The Online Gooner Podcast

Defensive Woes. Is Mathieu Debuchy worth a starting place? Meeting some Arsenal legends at the '89' premiere. Time to partner Giroud with Lacazette? If one were to stay - the choice between Sanchez and Ozil. A testimonial for Theo Walcott? Is non-use of season tickets a new phenomenon? What changes do the arrivals of Sanllehi and Mislintat signal? Steve Ashford, David Oudot and Mustafa Goldstein are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 160th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The differences between Manchester City and Arsenal. Can supporters force change? Is Arsene Wenger's talk of an end of season review genuine? What difference would changes at boardroom level make? Are things at Arsenal really so bad? Ahead of the release of the 89, memories of that game at Anfield. Mike Francis, Steve Ashford and Simon Rose are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 159th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The recent resurgence in Arsenal's form. The joys of the Europa League. The prospects for Jack Wilshere. Arsenal's youngsters. Marc Overmars - Director of Football? Looking ahead to Arsenal's AGM. Memories of The Gooner as it celebrates 30 years. Amy Lawrence, Tim Payton and Mustafa Goldstein are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 158th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

What are the chances of Arsene Wenger not seeing out his contract? The moment of realisation that the manager's abilities are in terminal decline. Will we see a return to a back four? What's the story with Arsenal having no money for transfers? Stan Kroenke's ambitions for the club. Where does CEO Ivan Gazidis stand after the summer? Will protests this season have greater impact? Should the club use this season to develop its better youth prospects? Looking forward to the Europa League. Reasons to continue to attend when the team are not competing. Predictions for the season. Steve Ashford, Phil Wall and Tim Stillman are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 157th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Arsenal's Premier League run-in after the defeat at Palace. How much did finishing 5th matter to the supporters. The FA Cup Final. Isn't three trophies in four seasons a fantastic achievement? The decision to award Arsene Wenger a further two years. Will the decision bring unity between the supporters, the manager and the club? What are the chances of Alexis Sanchez being an Arsenal player next season? Likely Europa League attendances. The Goalkeeper question. David Oudot, Tim Payton and Layth Yousif are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 156th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Should Arsenal really consider offering Arsene Wenger a further two years? Has the manager actually decided the resign? Will the protests against the manager have any influence? Why are the players not giving 100% on the pitch? In defence of Granit Xhaka. How does this period compare to pre-Wenger seasons when Arsenal have been off the pace? What are the implications of Europa League qualification? The panel's choice if there were a new manager next season. Mike Francis, David Oudot and Tim Charlesworth are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 155th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Why is the reaction to Arsenal's annual collapse more intense this year? Would a top 4 finish and winning the FA Cup legitimize another two years of Arsene???? If Arsene Wenger did get a contract renewal, would he survive two more seasons? How effective a form of protest are empty seats? The benefits of not qualifying for the Champions League. Is the board of directors fit for purpose in 2017? Is Manchester City the best possible FA Cup semi-final draw? Mustafa Goldstein, Simon Rose and Bernard Azulay are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 154th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Do Chelsea simply have better players than Arsenal or is their 12 point lead over Arsenal due to something else? In the stadium itself, is the majority still backing the manager? How are fans able to demonstrate their discontent and opinion? Is the Arsenal manager aware of the social media debate about him? Why do Arsenal get so much media spotlight when things are going badly? Could Arsene Wenger survive losing at Sutton? Does the two year contract on offer actually exist? Is the supposed lack of hunger at Arsenal indicative of a more general problem in 21st century UK society? The Keeper situation. Thoughts on Lucas Perez. Steve Ashford, David Oudot and Layth Yousif are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 153rd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Is the back four good enough to win the title or the Champions League? Does it really matter to players signing new contracts who the manager is going to be? Which player left the panel most heartbroken furious when they left Arsenal? Will selling Zelalem to Dortmund prove a mistake? Hopes for the tie against Bayern Munich. Have Perez and Giroud played themselves into the starting XI? Is Welbeck preferable to the Ox or Iwobi wide left? Is there such a thing as 'The Arsenal Way'? Arsenal's away record against the other teams in the top six. Of the 'big six'. Who will miss out on the top four this season? Steve Ashford, Mike Francis and Mark Leech are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 152nd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Feelings about the team after two convincing victories. Anticipating the three matches in the run up to Christmas. The best midfield pairing at Arsenal. Will Jack Wilshere return? Thoughts on the prospect of the Leipzig boss replacing Arsene Wenger. Who will choose Arsene's successor? What's the best starting front three? Which of Ozil and Sanchez would the panel retain if only one remained? Would Sanchez go to China? Favourite Arsenal hat-tricks. Kevin Whitcher, Mustafa Goldstein and Phil Wall are asked the questions by host David Oudot, in the 151st edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

What did the North London derby tell us about Arsenal? Why do Arsenal struggle with Saturday lunchtime kick-offs? With Alexis' injury, will Arsene revert to Giroud as his central striker? Could Arsenal play three at the back? Hector Bellerin's agreement on a deal to remain at the club. When might we expect a decision on Wenger staying or going? Spurs and Wembley. The 2016 Arsenal Annual General Meeting. David Oudot, Mustafa Goldstein and Tim Payton are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 150th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The performances against Chelsea, Basel and Burnley. Alexis as centre forward. Is Theo's recent improvement temporary or is it permanent?? Will Arsenal learn from last season? Are too many key player contracts expiring at the same time? The election of Coquelin and Cazorla ahead of Xhaka. Is Granit Xhaka another Vieira, or more of a Petit? Would Shkodran Mustafi been bought if the the BFG had not been injured? The impact of the decline of the pound on Arsenal's ability to attract players. Memories of Arsene Wenger's early days in 1996. Stadiums elsewhere that the panel would be happy to watch Arsenal play in. David Oudot, Mustafa Goldstein and Tim Charlesworth are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 149th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Thoughts on the draw against PSG. Arsene Wenger's team selections, No Giroud, Ospina in goal, Xhaka on the bench. Jack Wilshere's loan move to Bournemouth. Is Arsene planning to persist with the false number 9 tactic? So good so far for Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding? Are there any signs that this might be Arsene's last season? Is the Ox worthy of a starting spot? Was Calum Chambers an expensive mistake? Is watching Arsenal away now a closed shop? Layth Yousif, Ian Henry and Ian Tanner are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 148th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Reflections on a hilarious final day of the season. Will Spurs recover from their collapse in the final four matches? Does finishing in the runners up spot signify improvement? What type of buys do we need this summer? Will bringing in top players make any difference next season if Arsene Wenger is still in charge? The quality of Arsenal's pre-match warm up. Would a run in the Europa League next season be more enjoyable than going out of the Champions League in the last 16? Thoughts on Theo Walcott ahead of his likely transfer. The re-introduction of safe standing. What would it take to improve the atmosphere at home matches? Memories of Arsenal's 1993-94 Cup Winners' Cup campaign. David Oudot, Mustafa Goldstein and Layth Yousif are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 147th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Has it been an enjoyable season so far? Is Alex Iwobi a regular starter in the making? Why haven't more Academy prospects become first choice selections? Are the events of this season's Premier League the shape of things to come? What are the likely effects of a vote to leave the EU for Arsenal? Who is likely to depart this summer? Can we expect a power vacuum when Arsene finally steps down? How important is the owner to a club's success? Who is going to win the title in 2016-17? Mike Francis, Nigel Phillips and Ian Tanner are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 146th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Reflections on the North London Derby. When Arsene goes, should he move upstairs or exit completely? Is the manager harming the Arsenal brand? Empty seats at home matches. The discussions on a European Super League. Players under Wenger that have become managers. Is there any remaining chance of winning the title? Has Danny Welbeck moved above Olivier Giroud in the pecking order. David Oudot, Mustafa Goldstein and Ian Henry are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 145th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Does the Bournemouth away win mean Arsenal back on track? What can we expect from Pep Guardiola in the Premier League? Who are the biggest threat to Arsenal's title aspirations? Which tactics should the Gunners employ to beat Leicester next weekend? Thoughts on Mohammed Elneny so far. Does it really matter who wears the captain's armband? Who should be skipper next season? The email to season ticket holders ahead of the Barcelona tie. The atmosphere problem at home matches. The reduction in ticket allocation for the visit to White Hart Lane. David Oudot, Bernard Dowling and Mark Leech are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 144th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Was the Christmas and New Year period a success? Would it be advantageous to Arsenal's season to exit the FA Cup? Is there a chance that Spurs can win the league this season? What are the implications of Pep Guardiola coming to England for Arsenal? The Arsenal players' lap of appreciation at the end of home matches. Is Joel Campbell really this season's Francis Coquelin? Will the Ox become a regular first team starter? Can Ozil become as good as Dennis Bergkamp? How does the experience of attending games at the Emirates compare with Highbury? Arsenal penalties for and against remembered. Steve Ashford, Mike Francis and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Marc Ollington in the 143rd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The prospect of Barcelona in the Champions League. How likely is an Arsenal league title? Will Wenger splash the cash in January? Will Cazorla be able to get back in the team after a long absence? What's with the contining injury crisis? Does it matter what colour kit the players wear? Does the new stadium feel like 'home' after nine seasons? Memorable matches at the Grove. Steve Ashford, Mustafa Goldstein and Phil Wall are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 142nd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Thoughts on the North London derby. Are Spurs a bigger threat under Mario Pochettino? Should the players be complaining of fatigue? Is the criticism of Arsenal's defence justified? Will Arsene buy in January? Are the Gunners finally equipped to win the title this season? What's with the long injury list? Why was Tomas Rosicky retained? Anti-Semitism amongst Arsenal fans. Memories of the 1993/94 European Cup Winners' Cup campaign. Arsene Wenger's fashion shoot for L'Equipe. David Oudot, Simon Rose and Layth Yousif are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher in the 141st edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.