Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 144: November mailbag
Nov 26, 2025
Tim and Jamie dive into the latest Athletic report highlighting dressing room tensions and recruitment issues. They discuss declining TV ratings for WSL matches and the challenges posed by midday kickoffs. The duo tackles Arsenal's goalkeeper situation and whether new signings are necessary. They analyze Caitlin Foord's performance and consider using Leah Williamson in a defensive midfield role. Lastly, they explore the team's ongoing struggle with consistency and the impact of tactical decisions on player performance.
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Systemic Problems Underpin Current Issues
- The Athletic story confirmed long-running, systemic problems at Arsenal Women beyond a single manager or season.
- Jamie Spanger says success has masked structural issues in recruitment, squad pathways and leadership.
Mixed Messages Signal Internal Dysfunction
- Tim Stillman describes mixed and changing internal messages as evidence of organisational dysfunction.
- He links inconsistent reporting signals to possible lack of oversight across departments at the club.
Rethink Midday Kickoffs To Grow Audience
- Change kickoff scheduling to reach broader football fans, not only youth demographics.
- Jamie argues midday kickoffs exclude many potential viewers and limit growth of the women's game.