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In this episode James and I chat about the final of Euro 2020 between England and Italy, Bukayo Saka's participation, and how it's a game that's too close to call. After that we chat about the first official signing of the summer, Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares, and round up the latest incoming and outgoing rumours. We then answer questions about Arsenal's involvement in the Amazon series 'All or nothing', discussing the decision, the potential benefits and risks, whether we'll see more of Josh Kroenke, and whether it will have any impact on the club's business this summer. All this, plus Smith Rowe, and lots more besides.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined by James Benge to chat Euro 2020 and the fact that Bukayo Saka's England have made it through the final against Italy. We discuss the tournament from an England perspective, and talk about the impact of the young Arsenal man, as well as the prospect of facing the Italians at Wembley on Sunday. There's Arsenal chat, which includes Matteo Guendouzi, Mikel Arteta dealing with difficult characters, and why there's still so much to do during this transfer window.Follow James @jamesbengeIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James and I chat about Euro 2020, the focus on supposed Italian cynicism, and look forward to the semi-finals, before we discuss the decision to send William Saliba on loan again next season. Would he have been better off in the Premier League rather than back in France again? There's also some Matteo Guendouzi talk as he prepares to join Marseille on a permanent basis (eventually), plus questions about the structure of the that deal, whether we might play 3 at the back next season, Patrick Vieira going to Crystal Palace, Alexandre Lacazette, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, attention turns to the appointment of new Head Coach Jonas Eidevall. Tim and Alex talk to Arsenal quadruple winner and current Aston Villa defender Anita Asante about her two years playing under Jonas at Rosengard in Sweden. Then Tim chats to Swedish football journalist, analyst and photographer Mia Eriksson about Jonas from her perspective as someone who covers the Damallsvenskan in-depth.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm Tim Stillman to discuss the appointment of Jonas Eidevall as the new Head Coach of the Arsenal Women. We ask if the way this decision was arrived upon offers signs of encouragement about what else the club have to do this summer. We also chat about William Saliba (of course), Gabriel Martinelli and the Olympics, offering a new contract to Reiss Nelson, as well as new managers at both Sp*rs and Everton.Follow Tim @Stillberto.If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog to get bonus content, and lots more  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James and I discuss the latest goings-on at Euro 2020, some of the stand-out players, tournament stand-outs. Then we delve into the latest transfer rumours, including left-backs and right-backs, and ask whether we need to readjust our expectations when it comes to the kind of fees we might receive for the players we're looking to sell this summer. Then we answer listener questions about our reported interest in Aaron Ramsdale, whether the 're-sale' model actually makes sense when you consider who might be able to buy players from us, Ben White, William Saliba and the Olympics, why transfers take so long to go through, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Charles Watts of Goal to talk about Bukayo Saka's impressive performance for England at Euro 2020, the William Saliba situation and whether or not you can buy a good player too early, as well as the transfer window. We chat about what Arsenal might do, but I talk to Charles about covering it as a journalist, sources of information, the pressure from fans to know what's happening and when, and lots more.Then we take a look at a big summer for Arsenal at youth/U23 level following the departure of Steve Bould. I talk to Jeorge Bird about his possible replacement, arrivals and departures, and who some of the bright young stars at Academy level are.Follow Charles @charles_watts : Follow Jeorge @jeorgebirdIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon and get extra exclusive content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Sunday episode of the show, James and I discuss what's been going on at the Euros, England's draw with Scotland, coaches being conservative rather than brave and how that applies to Gareth Southgate, and there is the beginning of what is going to be an Olympic karate/Hollywood sensation. Then we answer listener questions about the timing of our transfer business, selling players we like at an earlier age, looking to South America for signings this window, Aubameyang playing some casual football during the off-season, that lot down the road trying to secure a new manager, and lots more besides.Here is the Thiago Alcantara interview mentioned in the podcast.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I chat to Lewis Ambrose about the European Championships, links to certain players, the lack of Arsenal involvement, and whether that's a good or a bad thing. Then we examine some of the big transfer stories of the week as we're being touted as a possible destination for players like Ben White, James Maddison, Albert Lokonga and Aaron Ramsdale. We analyse the potential deals, the players themselves and lots more.Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month for LOADS of extra, exclusive content  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we start off with chat about the European Championships. James was at Wembley to see England beat Croatia, there's discussion of some of the other games over the weekend plus what happened with Christian Eriksen and how it was covered by broadcasters/UEFA. We then delve into the world of transfers with analysis of our interest in Brighton centre-half Ben White and what it might mean for players currently on the books, as well as what spending that amount of money could signal about our 'fire power' this summer. Loads of listener questions, a dog interruption, and an all new Magpie Fact.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show I chat to Clive Palmer about the transfer window ahead, what the work we do will tell us about the people doing it and the direction they're pushing us in, changing some of the old guard, letting new leaders emerge, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, what our pursuit of a centre-half might mean for William Saliba, and lots more.Follow Clive @clivepafcIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we chat about the reaction to Arsenal 'missing out' on Emi Buendia, as the Norwich man is set to join Aston Villa. We examine why it felt to many like a big blow, as well as discussing the mechanics of the transfer window, the way that rumours develop via the media, how information spreads, and the way that fans react to it. We also chat about Arsenal's approach to the window, the spotlight shining firmly on Mikel Arteta and Edu as they put their stamp on the squad going into next season, links to Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, the upcoming European Championships, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to discuss the issue of squad depth. With no Europe next season, how far do we need to trim the numbers – at times last year Arsenal had a 33+ man panel. Who might be able to provide versatility to cover in various positions? Just how much midfield recruitment do we need, taking into account some of the names we've been linked with? We also chat potential comings and goings in every area of the team, from front to back, including the need for at least one goalkeeper before the season starts, and maybe two. All that and lots more,.Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we chat about the European finals that took place over the last week, instilling a winning culture at a club, being smarter with resources, what the constant centre-half rumours might mean for William Saliba's Arsenal future, Granit Xhaka's links to Roma, and how we might be able to fund transfers this summer. There are listener questions about Joe Willock, Bukayo Saka playing for England, Martin Odegaard and lots more. Plus we do our traditional transfer spending/income predictions, with a firm promise to go back and talk about how wrong they were when the window closes!Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss the season just gone. If it felt surreal for us, what was it like for the players? We chat about the final day, a litany of changes behind the scenes, what Mikel Arteta might have learned from this season, the need for stronger checks and balances when it comes to recruitment, putting the right kind of experience around the talented young players who represent our future, the lack of European football next season and lots more.Follow Amy @amylawrence71If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this bonus episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to review the 2020-21 season for Arsenal Women. We chat about the overall performance, some of the issues that the team had to deal with, and how an ongoing internal review might address them. Tim picks out a couple of players who shone during the campaign, discusses the squad rebuilding job to be done with regards to some players who have left and some who might also leave, the appointment of the new manager, playing European games at the Emirates, and provides some final reflections on Joe Montemurro who stepped down as manager at the end of the season.Follow Tim @Stillberto : Visit the dedicated Arsenal Women section at Arseblog News.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we reflect on the 2-0 win over Brighton on the final day of the season, and bid a not particularly fond farewell to this campaign overall. Still, there were positives, such as the fans being back in the stadium, Nicolas Pepe's goals and strong end to the season, and we also chat about signing Martin Odegaard permanently, and the goodbye given to David Luiz after his two years at the club come to an end. Then there are listener questions about Joe Willock, some end of season 'awards', Steve Bould's departure, not being in Europe next season, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Wheatley from Football London to discuss the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, two goals for Nicolas Pepe, one for Gabriel Martinelli, and how both players have been used throughout this season. We also chat about a quiet night for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and what the win means for our European 'hopes' for next season, as well as what the future might hold for Greek defender Dinos Mavropanos.Then for some Newcastle perspective on Joe Willock after yet another goal in black and white, I talk to Alex Hurst of True Faith about his loan spell there, how he's been used, what it might mean for their chances of keeping him, and more.Follow Chris @ChrisWheatley_ : Follow Alex @tfalex1892 - visit True Faith & the Newcastle Supporter's Trust.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to BBC journalist, broadcaster and commentator Chris Slegg about his and Patricia Gregory's new book 'A History of the Women's FA Cup Final', released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the competition. In the book, Chris and Patricia have uncovered a string of hitherto unknown facts and stats about the competition, which has suffered from a lack of documentation.Chris discusses some of the difficulties and barriers of compiling accurate information about some of those early finals and the importance of accurately depicting the history of the women's game and understanding the barriers faced by players. Rachel Yankey did not know that she held the record for appearances in the final until Chris and Patricia's research uncovered the fact. Chris also discusses his relatively recent discovery of women's football and his passion for helping others to discover it too.You can buy 'A history of the Women's FA Cup Final' at all of the usual retailers

In this episode we discuss Leicester's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final; the decision made over the future of David Luiz and whether the Brazilian was a good signing for the club; Willian potentially following him out the door; we assess links to Southampton's Ryan Bertrand who has been mooted as a possible signing this summer; and wonder about learning lessons and performance reviews. We then answer questions about Daniel Ek's weekend statement, fan representation at board level, the futures of a host of players who could depart this summer, the 'league table since Boxing Day' outlook, the chances of another Champions League final, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.