The Pot Shot Podcast

Jake, Alex & Lorcan are joined by Alex Barker of Tifo & The Athletic fame for a feature-length discussion of Arteta's Arsenal.Thanks to Alex for joining us! You can find him on Bluesky at alexanderbarker.bsky.social.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towells and Jake take a deep dive into why Arsenal's set piece goals have dried up in 2025.Jake's Squawka article: https://www.squawka.com/en/features/arsenal-set-piece-issues/The article which links ball striking ability to tiredness: https://open.substack.com/pub/talatabont/p/do-tired-players-shoot-worsePlease subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towells, Lorcan and Seb put a different spin on this week, as they discuss what makes football "boring", if Arsenal fit into that description, and what that means. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb and Manas sit down to discuss the defeat against West Ham and ask themselves bigger questions about the aesthetic and functional value of the overall game model. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb, Liberty and Max sit down to discuss the 5-0 win over Spurs as well as first impressions of Chloe Kelly and Jenna Nighswonger. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.#If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Liberty: @libertysimons.bsky.socialMax: @maxrads.bsky.socialSeb: @eulenberg.bsky.socialWill: @scoutedsxv.bsky.socialYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towells and Jake are alone this week and take the chance to talk about how we deal with having no centre forward until the end of the season and if the answer might be our newly signed midfielder. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb, Jake and Lorcan debrief the loss to Newcastle in the Bobbins before looking at the injury situation, transfers (or lack thereof) and Dubai. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb, Liberty and Max revel in the joy of a perfect Sunday and an eventful Deadline Day.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Liberty: @libertysimons.bsky.socialMax: @maxrads.bsky.socialSeb: @eulenberg.bsky.socialWill: @scoutedsxv.bsky.socialYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towells, Alex & Manas discuss the best thing that has ever happened.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Seb and Alex sit down to discuss the win over Wolves, an increase in pressing intensity, the form of Havertz and Martinelli and the transfer window with a special spotlight on Sverre Nypan. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.comIf you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social, as well as on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Bluesky:Alex - alexcollings.bsky.socialJake - setpiecesicko.bsky.socialLiberty - libertysimons.bsky.socialLorcan - lorcanmcc.bsky.socialManas - watman.bsky.socialMax - maxrads.bsky.socialSeb - eulenberg.bsky.socialSav - scoutedsxv.bsky.socialTowells - towells.bsky.socialThey can also be found on Twitter.You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.