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Episode 441 - Cologne-no you didn't!
EOn this week's show I have three guests to discuss our Europa League debut, in terms of what happened on and off the pitch. First up James from Gunnerblog gives us his press box perspective on the pre-gqme shenanigans, then I chat to Cologne based journalist Archie Rhind-Tutt about things from the German perspective, how big a game this was for them as a club, and more.After that Amy Lawrence joins me to discuss the night's events in full, the performance, the formation, and we look ahead to the Chelsea game on Sunday. There's not a lot of the usual waffle, but I blame UEFA for that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 191 - 11.09.2017
EArsenal are back and so is James, and in this episode we discuss the 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the weekend. We look at Danny Welbeck's performance, the Lacazette influence, the reception awarded to Alexis Sanchez, and what was a much more positive display overall. After that we answer listener questions about the departure of Dick Law and what it might mean for our transfer activity, how we might rotate the squad for the Europa League game this Thursday, what our options are for right wing-back, a possible return for Calum Chambers, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 440 - The transfer window is a duck
EWith me on this week's show, to look back at the transfer window in general, the culture of transfers and misinformation, the potential changes to it and lots more, is Daniel Storey from Football 365. We chat about the potential impact of the window closing before the season starts, how clubs will react, if it will change the way they operate, and look at Arsenal's start to the season. After that I'm joined by Michael Cox from Zonal Marking to discuss Arsenal's back three, and the potential return of the manager to a back four, something he's much more comfortable with. Who will be the winners and losers of the formation change, and how can Arsene Wenger fix that midfield issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 439 - I know what you did this summer
EWith me to discuss what has been a very interesting summer for Arsenal is the BBC's David Ornstein. No doubt many of you saw his summary of our off-season, so I chat to him about the deals that happened and how they happened; the deals that didn't go down; why Arsenal seem to make such hard work of transfer business; the deadline day flip-flop on Alexis, the sale of the Ox, Lucas Perez's anger, Arsene Wenger, Ivan Gazidis, Stan Kroenke, and lots lots lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 438 - All the young dudes
EWith me in this episode to discuss the Arsenal youth system is Jeorge Bird. Jeorge's long running blog is the definitive source for news and info about Arsenal youth, and he also writes a weekly column for Arseblog News. We chat about how things have been going in recent times at academy level, from the departure of Andries Jonker to the appointment of Per Mertesacker, the change in the recruitment policy, young prospects leaving to go abroad, which young players we should be keeping an eye on, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 437 - Deadline day
EThe transfer window is now closed, what we have we hold, and what we did on deadline day wasn't that inspiring. In fact, it's a summer in which it feels we've failed to really invest properly in the squad. As a club we've ended up £30m in profit during the window, and as they say £30m in the bank is not going to score you many goals during the season. With me to discuss the transfer deadline day action, the summer in general, our state of affairs, and where we go from here are Andrew Allen, The Man from East Lower, Tayo Popoola, and Elliot Smith. This was recorded immediately after the window closing last night, so we look at the squad, Oxlade-Chamberlain leaving, Alexis staying, investment or lack of, issues of balance, the manager, the board, and and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 436 - Billionaires
EIn this episode I chat to James Montague, author of a new book entitled: The Billionaires Club – The Unstoppable Rise of Football's Super-rich Owners. James writes about the increasing influence of extremely wealthy owners of football clubs, primarily in the Premier League, but across football in general too. What effect is it having on the game? What might it mean for football in the future? And with most of Arsenal's shares owned by Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov, there's a real Arsenal perspective in this too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 190 - 28.08.2017
EOn this week's show we look back at disastrous 4-0 hammering at Anfield on Sunday, the team selection, the lack of effort, the insipid performance, and why just three games into the season we're already in a horrendous situation. We chat about the manager's role, why there should be more focus on Stan Kroenke, a spineless board, potential transfers and lots more. There are questions about where we go from here, and how we get there, defending, mysterious behind the scenes influences and mots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 435 - Ooooooh blimey!
