On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the announcement that Raul has left the club and all the possible reasons for the decision and the ramifications for the club, Edu and this transfer window. Then the group discusses the strong links to the young defender Gabriel, before finishing with a brief conversation about Aubameyang potentially being on the verge of resigning for Arsenal. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 335 - Norwich (a) - Are We The Baddies
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, a repost of last week’s Patreon episode, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the dawn of the Freddie Ljungberg era. The conversation starts with a discussion about the right timeline for evaluating the new coach before examining some of his team selection decisions. The group compares and contrasts the performances in the first and second half against Norwich and wonders about the quality of the squad. Some specific player performances are dissected before the discussion turns to the speculation about the next Arsenal manager. Then Elliot is joined by Stadio Podcast co-host Ryan Hunn (@ryanhunn) to discuss Arsenal's search for the next manager. The conversation starts with Ryan talking about his interview with Ian Wright. Then they move on to exploring the start of the Freddie era, how long it might last, what the expectations should be, how the next manager should be selected, the role the Europa League will play, and ultimately who Ryan fervently believes will get the job. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 318 - Villa (h) - Nothing Makes Sense
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the incredible comeback victory over Aston Villa. The podcast is forced to start with the negative, asking questions about Arsenal’s early match struggles. There’s obviously a focus on the coach as well as the performances of the AMN, the center-backs, Xhaka and Ceballos, plus a quick take on how Saka looked in his first league start. As the tone shifts towards the comeback, there’s enthusiasm for Guendouzi’s performance and some credit given to Chambers as well. There’s also a look at the value of this win in the context of the other results this weekend All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 317 - Frankfurt (a) - Saka’s Got It
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto) to discuss an odd but ultimately satisfying victory at Frankfurt in the Europa League. The conversation starts with a discussion of the team selection and whether it was right to risk Aubameyang and not bring Ozil. After that, there’s an effort to make sense of why this system is leading to such open, back and forth football and what can be done to get more control of games. There’s praise for Willock and Martinez, as well as questions about how Lucas Torreira is being used. Towards the end of the pod there’s plenty of celebration over Bukaya Saka as well as a mention for Pepe. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 316 - Watford (a) - That Old Familiar Feeling
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to pick the bones out of a dispiriting draw at Vicarage road. The conversation starts with some thoughts about the start of the game and the level of intensity from both sides. There’s some questions about the individual performances and recurring theme of individual errors and a litany of awful stats to back up the concern. Then the conversation shifts mostly to the head coach, his tactics, his substitutions, the issues he’s having finding an effective approach, whether his message is getting through, and where the club goes from here. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 310 - Burnley (h) - Oh Dani Ceballos
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the home win over Burnley and the masterful full-debut from Dani Ceballos. The pod opens with praise for the midfield maestro and analysis of how he made a difference to the way the midfield played. After all the praise for Ceballos the conversation focuses on other individual performances like Joe Willock and Matteo Guendouzi. There’s a discussion of the forward play and some of the missed opportunities, as well as an analysis of Emery’s subs and the switch to the back 3 late in the game. The crew examines Pepe’s 45 minutes and looks ahead to Liverpool. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 290 - Burnley (a) - Golden Boot Is A Trophy
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc), Tim (@stillberto) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss Arsenal’s win at Burnley on the final day of the Season. There’s a debate over the decision to start Aubameyang and the performance he put forward in chase of the Golden Boot, in addition to some genera reflection on his season overall. The group discusses Willock and Iwobi and the way Arsenal played with a midfield 3. Talk turns to the season as a whole including how it should be viewed and whether Arsenal are poised to take a step forward. There’s some additional season summary, a comparison with other top 4 clubs, and even a bit of transfer talk. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 289 - Valencia (a) - We’ve Got Our Arsenal Baku
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League semifinal second leg victory at Valencia. The podcast starts with some concern over how the match started and the worry that another European comeback was on the cards. Then the conversation moves to the goal that got Arsenal level and the scintillating performance from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. There’s also a debate about Ozil and the midfield and Arsenal’s inability to control a game with possession. After the break, the pod moves into celebration mode. There’s a look ahead to the final and what it all means for the club going forward. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 288 - Brighton (h) - League Season Over
On today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc), Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Tim (@stillberto) to discuss Arsenal’s crushing, season ending draw to Brighton. The show starts with an inquest into the constantly changing lineups and why the team failed to press the advantage after going ahead 1-0. There’s a detailed analysis of the players who struggled and who takes the blame for their Equalizer. The subs are questioned and the run of form that lead to this moment is examined before the break. After the break, attention turns to Emery and the tenability of his position at the club with arguments made on both sides. There’s also an emotional farewell to Aaron Ramsey. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 287 - Valencia (h) - A True Partnership
On today’s episode of the Arsenal Vision Post Match podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Tim (@stillberto) to discuss Arsenal’s uplifting first leg victory over Valencia. After a very short discussion of a failed light show, the group discusses Arsenal’s slow start to the game, the first goal, and the decision to start Cech. Then things move on to the strikers, their immense performance, the missed chances, and the quality of the goals. There’s a debate about the midfield pairing and Arsenal’s pressing in the Europa League plus a discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of Kolasinac. Finally the group looks ahead to the second leg and the last two weeks of the league season. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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