Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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Apr 5, 2022 • 48min

Arteta's conundrum, football and fashion, and Unai (m)Emer-ies

Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and James McNicholas for some company following that shocking defeat against Palace.This week: cack. There's no other word for it. Adrian and James dissect the fall out from the result in South London including how the injuries to Tierney and Partey will affect the line up going forward - will Saka be a full back again? Will Nuno Tavares get a game again? And just why does this sort of performance happen from seemingly nowhere?We also talk about Unai Emery after he spoke to The Athletic about his time at Arsenal and we talk fashion - here's the must see catalogue where Adrian makes an appearanceRUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Preferable mundane tasks: 01:00PART 2 - Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal - tactics and what next: 04:00PART 3a - Unai (m)Emer-ies: 28:00 PART 3b - Fashion and football: 37:00  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 46min

Arsenal HOF, Rashford to Arsenal & What Bergkamp Would Cost Today!

Host Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and The Athletic's Art de Roche to reflect on Arsenal Women's Champions League hopes and how the NLD postponement could actually help their season... Plus, a discussion over which Arsenal legend should follow Patrick Vieira into the Hall Of Fame and whether or not Marcus Rashford would be a smart addition to the current squad this summer (if not, then who?)Plus, the trio explore a fantastic article from Art, all about how much Arsenal's biggest transfers would cost today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 21, 2022 • 39min

A result to celebrate

It's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas here looking back at another 1-0 to the Arsenal win, this time over Aston Villa.This week we rub our victories in the celebration police's faces, we ask why there's this English obsession with "hardness" and talk about Arteta getting a song.All that plus some love for our England call ups, love for Bernd Leno, and a bit more of a chat about celebrating.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Celebrate good times: 01:00PART 2a - Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: 04:00PART 2b - Celebration police: 25:00 PART 3 - Three Four Lions: 30:00  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 17, 2022 • 56min

Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity

Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for a look back on Arsenal's so close but so far loss to Liverpool.We praise the work of Gabi Martinelli, discuss the season Aaron Ramsdale's had so far, and ask how do we get to Liverpool's level?Plus you can hear Amy Lawrence's interview with Fabrice Muamba on the 10 year anniversary from his collapse whilst playing for Bolton against Spurs in the FA Cup.And we talk about the "yoot" and make sure you know who to keep an eye on.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Players to fear : 01.00PART 2 - Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool : 07.00PART 3a - Amy meets Muamba : 31.30PART 3b - A look in on the Arsenal Academy : 41.00  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 37min

Happy Arsenal, happy Odegaard, happy Emirates

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's win over Leicester on Sunday evening.After a relatively comfortable win over Leicester we talk about the importance of Martin Odegaard and his comments about happiness in the team. We discuss the roles of Xhaka and Tierney too. And after Chelsea's owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government, we ask what does that mean for Arsenal and football?Oh and James has a great story that involves a bus stop and a former Arsenal player.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Seeing players unexpectedly 01.00PART 2 - Arsenal 2-0 Leicester: 06.00PART 3 - Chelsea and Arsenal: 25.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2022 • 41min

Into the top four, a song for Saka, and Ray Parlour: 49 undefeated

Join Amy Lawrence, Ian Stone, and James McNicholas as they look back on Arsenal's win at Watford which saw them grace the top four again. Is it on? And have Arsenal got the strength and mentality to finish there?Data Analyst Mark Carey talks us through how Arsenal have ascended the table, coming from the bottom to the top four. We also praise Saka and Odegaard, talk about who should be getting a chant, and celebrate Ray Parlour's 49th birthday.RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Boom boom boom and other chants: 01.00PART 2 - Watford 2-3 Arsenal: 06.00PART 3 - Top four reached with Mark Carey: 21.30PART 4 - It’s only Ray Parlour: 33.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 48min

Arteta’s bold substitutions, Pepe’s prowess, and faxing in results

Join Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas, and Ian Stone for a look back on the week of Arsenal including that spectacular last minute winner against Wolves on Thursday night.This week: where does Pepe fit in the team? Why is Martinelli so popular? And where were you when you found out that Arsenal had won on Thursday? Probably not mid performance like James!All that plus a discussion on Laca's contract, the club's owners, and Arteta's bold substitutions.PART 1 - Weird places to find out results (01.00)PART 2 - Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (06.00)PART 3a - Ownership (32.30)PART 3b - Martinelli’s “My Game In My Words” (41.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 45min

The Fab Four, Gabi’s snuggly blanket, and memories of Madrid magic

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on Arsenal's win over Brentford from the weekend.This week we crown the Fab Four, we discuss our captaincy choices, and we look at a shift in system. All that plus a trip down memory lane to the Bernabeu when Arsenal became the first english side to beat Real Madrid in their own backyard.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - The new Fab Four (01.00)PART 2 - Arsenal 2-1 Brentford (06.00)PART 3 - Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal (31.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 43min

A red card problem, complicated sales, and why we love the Arsenal

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a look back on the last week in Arsenal.Today: Do Arsenal have a discipline problem? What's our signature performance? And how many goals will Arsenal need to score in the final 16 games to get top four?All that plus a brilliant weekend of results for Arsenal despite not playing, look at our selling problem, and reasons to love the Gunners.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - We love you Arsenal, we do (01.00)PART 2 - Wolves 0-1 Arsenal (06.00)PART 3 - Arsenal and signings: it’s complicated (33.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 7, 2022 • 41min

Seventeen cup finals, Sir Wrighty, and Viv's pass

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche for a spin through the latest from ArsenalThis week: is Tomiyasu the best right back since Lee Dixon? Should Ian Wright get a knighthood? And which former Arsenal player did Viv Miedema remind Ian of this weekend?We discuss the hopes and expectations for the season ahead, whether Martinelli could play through the middle of the pitch, and find out whether we'll be seeing any of our youngsters making a cameo for the seniors in the second half of the season.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - What are we looking forward to when football returns? (01.00)PART 2 - Seventeen cup finals (06.00)PART 3 - U23s and Women with Art de Roche (27.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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