The Online Gooner Podcast

Should Arsene Wenger's contract renewal be put on hold? Can fan pressure groups make a difference to club policy? Is there any chance of the board sacking the manager? Would he ever resign before the end of his contract? Why have Arsenal left it so late to sign players? Which positions are priority areas for new signings? Who will replace the offloaded deadwood? Is Yaya Sanogo worth the gamble? Is Wenger now an outdated relic? Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith's role in shaping Arsenal today. Recorded on August 19th, the panel of Tim Payton, Kevin Whitcher and Tim Stillman are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 120th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

How did Arsenal discover title winning form in their final 10 games of the season? Do we prefer the more defensive Arsenal? The Aaron Ramsey debate continues Would we welcome back Cesc Fabregas? Has Arsene altered his attacking principles or have the last two months been a short term fix? Time to welcome Alisher Usmanov's billions onto the board? Was 2012/2013 a season of success or failure? Decision time over season ticket renewals. 'Highbury Sunshine' Who has been the player of the season? Can Arsenal challenge for the title this season? Recorded on May 20th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Marc Ollington and Don Sebastiano are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 119th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Do the six league wins out of seven means everything is actually ok? Has the approach to matches changed after the two home cup defeats? Are we excited by the race for a top four finish? Does it matter if Arsenal are not in the Champions League? How does the team look without Jack Wilshere? Why have Arsenal not been able to successfully defend the title since the 1930s? Are away supporters more loyal to Arsene Wenger? Is there enough conflict in the dressing room? Will any of the players on loan be in contention at Arsenal next season? Recorded on April 8th, the panel of Bernard Azulay. Kevin Whitcher and Tony Oudot are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 118th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The resilience of the performance at Sunderland What went wrong v Blackburn in the FA Cup? Is a miracle possible in Munich? What did the first leg v Bayern tell us about Arsenal in 2013? The atmosphere at the Villa game. Szczesny's recent form. The deadwood on Arsenal's wage bill. Can Arsenal still make the top four? Should Arsene Wenger go even if Arsenal make the top four? Indoctrinating offspring to support Arsenal. Missed penalties against the Gunners. Recorded on March 4th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Mike Francis and Joe Broadfoot are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 117th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Why are Arsenal a team of two halves? The January transfer window and what it says about Arsenal. Nacho Monreal's debut. How would David Villa have fitted in if Arsenal had bought him? Views on Olivier Giroud. Is Theo Walcott proving value for money? Should a weakened team be fielded against Blackburn? Favourite Jens Lehmann memories. Recorded on February 4th, the panel of Kevin Whitcher, pradepp Kacchala and Mustafa Goldstein are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 116th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Do the cup tie line-ups indicate Arsene Wenger is getting desperate? Is Arsenal's defending actually getting worse? Should players fit the system or should the system be adapted for the players? Time to give up on Gervinho? Could a January signing change the course of the season? Is Arsenal's wage structure going to bring success? What did Robin van Persie's recent statement about his team-mates say about Arsenal? Has Theo Walcott made a good enough case to be awarded 100k a week? Will the long term contracts signed by five young British players mean greater loyalty to Arsenal? This season's new pricing structure with Grade A and Grade C games. Do fanzines still have a role to play in the age of the internet and social media. Recorded on January 6th, the panel of Marc Ollington, Mike Francis and Phil Wall are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 115th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Is the new 150 million deal with Emirates a good one? Are fans really proud of Arsenal's association with big companies such as the Emirates? How much are we missing David Dein? The Black Scarf March before the Swansea match. Will fans start to protest against Arsene Wenger? The ownership situation and the potential for extracting money out of the club. What is the latest on the fanshare scheme? The exchange between fans and Kroenke at the AGM. Recent first team performances. Is the return of Thierry Henry a good idea? Remembering the 1987 League Cup semi-final replay at White Hart Lane. Recorded on December 14th, the panel of Kevin Whitcher, Tim Payton and Bernard Azulay are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 114th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

What can explain that performance at Norwich? Is the manager getting the best out of his players? Is he losing it mentally? Has there really been a fallout between Steve Bould and Wenger. Who deals with the transfer negotiations at Arsenal? The abuse Robin Van Persie received at Old Trafford. The goalkeeping situation. Recorded on November 12th, the panel of Kevin Whitcher, Emmanuel Mustafa Goldstein and Kelvin from the Black Scarf Movement are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 113th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The aims of the Black Scarf Movement march on 1st December. Will Stan Kroenke take money out of the club? Should Peter Hill-Wood step down from the board? Should Alisher Usmanov be given some representation in the boardroom? Are Arsenal doing well enough commercially? What should the club be doing for loyal supporters? Safe standing. Recorded on November 12th, the panel of Kevin Whitcher, Emmanuel Mustafa Goldstein and Kelvin from the Black Scarf Movement are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 112th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The games against Stoke, Liverpool and Southampton. Arsenal in comparison with this time last season. The net profit of the summer transfer market. Do we really need an extra defensive midfielder in the Michael Essien mould? Why didn't the club use their money to bid for someone like Fellaini? What is going to happen with Theo Walcott? Is there now a policy of letting players' deals run down to the last year of their contracts? Why did Ivan Gazidis state Arsenal are the most ambitious club in football? Is it prudent to ask the manager to renew his contract so early? The Champions League draw. The new home and away kits? Recorded on September 17th, the panel of Mike Francis, Joe Broadfoot and Lindsay Melrose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 110th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Are Arsenal flat track bullies? Why the defensive downturn since the clean sheets? Will Bacary Sagna get straight back into the first team? What's the best position for Aaron Ramsey? The Gervinho debate. The merits or otherwise of Olivier Giroud. The best starting XI from the current squad. Potential January transfer activity? Should Theo Walcott be given 100k a week? Recorded on October 8th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Marc Ollington and Emmanuel Mustafa Goldstein (formerly Don Sebastiano) are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 111th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

The opening game of the season. How promising do the new signings look? Thoughts on the departing players. Arsenal's place in the football food chain. Will the appointment of Steve Bould make a difference to the way the team play? Thomas Vermaelen's appointment as captain. Who should the club try to sign before the close of the transfer window? Recorded on August 24th, the panel of Marc Ollington, Kevin Whitcher and Bernard Azulay are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 109th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.

Final league matches of the season including: Arsenal v Southampton 1992, Norwich v Arsenal 1990, Arsenal v Tottenham 1993, Liverpool v Arsenal 1989, Arsenal v Bolton 1996 & Derby v Arsenal 1997, The signing of Ju-Young Park. The new home kit design. Listeners' emails. Recorded on May 14th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Marc Ollington, Mike Francis and Joe Broadfoot are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 108th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

Does the appointment of Steve Bould indicate a much-needed change in the coaching set up? Should the club have considered Tony Adams instead? Do Arsenal have any hope of competing with Manchester City? How do Manchester United manage it? Which players should the club sign this summer? Which three players from the current first team squad should they dispense with? Recorded on May 14th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Marc Ollington and Mike Francis are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 107th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

Does the 2011-12 season count as a success for Arsenal? Robin van Persie's post-game actions at West Brom. The strength of Arsenal's attacking options if RVP does go. How can an Arsenal team concede 49 goals in a season? After RVP, the player of the season. Recorded on May 14th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Marc Ollington and Joe Broadfoot are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 106th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

Memories of April fixtures past including - The Barcelona 4-1 defeat in 2010, the Littlewoods Cup Final v Liverpool 1987, the FA Cup semi final replay v Man Utd 1999, the FA Cup semi final and the Coca-Cola Cup Final 1993, the European Cup Winners' Cup semi final 2nd leg v PSG 1994, the European Cup Winners' Cup semi final 2nd leg v Sampdoria 1995, the Champions League semi final 2nd leg v Villarreal 2006, Arsenal v Liverpool on Good Friday 2004 and West Ham v Arsenal in 1987. Recorded on April 2nd, the panel of Tim Payton, Tim Stillman, Kevin Whitcher and Lindsay Melrose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 105th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

Should Jack Wilshere be played before the end of the season? What's gone wrong with Ju Young Park? Does the club now have healthy competition for places? Can Arsenal challenge next season if RVP does depart? Has the atmosphere at home matches improved this season? Recorded on April 2nd, the panel of Tim Payton, Tim Stillman and Lindsay Melrose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 104th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

The results in March. In which position will Arsenal finish the season? Aaron Ramsey as a left sided attacker? Tomas Rosicky's dramatic improvement in form. Has Theo Walcott proved the doubters wrong? Recorded on April 2nd, the panel of Tim Payton, Tim Stillman and Lindsay Melrose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 103rd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

A Robin van Persie special. The first sighting of RVP at Highbury. His first European Final. His goal at Highbury against Southampton. How he gets the best out of other players. His relationship with Thierry Henry. His ability to control the ball. His variety of injuries he has suffered. Other memorable RVP goals. The Indiscipline and suspensions. RVP as captain. Will he stay or will he go? Recorded on February 5th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Kevin Whitcher and Simon Rose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 102nd edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com

After four league wins in a row - are Arsenal on the way up? Why the contrast between Arsenal in the cups and the league? Thierry Henry's contributions v Sunderland and Milan. What difference does it make playing on a dodgy pitch? Who will finish third and fourth in the Premier League. Johan Djourou's new contract and the wages paid to the players. The merits of Sebastien Squillaci. Recorded on February 5th, the panel of Steve Ashford, Kevin Whitcher and Simon Rose are asked the questions by host David Oudot in the 101st edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts.com