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), Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss another Unai Emery disasterclass. The conversation includes all the fun topics like; the back three, the diabolical defending, the miserable shot totals, the “best 20 minutes of the season,” the late siege on the Arsenal goal, and the equalizer no one wanted. Then there are shots fired at Raul and company. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
Episode 332 - The Doomsday Scenario
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, a repost of last week’s Patreon episode, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss the Poch sacking and Jose hiring. After taking on the topic from all angles, the group explores what it means for Arsenal. Then the conversation moves on the player unrest. First there’s a discussion of the Torreira comments and what it means for his future at the club, then the same questions are asked about Xhaka in light of his comments. The pod ends with a look ahead to four easy fixtures and then the brutal run that follows. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 331 - Gaslight Nation
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) to discuss the role fans play in supporting the team through thick and thin. With some of the statements coming out of the club the two explore the question of what fans should be doing to support the club or express their displeasure. There’s a discussion about reporting and how journalists communicate club messages to the fans. And of course there’s some discussion of Emery’s future and what it says about Raul and the backroom staff generally. Then Lewis Ambrose (@lgambrose) joins the pod to discuss the situation surrounding Aubameyang in the wake of some controversy about his associations and reporting about problems in the dressing room. There’s also a discussion about the role of fan produced content with an emphasis on AFTV. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 330 - Leicester (a) - Vote Of Confidence
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) and Andrew (@arseblog) to discuss another disappointing result at Leicester. The pod starts out with some basic reaction to the game plan at the King Power stadium and questions about whether Arsenal should be approaching a game at Leicester in that manner. There’s a bit of tactical discussion and talk about the substitutions, before the attention turns squarely to the head coach and whether he can possibly remain in charge. After focusing on Emery, the pod attempts to answer whether Raul Sanllehi and Edu have things under control and what to make of the noises coming out of the club that seem to suggest Emery is staying and potentially point a finger at the fans as a part of the problem. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 329 - Vitoria (a) - November Rain
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss a wet and dreary evening in Portugal. They cover the abysmal return of the back 3, worries about how the young players are coping and speculation about when Emery’s time at Arsenal could be up. After the break Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) the Leicester reporter for the Athletic, joins Elliot to discuss Brendan Rodger’s success at Leicester, what has worked for the Foxes so far this season, and what Arsenal can expect from the match on Saturday. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 328 - Wolves (h) - Pepe Le Bench
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc), Tim (@stillberto) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss another disappointing home draw to Wolves. The discussion naturally starts with an emphasis on the formation, the selection of Mesut Ozil, and non-selection of Nicolas Pepe. The group debates what worked and what didn’t with special attention paid to Lucas Torreira’s bizarre role and Calum Chambers’ limitations. There’s a section on the substitutes and a question about top 4 chances. Finally, the group debates whether there’s any reason to wait on sacking Emery and what to make of Jose Mourinho rumors. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 327 - LFC (a) - Plus Ça Change
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Football London reporter James Benge (@jamesbenge) to discuss the exciting but ultimately disappointing Carabao Cup tie at Anfield. First they discuss the Ozil situation, his performance and what happens next. Next, there’s a similar examination of Lucas Torreira’s situation. The conversation moves on to other individual performances and Gabriel Martinelli in particular. Towards the end of the discussion, James focuses in on Emery’s conservative tendencies, his tenability to continue as Arsenal coach, and what happens next with the Xhaka situation. After the break Paul (@poznaninmypants) joins to discuss the highest and lows from the match and what to expect at the weekend. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 326 - Palace (h) - No Turning Back
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the quite remarkable scenes at the Emirates during the disappointing draw with Crystal Palace. The first half of the pod is a long discussion about the Xhaka substitution, the booing, and the player’s reaction. There’s a further discussion bout what it means for the player before that turns into a discussion about what it means for Unai Emery. Then there’s analysis of David Ornstein’s reporting regarding support for Emery at the club and the managerial candidates the club considered before hiring Emery. There’s a bit of a discussion about the 442 formation from the game and a look ahead to the Liverpool cup tie. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 325 - Vitoria (h) - Pepe To The Rescue
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the a variety of topics surrounding the win over Vitoria. The pod starts with the now tedious but still relevant Ozil debate including a discussion of Emery’s comments and Ozil’s social media shenanigans, plus a bit on Emery’s pre-match comments concerning his progress with the team. The discussion moves on to individual performances including AMN and Willock, and the decision to substitute them at halftime. Eventually the pod has time to celebrate Pepe’s goals and discuss what it could mean for him going forward before ending with a bit of praise for Martinelli and even a question about Jose Mourinho attending the match with Raul. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.
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Episode 324 - Sheffield United (a) - The Pitchforks Are Coming Out
On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the disappointing loss at Sheffield United. The conversation begins with questions about the selection, most notably the decision to leave out Tierney. Then there’s a long discussion about Arsenal’s struggles with ball progression, and how the midfield contributes to the problem. There’s a nuanced analysis of Pepe’s performance before the talk turns to the substitutions, and the Manager’s head scratching reaction to the game. After the break Tim (@stillberto) joins Elliot to discuss what the result means for Emery and where the club go from here. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.