@ 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 1-Nil to The Arsenal. A classic score line but far from a classic performance. Tabs is joined by Whale for an EPIC episode of contrasting views on performances, statistics and what to expect in Saka's absence. We finish with an insider's thoughts, from friend of the Pod Tom Lloyd, on our Brentford away game on New Year's Day. Come find us on Bluesky and Threads @TheGroveAFC COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast It's Christmas time and London is all red as Arsenal continue their 2024 undefeated streak against local rivals. Tabs and Ian dive into why Arsenal were 5 star kings of the Palace, try to find a slither of hope from Saka's injury, are thankful for Raya's shot stopping and finish off willfully dismissing Ipswich's chances at The Emirates. MERRY CHRISTMAS & COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the Socials at: @arsecannonpics @thegroveafc...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Jesus is Arsenal's saviour and wise men Ian and Tabs are here to spread the good news. We discuss why the subs made such a difference, how insanely busy January and February will now be, was Eddie sandbagging us all this time and what will happen when we meet Crystal Palace again in the League on Saturday. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the Socials at: @thegroveafc @arsecannonpics
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast It's winter and Arsenal go cold in front of goal against Everton. What's going on? Why's it happening? What next? Is it over? IS it all Ian's wife's fault? Tabs and Ian answer these big questions and then ignore all of our current issues as we review and predict our Carabao Cup QF v Crystal Palace. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the Socials at: @arsecannonpics @thegroveafc
Dec 15, 2024•59 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast The Boys from Hale End were on song against Monaco and so are Tabs and Ian as they praise The Arsenal, rejoice at Jesus being reborn and worship at the feet of Bukayo Saka. We then finish praying for 3 points v Everton at the weekend. @thegroveafc @arsecannonpics COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Ian and Tabs are frustrated, gutted and annoyed, as they talk through the disappointing draw v Fulham. Where's the attack? How's our luck? What can we do next? We go through the key moments, rate the players and try to figure out what went wrong. We finish with a quick preview of the UCL Matchday 6 game v Monaco. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the socials @thegroveafc
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast We're good at corners, other fans don't like it and we don't care. Tabs, and his new microphone, and Ian drink up the salty tears of United fans whilst reviewing that easy 2-0 win and Saliba's first Arse-nal goal of the season. There's player ratings and awards to be dished out and then we finish we a preview of the Fulham game, including some live commentary from Craven Cottage. COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Find us on the socials @thegroveafc
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast With the Sunday League ending to the first half and stalemate 2nd it's easy to forget how good we actually were. In this episode Tabs and Ian discuss our dominance, the goals, and rate the players, whilst questioning what on earth Lopetegui has been smoking?! We then finish with a preview of the big midweek game against Manchester Utd. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast It's The Grove / Dads Our Job (Adam & Rob) mash-up where we are infiltrated by West Ham fan (Adam) to get a Hammer's perspective on the game at The London Stadium. We discuss our shared love for Declan Rice, is it better to be a trophy winning West Ham fan or a trophy-less Arsenal fan and it's anyone's guess what the starting line-ups will be come Saturday evening. Have a listen. Enjoy! COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @dadsourjob.bsky.social @Dadsourjobpod Adam : @A_A_L_1986 / @adamc1r Rob: @robhorton8...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast In Ep 56 Ian (@arsecannonpics) and Tabs bathe in the glory of Arsenal finally scoring and winning away in the Champions League. We discuss how good we were, and continue to ponder upon how good Gyokeres actually is. We also introduce our new Player Ratings section of the pod. Let us know what you think. There's also a musical treat for you at the end of the pod, if you care to make it that far. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Nov 27, 2024•55 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal are back and this is more like the team we know and love. In this episode Tabs is joined by Ian Jenkinson aka @ArseCannonPics to discuss the excellent win against Nottingham Forest. There's big love for soft shoe Martin Ødegaard, powerful Bukayo Saka and our very own Ethan Nwaneri, whilst we also take a look at how the fullbacks are so central to how we play. We finish off with a preview of the UCL Match Day 5 Sporting Lisbon away day, both looking forward to and dreading the site of Vik...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast The international break is over, the fans are ready, the players are ready, the manager is ready...let's fogging go! The Grove's very own American, Whale, joins Tabs to give a different perspective of the season so far and what's to come, we answer some of the big questions of the day as posed by our listeners, then we end with a quick look at the must win fixture against a difficult Forest side. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast 
