
THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE
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WTF WAS THAT WEST HAM GAME?
Johnny, Matt and Pete try to come to terms with a very weird afternoon of football. We also talk about expectations for the remainder of the season. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEW ERA ARSENAL: HYPE OR TRIPE? feat. Touchy Gooners Podcast
We take podcasting into the Marvel Universe and welcome Touchy Gooners to the show. @SVCarbaholic sits for an interview with Pedro from Le-Grove and they thrash out what's going on with the Arsenal project through a snobby progressive lens. Check it out! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PROJECT ARTETA GATHERS STEAM, MOURINHO PUT TO THE SWORD
EMatt, Pete and Johnny LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF THIS PODCAST LISTEN, ENJOY, SHARE. xxx Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST ARTETA STRENGTHEN
EMatt, Johnny and Pete stake out positions after another miserable Arsenal result in the Premier League. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARTETA REVIVES DEAD CAREERS WITH HUGE WIN AWAY
EMatt, Johnny and Pete thrash out the Arsenal win against Leicester in the Premier League. We discuss the horrible starting 11 that had a delicious after taste. Willian, Cedric, Pepe and Odegaard all discussed in the joyous podcast of Arsenal positivity. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DREAMING OF GEORGE-GRAHAM-LIKE EUROPEAN GLORY
EMatt and Pete do an on the whistle podcast that lands a little bit late... like Bukayo Saka's winner. We discuss fatigue, covid, mistakes, WILLIAN'S ASSIST, and the thread between this game and our european Cup Winners Cup run in 1994. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARTETA SELLING GLORIOUS FAILURE BUT FANS AREN'T BUYING IT
EPete, Johnny and Matt get together to discuss a predictable loss. Is Arteta is deep trouble again? Can he find a way out this week? Is it acceptable to lose by a little against a great Manchester City side? Is there ANY positivity? Listen in, it's a cracker. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BIG WIN SLIGHTLY SPOILED BY ARTETA ADDICTION
Matt, Demian, and Pete discuss a great win... that was slightly spoiled by Arteta's lust for 30+ players. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DEATH SPIRAL MKII INCOMING?
Matt and Pete get super depressing after Arsenal lose their 10th game of the season. Are things about to get really, really bad? Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON VILLA PREVIEW: Parallels between two clubs explored
Pete chats about the weekends game with Tom Mccann, a life long Aston Villa fan. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NICOLAS PEPE REBIRTHED? EMERGING STYLE? EX-FOOTBALLERS AS REFS?
EPete chats with Lee about the horrible reffing, but more importantly, the delicious football on show in the first half. We discuss the Hale-Enders, the rebirth of careers, and we talk about how we move forward from here. Lee also goes a bit mad talking about Xhaka.ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LUCKY/FRUSTRATED/POSITIVE: UNITED FEELINGS DISSECTED
EPete is joined by Dom, Johnny, and Matt to dissect the United draw.We talk about Pepe's good game, we ponder if Willian is on the up, and we lavish praise on ESR.There are MANY more things we also talk about. You will enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEDRIC SHINES IN EXCELLENT SOUTHAMPTON VICTORY
EMatt and Pete give a short hit of Arsenal goodness after we DESTROYED Southampton to take 3 points in the league Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE POLITICS OF DEADWOOD RUINS CUP RUN
Pedro goes solo and talks about the cup loss. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARTETA'S KIDS SHINE AGAIN + THE COMPLICATED OZIL EXIT
Johnny and Pete wax lyrical over the kids and ponder if the happy mistake of the kids can continue. We also go deep on the Mesut exit and hopes for the transfer window. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DECEMBER LESSONS REINFORCED AS SMITH ROWE DELIVERS *AGAIN*
Matt and Pete talk about the win over Newcastle in the cup. We discuss the kids (good/bad), the senior players that delivered nothing, and our hopes and dreams for the month.Enjoy. Subscribe. Share with your friends. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 WINS IN A SMITH ROWE + 2021 BRINGS THE GIFT OF SEXY FOOTBALL?
EMatt, Alfred, and Pete re-connect after a two-year hiatus to discuss Arsenal's BRILLIANT third win a row against West Brom. We talk about the performance, the Hale-Enders, and what all this good news means for our January plans.ARSENAL ARE BACK! ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARSENAL SUPERKIDS BUILD MOMENTUM, IS THIS THE ARTETA BLUEPRINT?