EIn this week's show we get a Mugsmasher perspective on their summer, their transfer business, what needs to be done with their squad, their hopes for the season and more as I'm joined by Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. Some of it sounds very familiar, to be fair. The actual Mugsmasher is on holiday.Then I chat with Tim Stillman about goings-on at Arsenal, touching on team balance, the Oxlade-Chamberlain situation, Arsene Wenger's strange Shkodran Mustafi comments, why it feels like things are not right behind the scenes, transfer plans and expectations, and the Liverpool game of course. There's a chunk of the usual waffle in there too, and some Holy God FM at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 189 - 21.08.2017
EOn this week's show we look back at the 1-0 defeat to Stoke, and try to make some sense of Arsene Wenger's team selection and substitutions. We also discuss the manager's lack of faith in so many of his defenders, our inability to turn our possession into goals, poor refereeing, and the overall balance of the team. We then answer listener questions about putting the ball out of play, dropping Rob Holding, how much money we've spent so far this summer and whether it's enough to make this team challengers, the nature of time and existence itself, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 434 - Barcelona and then Arsenal
EThis podcast was recorded yesterday evening, as news of the horrible attack in Barcelona came through, and given my connection with the place it was very much on my mind, so the first 10 minutes of this show are a bit introspective. If you don't want to hear that this morning, and I can understand why many wouldn't, just skip forward to 9'55 where the rest of the show features a long chat with Philippe Auclair.We chat about Olivier Giroud and his decision to stay, as well as new boy Alexandre Lacazette. We ask if the back three is actually making us defensively more secure, before moving onto the situations of Alexis, Ozil and Oxlade-Chamberlain, before discussing the transfer market, our need for a certain player and to move some others on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 188 - 14.08.2017
EThe Premier League is back and we relive that extraordinary opening game on Friday night when we beat Leicester 4-3. We chat about the performance, the system, defensive mistakes, our serious firepower and supersub Olivier Giroud's incredible impact once again. We also discuss the first weekend in general, relive Jamie Carragher's funny moment, and then answer lots of questions including the future of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, our transfer business, the need to manage the squad better, free transfers and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 433 - Friday Night Lights
EThe new season kicks off tonight, rather unusually, and Arsenal face Leicester City in the first game of the new campaign. To preview Premier League, I'm joined by Ken Early of Second Captains and Dion Fanning, sports writer with Joe. We chat about the transfer market, the world record sale of Neymar, the consequences of that for the market overall, and the activity of English clubs so far.We look at all the title challengers, the top 6 clubs, their hopes, the lads pick their favourites to win the league, and of course we chat about Arsenal too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 187 - 07.08.2017
EOn this week's show we look back at yesterday's Community Shield victory over Chelsea, the impact of new boy Sead Kolasinac, the performance of fellow new signing Alexandre Lacazette, and why there are a lot of positives to take from another Wembley win. We then answer listener's questions about the Bosnian's somewhat confusing goal celebration, Danny Welbeck being linked with Everton, Hector Bellerin's tackle, what's acceptable in Fantasy Football and we finish the show by reading some of the best comments James's viral sensation 'Got enough?' video generated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 186 - 31.07.2017
EIn this episode we discuss the 174 things we learned from the Emirates Cup, including stuff about Reiss Nelson, Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka and new signing Alexandre Lacazette. We also touch on the comments made by Arsene Wenger about ideal contract situations involving players in the last year of their deals, before answering lots of listener questions about Danny Welbeck, Alexis Sanchez, the future of Calum Chambers, our use of the loan system and lots more, including intense wasp drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 185 - 27.07.2017
EJames is back from his holidays so we catch up on all the nothing that happened while he was away, including: Pre-season games against Bayern and Chelsea, Wojciech Szczesny leaving, Alexis Sanchez and PSG, Wellington and his inflamed pubis, Lucas Perez, and the no signings we've made. We then answer listener questions about why we can't seem to sell anyone else, whether we'll make any more big moves before the window closes, the future of Jack Wilshere, shirt numbers, crazy bids for Neymar and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast 432 - In The Mixer with Michael Cox
