Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show The World Cup of underrated Arsenal players
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Jun 23, 2025 Dive into a knockout tournament to uncover Arsenal's most underrated players! The panel reflects on unsung heroes like Bakary Sagna and Gilberto Silva, sharing personal anecdotes alongside fierce debates. A lively comparison of forwards Giroud and Smith showcases how context shapes player legacies. As laughs abound, opinions of underrated talents like Santi Cazorla and Paul Merson lead to unexpected insights. And just when you think it’s all football, there's fun banter about overrated songs. Who will be crowned the ultimate unsung hero?
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Dennis Bergkamp Unveiling Memory
- Amy Lawrence vividly recalled the 30th anniversary of Dennis Bergkamp's unveiling at Arsenal.
- She described the surreal experience and how rare it was then to see such a global superstar signing.
Format for Deciding Underrated Player
- Underrated players are evaluated by how much they contributed versus the fanfare they received.
- The podcast began a tournament-style knockout to find Arsenal's most underrated player.
Influence of Player Departures on Perception
- Left out players were considered overrated or simply too highly rated to be underrated.
- The unpopular departure of some players affected how fans perceive their underrated status.