Johnny, Matt, and Pete talk about the Brighton game and use it as a lightning rod to discuss Mikel Arteta and his future. Which fans has the win vindicated? What has his shift in strategy achieved? How will it impact the way he reshapes in January? LOTS of topics covered.A great podcast to finish out 2020. Thank you for listening, we love you all very much. xxx Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A WIN FOR ARSENAL, BUT WHAT DID ARTETA LEARN?
EMatt and Pedro do an ON THE WHISTLE podcast covering off the huge win for Arsenal. There's a lot of joy, but mainly tempered by the worry that Arteta might have missed the difference-makers today. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The big debate: Should Arteta be sacked?
Pedro, Alex and Johnny discuss the big question: Should Arteta be moved on now, later, or never? A very solid debate about the state of Arsenal right now. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arteta following André Villas-Boas career trajectory, can he be saved?
EPete speaks with Johnny Cochrane about Mikel Arteta and it's a bit of an intervention.We talk about whether there is anything worthwhile in the hunt for positivity as Arsenal nosedive to hell, we discuss what the best move would be to save Arsenal, and we do a bit on the Southampton game. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARTETA SHAMBLES DISSECTED. NOT PRETTY
EPete brings Janan and Matt together for the first time to discuss the absolute nightmare that is going off at Arsenal. They talk about the players, a manager out of control, and the lack of checks and balances fuelling the madness.This is a GREAT LISTEN. Tune in. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal football club is scared of hard work
EMatt and Pete discuss the mess that is Arsenal FC. We talk about the overly simplistic way we operate, the club's fear of hard work, and what Arteta can do to shape this season out of the hole it has found itself in. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE BIG ASSESSMENT: Arteta, leadership, and state of our players
EAlex and Pete shoot the breeze with FT columnist, Janan Ganesh, about the state of Arsenal Football Club heading into a very busy schedule of games.We talk about the problems Arteta has created for himself. We discuss the bizarre strategy leadership has continued from 2017. We also go deep on players and who we should look to bring in this January.Not an episode to miss... TUNE IN. Tell your friends. Leave a rating of approval. THANKS! x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MISERY: Where is Arteta's emergency rip cord?
EPETE COMES OUT OF HIBERNATION TO DISCUSS BAD ARSENAL AND THE MISERY OF BACKING THE ARTETA REVOLUTION.A cathartic rant about things that are shite and where we go from here.ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arteta straining fan faith, can he innovate? + Surviving a David Luiz dry slap
I talk with Dom and new guest Johnny Cochrane about the things that matter at Arsenal. We cover our faith in David Ornstein, we muse on whether Ceballos is good for the squad or a rascal, and we get passionate about boring tactics.Excuse the lack of intro music. I lost 3 laptops this week. I could not make it happen! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PERSPECTIVE FC: Mikel Arteta so far. The Good, the bad, the ugly
Alex and Pete dive right into the big topic of the moment. Is Mikel a fraud?We discuss results, player form, tactics, and what he needs to do to push Arsenal onto the next level. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MO ELNE-RGY - LIKE A NEW SIGNING? + UNITED ANALYSIS
EMatt, Pete and Aash discuss the HUGE Arsenal win away at United. We discuss Arteta developing Arsenal like George Graham. We talk about getting our spine back. We also talk about the developing culture and clues to what the principles are.ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LET'S TRY THE KIDS OR CALL JACK WILSHERE UP!
EMatt, Aash and Pete discuss the Arsenal creativity issue and lose their minds dreaming of Jack Wilshere back at the club. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Competitive but impotent. How do we move forward?
Matt, Aash, and Pete talk about the disappointing result against Manchester City. We talk about what it means to build from the back. We discuss the array of possibilities we have to solve for our attacking meekness. We also discuss Mesut Ozil.Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LET'S HAVE A THOMAS PARTEY!
