THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast

In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets...Holly is joined by Dan Mayo (littlebithandbrake, The Arsenal Agenda Podcast and RuMayoNation podcast) to talk about his life as an Arsenal fan. Where did it all begin? What have been the highs and lows? Favourite players? Kits? Games? His thoughts on the current team and how he sees us progressing next season. Please forgive my mic issues and Dan&#39...

Berta certainly isn't hanging around, is he?! We could have as many as six (6) new signings in the door ahead of our pre-season tour. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we run the rule over the super six so far; we also explore who may be sold to generate some cash. There is also discussion of the reaction to the Madueke signing, the training camp in Spain and Norgaard's heartwarming moment with his so...

In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets... Stef is joined by Laura Kirk-Francis (Merchandise to Survive, Latte Firm podcast, BBC Arsenal Fan Voice writer) to talk about her life as an Arsenal fan. Where did it all begin? Highs? Lows? Favourite players? Most importantly, what are the Arsenal merchandise lines that have really stayed with her. You can follow Laura's stuff here: X: @LauraKi...

In this episode Holly chats to co-host of The Same Old Arsenal podcast, Amanda about her life as an Arsenal fan. There's a wonderful recounting of that game at Anfield in 1989 - the buildup, the ground, the game, the journey home which included the congo at a service station and Nigel Winterburn celebrating with the actual trophy on the team bus. Amanda has such a rich backlog of Arsenal relat...

In this episode, Stef chats to host of the Arsenal Therapy podcast, Adam Keys about: the trauma of living in the North East when Arsenal famously let a 4 goal lead go against Newcasle, his love for Robert Pires and the mad behaviour of buying expensive football shirts. Check out Adam on The Arsenal Therapy podcast wherever you get your pods: @arsenaltherapy.bsky.social Follow Adam on BlueSky @adam...

How do you rate our transfer business so far? A slow start, or actually pretty decent? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we discuss the likely arrivals of Zubimendi, Kepa and Norgaard and look at what else we might do. We also predict our starting 11s for the opening game at Old Trafford, and calculate how many points we'd like to get from the opening 6 games. There is also talk of rotation, injur...

In this episode Stef chats to comic and co-host of the hugely popular Screenrot podcast, Jacob Hawley about: liking not being liked as an Arsenal fan, having Ally McCoist commentate a 5-a-side game he played in and buying a TV just to watch Rice's free-kicks against Madrid. Check out Jacob on The Screenrot podcast: @screenrotpodcast on Insta and Tiktok Follow Jacob on Instagram @jacobhawley or on...

In this episode Stef chats to rising comic, Alfie Dundas about: how devout he is towards Arsenal and Arteta, how his life as an Arsenal fan began with a chance encounter with an Invincible and some of the highs and lows he's had as an Arsenal season ticket holder for the last decade. Get tickets to see Alfie at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 by clicking the following link: https://rb.gy/lt6atv Follow A...

Would you rather lose Saka and win the league, or keep Saka and finish second? Would you rather 3 new signings - Sesko, Sane, Rogers - or every member of the current squad to remain fit for the entirety of the season? Would you rather have dinner with Saka, or have Kiwior build a shed? Join Holly, Stef and Chris for a highly enjoyable and contentious 'would you rather' epsiode. There is al...

Join Holly, Stef and Chris* as we go through each member of the current squad and assess their place moving forwards. Would you keep or sell Kiwior? What about Zinchenko or Trossard? Will Martinelli and Havertz be starting our first game next season? We also have Jeorge Bird who provides a run down on players from the academy we should be looking out for next season. But be warned, we do spend the...

The big season review podcast is here! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chat through the highs and lows of the season. Who was your player of the season, what was your goal or game of the season? Which moment sent you into a tailspin of despair, or sent you to that place where you felt anything was possible? What was your biggest complaint of the season? There is plenty to be cheerful about too -...

Finally, at the 4th time of asking, we managed to deservedly beat Newcastle. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we focus on an impressive reaction to losing to PSG - 4 points from games against Liverpool and Newcastle speaks of superb resilience and offers plenty of hope for next season, provided those folk 'upstairs' do their job in the upcoming transfer window. The boys discuss the game itsel...

A very creditable 2-2 draw at Anfield. Mental strength and resilience to the fore. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back on the game, some individual performances, not to mention some odd crowd behaviour from the locals. We also look ahead to the final home game of the season and the visit of Newcastle. Somewhat of our bogey team this season, wouldn't it be lovely to sign off with a win....

Well that was a bit crap, wasn't it?! Familiar failings, but no faulting effort. Lack of a clinical finisher, luck, tired legs and minds, and we have to bow out of the tournament at the semi final stage. Join Holly and Stef as we explore how we feel the day after, proud of the effort, frustrated with the wider context. Has this season seen us progress, plateau or slide? It's not all about reflecti...

Well, that wasn't the best preparation for a Champions League semi final was it?! Join Holly and Stef as we try to work out why that last 30 minutes in particular was so bloody awful. Were minds, and bodies, already on the train to Paris? Do we now have a problem defending set pieces? Will it have any bearing on what happens on Wednesday? We talk about what we need to focus on ahead of the gam...

Paris PainIt's half time in the champions league semi-final and it's still all to play for. Join Holly and Stef as they acknowledge the quality of the opposition, whilst simultaneously seeing the potential for glory in Paris. We discuss the team selection, the absence of Partey, the atmosphere, the tifo, the early goal and the reaction. Reasons to be positive include Partey's return, l...

Palace blah blah, another draw blah blah, dropped points blah blah. Let's be honest, it's all about PSG on Tuesday - join Holly, Stef and Chris as we rather excitedly look ahead to only our 3rd ever champions league semi final. There are plenty of good omens, if you know where to look. Sure, it won't be easy, but we're off the back of a 5-1 demolition of Madrid, so we have every ri...

Arsenal demolish Ipswich at a canter. It's Crystal Palace next up on Wednesday. But all everybody is really thinking about is next Tuesday and PSG. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we try (in vain) to push all thoughts of champions league glory to one side and focus on the efforts against Ipswich. There is praise for Merino, Martinelli, Trossard and Kiwior, less so for sections of the Ipswich fan...

With Holly in Ireland but out of Wifi range, it's over to Producer Chris and Stef on his return from Madrid, still very much buzzing and full of song, to relive the magic of our superb 2-1 win. We touch on all the main points of the game as well as what it means for us going forward. There's also the small matter of Ipswich away in the PL and the need to pick up some points to secure 2nd p...

As Holly heads off on his Easter hols, Stef & Chris are left to pick over the bones of the Brentford draw. Although the game didn't mean much in terms of the title (gone), it gave us a good idea of how we might shape up for the Real Madrid CL QF return leg on Wednesday...depending on who's fit. Talking points include the Norgaard challenge and what constitutes a red card, Real's mi...

Make it happen, Arteta said as he sent his team out at the Emirates to face Real Madrid. And boy did they make it happen. Join Holly and Stef as we revel in one of the best nights the Emirates has witnessed. That second half saw a 10 out of 10 performance from the entire team, but who was your man of the match? More importantly, which of the Rice free kicks was the better? Is the tie over? Who do...

Join Holly and Stef as we break down our final trip to Goodison Park. To be honest, it was more of a training exercise ahead of next Tuesday. From team selection to pre-planned substitutions, it all felt quite flat and 'end of seasony'. We focus on Trossard, Martinelli, Kiwior, Skelly's Messi-esque run, one of the softest penalties you'll see, and yet more questionable finishing. We also look ahea...

A routine home win against Fulham, accompanied by yet more injuries, a worrying one for our rock at the back, with Timber also subbed off with a knee complaint. Chris shares some interesting research on why players are experiencing more injuries this season. But all that couldn't detract from the most welcome of sights - our starboy Saka returning, to do what he does best: win games for the Arsena...

As Arsenal welcome new sporting director Andrea Berta to the club, we discuss what his first three tasks should be, after he's put the kettle on and fired up the barbie. We also look ahead to the Fulham game on Tuesday - we all predict a home win, but will it be that straight forward? Is it ever...  Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods.   You can also join the conversation on o...

Which team is having the best season in the premier league? Which team should be most disappointed with how things have turned out for them? Who will get into the top 5 and next season's champions league? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to address these questions without upsetting too many other people. To be honest, we probably fail, because Tottenham...  Please follow and rate us wherev...