It's advantage PSG in the UCL Champions League Semi-Final, but it's still only half time and we are very much still in it. Jamie and Tabs are on hand to talk through what started out as a party at the Emirates which then very quickly had all the balloons popped. We discuss the atmosphere, the quality of PSG, the impact of Partey missing, where we went wrong, what might have been, how good MLS is and the reaction to the performance and result. We also try to understand what is going wrong with Od...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 95
Arsenal got what they deserved from a lacklustre and sloppy 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, our 13th of the season, and it's more points are dropped from a winning position. Tabs is a little irritated and Jamie is more sanguine, as we discuss how doing the bare minimum was not enough to beat a spirited and decent Crystal Palace side and how it doesn't really matter as we have much bigger things on our minds. We then look ahead to what is an enticing match up against PSG in the Champions League Sem...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
It was a good and easy win for The Arsenal over Ipswich (I suspect we’ve had harder training sessions) as they keep things ticking over for 2nd place and was pretty much exactly what we needed following the adrenaline rush of The Bernabéu and an eye on PSG; with the only issue being the agricultural tackling by some of The Tractor boys and their idiotic fans booing Saka for being kicked! Fortunately for us (and the FPL gurus) Saka seems to be fine. Tabs is joined by Kuziva to go over the key mom...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 93
WOW! We just beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Bernabéu & 5-1 on aggregate in the Quarter Finals of the Champions League! We’re just better than them, that’s the beauty of it. This win is massive and will hit hard around Europe & The World. Tabs and Ian (aka @ArseCannonPics) are here to discuss and enjoy every last moment of an almost perfect European away performance and the incredible job Arteta is doing with this squad. We then look forward to the semi-final v PSG and beyond, before crashing back t...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 92
We believe Arsenal played a match v Brentford on Saturday but it seems people have already forgotten about it and can only think about Real Madrid on Wednesday. Well, we are here to remind you what happened in another frustrating draw for The Arsenal, where we equalled The Invincibles record (the drawing part not the winning). We discuss some of the big moments in the game, the Team selection challenges, and what it means for our Top 5 finish. We then go all in on discussing Real Madrid, Team se...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 91
Just wow, wow, wow! This is not a game that requires too much analysis. Amazing atmosphere, amazing performance, amazing goals, Arsenal dominated the best team in UCL history and totally deserved their 3-0 victory in the UCL Quarter Final 1st Leg at the Emirates. Tabs and Ian (aka @ArseCannonPics) are on hand to extract maximum joy from that performance, looking back at the glorious goals and top class performances, sharing their experiences of being at the game and then looking ahead to the ret...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 90
A frustrating but predictable draw for Arsenal who were very much playing with Madrid on their minds, where 1-0 should have been enough to win this game until Darren England made sure that wasn't the case . Tabs is joined by Kuziva to discuss these points as well as MLS' reputation, draw specialists, Kiwior MOTM and cult hero Merino. We then get all excited about the the 1st leg of the Champions League Quarter Finals, where we preview and discuss line-ups and the inevitable but not invincible Re...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 89
Arsenal's win and Saka's return are tainted by defensive injuries and big concerns ahead of the upcoming Champions League Quarter Finals against Real Madrid. Tabs is joined by Ian aka @ArseCannonPics to talk through the highs and lows of the win against Fulham, trying to find some cheer amidst the overriding gloom, discussing Martinelli's impressive performance, Saka's glorious scoring return, what will the back 4 look like v Real Madrid. We have a quick chat about Andrea Berta and strikers befo...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 88
The final international break of the season is over, Arsenal are back (almost) and so is our Starboy, Bukayo Saka, so all is well in the world. In this episode Tabs, Jamie and Kuziva dive into the highs and lows of the international break, discussing Saka's return and what it means for Arsenal, MLS's incredible England debut, another Nwaneri trademark goal, another Calafiori trademark injury, Odegaard's return to form, what price for Gabriel, fan reaction to players leaving and then ...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 87
It's the international break and it's time for another in our series of Arsenal Online Community-casts. In this episode we had the huge pleasure of getting to chat with Paul 'Poz' Cassidy from the award winning ArsenalVision podcast. You'll hear about his Arsenal supporting origins, why he compares the ArsenalVision team to the Beatles, why pre-match meditation may not be optimal for post game analysis, thoughts on membership tiers that should include a 'showering with th...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 86
It's a beautiful day as Arsenal easily beat Chelsea, again. The win was all that mattered and a delirious Tabs is joined by Jamie and Ian to discuss the game, hard working Merino, sensible team selections, defensive excellence and their mutual contempt for that odious and bitter Club. We finish with a bit of a look at the battle for Champions League places and give praise to MLS on his deserved England call up. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome! @thegroveafc @arsecannonpic...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 85
Arsenal are through to the quarter finals of the Champions League and it's a glamour tie against Real Madrid that awaits. This is what i's all about, right? Ian (@arsecannonpics) joins Tabs to discuss a stress free PSV 2nd leg as the squad players get minutes and Reheem stars (sort of). We then have some Champions League chat, Ian makes a bold prediction and we laugh a little at Liverpool before previewing the important and a very much hated fixture v clown car of club Chelsea at the wee...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min•Ep. 84
@ The Grove Everyone is Welcome! It's back to Premier League earth with a dull thud, as toothless Arsenal just about get away with 1-1 draw against a very poor Manchester United team. Tabs is joined by a lounging Ian (@arsecannonpics) & a speechless Jamie to discuss Arsenal's woes in attack, the inability to break down low blocks, sterile domination, Raya saving the day, Rice's emotions and dysfunctional substitutions. We then spend a few minutes discussing the appintment of Andrea Berta as ...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 83
It's Carnival time in Eindhoven and Arsenal join the party. Tabs is joined by Ian to relive and re-enjoy a record breaking Champions League performance v PSV, where we discuss a magnificent 7, Hale End Boys on Tour, using up all our luck, Odegaards return to form, the pre-assist king and full back fun. We then preview the big game v Manchester United, where we need to play the (very poor) team and not the badge. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome! @thegroveafc @arsecannonpics (...
Mar 05, 2025•59 min•Ep. 82
Tabs is joined by Jamie and it's a welcome return to the pod for Ian (@ArseCannonPics) as we clebrate Arsenal not being relegated and 100 years of top-flight football as a result of the 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. We do cover the good and the not so good from the game before looking at the bigger picture and how we should start to look at the season as a whole, appreciate the progess is not always linear, what impact it may have on the future and try and see what lessons we can learn from i...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 81
That is pretty much that as far as Aresnal's title challenge is concerned. Tabs is joined by Sparx from @Footycorner_TV to discuss the fall out from the insipid loss to West Ham and what next for the rest of the season. We then look ahead to a very difficult game against Nottignham Forest miweek, where we hope for a change in performance and our forutunes. COME ON YOUR GUNNERS @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome! @thegroveafc @footycorner_tv (Arsenal, Gunners, COYG, Gooners, AFC)...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 80
It's back on and Arsenal are back in action at the weekend. Tabs is joined by Jamie to preview the West Ham game, discuss hopium and dive into our finances. We are also joined by Hammers fan Adam, host of the Dads Our Job Podcast (@DadsOurJobPod), for a special segment to get an alternative view of the game. COME ON YOUR GUNNERS @thegroveafc X - @dadsourjobpod Threads - @dads.our.job Bluesky - @dadsourjob.bsky.social (Arsenal, Gunners, COYG, Gooners, AFC)...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
Arsenal have a new number 9 and he bags a double on debut (LANS) to kill off the Foxes. Tabs and Kuziva are on hand to discuss this, more HAle End class, Sterling's woes and how much we'll sell Saka for in the Summer. We then finish with a quick Hammers preview, knowing a week is a long time in football. COME ON YOU GUNNERS @thegroveafc (Arsenal, Gunners, AFC, COYG, Gooners)
Feb 16, 2025•52 min•Ep. 78