EOn this somewhat surprise episode of the show, I chat to Michael about his new book: The Mixer: the Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines. It looks at how the tactical landscape of the Premier League has shifted massively since its inception, from a fairly unsophisticated time to now housing some of the best tacticians in the game. We chat about some of the changes and influences that have occurred over the years, how Arsenal and Arsene Wenger have had to pay more attention to that side of the game, the increased use of stats and data, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 184. 17.07.2017
EIn this second show in three days we look at the final match of the Australian tour, and discuss the comments made by Alexis Sanchez regarding his future. Will Arsenal keep him, and where is a realistic option for him if we sell? There's more on the Thomas Lemar situation, Wenger on Oxlade-Chamberlain, and listener questions about our ability to bring through young players, our approach to next season's Europa League, Theo Walcott and his role in the team, Wojciech Szczesny, suitcases full of booze and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 183 - 14.07.2017
EOn this week's post-holiday show we discuss all the stuff that's gone on since the last podcast, including: the signing of Lacazette, the Jens Lehmann appointment, Per Mertesacker's academy role, and the pre-season tour of Australia. We chat about the game against Sydney FC, look at our summer doings so far, and then answer questions about transfer activity, Alexis, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, hugely inflated transfer fees and football's increasing bubble, which bear is the best bear, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 182 - 02.07.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the apparently imminent signing of Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon for what will be a club record fee. We discuss the French international, how he might fit in, and why Arsene Wenger has finally gone for him. There's also the Alexis situation over which we disagree slightly about a potential move to Man City, as well as stories about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's refusal to sign a new deal. We then answer listener questions about Riyad Mahrez, contracts, Chris Willock, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 181 - 26.06.2017
EOn this week's show we chat about French strikers, from the reported interest in Alexandre Lacazette, the ongoing Kylian Mbappe situation and spurious links with Anthony Martial. We discuss the lack of transfer business this far and ask if we should be worried yet, as well as answering lots of listener questions including the Sanchez/Aguero swap stories, the future of Calum Chambers, Mohamed Elneny being on thin ice, more musical influenced players and loads more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 180 - 19.06.2017
EOn this week's show we battle through the oppressive heat to discuss the over abundance of moths, TV shows, movies, pencil murder, the Confederations Cup, Alexis and his bockety ankle, why Andrew would turn down a transfer to Real Madrid, and the fixtures for next season. We then take lots of questions about transfers, chatting Mbappe, Lacazette, Aubamayang, and Giroud, as well as catchy theme tunes, jobs for the boys, podcast recommendations and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 179 - 12.06.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the situations of Wojciech Szczesny and Serge Gnabry as their futures go in different directions, as well as news about our goalkeeping situation next season, and why people need to not lose their minds so quickly over Hector Bellerin. There are lots of listener questions about transfers, the workings of the transfer market, Alexis Sanchez and Man City, how and why we loan players to other clubs, and loads more. As well as that, an ancient grudge is lifted which may make James' life better, and help him recover from the traumatic experiences inflicted on him last weekend. Listen to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 178 - 05.06.2017
EOn this week's show of the off-season we look at the reported €100m bid by Arsenal for Kylian Mbappé, try to work out how much truth there is behind it, and whether it's in any way realistic. There's chat about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and rumours he's set to stay, before we answer questions about how much we're going to spend this summer, who is going to leave, whether we should embrace the kind of stuff we saw from Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final, and loads more – including Sickly James and his whoopy-lung, SHOW ME THE PUDDING and Satan's Helicopters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 431 - Stay
EThis week, after winning the FA Cup, it was announced that Arsene Wenger had extended his contract with Arsenal until 2019.It's a decision that has sparked plenty of conversation so for this week's podcast I'm spoke to four different people about it. Tim Payton from the Arsenal Supporter's Trust; Clive Palmer from the Arsenal Vision podcast; Gunners legend Ian Wright; and David Ornstein of the BBC.We chat about the decision to stick with Arsene Wenger, what should change to convince fans it isn't going to be more of the same, a big summer of work ahead, boardroom machinations, players coming in, players going out, and loads more. Thanks to all my guests for their time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 177 - 29.05.2017
