Boyd and Josh are back with staunch guest Alan Alger who has some typically forthright views after our disappointing draw at Old Trafford. In fact we all have forthright views. We also discuss the Sky punditry and the free kick controversy and look ahead to what is a weird situation this week in the return leg of the Champions League tie v PSV, and the Chelsea game this weekend. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playba...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd is joined by Josh and guests Ricky Lawrence and Oli Shorts for a swift on-the-whistle analysis of our disappointing 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. And even more excitingly, Josh and Ricky are podcasting while on their electric car journey home from the City Ground as they were about to run out of juice. We did have time to lament the end of our title challenge while looking forward to the Champions League and coming up with some choice analogies. Thanks for listening! arsenalpodcast.net @...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast sports commentator Trevor Harris to look back on what feels like a pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race as Arsenal fell to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of West Ham. We vent our frustrations at our lack of attacking options and query whether we should bemoan our luck or point the finger at Arteta, or perhaps more widely at the Club’s lack of transfer activity. Trevor believes Champion’s League qualification is not a formality while...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh and Boyd were together to look back on a massively important victory at Leicester as Mikel Merino became the unlikely striker to get Arsenal over the line and keep the momentum in this title chase. We reflect on the hugely disappointing Kai Havertz news from Dubai, frustrations with Sterling, excitement with Nwaneri, and if we will be in a much stronger position come a week today… thanks as always for listening! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Go...
Feb 17, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Josh away on business, Boyd is joined by Alan Alger for a celebration of one of the best days at the Emirates in recent memory, plus some semi-pointless transfer speculation considering by the time you hear this episode the window might be closed. Alan also has three complaints to get off his chest while Boyd acclaims one of the great chants of all time. Stay humble everyone! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production play...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to look back at a pivotal victory at Molineux. Surprisingly we didn’t all agree on the validity of the red card that was shown to Myles Lewis-Skelly, as Alan turned to still images to prove his point. We did all take great heart from Arsenal digging out a victory and ponder if the upcoming week is the most crucial of the season so far… Thanks as always for listening, we’ll be back next week. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced...
Jan 27, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh and Boyd were joined by friend of the podcast Gareth Parker to reflect on dropped points, chicken burgers, Sol’s google pixel and a problematic Partey. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Oli Shorts to dissect our deflating performances against Man United and Newcastle, ponder if we can rely on our attacking options to score enough goals and look ahead to huge League games agains Spurs and Aston Villa. Thanks for listening, we’ll be back next week. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more a...
Jan 13, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh and Boyd were joined by friend of the pod Ricky Lawrence to reflect on a draw on the South Coast that for 24 hours potentially felt title deciding, before Manchester United gave us renewed hope. We look ahead to a big week of Cup Action, debate Arteta's latest decisions and ponder what a pivotal January will bring on and off the pitch. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2025 Playback M...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd is joined by AFCamden aka Dean, and legendary commentator Trevor Harris whilst Josh is away. They discuss the triumphant victories over Ipswich and, especially, Brentford, the real man of the match, a fine performance by teenage Ethan, coping with injuries and absentees, the mystery of Jesus and ponder our overall chances of winning stuff this season. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast While Josh is outrageously away on holiday, Boyd is joined by Alan Alger for one of their occasional “Dot & Ethel”-style two-hander episodes to discuss the double triumph over Palace, the remarkable comeback of Jesus, the Saka injury blow and marks out of 10 for Mikel Arteta’s first five years as Arsenal boss. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by not only OG Dan Baldwin but Arsenal Royalty - invincible Martin Keown himself, to catch up on his take on the current Arsenal situation and to delve into Martin's story celebrating the release of his autobiography 'On The Edge'. Incredible insights into his time at the club, his memories with Wenger, Ian Wright's bus driving skills and so much more. You can purchase Martin's book via this link: https://linktr.ee/martinkeownbook arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Prod...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Boyd away in New York, Josh took the reins of the podcast and was joined by Alan Alger and Ricky Lawrence to reflect on a draw in West London as Arsenal and Fulham shared the spoils. How damaging will those dropped points be to our title hopes? And is there a danger of over reliance on set pieces after yet another Arsenal corner success. We take a moment to hear about Alan’s extraordinarily expensive home end ticket before questioning whether we’d have given some minutes to Raheem on his 30...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Dean (AFCamden) to look back at an extraordinary first half at the London Stadium as Arsenal hit West Ham for 5 in a pulsating first 45 minutes. We ponder if this return to form could be enough to catch up with Liverpool, whether their victory against Man City leaves an ominous task. Trossard is back in Boyd’s good books, we revel in our European away form and look ahead to the visit of Man United. Thanks as always for listening! arsenalpodcast....
Dec 03, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Dave Seager (@goonerdave66) to look back on a fine victory against Nottingham Forest as the Gunners showed the sort of performance that had been missing prior to the International break. Josh discusses a first visit to a hospitable Arsenal Supporters Club, Boyd considers Trossard's impact and we hear all about Dave's new book of Arsenal poetry "Welcome To The Goonerverse – An Arsenal Anthology" which Boyd has contributed to. Available here! Than...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by long time friend of the podcast Geoff Arsenal as we reflected on a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge which leaves us 9 points behind Liverpool as we hit the international break. We discuss the positives of Odegaard’s return and improved performance yet ponder if the gap to Liverpool is already too much… Thanks as always for listening, we’ll be back after the International break! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackm...
Nov 11, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to reflect on a disappointing defeat in Milan as Arsenal suffered consecutive 1-0 defeats after a disappointment in Newcastle on Saturday. Can we take positives from the second half out in Italy and turn our fortunes around in West London on Sunday? We discuss how important Odegaard’s return will be, touch upon Edu’s exit and try to stop Boyd killing off Trossard. Thanks as always for listening! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Prod...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Ricky Lawrence to evaluate Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against title rivals Liverpool as Arsenal twice failed to hold on to a lead. We discuss if we should be proud how the team is standing up despite defensive injuries and suspensions, or if in reality this was two huge points dropped in what could have been a must win game. We look at Saka’s extraordinary influence, more refereeing frustrations, and a slightly cryptic Arteta…Thanks as always for listen...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Dean (AFCAMDEN) to reflect on a sobering defeat on the south coast as Bournemouth beat Arsenal two nil. We discuss sending off regret, refereeing frustration and how we bounce back from a deflating away day. Boyd also reveals what he asked Mikel Arteta at an intimate dinner last week. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/c...
Oct 21, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to look back at Arsenal’s 3-1 success against Southampton to ensure Arsenal remained unbeaten ahead of the international break. We asses Arteta’s many changes to the lineup, his faith in Jorginho in the middle and Partey at right back, ponder Sterling’s first Premier League start for the club, and reflect on Saka’s comments that this could finally be Arsenal’s year. Enjoy the international break and we’ll see you again in two weeks ti...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Ricky Lawrence to reflect on a superb victory against Leicester which saw the Gunners become title favourites with the bookmakers. As well as looking at their logistical challenges Boyd and Ricky both faced in the build up to the game, we reflect on an important day for Martinelli and a hugely encouraging one for our two full backs, in what felt even this early in the season a must win game. We also look back on how our youngsters got on in the ...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by a friend of the Podcast, Jim a.k.a. East Lower. We reflect on an extraordinary game at the Etihad Stadium as Arsenal valiantly battled with 10 men, but ultimately succumbed to a late equaliser. Are we now more confident of a potential title success? Should we revel in this new found Arsenal housery? Thanks as always for listening. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Lt...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd & Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Adam Bernstein to rejoice at a third straight league victory at White Hart Lane. No Odegaard? No Rice? No problem… a magnificent and effective victory as Mikel got his tactics spot on as a resolute performance saw Arsenal home. How crucial was it in the title race? What changes do we expect for our trip to Atalanta and what lies ahead for us at the Etihad next Sunday? Thanks as always for listening. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by J...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by voice of Arsenal Dan Roebuck to ponder a frustrating draw against Brighton as Rice's red card changed the game. The trio also reflect on Sterling's late move to the Gunners - which Boyd called for two weeks ago - as well as reflecting on the late departures including our former no. 1 Aaron Ramsdale. There's time to assess the Champions League Draw and upcoming trip to White Hart Lane. Thanks as always for listening! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to review a significant victory at Villa Park after a magnificent moment from David Raya turned the game in Arsenal's favour. Is Trossard right to be moody and whilst we're here, why is Zinchenko? Is Eddie finally off and what striking option are we turning to in a bid to bolster our attacking options! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Medi...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Tim Payton to reflect on an opening day 2-0 victory against Wolves where Gabriel Jesus had to contend with a rather different approach to defending. Boyd bemoaned the new text on the big screens, Tim explained the new Champions League format and we discussed the likely ins and outs as the futures of Nketiah, Ramsdale and Merino surely come to a head in the next 10 days. We also look ahead to an important match at Villa this weekend… thank you al...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by ESPN Senior Football Writer James Olley for this special preview of the upcoming season. Together, they discuss the team's prospects, the chances of improving on last year's performance, recent signings, and much more. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Trevor Harris to reflect on a final day which sadly didn’t go our way… 28 wins, 89 points, yet 2nd place when all was said and done. We look back on a magnificent effort from a group of players we’ve fallen in love with, led by a manager who has united our club. What a group, what a season… we can’t wait to go one better next year. Thanks to everyone for listening throughout the season and to all our wonderful guests. Bring on august! arsenalpod...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger in the wake of Manchester City’s victory of our arch rivals Tottenham to all but secure the Premier League title. We console each other as it seems the title evades us for another year, but take huge pride in the continued improvements this group of players have taken. It’s not over yet, we’ll cross our fingers for Sunday and ensure to bring our radios. arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Product...
May 15, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Geoff Arsenal to reflect on the Gunners 3-0 success against Bournemouth ensuring Arsenal take this captivating title bid yet another week onwards. We look ahead to a surely pivotal weekend as City travel to Fulham and Arsenal visit old rivals Manchester United. We discuss how proud we are of this team regardless, and why the future is so bright for the years ahead… Thanks for listening! arsenalpodcast.net @arsenalpodcast Produced by Josh Landy A...
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