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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I are in Los Angeles, losing track of time, but enjoying the California sunshine. We chat about our time here, before turning attention to Arsenal's game against Bournemouth on Wednesday, and some of the young players involved – in particular Ethan Nwaneri. As a new star potentially emerges, another departs as it looks like Emile Smith Rowe's time as a Gunner is over – we reflect on how it has come to this point. There's also transfer talk about potential arrivals, some Academy chat, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the make-up of the squad selected for the US tour, with many young players involved, plus imminent arrival of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori with reports over the weekend saying the agreement is basically complete. What does that mean for some of the other players in the squad? We also discuss stories surrounding Emile Smith Rowe whose future isn't as black and white as it might seem. Then we answer listener questions about Chido Obi-Martin which expands into a conversation about how Arsenal are perceived as a club with regards young players, a back three for next season, the US tour and the games we play there, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to chat about the kind of incoming transfer business Arsenal will look to get done, and why someone like Mikel Merino might not be the most exciting arrival, but someone who can easily plug and play into Mikel Arteta's system. We also chat about some potential departures, what we need to see from Fabio Vieira this season, Ethan Nwaneri and how pre-season could be very important for him, and lots more, including some US tour chatFollow Clive @clivepafcGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the final of Euro 2024 which saw Spain beat England 2-1. We discuss how this was a game too far for Gareth Southgate's side, pay credit to the Spanish team which has been the best at this tournament, as well as discussing the potential impact another painful defeat might have on the likes of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, who have been playing non-stop for 11 months now. There's a transfer round-up, in as much as that's possible with so little transfer news, plus listener questions about online tribalism, the number 10 shirt, who might be in the squad for the US tour, Alvaro Morata, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to discuss England's 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday night, which sends them through to the final of Euro 2024. We chat about the goal England conceded, the contentious penalty award which provided the equaliser, the second half in which fatigue clearly played a part for both sides, and how an injection of energy was so important. Should Ollie Watkins goal propel him into the starting line-up for Sunday's clash with Spain? All that, plus a round-up of the Arsenal transfer news.Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we start with discussion of England's win over Switzerland at the Euros, centred around the brilliant Bukayo Saka who scored a fantastic equaliser, and one of the five penalties to help his team progress. There's some discussion about the overall level of performance from the England team, a question about who should start up front in the semi-final, and we look at the other Arsenal players who are still involved or just exited the tournament. Then there's some transfer chat, questions about William Saliba as the left-sided centre-half, the two Brazilian Gabriels who have been away at the Copa America, Jakub Kiwior's future in light of ongoing interest in Riccardo Calafiori, the mystery German player, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa, and first up on the agenda are the stories linking us to Bologna defender Riccardo Califiori. We chat about how this a deal that feels dependent on a significant departure from the defensive ranks, before we talk about the player himself, what he might bring to the team, and more generally about Arsenal's left-side and what could happen there. There's also transfer stuff around Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, and Emile Smith Rowe, a look ahead to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, and more.Follow Phil @_philcostaGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Alex Ibaceta of DAZN and Barca TV to discuss the Gunners’ new signing Mariona Caldentey from Barcelona. Tim and Alex discuss the player, her attributes, her 10 years at Barca, the qualities she has that Arsenal have missed and where she might fit into Jonas Eidevall’s team next season.You can follow Alex on Twitter @AlexIbaceta23 and Tim @Stillmanator Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about James' trip to Glastonbury, sadly lacking in Sugababes, but eventful nonetheless, before we turn our attention to the football and Euro 2024 in particular. There's discussion of Ronaldo's histrionics last night, England's performances and progression, and some focus on the Arsenal players who have been most involved over the course of the tournament. Then we answer listener questions about getting more value from our Academy players, which of them might make the trip to the US for the summer tour and stake a claim for a place, transfers in general and whether things will start to get busy now we're in July, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss the goings-on at Euro 2024, with a fair amount of focus on England, and the Bukayo Saka debate that has been going on this week, before we