Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

We've got a bit of a special one for you this week as you can hear from both Mathieu Flamini and Ian Wright in conversation with Amy Lawrence. Both talking about what they are doing now, and how they are giving back to the world and their community. On this subject of retirement, Adrian tells us what it's like to leave the "wolf pack" and adjust to life outside football.Plus there's a look ahead to West Ham and a discussion on the rearranged Chelsea fixture and how it impacts fans.It's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke on Handbrake Off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche for some (almost) immediate reaction podding to Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.Listen to hear how the pod process that match, what they made of Arteta's subs, if Granit Xhaka really had that much to do with the change in atmosphere, and what it all means for the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone to talk through another good week for Arsenal football club it's Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke.Following the Arsenal U18s win over Manchester City with a last minute winner in extra time, we find out more about Jack Wilshere the coach and his star player Miles Lewis Skelly who scored the winner.And we look ahead to Anfield where Arsenal will be looking to win their first match in the league there since 2012. What are the key battles? Trossard or Martinelli? And Holding to start in defence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from another big win at the weekend, this time over Leeds, and the chaos ensuing at other clubs, we wonder whether we've actually got all the football joy that's available. Here with their optimism, trepidation and level headed analysis it's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke.This week we discuss handing down the Arsenal fandom across the generations, the potential names for Arsenal babies, and whether we're all enjoying this season enough.There's some actual football too as we try to assess why it is that Arsenal are so good after half time, the impact of Gabriel Jesus and the gift of Granit.Plus we talk coping strategies and the huge victory by Arsenal Women on Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Arsenal's dominant win over Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League, the countdown begins for both the Premier League and WSL run ins, and Arsenal Women's hunt for the treble. This season has us very excited for the potential outcomes of both senior teams.Join Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke for a look ahead to the Leeds game, a look back at the Champions League win, and the exciting WSL title run in too. All in all there is a lot of hope and joy around Arsenal, whatever happens.Plus we have some fun with what a potential Arsene Wenger statue could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast designed by you! We've asked for your questions and now Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to answer them.Topics include the "feels", Mikel Arteta, the squad, and, of course, the mantra of the whole show, the trukke trukke. (NB "trukke trukke" for those who are new is our way of talking about the title but without saying "title" for fear of bad luck. It comes from Italy)RUNNING ORDER05.00 - The Feels18.00 - Mikel Arteta27.00 - Trukke Trukke36.00 - The Players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the international break which seems like a good time to check in with how our loaned players are getting on at their various clubs. Joining Ian Stone to bring you the lowdown on the loan-ly boys it's Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche.We glide around the nations checking in on those in the Premier League, Ligue 1, and EFL to see how they're developing and if that loan is working out.Plus with Mesut Ozil retiring we reflect on the player that made you make noises, apparently! And there's some love for the Arsenal Women tooRUNNING ORDERAinsley Maitland Niles (05:00)Albert Sambi Lokonga (10:00)Flo Balogun (15:00)Nicholas Pepe and Nuno Tavares with Tom Williams (21:00)Arthur Okwonko (30:00) Charlie Patino (33:00)Auston Trusty and Brooke Norton Cuffy (36:00)Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal (40:00)Memories of Mesut Ozil (42:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone on this post Palace pod it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke.On today's show after Rob Holding's hair band caused a stir, we wondered what other Arsenal players could form bands and what kind of music would they play.Then we get into the football and talk about the brilliance of Bukayo, the majesty of Martinelli, and the exuberance of Xhaka - and almost every other player on the pitch!Plus we discuss how the team will be taking the rest of the season, the amount of winners that there are on the pitch, and the way we'd like the international break to go.NOTICE! Next week we'll be doing a Q&A with Amy and Adrian so tweet your questions using #HandbrakeOff or comment on the Athletic App on the podcast section Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone is Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's exit from the Europa League to Sporting CP.Everyone's asking the question: is this exit and blessing in disguise? Well, hear the reasons why it is and why we just need to chill out a little bit about the events and injuries of last night.Adrian and Amy discuss the persistent selection of Fabio Vieira over Emile Smith Rowe and the long term consequences that could have.Plus there's talk about Ian scaring Arteta, Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt, and we wonder what Kim Kardashian was up to at the Emirates last night too.**• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's fabulous win over Fulham.There’s a lot of love for Leandro Trossard. Is the Belgian the best signing of the past January window in the Premier League? Sunday was also a day for Jesus… as our brilliant Brazilian Gabriel returned from his three month layoff. The boys discuss the seemingly sudden strength in depth we have in attack after worrying about it for most of the season.And to mark Mikel Arteta’s 100th win as Arsenal manager, we reflect a bit on the journey he’s been through at the club so far to get those 100 victories.**• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.