Joining Ian Stone this week it's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to talk all through Arsenal's season so far. This week: we discuss the position Ainsley Maitland Niles and what's next for him, we talk about replacing Granit in the team, and we look ahead to the return of Patrick Vieira next Monday. Plus Adrian does a deep dive on the women's team and their excellent start to the WSL and brings us the Sound of Music RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Jack Wilshere love in (01.30) PART 2a - AMN - what next...
Oct 11, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ian Stone, Art de Roché, and James McNicholas for some considered reaction to the Brighton draw. This week: we look at Arsenal without Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to change his gameplans up a little, we lament the overreaction to the result on social media, and we celebrate what it is to be an english football fan. Plus we talk Arsenal topping the WSL ahead of their tough Champions League tie with Barcelona, and we discuss Tomas Rosicky as he turns 41. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Naff away da...
Oct 04, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a full and joyous unpacking of Arsenal 3-1 Spurs. And stick around at the end for a bonus chat with Amy Lawrence if you just can't get enough love for the Arsenal. This week: we revel in the cauldron of the Emirates, ask if this is the turning point for Arsenal, and praise, well, almost everybody! We've got love for the Hale End, for Partey, for Odegaard, and for Tomiyasu. We've got stories from the ground. And we've got a discussion on the ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché to discuss another 1-0 to the Arsenal as this weekend the Gunners beat Burnley. Today it's all about Ramsdale, Gabriel, and Tomiyasu as the defensive back six takes shape, we discuss Wednesday's match against Wimbledon, and then there's the big one: the North London Derby too - could Jack Wilshere do a job in the dressing room? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Ramsdale love in (01.30) PART 2a - Burnley 0-1 Arsenal (12.30) PART 2b - Wimbledon preview (30...
Sep 20, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Arsenal correspondents Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join host Ian Stone after Arteta's Gunners secured an actual Premier League win!... The trio discuss the new-look backline, how a tactical shift might hold the key to getting both Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard into the same team AND a sliding doors moment which might have seen Patrick Vieira in the Arsenal dugout, instead of beating Spurs handsomely at Selhurst Park. Plus, Amy and James revisit Laurent Koscielny's unp...
Sep 13, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join a curiously hopeful host, Ian Stone, following yet another dazzling display for England from birthday boy Bukayo Saka... The trio reminisce over some of the teenage sensations who sadly didn't live up to their enormous potential, reflect on *that* Edu interview and discuss the Arsenal Women's team's title credentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 07, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss the latest calamitous result from the weekend as Arsenal were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City. And on the 10 year anniversary of the 8-2, just to rub salt into the wound even further. But all hope is not yet lost, there's still one member of the team who believes that a top six finish is possible, that there's reason for hope come the NLD, but one thing we can all agree on is the need for some gallows humour at this time. RUNNING ORDER ...
Aug 30, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a round up from Arsenal's loss to Chelsea at the weekend. We look for the positives, ask where the deficiencies were, and do not touch the "Arteta out" question. Plus emotions on a return to the Emirates with friends and family, goalkeeper competition, and the importance of the upcoming Carabao Cup game against West Brom. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Back to the Emirates (01.30) PART 2 - Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (06.00) PART 3a - West Brom Wednesday (2...
Aug 23, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The opening week of the season could have gone, well, a lot better. But misery loves company so Ian Stone, Art de Roché and James McNicholas are here to provide that for you. This week, which defender has the turning circle of a ship in a harbour? Who's just staring into nothingness? And why was Torreira at a theme park? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Oblivion (01.30) PART 2 - Brentford 2-0 Arsenal (05.00) PART 3 - Transfers (26.00) Get yourself an Athletic subscription with 30% off here Learn more abou...
Aug 16, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a season preview as we gear up and set our expectations for Arsenal in 2021/22. There's still plenty of business to be done but what's our priority is an attacking midfielder or should a number two be number one? Who's been good in preseason? And what would be Thierry Henry's Olympic sport? All that and much more RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Gold! (01.30) PART 2a - Spurs 1-0 Arsenal (02.00) PART 2b - Transfers (15.00) PART 3a - Brentford v Arsenal...
Aug 09, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back and releasing the handbrake slowly on a brand new season. It's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roché with you for a look at the pre season games so far, thoughts on the new shirts, and the All or Nothing doc that's heading north to the Emirates. All that plus we run our eye over the latest recruits, those that are staying put, and have a song too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - All or Nothing (01.30) PART 2a - Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal (09.00) PART 2b - Movers (14.00) PART 3 - Shirts (30.00) P...
Aug 02, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the last podcast of the season, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to agree never to speak of this year again. Before that, we search long and hard for the diamonds in the dirt: Saka and ESR, Laca taking the knee, Tierney taking on the snow in shirt sleeves… We also look forward to next season before signing off with a three song jukebox and an extended appreciation of Steve Bould. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and broadcaster Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for this week's show. It's 15 years since the club left Highbury and the panel examine it's effect on the club, and the impact on the Arsenal of today. Luiz, Saliba and Arteta's tactics go under the microscope, and Kolo Toure is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to peer through the crystal ball at what Arsenal’s future looks like for the squad, in boardroom, and of course for the manager himself. After Willian’s wonder-strike it’s inevitable that the name John Jensen would come up somewhere this week, and If you’ve been wondering where Alex Song is now, or how Amy saved him once from the wrath of Islington’s parking attendants, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 12, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to vent about Villareal, wonder what's next for Joe Willock and reveal the genesis of the chant "1-0 To The Arsenal". Both Amy and James' favourite cup finals happened on this day (in different years) so our writers from The Athletic are put through their paces in a fiendish quiz on the cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to sing about the protests, dance on the grave of the European Super League, and pray at the Avenell Road altar for a positive result against Villarreal. There's football talk too - another graduate of Hale End FC - Folarin Balogun's new contract, Thomas Partey's shooting, a moment for Thierry Henry,.. plus the Random Arse Generator is here to remind you that Paul Merson was *really good* at football once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Adrian Clarke to discuss a very strange week in football. The Athletic's Adam Crafton jumps on the podcast to explain the European Super League, and what it might mean for Arsenal. There’s proper football talk too! That purple patch in Prague, Xhaka’s hybrid role, the 'unplayable' Hale End heroes Saka and ESR, and the gang wonder whether it’s Pepe’s time to shine. Plus...“The Romford Pele” Ray Parlour comes out of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and Ian Stone are looking ahead to (but not looking forward to) Arsenal’s crucial Europa League tie. The team reminisce about tense European cup ties of old, ponder the Auba issue, assess Arteta’s man management and shudder at what Arsenal’s plan C, D or E options might be this summer. Eduardo gets his turn out of the Random Arse Generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas, Art De Roche (eventually) and late substitute Tayo Popoola to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League tie against Slavia Prague. There’s much talk about trusting the process, Cedric’s right foot, Laca’s two left feet, Arsenal the sleeping giant, and just how well we’d do if we got to the Champions League anyway. The wizard Kanu gets his turn on the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal legend Rocky Rocastle is the focus of this week's podcast, on the anniversary of his untimely passing. Friend and former team-mate Kevin Campbell joins Ian Stone, Nick Callow and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence to reflect on the man as much as the player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast An attacking line up of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché bounce back from three goals down to deliver an Ode to Martin Ødegaard, some sweet Chambers music, and much much more. Plus there's a love letter to Santi Cazorla on this week's Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a very happy podcast this week as The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to celebrate a North London Derby victory at The Emirates. There's talk of match day superstitions, late arrivals, Ian Wright and Neil Diamond, and of course, so many tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the North London Derby this weekend, and The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone and Lee Dixon to reminisce over memorable derby moments...From Liam Brady, to Kanu, to that time Lee Dixon was pinned to the wall by his own players. Ian Stone's Mourinho fetish gets a mention, Lee Dixon tries to actually win the "Lee Dixon 90s Quiz", and 'Nutty' Nigel Winterburn comes out of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ahletic's Amy Lawrence and host Ian Stone are joined by Adrian Clarke and Nick Callow to discuss how Mikel Arteta is making the best of the whole squad in this most challenging of seasons. Favourite football shows on TV are chosen, a Dennis Bergkamp love in is the focus of this week’s Random Arsenal Generator, and Adrian Clarke remembers the time he actually passed on a party invitation from "The Iceman". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s late late show against Benfica - including the wonder of Saka and the return of the Auba we all love. Laurent Koscielny pops out of the Random Arse Generator, favourite late European goals are discussed, and Arteta’s North London Derby Dilemma is chewed over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence joins Ian Stone and Nick Callow to interview former Arsenal and Benfica midfielder Stefan Schwarz, ahead of the Europa League tie this week. Art De Roche joins the gang to discuss Hector Bellerin, and Tomas Rosicky is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone discuss the pruning of Arsenal's squad, the value of patience, and an excellent 44 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A diminutive Russian is thrown into the Random Arse Generator, and the panel ask which Arsenal player did you judge too soon? SPECIAL OFFER! Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price. Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s transfer strategy. How does it work? Who’s the team behind it? And how have things changed post Arsene Wenger? Norwegian journalist Knut Espen Sveagaarden gives us the inside track on new loan signing Martin Østergaard, the gang choose the favourite Arsenal Nordic moments, and a Dutchman is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER! Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reminisce over their favourite Mesut moments, whilst breathing a sigh of relief that the saga is now over. There is praise for Partey, more joy over Arsenal’s Bright Young Things, and the time Lee Dixon was mistaken for Glen Hoddle on a Korean style game show. PLUS...the Random Arse Generator makes a triumphant return, for it’s second week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas, Art De Roche and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss Arsenal’s continuing good form, and ask themselves “What should our squad look like?” There’s also time to discuss Mesut Ozil. Plus there’s messages from the mailbag, the Lee Dixon 90’s quiz, and a tentative attempt at a new game called Random Arsenal Generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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