chat about some lesser-fancied teams who have caught the eye throughout the tournament. Then we touch on the future of Emile Smith Rowe who has been linked with Fulham and Palace this week, wonder if Arsenal might get involved in the shady-pricing that other clubs have been party to of late, the Declan Rice 'problem', and lots more.Follow Tim @stillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode begin with Kieran Tierney's unfortunate Euro 2024 adventure, which was cut short by a serious injury and has significant implications for his future. We also round-up some of the other Arsenal players involved, and chat about comments made by Declan Rice (and others) about criticism from ex-England players, before James outlines the changes he'd make for their final group game on Tuesday evening. There's some transfer chat involving Eberechi Eze, and listener questions about officiating at the Euros, whether any players have caught the eye, possible changes to the coaching staff this summer, why we both would like a player with pace, and lots more, including details of a summer event in Los Angeles.For more on that, and to buy tickets, go here: https://www.cosm.com/los-angeles/events/arsenalvision_and_arsecast_extra_2024_07_25Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to chat about the Premier League fixtures which were released during the week, before we do some 'statements' that he has to either Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with. Topics covered include summer signings, summer sales, Gabriel Martinelli, next season's top four, multi-club ownership, how we might start next season, a goalkeeper departure, and lots moreFollow Andrew @AAllenSportGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk a lot about the goings-on at Euro 2024, in particular the opening game in England's campaign, which featured Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. There's some Benjamin Sesko watch after Slovenia's draw with Denmark, some questions about the transfer market and what direction we might go in after his decision to stay at Leipzig – could we test Newcastle's mettle for a player that might fit the bill? There's a round of the player ratings game, we remember former Gunner Kevin Campbell who passed away at the weekend, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by former Arsenal player Carl Jenkinson for a chat about his life and career. He's just back from Australia, so we begin with his thoughts on playing the A-League, before turning our attention to his time with the Gunners. From the early days after his move from Charlton, the difficult early period which included that infamous game at Old Trafford, working with and learning from Arsene Wenger, Steve Bould and Bacary Sagna, how injuries impacted his career, and lots more – including that famous press conference clip involving a question about his dad being a singer!Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we do a weekend catch-up before talking about William Saliba and France, Bukayo Saka and England in the context of some of the back pages – plus a couple of questions about whether not he could/should play in other positions for Arsenal. There's also some chat about the Premier League VAR vote and the Man City legal challenge, before we answer listener questions about pre-season friendlies, Fabio Vieira's future, and lots more, including our now infamous transfer predictions/money totals for the summer ahead (incoming and outgoing).Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Charles Watts to discuss the latest transfer stories, including Benjamin Sesko's reportedly imminent decision about his own future, what might happen in midfield and how much that depends on who stays and what Declan Rice's role is next season, other midfield targets, possible departures, the left-back situation and how despite being well-stocked Arsenal might bring someone in, and lots more – including some chat about Man City and the news of their legal action taken against the Premier League which became news this week.Follow Charles on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesWattsAFCnewsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this episode we begin with the downfall of the dinosaurs, before moving on to the latest from the transfer market – focusing on Arsenal's interest in Benjamin Sesko. We chat about whether or not this is a deal that could get done before the Euros, before we turn our attention to selling players, how Arsenal can improve, and the potential departures of players like Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson. Then we answer listener questions about targetting the South American market more, William Saliba and the Olympics, Zinchenko and Kiwior, memories of Mohamed Elneny and Cedric, and lots more besides.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou from the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast to shoot the breeze about the goings on this week. We chat about the demands on players with the Euros and the Copa America coming up, as well as the changes to the Champions League, as well as suggestions seeding will be introduced to the EFL Cup. Then we discuss stories about a contract extension for Mikel Arteta, in the context of the job he's done and the managerial market at the moment. There are also some questions from our Discord members about transfers, home grown players, and lots more.Follow Harry @harrysymeouBuy Is Yours Gold here - https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/is-yours-gold/ – and use GOLD20 to get 20% off.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.