The Arsenal boys are back from Dubai & let's just say it didn't go as planned. Tabs is joined by Jamie and Kuziva to discuss what happened and why, what can the club learn from the situation and what happens next; is there any hope to be had. We then touch on the Saliba rumours, more media nonsense, and fan banter, before finishing with a preview of Leicester City away at the weekend and the the incompatability of a horse and a rat. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!! @thegroveafc (Arsenal, Gunner...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 77
Arsenal deservedly lose to Newcastle and are not going to the Carabao Cup Final. On the plus side the boys are off to Dubai for some much needed R&R. Tabs and Jamie are here to discuss this, the appalling MLS negative narrative and what to expect post Dubai. Please don't forget to like, comment and subscribe. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Feb 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 76
Jamie and Tabs team up with Stef and Holly from The North Bank Podcast for a transfer deadline day final hour live stream and instant reaction to the days events, or lack there of as far as Arsenal are concerned, There's still a lot to enjoy though as we also review THAT humbling of Manchester City, and look forward to "The Miracle on the Tyne" and the Carabao Cup semi-final 2nd leg v Newcastle. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc @northbankpod
Feb 04, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 75
Arsenal reign in Spain and it's job done with a win v Girona. Tabs and Jamie are here to chat about the game, our new Starkid, underwhelming senior players and our route to Champions League success. We then move on to domestic matters looking at transfers, rescinded red cards, and Manchester City this weekend. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 74
Michael Oliver, VAR & The PGMOL can all do one! Try as they like we will not be beaten. Tabs and Jamie can do nothing but share their anger at the on the ridiculous, red cad for MLS v Wolves. We then try to review some actual football and then look ahead to our final CL group game v Girona. There's a very special message for Mr Oliver right at the end. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 73
It's The Grove Podcast's 1st Birthday and we have an Arsenal win to help us celebrate! Tabs is joined by Jamie and Mos (briefly) to discuss the easy but unenthralling win against Dinamo Zagreb, transfer rumours and opportunities, finishing off with a preview of the Wolves away game at the weekend. Thank you to all those that have listened, interacted and guested on the show, it is truly appreciated and we look forward to more Arsenal chat over the next 12 months. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveaf...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 72
It's Schrodinger's Arsenal as we find ourselves neither definitiely in nor out of the Premier League title fight. To discuss this, the disappointing 2-2 draw with Villa and our troubles at right back Tabs is joined by Holly, host of The North Bank Podcast. We finish with a preview of the Dinamo Zagreb UCL game coming up on Wednesday. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc @northbankpod
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 71
North London is very RED again, and Tabs and Jamie are on hand to joyfully recount how and why. We rate the players efforts, we praise the atmosphere and we laugh at how bizarre Spurs are in real life. We finsih with a quick preview of the Villa game ahead. It's a long one, but worth it for a North London derby win we reckon. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 70
It's Groundhog Day for Arsenal as we are knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties to Manchester Utd. Tabs and Mos discuss the misses, what's going on, the root cause, who's at fault, do the Owner care and what needs to change. We then preview this week's MASSIVE MUST WIN NLD. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Tabs is joined by Jamie to pick through Arsenal's impotent Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st leg against Newcastle and the on-going problems we face. Is it players or system? Did we in fact win the first half? (Answer: Of course we didn't!). What needs to change? We then look forward to what is sure to be a goal-fest when we take on hapless Manchester United in the FA Cup 3rd Round. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 68
It's catharsis time as Tabs & Mos reflect & disect on the dissapointing draw against Brighton, the state of the team & squad, the season so far & the 5 MASSIVE season defining games coming over the next few weeks. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @thegroveafc
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 67
Tabs goes under cover at Brentford to see The Arsenal use chaos to take all three points. Mos is also BACK! to discuss how we stung The Bees, what is a Merino for and why Odegaard should invest in a nanny. We then put the boot in on Hurzeler ahead of another tricky away game against Brighton at the weekend. HAPPY NEW YEAR & COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the Socials at: @thegroveafc
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 66
