Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

On this week's show I'm joined first by Andrew Allen to discuss and Arseblog News Magnum Opus – the season review which turned into an epic. We pick out some highlights from that, then turn our attention to the new kit, behind the scenes documentaries, the lack of TV coverage when football does return next month, some brief Champions League final chat, and the Premier League fixtures which were released yesterday.Then youth expert Jeorge Bird chats about the changing structures at that level, a different way of recruiting players, the work Per Mertesacker is doing with the Academy, some players to watch out for next season, and more.Follow Jeorge @jeorgebird - Follow Andrew @AAllenSport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa chat with host of the Box to Box WSL podcast Alex Ibaceta about the Gunners' Champions League tie against PSG on Saturday night, including players to watch, predictions and the panel ask who can stop Lyon from winning their 5th consecutive Champions League title.Then Tim chats to French women's football journalist Tara Britton from L'Equipiere to get the PSG perspective. There is discussion about whether they can break Lyon's domestic stranglehold, assessment of their summer business and key players and likely tactics for the Arsenal game.You can follow Alex on twitter @AlexIbaceta23 and you can follow Tara @TaraBritton8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we discuss the weekend's big story: the departure of Raul Sanllehi as head of football. All concerned are trying to play it as amicable, mutual decision, but does that really make any sense given the timing of it, and how closely it's come to an internal investigation by owners KSE. We chat about the former Head of Football and the work he did at the club, how the spotlight now falls on Technical Director Edu, and we explore his closeness to Sanllehi, the agent led approach and what he needs to deliver. There are also questions about new signing Willian, whether Vinai Venkatesham is the right man to lead the club at executive level, how our recruitment might work now and the big gap that exists within the structure, Willian's signing and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to discuss the needs of the Arsenal squad going into this transfer window. We cover all areas - goalkeeper, defence, midfield, and attack – to try and work out what we might do, who might be vulnerable to a departure, and the kinds of players Mikel Arteta wants to bring to the club. We start though with some thoughts on the arrival of Willian who has signed a three year deal with the club after his contract at Chelsea expired. All that, and more.Follow Clive @clivepafcIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we begin by discussing what appears to be the imminent arrival of Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea, weighing up the pros and cons of his experience with his age and contract length. We then chat in some depth about the changes made to the club's scouting network, letting Francis Cagigao and many of his team go, and the way we recruit players. Is our approach sufficient in the modern game, particularly when both your scouting and analysis departments feel somewhat marginalised in the process? We also touch on the redundancies and how the players might feel, before answering questions about Wilfried Zaha, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and the Alexandre Lacazette situation. James has a controversial Lucas Torreira opinion, and there's lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Arsecast is a day early, but comes in response to yesterday's club statement regarding the 55 redundancies being sought. I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss that, the framing of the statement as something necessary to keep team investment going, social and moral responsibility from the owners KSE, the timing of the communication, the fact our Head of Recruitment is being made redundant, how the players feel about his after being given assurances their pay cuts would save jobs, the executive structures, and lots more. We finish with a positive chat about Mikel Arteta and his impact at the end.Follow Philippe @PhilippeAuclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we look back on our record extending 14th FA Cup, following the 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. We chat about the excitement of the occasion, from watching at home to being at the match; the way it all played out from Chelsea's opener to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's winner and beyond; our tactical approach, the game plan, some good fortune along the way, and ultimately yet another FA Cup win. After that, we discuss what it means in this crazy season to have ended with success, the job Mikel Arteta has done and the impact he's made since taking the job in December, what the future holds for the club and certain players, how European football has an impact, and we also relive some of the best/funniest moments from the day along with LOTS more in this almost two hour long episode.Also, a big thanks to all our listeners for being here throughout this long, trying season, and we're so happy we've been able to end it on a high note for everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a special FA Cup final Arsecast Extra, in which James and I chat about how we're feeling ahead of game, whether it's more anxiety or excitement, before we discuss our team selection and how Mikel Arteta might set up his team and approach the game. Then we're joined by the legend that is Ian Wright to talk all about the final, his thoughts on the team, our strengths and how we should play, what it's like to experience the occasion as a player and lots more. And as usual we take listener questions which are, for the most part, centred around tomorrow's big game at Wembley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League season is over and we look back on the final day victory over Watford, in what was a fairly meaningless game for us. There's discussion of Kieran Tierney's first Arsenal goal, David Luiz conceding another penalty and setting a record in the process, and we reflect on an 8th placed finish overall. We're glad to see the back of the season, and lessons have to be learned, but we try to end part 1 with some positives to take from this campaign. In part 2 we answer listener questions about our central defensive options and what on earth we can do about them. We pick our FA Cup final team, do some Aubameyang/Arsenal role play over his future, Ozil and his likely absence from Wembley, how to stop Olivier Giroud and loads more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show starts with a recap of what has been a truly bizarre Premier League season, one which is ending on Sunday against Watford. From Laurent Koscielny's no-show to £72m on Pepe, Unai Emery's departure, three managers in one campaign, 'super' agents, Mikel Arteta saving lives, a European exit, pay cuts, lockdown and a chance to end it all with a trophy. All that and more, before I chat with Lewis Ambrose about creativity in the team and the current tactical set-up, how recruitment should be focused this summer, selling a goalkeeper, selling a striker, Arteta's long-term vision and lots more. Plus, you can win one of the brand new home shirts in an easy to enter competition.Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseApologies: We had an issue with the sound on the first upload, this is a new version. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.