Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss the latest calamitous result from the weekend as Arsenal were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City. And on the 10 year anniversary of the 8-2, just to rub salt into the wound even further. But all hope is not yet lost, there's still one member of the team who believes that a top six finish is possible, that there's reason for hope come the NLD...

Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a round up from Arsenal's loss to Chelsea at the weekend. We look for the positives, ask where the deficiencies were, and do not touch the "Arteta out" question. Plus emotions on a return to the Emirates with friends and family, goalkeeper competition, and the importance of the upcoming Carabao Cup game against West Brom. RUNNING ORDER PART 1...

The opening week of the season could have gone, well, a lot better. But misery loves company so Ian Stone, Art de Roché and James McNicholas are here to provide that for you. This week, which defender has the turning circle of a ship in a harbour? Who's just staring into nothingness? And why was Torreira at a theme park? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Oblivion (01.30) PART 2 - Brentford 2-0 Arsenal (05.00...

Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a season preview as we gear up and set our expectations for Arsenal in 2021/22. There's still plenty of business to be done but what's our priority is an attacking midfielder or should a number two be number one? Who's been good in preseason? And what would be Thierry Henry's Olympic sport? All that and much more RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Gold! (...

We're back and releasing the handbrake slowly on a brand new season. It's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roché with you for a look at the pre season games so far, thoughts on the new shirts, and the All or Nothing doc that's heading north to the Emirates. All that plus we run our eye over the latest recruits, those that are staying put, and have a song too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - All or Noth...

In the last podcast of the season, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to agree never to speak of this year again.  Before that, we search long and hard for the diamonds in the dirt: Saka and ESR, Laca taking the knee, Tierney taking on the snow in shirt sleeves…  We also look forward to next season before signing off with a three song jukebox and an extended appreciation of Steve Bou...

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and broadcaster Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for this week's show.  It's 15 years since the club left Highbury and the panel examine it's effect on the club, and the impact on the Arsenal of today. Luiz, Saliba and Arteta's tactics go under the microscope, and Kolo Toure is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to peer through the crystal ball at what Arsenal’s future looks like for the squad, in boardroom, and of course for the manager himself.  After Willian’s wonder-strike it’s inevitable that the name John Jensen would come up somewhere this week, and If you’ve been wondering where Alex Song is now, or how Amy saved him once from the wrath of Islington...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to vent about Villareal, wonder what's next for Joe Willock and reveal the genesis of the chant "1-0 To The Arsenal". Both Amy and James' favourite cup finals happened on this day (in different years) so our writers from The Athletic are put through their paces in a fiendish quiz on the cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to sing about the protests, dance on the grave of the European Super League, and pray at the Avenell Road altar for a positive result against Villarreal. There's football talk too - another graduate of Hale End FC - Folarin Balogun's new contract, Thomas Partey's shooting, a moment for Thierry Henry,.. plus the Random Arse Generator is here to remin...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Adrian Clarke to discuss a very strange week in football. The Athletic's Adam Crafton jumps on the podcast to explain the European Super League, and what it might mean for Arsenal.  There’s proper football talk too! That purple patch in Prague, Xhaka’s hybrid role, the 'unplayable' Hale End heroes Saka and ESR, and the gang wonder whether it’s Pepe’s time to...

Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and Ian Stone are looking ahead to (but not looking forward to) Arsenal’s crucial Europa League tie. The team reminisce about tense European cup ties of old, ponder the Auba issue, assess Arteta’s man management and shudder at what Arsenal’s plan C, D or E options might be this summer. Eduardo gets his turn out of the Random Arse Generator Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas, Art De Roche (eventually) and late substitute Tayo Popoola to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League tie against Slavia Prague. There’s much talk about trusting the process, Cedric’s right foot, Laca’s two left feet, Arsenal the sleeping giant, and just how well we’d do if we got to the Champions League anyway.  The wizard Kanu gets his turn on the Random Arse Gen...

Arsenal legend Rocky Rocastle is the focus of this week's podcast, on the anniversary of his untimely passing. Friend and former team-mate Kevin Campbell joins Ian Stone, Nick Callow and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence to reflect on the man as much as the player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An attacking line up of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché bounce back from three goals down to deliver an Ode to Martin Ødegaard, some sweet Chambers music, and much much more. Plus there's a love letter to Santi Cazorla on this week's Random Arse Generator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a very happy podcast this week as The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to celebrate a North London Derby victory at The Emirates. There's talk of match day superstitions, late arrivals, Ian Wright and Neil Diamond, and of course, so many tears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the North London Derby this weekend, and The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone and Lee Dixon to reminisce over memorable derby moments...From Liam Brady, to Kanu, to that time Lee Dixon was pinned to the wall by his own players.  Ian Stone's Mourinho fetish gets a mention, Lee Dixon tries to actually win the "Lee Dixon 90s Quiz", and 'Nutty' Nigel Win...

The Ahletic's Amy Lawrence and host Ian Stone are joined by Adrian Clarke and Nick Callow to discuss how Mikel Arteta is making the best of the whole squad in this most challenging of seasons.  Favourite football shows on TV are chosen, a Dennis Bergkamp love in is the focus of this week’s Random Arsenal Generator, and Adrian Clarke remembers the time he actually passed on a party invitation from...

Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s late late show against Benfica - including the wonder of Saka and the return of the Auba we all love.  Laurent Koscielny pops out of the Random Arse Generator, favourite late European goals are discussed, and Arteta’s North London Derby Dilemma is chewed over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence joins Ian Stone and Nick Callow to interview former Arsenal and Benfica midfielder Stefan Schwarz, ahead of the Europa League tie this week.  Art De Roche joins the gang to discuss Hector Bellerin, and Tomas Rosicky is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone discuss the pruning of Arsenal's squad, the value of patience, and an excellent 44 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A diminutive Russian is thrown into the Random Arse Generator, and the panel ask which Arsenal player did you judge too soon?  SPECIAL OFFER! Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price. Enjoy...

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s transfer strategy. How does it work? Who’s the team behind it? And how have things changed post Arsene Wenger? Norwegian journalist Knut Espen Sveagaarden gives us the inside track on new loan signing Martin Østergaard, the gang choose the favourite Arsenal Nordic moments, and a Dutchman is the subject of the Rand...

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reminisce over their favourite Mesut moments, whilst breathing a sigh of relief that the saga is now over.  There is praise for Partey, more joy over Arsenal’s Bright Young Things, and the time Lee Dixon was mistaken for Glen Hoddle on a Korean style game show.  PLUS...the Random Arse Generator makes a triumphant return, for it’s...

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas, Art De Roche and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss Arsenal’s continuing good form, and ask themselves “What should our squad look like?”  There’s also time to discuss Mesut Ozil. Plus there’s messages from the mailbag, the Lee Dixon 90’s quiz, and a tentative attempt at a new game called Random Arsenal Generator Hosted on Acast....

A front three of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roche join Ian Stone to enjoy Arsenal’s Christmas revival, as new hope springs eternal at the Emirates.  The gang look ahead to the FA cup 3rd round, and discuss a classic against Newcastle from yesteryear. Plus the best of the articles from The Athletic’s Arsenal writers SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER! Throughout January you can sub...