back ever?This is a POWERFUL podcast, enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 20211 hr 27 min

RAMSDALIAN MOVEMENT DISCUSSED + ARSENAL GOOD VIBES DISSECTED

Pete welcomes back Johnny to discuss Ramsdale.That's the pod.Just kidding, we get high off good vibes, enjoy... and prepare for Sunday. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202154 min

NEW SQUAD UP FOR THE FIGHT - ARSENAL NOW NOT 'OFF' TRACK

Matt and Pedro get into the Burnley game. We discuss the MoTM performance of Aaron Ramsdale. We talk about the Rolls Royce that is Martin Odegaard. We also dissect the positives and negatives from the defensive display and do the same for the lack lustre final third stuff. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 202158 min

ARSENAL DOMINATE NORWICH, BUT WORRYING LACK OF EDGE PERSISTS

Johnny and Pete go over the Norwich game. They talk about the positives, and there were many, and also go over the worrying lack of greatness in front of goal Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 20211 hr 4 min

GOLDEN TICKET GOOSE DEAD? + EDU ASSESSED + NORWICH CUP FINAL PREVIEW

Johnny and Pete talk about the ticketing issues at Arsenal, then we dive two-footed into the Norwich game and the implications for Arteta. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 08, 20211 hr 6 min

DEADLINE DAY TRANSFER SPECIAL - 6 players signed but everyone feels sad?

Johnny, Matt and Pete get together to discuss a bit of a miserable transfer window. Will the circus overshadow a prolific summer? Tune in to find out. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 20211 hr 3 min

IS IT THE END? SHOCKING ARTETA DECISION COME HOME TO ROOST.

Johnny, Matt and Pete get to grips with our third straight defeat in the Premier League. ⚽We talk about end of days for Arteta⚽We discuss the shocking leadership issues that allowed this⚽We go deep on Granit Xhaka and what he represents⚽We TRY and show a bit of positivity for the future (tough)Enjoy the podcast, tell us what you think with a reivew Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Aug 28, 20211 hr 9 min

AUBA SMASHES HOME A HAT-TRICK, IS HE BACK?

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Aug 25, 20211 hr 10 min

DEPRESSING RUN OUT SHINES A LIGHT ON ALL OUR PROBLEMS

Matt and Pete get into it over the total Chelsea misery-fest that was the Chelsea game. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 202146 min

BRENTFORD DISASTERCLASS - ARTETA OUT ALREADY?

On the whistle™ podcast to dissect the very worst start to the season EVER.Johnny goes BIG with Arteta verdictWe talk about Ben White and Sambi LokongaWe ask... is this Artetaball?We analyse the ridiculous presser Arteta gave before the gameA MISERABLE PODCAST WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON LOVE YOU x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 20211 hr 7 min

TRANSFER SPECIAL - DEALS THAT NEED TO HAPPEN + SUMMARY OF PROGRESS (SAD FACE)

Johnny and Pete go DEEP on the preseason so far. Questions we answer:What do we make of the business so far?Can we be angry at Edu?Does Arteta deserve the blame?What needs to be achieved by the end of the month?What are the expectations of the season?So much is covered... enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 20211 hr 13 min

XHAKA NEW DEAL + MADDISON REACTION + WHAT IS NEEDED REVIEW

Two part podcast this week. I chat with Johnny about the week that was, then welcome back Seun and Dan from the @TouchGooners podcast to chat about how the squad is shaping up. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 03, 20212 hr 51 min

James Maddison vs Martin Odegaard, who do want?

Johnny and Pete take on the big stories of the week. We talk about Lokonga, young players, and the big stories around our hunt for attacking midfielders. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 20211 hr 1 min

LOKONGA SIGNS: WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE MOVE

Johnny and Pete talk about the latest transfers news, covering Lokonga quite extensively, referencing the future Arsenal are trying to build. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202156 min

TRANSFER TALK + SAKA THOUGHTS

Johnny and Pete go hard on England nonsense with the main man Bukayo Saka. We talk about The Smith and what a #10 shirt might mean. We also talk about giving your players a chance and how terrible we've been at selling players. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 20211 hr 5 min

TRANSFER ROUND-UP - SALIBA, LACK OF MOVEMENT, MATTEO G

Johnny gets mad about Saliba, then jumps in on all the latest murmurings from the internet. We talk keepers, centre-backs, and the unthinkable... selling Smith Rowe to Villa. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 20211 hr 16 min

TRANSFER SPECIAL: RAMSDALE, DOG KISSING, AND SOME BEN WHITE LOVING

Johnny and Pete talk transfers like absolute heroes. Ramsdale, Ben White, and Tavares discussed in this hour-long special Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202154 min

SALIBA-GATE SCANDAL DEEPENS

We talk about the HOT Saliba news. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 202159 min

TRANSFER ROUND-UP: BEN WHITE, SAMBI LOKONGA, AND SOME GOOD DATA

Johnny and Pete tackle the hottest transfers in the game and piece together what the club is trying to do. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 20211 hr 2 min

TRANSFER SPECIAL: What Arsenal need in midfield feat @mike_mmcdonald

Pedro talks with Mike about his tremendous scouting report with regards to the Arsenal midfield. Loads of knowledge to be taken from this one! Enjoy and take a look at the blog if you get a chance.https://le-grove.co.uk/2021/06/08/scouting-blog-suggestions-for-the-mystery-midfielder-long-read/ Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202156 min

TRANSFER ROUND-UP: WHY WE RAGE (NEVES, BUENDIA, BISSOUMA AND MORE)

Johnny and Pete focus on players arriving... it's passionate, detailed, and fun. Enjoy and share with your mum Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 20211 hr

Summer transfer talk: Player nostalgia and moving forward

Johnny and Pete talk mostly about who should go and why. The first of our post-season episodes. No manager talk! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 202149 min

END OF SEASON DEBATE: DOES ARTETA DESERVE MORE TIME?

Johnny and Pete debate the good and the bad of a rough season.They discuss the young players, who deserves a chance next season, and the bright sparks we can cling to!Enjoy and share. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 20211 hr 14 min

ARSENAL SMASH SORRY CHELSEA, BUT WHAT DID WE LEARN?

Johnny and Pete do a quick podcast on our BIG win over Chelsea. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202139 min