Episodes

  • DUGOUT CHAT | JACOB HAWLEY & SPECIAL GUEST HORATIO GOULD

    DUGOUT CHAT | JACOB HAWLEY & SPECIAL GUEST HORATIO GOULD
    Aug 28 2025
    We’re debuting a brand-new format: Dugout Chat. Each week, Jacob Hawley sits down with some amazing voices in the culture to talk football, Arsenal, and everything in between. For the first episode, Jacob is joined by comedian Horatio Gould (co-host of the Fin vs History podcast. @HoratioTheGould). They dive into life as Arsenal fans across eras, the emotional rollercoaster of following Arteta’s team, hot takes on transfers and players, and what makes the Arsenal fanbase unique in English football. What you’ll hear in this episode: ⚽ Horatio’s hottest take: Nico Pepe? 💸 Why selling players is harder than fans think 🧒 Horatio’s Arsenal origin story: raised near Highbury in a West Ham family 😅 Post-Invincibles nostalgia: Fabregas, Nasri, Van Persie, Sanchez, Ozil memories 🔄 Wenger vs Arteta eras — ideals, heartbreak, and the emotional DNA of the fanbase 🏆 Arteta vs Emery: intensity, fan connection, and who really fit Arsenal better 🤝 Rivalries reshaped: Chelsea, Newcastle, Liverpool 📊 Last season’s shift from expressive Wenger-ball to brute-force/set-piece Arsenal 🔥 Summer transfers: Zubimendi, Eze, Gyökeres, Madueke, and the best Arsenal bench ever 🚑 Injury worries early this season — and why squad depth might finally save us Let us know what you thought of the format! If you want to be a member, join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • LEEDS DESTROYED - ON THE WHISTLE!

    LEEDS DESTROYED - ON THE WHISTLE!
    Aug 25 2025
    Johnny and Pedro get stuck into a MONSTER On The Whistle, where we discuss: Gyok off the mark! Jurrien Timber, best left and right back Injury nightmares continue... Zubimendi and Dekkers finding their feet! Max Dowman debut! Madueke looking VERY good Ethan... possibly not making it into Liverpool starting 11 Martinelli... 4th choice This podcast was recorded on Saturday, if you want the On The Whistles EARLY, check out membership options at the bottom of the post. If you want to be a member, join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • EMERGENCY PODCAST: KAI OUT / EZE IN!!!!!!!

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: KAI OUT / EZE IN!!!!!!!
    Aug 21 2025
    ARSENAL FANS, GET ON THIS RIGHT NOW! We discuss the injury issues with Kai Havertz, then crack into the juiciest story of the window... EZE TO ARSENAL! This is Johnny and Jacob. Buckle up. Get stuck in! If you want to be a member, join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • MANCHESTER UNITED (A) - ON THE WHISTLE

    MANCHESTER UNITED (A) - ON THE WHISTLE
    Aug 19 2025
    The very FIRST On the Whistle of the season has LANDED. It’s Pedro, JC, and Kandela. Discussions were spicy after a terrible looking AMAZING victory. We discussed: Gyokeres debut Lack of Zubi / Declan chemistry Odegaard’s new role Timber looking crazy good DAVID RAYA MOTM If you want to get these podcasts LIVE and 48 hours earlier than everyone else, sign up as a member below. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Or as an Apple subscriber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • EZE AND RODRYGO ON THE ROCKS

    EZE AND RODRYGO ON THE ROCKS
    Aug 14 2025
    This week, Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley and Johnny Cochrane for an early-bird therapy session packed with hot takes, transfer angst, and a sprinkle of schadenfreude. The lads gear up for Thursday’s iconic predictions episode — last year’s winner Johnny arrives smug and ready, Jacob’s sharpening his knives, and Pete’s quietly plotting an upset. They dive deep into Arsenal’s transfer business, debating whether Eze or Rodrygo should be the final piece, how Berta’s sales game will define the summer, and if a shock Martinelli exit could unlock big moves. Spurs sniffing around Eze? It’s messy. There’s also a detour into football’s murky underbelly — from Vitesse Arnhem’s Abramovich scandal to multi-club ownership, PSR loopholes, and why the Premier League keeps letting the big fish swim. Finally, a surprisingly heated chat on stutter-step penalties, who should take Arsenal’s spot-kicks, and why keepers might need to adapt. Smart takes, big laughs, a bit of chaos — classic AOP. To get these podcasts right after they record, with no adverts, all season long, you'll need to be a member, sign up below AUDIO: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • GYOKERES HUSHES THE DOUBTERS!

    GYOKERES HUSHES THE DOUBTERS!
    Aug 9 2025
    Arsenal’s final pre-season game brought the spark we’d been waiting for — Big Vik GYOKERES silenced the doubters with a bruising, goal-filled display, Zubimendi oozed Cesc Fabregas energy in midfield, and Kai Havertz turned up looking like he’d spent the summer living in the gym. Pete and Johnny break down the key performances, the new-look attack, and why this win could be season-defining. We also dive into Maduweke’s surprise left-wing role, what it means for Martinelli, and how Arteta might rotate a now fully loaded squad heading into a brutal start to the Premier League season. To get On The Whistles right after the game, all season long, you'll need to be a member, sign up below. AUDIO: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • THERAPY SESSION: ANOTHER PRESEASON DOWNER?

    THERAPY SESSION: ANOTHER PRESEASON DOWNER?
    Aug 7 2025
    It's Thursday Therapy time, and the whole gang is in: Pedro, Matt, and Jacob dissect a very odd Arsenal preseason. From standout teen Max Dowman lighting up the Emirates to Viktor Gyokeres’ underwhelming first impression, there’s a lot to chew on. We talk new signings, slow build-up play, chemistry issues, and that horseshoe of doom in possession. Jacob brings some in-stadium Guinness scouting, some ITK heat on Nonny Madueke, and Pedro bangs the table demanding a “NOW” team. We also cover: Defensive issues and preseason sloppiness Tactical tweaks we wish Arteta would try The Saka false-nine experiment Why Arsenal can't sell players (again) Rodrigo and Eze — dream or delusion? Grab a drink, put your feet up, and enjoy a pod that’s equal parts therapy, preseason panic, and transfer dreaming. 🧠 Become a Patreon member: 📝 Read more on the blog: https://le-grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • MAX DOWMAN SHOW

    MAX DOWMAN SHOW
    Jul 27 2025
    Arsenal smashed Newcastle in pre-season and the boys are BUZZING. 🎙️ On this episode: Max Dowman breaks the internet with a generational performance – is he our Yamal? Viktor Gyökeres gets the Ian Wright seal of approval from Matt – 25-goal season incoming? Mikel Merino the midfielder... but now with goal-scoring powers? Odegaard looking refreshed and ready to bang Defensive concerns – why do Arsenal concede with so few shots? Kai Havertz – where does he fit when Gyökeres starts? Spurs up next in pre-season – will Viktor make his debut? This was a knee-jerk, chaos-fueled, optimistic banger of a pod. If you're not onboard yet, hop in. 💥 Subscribe to the podcast for instant reactions and spicy takes. 🔗 Support the pod and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/thearsenalopinion 📰 Read the blog: https://le-grove.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins