Join Holly, Stef and Chris for our 'on the whistle' reaction to our draw at Stamford Bridge. Was it one point gained, or two points dropped? Was that our strongest starting eleven? Odegaard returned and immediately reminded us of what we've been missing, not that we needed reminding. There's talk about international breaks, warm weather training camps, Martinelli, Trossard, Timber's awesome throw in, and lots of other things I've since forgotten about. But it's well worth a watch & listen, h...
Nov 10, 2024•25 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris for another riveting chat about how great Arsenal are at the moment. Okay, so things aren't brilliant, but, Odegaard is back, so that's reason enough for optimism. Chris and Stef run the rule over our defeat in the San Siro, whilst we all attempt to second guess Arteta's team selection for Sunday's crunch game at Stamford Bridge. There's also a quiz - name Edu's top 10 most expensive signings - which the boys nailed impressively this week. You can also join the convers...
Nov 07, 2024•40 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to make sense of our current form. What needs to change to get us back to some winning, free flowing football? Is it a personnel or systemic issue? Is Odegaard the answer? Can we trace these issues back to our summer transfer business? There's also some inspired, puntastic, cheesy chat from Stef that's worth the admission price alone. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod ...
Nov 04, 2024•59 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at our cruise past Preston, and look ahead to our revenge mission at St James' Park this weekend. Plenty of praise going around for Nwaneri, but will he get a start against Newcastle? Jesus back on the scoresheet, but will he start against the Geordies? Is Gabriel fit to play? Who gets the nod in midfield? Finally, quiz time asks you to name the 5 players to have turned out for both teams in the premier league era - the boys nailed this one! You can als...
Oct 31, 2024•49 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a look back at the Liverpool game. Two points dropped or a point gained? Is this another example of an overly cautious response to some in-game adversity? Or was it a resilient point against the table toppers? Saka, Rice, Partey, Merino all come in for deserved praise, more harsh opinions ventured for Trossard and Martinelli. We close with a brief look ahead to Preston in the cup on Wednesday - can you name the starting 11 for the last time we played them, b...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to muster some enthusiasm for the win over Shakhtar - Partey, Martinelli and Jesus earn some praise, but that's about it. There's growing frustration at Arteta's refusal to rotate, whilst simultaneously complaining about fatigue. We also look ahead to Liverpool's visit on Sunday with some degree of anxiety - especially poor Stef. And finally, can you name the six players to have represented both clubs in the Premier league? You can also join the conversat...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we search for healing, for some catharsis after a shocking weekend of football. Do we blame the referee, VAR, Trossard, Saliba, Martinelli, Arteta, Father Christmas? Or is it a little bit of everything? Where do we go from here? Who starts against Shaktar, who replaces Saliba against Liverpool, and is now the time to start Nwaneri? So many question, so few answers! You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Inst...
Oct 20, 2024•49 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to the return of proper football, and Bournemouth away on Saturday. Who will be fit to start - we suspect a strong line-up, but who knows with Arteta. We worry a little bit about the threat from Bournemouth, we predict a desired points tally from the next 4 games, we laugh at United (again) and finally, can you name the starting 11 from Arteta's first game in charge of Arsenal, also away at Bournemouth? You can also join the conversation on our socials...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly and Chris as we attempt to fill yet another international break with some cutting edge nonsense. We pray to the footballing Gods that Saka isn't really injured at all, and that Odegaard returns earlier than feared. We rate our start to the season, and reserve high praise for Saka and Havertz in particular. We look at our rivals and their performances so far. And which player would you take from each of our rivals? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northba...
Oct 13, 2024•31 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris, as we try to work out what sort of a performance that was against Southampton. Did we need to go a goal behind to win that game? High praise for Saka and Havertz, and some words of caution for Calafiori. We discuss rotation, player fatigue, and Stef's pessimism. And can you name the 6 players to have more Premier League assists for Arsenal than Saka? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankp...
Oct 05, 2024•52 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly and Chris as we look back at the drama of the late win over Leicester and the professionalism of beating PSG in the Champions League. We also look forward to what we hope will be a more run of the mill victory over the Saints on Saturday. We discuss squad rotation, Havertz, Nwaneri, Jesus, Merino and a lot more. There's also a quiz - can you name the 12 players to have played for both Arsenal and Southampton in the Premier league era? You can also join the conversation on our socials:...
Oct 02, 2024•38 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we are full of praise for Arsenal Women, the Hale Enders and look ahead to Leicester visiting the carpet on Saturday. Stef fears a Vardy party, but we all expect the win, just. But who will line up at kick off? Will Nwaneri get his Premier League debut, will White make it at right back, and will we get to see Neto in the nets, oh! (sorry). And can you name Arsenal's five most red carded players in the Premier League era? You can also join the conversation on our...
Sep 27, 2024•41 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to unpick the events of Arsenal's draw at the Etihad. City's fast start, Rodri's karma, Haaland raging around the pitch like a madman, celebrating a draw against 10 men, Silva's saltiness, Trossard's folly, Calafiori's majestic strike, Gabriel again, Raya unflappable, Arteta's tactics and on and on we go. We think it was cathartic, though we're not sure about Stef, he may still have a rant or two left... Join the conversati...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly and Stef as they take a look back at the Atalanta draw, and then preview an early season six pointer. Holly feels Rodri's end of season comments will motivate the team even more to win. Stef expects a tight affair. Who plays in midfield? Are we too defensive? Should we go at City right from the off? How do we mitigate Odegaard's absence? Does Martinelli get another start? Is this a must not lose game, or, after last season's draw, a must win game? And finally, who scored t...
Sep 21, 2024•50 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Holly, Stef and Chris jump online in the wake of a crucial win in the NLD. Despite missing several players, the lads are full of praise for the team that battled their way to a 0-1 victory at the Armitage Shanks Arena. North London remains very Red. Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcast Company....
Sep 15, 2024•46 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Premier League football returns this weekend - unlike half of our midfield - so Holly, Stef & Chris are chewing over possible team line-ups and formations before predicting scores for the season's first NLD. Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcast Company....
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef and Chris for their first uncut video pod in which there's a look at Arsenal womens' action, the Arsenal men involved in the Nations League Internationals (with everyone praying we just get the lads back unscathed) plus a summary of where we're at after 3 games of the domestic season. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod https://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover loads more o...
Sep 08, 2024•42 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Holly, Stef & Chris jump onto their mics straight after the Brighton clash to discuss the game, most notably the game-changing sending off of Declan Rice. Why aren't we seeing consistency in the application of the rules? Just what is 'the letter of the law'? Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcas...
Sep 01, 2024•54 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef & Chris for a preview of the home game v Brighton this weekend, following a look at potential - and some might argue essential - late transfers. Then we're onto team and score predictions for the Brighton game with Stef & Holly guessing the same score for possibly the first time ever. That's got to be a good omen, right? Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, ...
Aug 29, 2024•53 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef & Chris to bask in the aftermath of our statement win at Villa Park. There's a look at all the game's key moments, including David 'Reflex' Raya's phenomenal save, Saliba's super-human tackle and Ben White's pinpoint accurate shot into John McGinn. There's also a round up of the latest transfer gossip... Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our websit...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Producer Chris is joined by Stef as Holly struggles to find a wifi signal in the Lake District. There's a look back at the Wolves win, some transfer gossip and another bemused glance at what Chelsea are up to... We then focus on this weekend's away trip to Villa with team and score predictions. Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podc...
Aug 21, 2024•44 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Join Holly, Stef & Chris for a bumper episode in which they touch on more transfer gossip before making some speculative predictions for the season ahead. Then it's onto the business of Wolves at home - who'll start? What will the score be? And will AI take over the pod? Join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by T...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast As the US tour draws to a close, Holly, Stef & Chris reflect on more than the games themselves; the continuing blooding of Ethan Nwaneri, the fit-again Gabbies out to prove their worth and, of course, loads of transfer gossip. Holly tries to condense all this into 11 key points... You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsena...
Jul 31, 2024•50 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Holly, Stef & Chris get on the mics to discuss our lads' involvement in the Euros Final and touch on where England go from here. Where are Arsenal going in the transfer market though? We discuss potential ins and outs the week before the squad heads off on their US tour. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Pro...
Jul 17, 2024•50 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Holly, Stef & Chris look over England's recent game v Switzerland and the vital contribution of our starboy. There's also a look at possible transfer ins & outs as we gear up for the beginning of pre-season. Plus, the summer seems to have gone away but Holly's cough is back. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website,thenorthbankfc.com The Nor...
Jul 08, 2024•54 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast The group stages of the Euros are done so it's time to get Holly, Stef and Chris' thoughts on how England and perhaps more importantly, Arsenal players, are doing. And what about transfer ins and outs when the window opens next week? We discuss potential price tags, what they mean (or don't) and ultimately decide that whatever Arteta and Edu decide is OK with us. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and ...
Jun 29, 2024•59 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Join the lads for the latest look at potential signings as well as those who might have got away... There's also a round up of Arsenal players on international duty where the overwhelming wish is for them to play a bit, score loads and come back as quickly as possible with no injuries. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podca...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast It's the transfer silly season again which means time for Holly, Stef and Chris to suggest potential comings & goings ahead of next season. Are we bad at selling or did we just have bad players to sell in the past? What position should be our priority for a signing? And who do we let go? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Holly, Stef and Chris kick off with a quick look at the Everton game and the carnival atmosphere around the Emirates - what is the general mood in terms of where we're at and where we are headed? There's also a round up of the season with a series of Q&As - ranging from most-improved player to favourite chant. What are your choices? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our webs...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Holly, Stef and Chris look ahead to the final game of the season - Everton at home on Sunday. It's generally agreed that we've had a great season and the team are headed in the right direction and whilst it's still possible to win the league, we have to celebrate pushing City all the way regardless... There's a look up the road at our rivals and their current mindset as we send our very best wishes to West Ham. Funny old game, innit? You can also join the conversation on our soci...
May 18, 2024•30 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast 
