Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

The Athletic
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Jul 12, 2022 • 39min

Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End

Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for the latest goings on in and around Arsenal.This week: Arsenal's pre season game against FC Nuremburg - what learnings can we take, should we get over excited about Jesus, and what about Elneny's goal!Adrian went to screening of 'Inside Hale End' so we find out about that, and we discuss the impact Jack Wilshere will have at Arsenal's Academy.Plus we talk about hot games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 47min

Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?

Join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and host Ian Stone for another check in on the Gunners.It's time for pre season and so we discuss what ours look like, what Adrian's used to look like, and what actually happens at the weigh in.As for the outings and incomings Gabriel Jesus was finally announced on Monday but there's not much going out.We also discuss the possibility of safe standing and Kanu's greatest Premier League gameRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Pre season starts 02.00PART 2a - Who will leave the club?: 08.00PART 2b - Gabriel Jesus signs : 15.00PART 2c - Safe standing?: 28.00PART 3 - Kanu believe it : 30.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 34min

The patron saint of growling

Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Amy Lawrence for a look at the latest transfer news, the curious case of William Saliba and renewed criticisms of Arsenal's "Visit Rwanda" sleeve sponsor.On the show we discuss the arrival of Gabriel Jesus and what he does and doesn't bring to the side. We talk about the not so impending arrival of Raphinha as it looks like he's off to Chelsea. And we take a look at the Arsenal back line and its formation next season.All that plus a discussion on the upcoming "All or Nothing" Arsenal series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 21, 2022 • 42min

Norway, numbers, and no new names

This week Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk all things Norway, numbers, and transfers.All things being *at the time of recording* there's been no names just yet but since we last spoke the name Lisandro Martinez has picked up apace. Therefore asking the question, is Mikel Arteta all about versatility?We hear about Amy's trip to Norway back in April as she found out all about Arsenal's MO - Martin Odegaard.Plus there's a game of number association tooRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Shirt numbers 02.00PART 2 - Versatile players : 05.00PART 3 - Arsenal’s MO: Martin Odegaard: 25.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 42min

The new Vieira

We're back for the new season! And it's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and Amy Lawrence here to bring you up to date with everything that's happened in the Arsenal landscape since we last spoke - including a certain midfielder called Vieira.And this week's big question - Can you retire a song?All that plus discussions about Arsenal's striker situation, the fixture list, and how should Alex Lacazette be remembered?RUNNING ORDERPART 1a - What to do with no World Cup 02.00PART 1b - Fixtures announced 05.00PART 2 - Transfers : 11.00PART 3 - Bye bye Laca: 34.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2022 • 57min

The season in 12 words

Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, Amy Lawrence, and Art de Roche for one last time this season to look back on the season that was for Arsenal men, women, and the academy.This week: a dive into the positives, the manager, the injuries, and ultimate the January decisions that cost the club.All that plus Art brings his reflections from a busy season for the women and academy teams of Arsenal, and some end of season awards at the end too.RUNNING ORDERPART 1a - Season in three words : 01:00PART 1b - Arsenal 5-1 Everton: 2.30 PART 2 - Men’s Team Season review : 07.00PART 3a - Academy season review with Art De Roche : 28 .00PART 3b - Women’s Team season review with Art too! : 34.00PART 4 - Awards: 44.00  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 17, 2022 • 28min

Less of a podcast, more of a support group

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on the Newcastle defeat as Arsenal complete a season of winless Mondays.This week: why didn't the team show up? What prospects are there for the Everton game? And the biggest sigh you'll hear.Plus, reasons to be positive and keep the faith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 13, 2022 • 40min

Massive and crushing disappointment

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke for look back at a miserable night in N17.This week: we dissect the disappointing night that saw Spurs easily best Arsenal. We debate the big calls on the night, talk through what it means for the rest of the season, and learn about "bread poultice"RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Bread poultice: 01:00PART 2a - Spurs 3-0 Arsenal : 08 :00PART 3a - Champions League or Europa League : 29.00PART 3b - Newcastle preview : 32.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 9, 2022 • 50min

Two: goals for Eddie, contracts signed, and finish in the WSL

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a reflection on Arsenal's weird/nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Leeds at the weekendThis week: games where you can't stay in your seat, Arteta and Eidevall sign on for more years at The Arsenal, and Art de Roche joins to talk about Arsenal Women being oh-so-close to the WSL title.All that plus a discussion on what to do with Eddie Nketiah, emotions from 'The Angel' and a preview for Thursday's big game against SpursRUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Games you couldn’t watch : 01:00PART 2a - Arsenal 2-1 Leeds : 07:00PART 2b - NLD preview: 26.00PART 3a - New contracts for Arteta and Eidevall : 33.00PART 3b - Arsenal Women pipped to the WSL title with Art de Roche : 38.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 2, 2022 • 38min

Pulchritude and fortitude

Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's win over West Ham.This week: big up Nketiah, big up Holding, and big up securing top six.With a team that was largely mad up of squad players, Arsenal were able to make their way past a strong West Ham team at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We look at the players who shone, who got in Declan Rice's face, and whether they'll all be staying at the club come next season.Plus a discussion on Arsenal's potential new anthemRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Cult heroes : 01:00PART 2 - West Ham 1-2 Arsenal : 10:00PART 3 - North London forever… : 30.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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