EIn the first part of the show James and I look back on what was a brilliant weekend as Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 13th time beating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley. We chat about the performance, the team selection, the emotion, all the bits and pieces from the game, Per Mertesacker's heroics, and we get to hear the tender, slightly drunken, voicemail I left James after the game. In the second half, as James has to go to work in Greece, I'm joined by Andrew Allen to do the Q&A which includes questions about transfers, Alexis Sanchez and his future, best moments from the final, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra LIVE from Union Chapel - 26.05.2017
EThis episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Union Chapel in London on Thursday May 25th. With James and I on the panel are Tayo Popoola and The Man from East Lower, sometimes known as Jim. We discuss FA Cup memories, preview the upcoming final against Chelsea. talk about John Terry's curious balance issues, and read out some weird comments we've had on our websites/videos. We then answer a load of listener questions, and break it all up with spot prizes of bags of delicious Jamon Ruffles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 176 - 22.05.2017
EOn this week's show we look back the final day of the season, the win over Everton, the Koscielny red card, injuries to Gabriel, Alexis and Xhaka, and discuss the prospect of Europa League football next season. We chat about anti-Stan Kroenke chanting from fans, Arsene Wenger's press conference and his situation in general, the boardroom issues, and Alisher Usmanov's bid for Kroenke's shares. We answer questions about moments of the season, dropped points, what kind of defence we might see for the FA Cup final, potential signings, Danny Welbeck's CHAOS MODE and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 430 - Is it bonkers?
EWith me on this week's Arsecast, to discuss the season as a whole, is Amy Lawrence. We chat about the managerial situation, boardroom stasis, whether the off the pitch stuff has affected things on it, what we might do with players like Sanchez, Ozil and Wojciech Szczesny, and we try and make some sense of what has been a generally underwhelming Premier League campaign. There's a chance to win a *boilk* mug, a quick look ahead to the weekend, and a dose of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 175 - 17.05.2017
EOn this extra Arsecast Extra we look back on Tuesday night's 2-0 win over Sunderland, how goalkeeping heroics kept us at bay before Alexis found a way through, all the empty seats on show and how Arsenal should react. We also discuss how vital it is to keep Sanchez at the club, before answer questions about summer transfer plans, which positions are most important, our goalkeeping options, changing the rules for certain teams, Alex Iwobi's development, pineapple on pizza and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 174 - 15.05.2017
EOn this week's show James battles manfully through a sore throat as we talk about the very enjoyable 4-1 win over Stoke at the weekend, the ever increasing love for Rob Holding, a great Mesut Ozil goal, some laughter at Shawcross and Arnautovic, plus the weekend's other Premier League action. We then answer listener questions about whether more points this season would be improvement, what can be read into Alexis Sanchez's celebration, the goalkeepers, the Europa League and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 429 - Change-a-doodle-doo
ETime now for this week's Arsecast, and with me to discuss the week that was, with two wins, two clean sheets, and all the rest is Jim Campbell from The Football Ramble. We chat about on and off the pitch goings-on, boardroom stuff, Arsene Wenger and more. There's also a bumper sized lot of the usual waffle including the manager pretending not to know what a Director of Football is, musical earworms, more *boilk* mug competitions and some Holy God FM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 173 - 08.05.2017
EOn this week's show we enjoy a goodly morning as we discuss the 2-0 win over Man Utd, defeating Jose Mourinho and his DNA sucking evil, laughing at Ander Herrera, and basically enjoying the fact that we won a big game that we really needed to win. We chat about the formation, the goals, Danny Welbeck celebrating, and all the rest, before answering listener questions about our wing-backs for the future, dead cats bouncing, whether Arsene Wenger should take a leaf out of the Nelson Vivas handbook, Alexis and his dodgy Instagram soundtracks and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 428 - New impressions
EOn this week's show I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to discuss all the latest exciting, exhilarating goings-on at the Arsenal, including this weekend's game with Manchester United. After that I chat with United fan Musa Okwonga about that match, but also some of the other less pleasant things that have been going on in football this week - racist incidents, and the issue of mental health among footballers. There's the winner of the Mesut Ozil book competition, a chance to win a *boilk* mug and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 172 - 01.05.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the 2-0 defeat to Sp*rs, the team selection, the performance (or lack of it), and try and make some sense of what's going on. We'll be up front with you, we don't come to any kind of EUREKA moment conclusion, but there's a lot going on with manager, players and board. Then we answer questions about Olivier Giroud, other managers, transfer activity, scouting, Arsenal origins and more. It's not the cheeriest episode of all time, but we can only work with what we're given, and what we were given was a bit rubbish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 427 - NLD
EAhead of a North London derby I chat with Arsenal journalist Layth Yousif about his thoughts on the big game, the midweek game against Leicester, empty seats and more. We also hear from the other side with Harry Hotspur, Wembley waffle, there's a chance to win Mesut Ozil's book and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 171 - 24.04.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Man City, the performance, the system, individual displays and the prospect of the final next month against Chelsea. We chat about how James being ill was the true catalyst for change, as well as answering questions about The Ox, Hector Bellerin's hair, the possibility of a top four finish, what a listener should call his adorable new puppy, some fantastic sounding FA Cup final scenarios, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 426 - The Wright Stuff
EThis week's Arsecast is a pretty special one because yesterday I went to London to sit down for an hour with the one and only Ian Wright. I don't need to give you any bumph about who he is or what a legend he is, so I'll just tell you that we chat about his Arsenal career, his work as a pundit and how hard it is for him to separate the professional and personal when he watches this team play, what's going on at the moment from the manager to the players to the boardroom and beyond, and lots more. It's a great chat, full of passion and love for the Arsenal, but he doesn't hold back either. Big thanks to @DJTayo for helping us find a place to record yesterday, and of course to Ian for taking the time to come and talk to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 170 - 18.04.2017
EOn this week's show James joins us from sunny Mallorca where he's eating all the Jamon Ruffles to discuss the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Monday night, the decision to go with a back three for the first time in 20 years, and how we still kind of made hard work of it. We ask whether the back three is going to be a long-term thing, especially with an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, before answering listener's questions about Sead Kolasinac, the players post-game reaction and messages to the fans, who might benefit most from the new system, and why we need to get James to see the Supervet for the sake of all that's good about the human race. All that and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 425 - "The Nighthawk (in the day)"
ETime now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by lots of people who called in yesterday to chat about Arsenal and other things besides. We had fans from all the world get through and we discuss Jack Wilshere, Arsene Wenger, the board, Alexis Sanchez, writing letters to David O'Leary and lots more. There's also a bit of the usual waffle and some poetry from Tony Adams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 169 - 11.04.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, what the consequences should be, what the consequences are likely to be, the manager, the board, the fans, the players and how all those relationships are being damaged by what's going on at the moment. We try and make sense of as much of it as possible before we answer some listener questions about Mesut Ozil, the so-called 'British core', Alexis being shifted to the left, what is the club these days, power ballads and more. We both also just want to say thanks to everyone for listening and sticking with us through difficult times, when the temptation would be to just switch off, so 'thanks everyone'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 424 - The Sixth Sense
ETime now for this week's Arsecast and to discuss training ground protests, a possible boardroom power struggle, but more importantly an actual win in a football match after we beat West Ham I'm joined by Charles Watts from Football London. We also talk Granit Xhaka and goalkeepers, before briefly previewing the Crystal Palace game which is on Monday (booo!). The winners of the *boil* mugs competition are announced, we ask 'do we see dead people?', and there's a heap of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 168 - 03.04.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the 2-2 draw with Man City that stopped the rot to an extent, but still leaves us a long way from the Champions League places. We chat about the performance, the defending, midfield issues and beyond. We then answer listener questions about the managerial situation in respect of comments made by Ivan Gazidis and his so-called 'catalyst for change', we look ahead at our upcoming fixtures and try to predict what's going to happen in each of them, fans fighting each other inside and outside of the stadium, and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 423 - A Perry interesting one
