On this episode, we welcome back Pedro, Founder of LeGrove and the Arsenal Opinion podcast. One star player returns & another falls. Bukayo Saka makes his comeback against Fulham and Gabriel Magalhães falls to a hamstring injury. It’s the season of what could’ve been in the Premier League. Let’s dive in! Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
On this episode we welcome back, Paul Buckle and ask the ex-Luton Town gaffer to take us inside the mind of a manager! Arsenal suffer another loss to Newcastle United. Why do certain managers get the best of certain teams? How has Eddie Howe outfoxed Mikel Arteta again? When does a manager realize a game is gone as he stands on the sidelines? Did Arsenal players throw down their swords in the League Cup semi-final?And is Alexander Isak the best forward in the world right now? Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community!
On this episode of Monday Madness, we welcome two absolute legends in broadcasting and journalism. Let’s discuss the Arsenal, officials, Erik ten Hag sacked & the brilliant Bukayo with NBC Sports Premier League host, Rebecca Lowe and Sports Journalist of the Year, Henry Winter . Have your say in our football democracy. Get. Stuck. In!
On this episode Liverpool legend, Stevie Nicol returns to squad central for our annual Arsenal vs Liverpool chat. Which team has the edge? Have Liverpool really been tested? Can Arsenal win without Saka, Timber, Saliba & Ødegaard? Which forward line is superior? Let’s discuss. Let’s huddle. Have your say in our football democracy. Get. Stuck. In!
On this episode, Le Grove & Arsenal Opinion Podcast host, Pedro joins squad central to talk Arsenal vs Liverpool. After a bad showing at Bournemouth, redemption week is here for the Gunners. Which Arsenal players need to step up? Does Arne Slot have the edge over Mikel Arteta? Who should be in the starting XI vs Liverpool? Let’s discuss. Let’s huddle. Have your say in our football democracy. Get. Stuck. In!
A bad result for the Arsenal vs Bournemouth. Are the officials to blame? Should Saliba know better? Is mental weakness still there? Did Arteta get his starting XI right? Agree or disagree. It’s rapid reaction time! Get. Stuck. In! Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
Midweek Musings. 5 subjects, 5 minutes each. Has Mikel identified his start’s versus finishers? Is the Arsenal’s bench title challenge ready? Should Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly be trusted above experienced players who are not delivering? Let’s talk! Have your say in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community. Get. Stuck. In!
On this episode, we are joined by Elliot from ArsenalVision. Do Arsenal have a “most important” player? If so, who is it? And what five things does Elliot think Mikel must do to create success this season? Have your say in our football democracy. Get. Stuck. In!
A monster performance. Pragmatic Arsenal beat down Tottenham. Winning ugly is beautiful. It doesn’t have to be pretty all the time. We dive in a little deeper with James Green from Sky Sports News to discuss the method to Mikel’s masterclass. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community.
Is there still anger after the Brighton game? Have we been dissed by the media or has the red card coverage been fair? And regardless of losing Rice, are fans prematurely panicking about the North London Derby and new season in general? Based on what we know now…who starts? Who sits? What does your starting XI look like versus the enemy? Get, stuck, in with Pedro from the Arsenal Opinion! Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community.
We are delighted to welcome, Kyle Campbell back to squad central. Kyle will be appearing on the Total Football Show bi-monthly. We will dive into the Premier League at large and also discuss the new born rivalry between Manchester City and the Arsenal. Can the Gunners topple the Cityzens this season? Get. Stuck. In!
Will Edu pull a rabbit out of the hat before the transfer window closes? And if there’s no late magic or surprise, are the Arsenal title dreams cooked? What does Tom’s starting XI look like two weeks on from the last time we spoke? Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
Former Arsenal midfield maestro, Division One champion, domestic and European cup winner, David Hillier takes us “Beyond the White Line” for the player perspective around the beautiful game! On this pilot episode, we dive into the pre-season process. Ever wondered what it’s really like for players coming back to start a new season? How do the 80s, 90s and early 2000s compare to pre-season now? And what should the expectations be for Arteta and his Arsenal army?
On this episode of, From Highbury to the Grove Mike welcome Arsenal cult hero, Perry Groves! Get to know Perry on a personal level as we walk through the early days of his career, time as a player for the Arsenal, his continuing relationship with the club through his work as an ambassador, tour guide, commentator, and more. Get stuck in and enjoy this nostalgic conversation live from Highbury.
Crunch time Gooners. Four games left, including the North London Derby. Let’s predict the big match and how this all ends! Lee Judges, Tom Canton and Harry Symeou jump into squad central for some real talk. Join the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, TalkSPORT Sports Bar host and lifelong Chelsea fan, Jason Cundy jumps into squad central for a football frenemy kind of chat after the Arsenal absolutely destroy Chelsea. If you are familiar with what Jason does to opposing teams after a beating, you won’t want to miss the opening. Get stuck in! Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
Has Mikel Arteta’s process evolved to progress? Is success next for the Arsenal? We deliver the ex-manager, podcaster and sports journalist perspective. Join squad central are former Luton Town gaffer, Paul Buckle, host of Latte Firm, Faisal and sports journalist GOAT, Henry Winter. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community.
FROM HIGHBURY TO THE GROVE | ANDREW "ARSEBLOG" MANGAN
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On this episode of, “From Highbury to the Grove” we feature the man known as the “Podfather” and the originator of the Arsenal blog and podcast that led to the huge variety of content being produced today. Welcome to squad central, Andrew “Arseblog” Mangan! Join your host, Magic Mike for another epic and nostalgic football conversation.
On episode three of From Highbury to the Grove, Magic Mike welcomes legend, Alan Smith. Scorer of 115 goals including some of the most impactful in our history, Smudger might well be one of the most underrated Gunners of all-time. Alan also became a voice of football doing Sky Sports commentary and touched all generations through his voiceover on FIFA’s video game for years. Discover Alan’s autobiography, “Head’s Up” for more great football stories. Get stuck in!
After a long absence due to illness, Super Kevin Campbell makes his return to squad central. It’s beyond joyous to have the legend back. It’s been a while. Don’t miss Kev’s views on the Arsenal’s recent form. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
A new series, From Highbury to the Grove, hosted by Magic Mike from the Goooners Podcast. On this episode, Mike welcomes, Clive Palmer who is one of the most respected commentators and supporters of the Arsenal Football Club. He can be heard and seen on the @ArsenalVisionPodcast, and on multiple community-based adverts for the Gunners, plus various media outlets including Sky Sports. Get stuck in!
On this episode, former Arsenal midfield maestro, David Hillier joins squad central to talk about his beloved Gunners. We cover assistant coaches, players, game management, mentality, Benjamin White vs Gareth Southgate & more. Get stuck into the conversation with Sophie & David. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
It’s the debut episode of a brand new weekly interview series, “From Highbury to the Grove.” Join Magic Mike every week with fantastic guests from the Arsenal and football community. Get to know them outside of the game and on a personal level. Hear their stories, have a laugh, and ask them your burning questions! This week we are joined by someone who is as synonymous as it gets with Highbury, the superb journalist, podcaster, author, film producer and all-around Gooner, the one and only Amy Lawrence, who joins Mike live from the North Bank of Highbury where it all began.
On this episode, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan joins squad central to talk about the Arsenal’s mentality and differences between last season. Are you starting to believe the Gunners can win it all? How impressed are you with the team spirit? Get stuck into the conversation with Sophie & Jordan. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, Natalie Sawyer joins squad central to talk about David Raya, Ivan Toney & the Arsenal facing the Bees. Is the Gunners defensive success down to Arteta’s big decision to make Raya his number one? We also chat about Arsenal Women and the loss of form in the WSL. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
There’s no doubt this Arsenal team has some talented players but…Who is overrated? Who is underrated? Who is rated just right? Which unsigned players were dodged bullets? And is there enough talent to win the Premier or Champions League? Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join the conversation! Get stuck in with Soph & Tom.
Ex-Luton Town manager, Paul Buckle hops into squad central to give us the manager perspective on Porto v Arsenal. The Gunners naivety got the best of them in Europe once again. Did Mikel Arteta get his tactics wrong on the night? Can the Arsenal bounce back in the return leg? Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join the conversation!
One win in five. Struggling for goals. Defensive regression. Lackluster subs. No game-changers. No finishers. Are there still positives? Let’s huddle. Let’s dissect. Let’s discuss. Get. Stuck. In! Have your voice heard in our football democracy with Super Kev & Soph.
MONDAY MADNESS | ØDEGAARD OOZING | KAI HIGH | SIDE OF RICE
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Kai Havertz scores! Ødegaard plays champagne football. Rice loves to play it forward! The Arsenal demolish Bournemouth with total dominance. But have the Gunners got out of second gear yet? Get stuck in. Have your voice heard! Join the conversation with Super Kev and Soph.
HAS MIKEL ARTETA CAUSED UNNECESSARY CHAOS? | LEE JUDGES & NLD
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A disappointing North London Derby. After strengthening in the summer, why do we feel weaker as a squad? And has Mikel Arteta caused unnecessary chaos? From Havertz to Nketiah, Raya and Ramsdale, let’s discuss. Get stuck in! Have your voice heard with Super Kevin Campbell, Sophie Nicolaou, Lee Judges and Michael Price.
On this episode, Sophie is joined by, Nick Ramsdale. From being the father of a Premier League footballer, to his takes on modern day football and passion for music and pop culture, Nick shares his honest thoughts. It’s a unique and engaging conversation. Get stuck in!
On this episode, Sophie had the pleasure of talking with Arsenal legend and invincible, Gilberto Silva during the Arsenal’s US summer tour. This conversation is everything you want to hear from a legacy player. Silva talks ethos, culture and going from good-to-great. He gives his thoughts on Mikel Arteta, his old mate, Edu Gaspar and the current players he enjoys watching. A must listen!
On this episode, we catch up with James Green from Sky Sports News. James has spent a fair bit of time interviewing, Mikel Arteta and his shared his insights with us last season. After his recent visit with the gaffer, has he changed much? Did Arteta open up more? Did James sense a relaxed or tense Mikel? Is he trying to reinvent Arsenal’s approach to playing the game? Let’s go behind-the-scenes and find out.
On this episode, Sophie and Kevin are joined by USMNT legend and Fox Sports broadcaster, Alexi Lalas. The squad discuss playing in a World Cup versus Brazil, the Women’s World Cup in Australia and expectations for the Arsenal in the Premier League next season. Tom Canton from the Gooner Talk TV also pops in for a bit of Spend, Stick, Sell!
BEHIND THE TRANSFER WINDOW | TOM WHITE | SKY SPORTS NEWS
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On this episode, we welcome Sky Sports News presenter, Tom White to explore the experiences of being an Arsenal fan versus his club, Sunderland. Are we spoiled? Have some fans lost sight of what it means to follow a football club? Should we expect more? Do we deserve more? Are fans like Sunderland a dying breed or still the lifeline of the beautiful game? Let’s talk with, Tom! Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
WARREN BARTON & KEVIN CAMPBELL | NEWCASTLE v ARSENAL PREVIEW & CHELSEA FLOPS
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On this episode, we are joined by football icons, Super Kevin Campbell and Warren Barton. We dive into a little Arsenal v Chelsea post game talk. Don’t miss Barton’s take on this being the worst Chelsea team ever. And we also preview Newcastle v the Gunners, which gets the lads all competitive again as they discuss the Arsenal’s defense. Get stuck in!
THE ARSENAL WOMEN SHOW | RACHEL NEWBOROUGH | CHARLTON ATHLETIC
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On this episode, we talk to Charlton Athletic’s, Rachel Newborough about the Arsenal Women making history selling out the Emirates, losing to Wolfsburg in the Champions League and the growing concern for ACL injuries among female players. Have your voice heard. Get stuck in!
JASON CUNDY TALKS CHELSEA DEMISE & ARSENAL'S RISE!
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On this episode, we dissect the Arsenal, Manchester City and the rest of the Premier League with Talksport’s, Jason Cundy. We also discuss Chelsea Football Club’s rollercoaster season and their dramatic demise under Todd Boehly’s new ownership. Arsenal fans everywhere, rejoice! Get stuck in.
There have been some noteworthy articles written about the Arsenal this season. There have also been some highly questionable write-ups too. One of the most baffling narratives of late came from, Ian Doyle’s column in the Liverpool Echo. Are the Arsenal really lucky? Are they this good because everyone else is so bad? Hit play!
On this episode, we welcome back Liverpool legend, Stevie Nicol and Arsenal icon, Kevin Campbell to talk about the battle at Anfield. They’ve worn the badge. They’ve fought for glory. They’ve won it all. These ex-players take us beyond the white lines and into the dressing room for another compelling conversation. Get stuck in!
THE TUESDAY-ISH CLUB | JORDAN JARRETT BRYAN & KEVIN CAMPBELL
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On this episode, Sophie is joined by Super Kevin Campbell and broadcaster Jordan Jarrett Bryan. What role do the owners play in the rise and rise of Arsenal Football Club? Do they deserve some credit? And when you look at what’s happening at Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool, we ask again, are the Kroenkes now one of the best owners in the Premier League?
On this episode, the squad is joined by comedian, writer and all round legendary Arsenal fan, Ian Stone. If you love positive Arsenal conversations, you will dig this. You can hear Ian regularly with Amy Lawrence on the Athletic’s, Handbrake Off podcast! Get stuck in and have your voice heard in our football democracy!
On this episode, Sophie is joined by the Arsenal Opinion and Le Grove’s very own, Pedro. The final act of the season is here. What does success look like to you? What would it mean for the club if they won it all? And was the Europa League loss really a blessing?
Sophie is joined by Squaddies from all corners of the world to discuss how the Arsenal destroyed Everton in their pursuit of the Premier League title. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
SKY SPORTS NEWS PAPER TALK | SOPHIE TALKS ARSENAL v MANCHESTER CITY
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Sophie appeared on Sky Sports News the day of the Arsenal v Manchester City game. It’s always interesting to go back and analyze the narrative pre-match. Here is what she had to say. She didn’t get too high or too low. The low just came at the final whistle.
TALKSPORT HOST NATALIE SAWYER ON BRENTFORD & AUTHOR MATT SPIRO ON FOLARIN BALOGUN
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On this episode, we welcome Talksport Breakfast Host & Broadcaster, Natalie Sawyer to share her experience being a Brentford fan this season. Also joining squad central is author and journalist, Matt Spiro to chat all things, Folarin Balogun and how he’s lighting up on loan in Ligue 1! Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
SKY SPORTS NEWS PAPER TALK | SOPHIE TALKS NORTH LONDON DERBY
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Sophie appeared on Sky Sports News and got to talk about the glorious win in the North London Derby, Arsenal’s Premier League hopes, the match versus Manchester United and the fallout from the Mudryk transfer to Chelsea. You won’t want to miss her dig at Chelsea. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
The squad welcome Talksport Sports Bar host, Jason Cundy to preview Chelsea v Arsenal. Jason is the ultimate frenemy of the show. Super Kevin Campbell and Sophie Nicolaou always have open and direct conversations with him and on this episode, they challenge some of his recent comments about the Gunners. You might be surprised by his current take on the team. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Get stuck in two-footed. No studs up!
On this episode, the squad is joined by the Podfather himself, Arseblog. We dig into the Leeds v Arsenal match, talk resilience versus luck, mental evolution, fan negativity and whether the Arsenal have a realistic chance to win the Premier League. Get stuck in!
MONDAY MADNESS | with KAYA KAYNAK | FOOTBALL LONDON
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New week. Blank canvas. Let’s paint pictures. Let’s tell stories. What a great guest to kick-off the week. Join the squad as they welcome one of the Arsenal community’s best sports writers, Kaya Kaynak from Football London. Kaya shares his insights from being around the team in training, to Mikel Arteta’s press conference and more!
