Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode we chat about the 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday. We discuss the opening day performance in the context of a tournament summer, the impact of Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, David Raya's big moment, and some of the issues that we experienced in the game which we can certainly improve on ahead of our next match. We also talk about how Wolves were lucky not to have a man sent off, before we answer listener questions about Declan Rice as the 6, Thomas Partey, whether we have enough up front for the season ahead, the future of Jakub Kiwior after he didn't make the squad on Saturday, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

With the new season ahead I'm joined by four guests to look forward to the 2024-25 campaign. I chat separately to Amy Lawrence, Nick Wright (Sky Sports), Adrian Clarke and Dara O Briain about the things they're excited for, what they'd like to see happen in the transfer market, the players they're keen to see pull on the red and white, proactive goalkeeping, some of the young players who impressed on the US tour, Riccardo Calafiori, Snoop Dogg (sort of), and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie Spangher to discuss the signing of Rosa Kafaji and the departure of Cloe Lacasse. Then Tim and Jamie answer listener questions on how the midfield will look next season and whether changes are afoot there, the future of Kathrine Kuhl, a big season ahead for Kyra Cooney-Cross, where Arsenal most need reinforcements and whether the women’s team should have its own away kit every year.You can follow Tim @Stillmanator and Jamie @jamiespangherGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog 

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Swedish journalist Amanda Zaza about new signing Rosa Kafaji from Hacken. Amanda talks about the type of player she is, her rise to prominence in Sweden and in the Swedish national team, her best position and why her attributes and her personality will be well suited to helping to solve Arsenal’s issues against deep blocks.You can follow Tim @StillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog 

In this episode we chat about the 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, and focus on how a familiar looking team won a game in a familiar way as our set-piece prowess was on show again. There's discussion of some key individuals, the debut for Riccardo Calafiori, and whether the absence of Eddie Nketiah is a signal about his future as rumours involving Marseille continue. We also answer listener questions about positions and skill-sets, what Arsenal still need to do in the transfer window ahead of the new season, Pedro Neto and Mykhaylo Mudryk, our preferred starting XI for Wolves, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to chat about last night's 4-1 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen. We analyse the very familiar looking team line-up in the context of Mikel Arteta's comments about needing more from the players we have, leading to discussion of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz among others. There's also some focus on young players like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri after they impress again, but how do you find the balance between their integration and further additions to the squad? There's some transfer discussion, Arteta's pickpocketing high jinx, and a goodbye from an old (angry) friend.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode I catch up with James who is still in America, with some final thoughts on the US tour and the experience over there. We chat about the possibility of competitive games being played there in the future, as well as catching up on all the latest from the transfer market (inwards and outwards). We also have questions about what it means when Mikel Arteta pushes hard for a specific player, what the future holds for Fabio Vieira, whether we have any concerns over the manager's contractual situation, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

In this episode James and I convene in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, to chat about our game against Man Utd on Saturday. There's discussion of player size when they are in elevators, Ayden Heaven and his first half, Gabriels Jesus and Martinelli and other various thoughts on the 2-1 win. We also discuss the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori, the imminent departure of Emile Smith Rowe, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by Tom Garry from the Guardian to talk about the process of transfer reporting. Tom talks about his many years breaking WSL transfer exclusives and explains how information gathering and reporting of transfers works, how it has developed in the women’s game over time and Tom and Tim swap some anecdotes about breaking different transfer stories.You can follow Tom on Twitter @tomjgarry and Tim @Stillmanator