ETime now for this week's Arsecast, and my first guest is former Gunner Perry Groves who has an interesting suspicion about why there's been such a delay in announcing whatever needs to be announced when it comes to Arsene Wenger's future. We chat about the current situation, whether or not that is affecting the players on the pitch, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez and the Man City game on Sunday. Perry also provides details about how you can Play With A Legend, so check it out.Then I chat to Tim Stillman about the manager, VAR (Video Assistant Referees), and there's more on the City game. We have some vintage news, a chance for you to win a *boilk* mug and a healthy serving of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 167 - 27.03.2017
EOn this week's Interlull show we speak about the horrible injury sustained by Seamus Coleman at the weekend and why football needs to do more to prevent these things happening in the future. That applies to authorities, officials and pundits. We look back at Arsenal involvement in internationals, discuss the possibility of Thierry Henry becoming the manager of the club when Arsene Wenger decides to step down, scouting in France, weird smells, pub dogs, and James showcases his array of amazing accents and impressions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 422 - In conversation with Donald McRae
EI don't know about you, but I genuinely couldn't face another conversation about what's going on, or not going on, at the club right now. I don't think there's anything I could add to what James and I spoke at length about on Monday's Arsecast Extra. So, with that in mind we have something a little different for you today. Joining me to talk a little bit about Arsenal, but much more about himself, writing, the art of interviewing, what makes a good interview, books and lots more is the brilliant Donald McRae. I'm sure many of you read his interviews in the Guardian, or might well have enjoyed one of his 11 books – two of which have won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award. We chat about growing up in South Africa, how he became an Arsenal fan, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 166 - 20.03.2017
EOn this week's show we discuss the dreadful defeat and performance against West Brom at the weekend. Dereliction of defensive duties, sterile football, not a shot on target in the second half and all the rest. Then there's the manager saying he knows what his decision will be without telling anyone else, more conspicuous silence from the board, their role in offering Arsene Wenger a new deal, and the general state of chaos and uncertainty that surrounds the club right now. There are more questions about the manager, players, performances, and loads more before we come to the conclusion that Arsenal is a bit of a freak show right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 421 - A zone of danger
EJoining me this week for a very interesting discussion about one of the men tipped as a potential Arsene Wenger replacement is Paolo Bandini. We talk about Juventus boss Max Allegri, his career and how he might fit in at Arsenal. We also chat about the failure of English clubs to progress in the Champions League this season and more. I also celebrate what is a very special day in this household, there's some press conference stuff, and a grand dollop of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 165 - 13.03.2017
EOn this week's show discuss the FA Cup quarter-final win over Lincoln City, the sad case of Lucas Perez, terrible commentary and punditry, and who we might draw in the cup semi-finals. We then answer listener questions about Mesut Ozil's role in the team and the midfield set-up, protests and planes, Aaron Ramsey belting in a goal from close range, and lots more before we finish with a chat about the most important issue of all – the best bar snacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 420 - The Arsenal environment
Eit's another long one so prep your ears. I'm joined by James Olley of the Evening Standard to talk Bayern, Wenger, Gazidis, Kroenke and more, before we get some perspective on Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final from Richie Bates, an Arsenal fan who also happens to be Commercial Director with Lincoln City. I'm then joined by Clive Palmer to chat more about the current situation at the club, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the Arsenal environment and plenty more besides. There's a chunk of the usual waffle, as well as the winner of the Kick Off Revival game from last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.