EAash, Matt and Pedro talk about the IMMENSE signing of Thomas Partey. We talk about what's going on with Ozil and whether there is a way back. We also talk about how nuts the Premier League season will be.We also all agree that we are WINNING THE LEAGUE! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AUBA SIGNS, THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Pete and Dom speak to the joy of seeing Auba sign a new deal. We also discuss what's needed to move the team forward. We talk about THAT documentary. We also give our thoughts on the competition this season. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal start with a bang + Emi the first to leave in BIG week
Alex and Pete discuss the excellent performance against Fulham. We also get into the potential ins and outs you'll be seeing over the next two weeks. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AUBA FOR 3 YEARS + A LITTLE SEASON PREVIEW
EAash and Pedro discuss the awesome new kit launch, the exciting news that our captain is signing on for three more years, and we express some deeply insightful thoughts on what we expect from Arsenal's season Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trophy #2 builds momentum + What we need to make the next jump
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal racked up a second trophy, which showed that we can cut it against the big teams. But what about creativity?We also discuss Emi & AMN, coaching environments, Matteo & Ozil, as well as doing a whole section on ARSENAL transfers.Enjoy the podcast, share with your friends. xx Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to become a Sporting Director, exAdidas insider view on kits, and the latest on transfers
NEW GUEST: I speak with Dom Daniel about the thinking behind the Addidas Arsenal partnership. We also talk about his course in sports directorship. Then we geek out on marginal gains, club structure, and what is exciting about this new Arsenal setup. You do NOT want to miss this one! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The implications of Raul's exit discussed
Pete and Alex talk through the shocking exit of Raul from Arsenal football club. We discuss what this means for the leadership of the club, hopes for Edu, and how it'll affect transfers.Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking TRANSFERS, what we need, and how NOT to get it
EPete is joined by a human called Alex for the first time in a while. They talk about Arsenal's weird end to the season. What that that says about team character. What it says about the needs from a player perspective.They also discuss Willian, Coutinho, Joelson and the trap off about super-agents as per usual.ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARSENAL BOTTLE EUROPE (AGAIN)
EPete goes solo and discusses the Arsenal loss to Villa across 5 key areas.Creativity: Why are we scared?Standards: WHAT ABOUT MESUT AND GUENDO?Mental Strength: Why this monster lurks in the darkSquad Depth: Was Arteta arrogant or working with what he had?Summer: The banner said it all, but will it happen?ENJOY RATE 5* PLEASE x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HUGE WIN FOR ARTETA'S ARSENAL - AN FA CUP FINAL AWAITS
Pete talks about the HUGE win for Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. He gives an overview of the game and also deep-dives on individual performances. A MUST LISTEN Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARSENAL TROUNCE LIVERPOOL YOU LOVE TO SEE IT
Pete talks SOLO because he is so hyped about the game. He talks those stats, team belief, and what this means for summr. LISTEN. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matteo G trains alone, some tidbits + Why the new lawyer matters
Pete goes solo. He covers the form of Arsenal so far this season and why he's excited about the Arteta revolution. He talks about why Matteo was dropped and why the defence of his ways is misguided. He also digs into the new lawyer Arsenal just added/ Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clues to the reshape + Will growing pressure force a better summer?
Alex and Pete dissect some of the more interesting things that happened at the weekend. We talk about going to Wembley, making mistakes, and what to make of the players that have been dropped.We also talk a little bit about Liverpool and what Arsenal can learn from them. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where does Arteta stand after a crazy two weeks?
Alex rejoins the podcast to to Arsenal, Arteta, and two crazy weeks that have had the fans going off the rails.They talk Matteo Guendouzi. Is it good management to let whoppers break the rules?We talk about culture. Tactics. Losing games. Worrying in-game management.We also talk about the reasoning behind average signings. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Kroenke, hire a CEO before it's too late
Pete and Matt jump on for an emergency podcast to discuss Arsenal after their poor performance against City.We talk about Kia airing dirty laundry, the Raul/Edu team up, and what a CEO should mean for a football club. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOOTBALL IS BACK > All the talking points (literally)
Matt, Pete and Aash talk about all the important things that have happened over the last few months. We discuss how Wenger is levelling the playing field for Arsenal, why super-agents are a problem, the majesty of Mikel's COVID performance, the Auba conundrum, the football rights challenges, and whether it was a GOOD or BAD idea to give our players and execs a perm haircut on their wages.It's an EXCELLENT listen today. Enjoy it and make your mum listen to prove she LOVE THE Arsenal. xxx Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sell Aubameyang?
Aash, Pete, and Matt discuss pay cuts, dark capitalism, and what the transfer window could look like post-corona Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The football economics of Covid-19 feat. Nigel Phillips (Arsenal Supporters Trust)
Pedro speaks with special guest, Nigel Phillips, about the impact of Covid-19 on the beautiful game. Nigel is the Arsenal Supporters Trust expert on all finance issues at Arsenal, a fellow Block 11 season ticket holder, and an all-round good chap. TUNE IN AND ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auba pain, a dataless approach, and the class actions of Arsenal
Alex and Pete talk about all the weird things that are going on right now, we also go deep on transfers, enjoy! x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*How EPL suspension impacts fans, staff, and distribution of final positions (*A solid guess at)
Alex and Pete go DEEP with a world-class guess on the impact the Premier League suspension will have on staff, fans, business, the future of humanity. They also have some fun talking about fave kits, goals, failed transfers, and players that disappointed. ENJOY AND STAY SAFE! x Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices