A GLOBAL VOICE FOR ARSENAL FANS
Has Mikel Arteta’s process evolved to progress? Is success next for the Arsenal? We deliver the ex-manager, podcaster and sports journalist perspective. Join squad central are former Luton Town gaffer, Paul Buckle, host of Latte Firm, Faisal and sports journalist GOAT, Henry Winter. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community.
On this episode of, “From Highbury to the Grove” we feature the man known as the “Podfather” and the originator of the Arsenal blog and podcast that led to the huge variety of content being produced today. Welcome to squad central, Andrew “Arseblog” Mangan! Join your host, Magic Mike for another epic and nostalgic football conversation.
On this episode of, “From Highbury to the Grove” we feature a very special guest, Arsenal legend & scorer of 115 goals for the Gunners, Alan Smith. “Smudger” scored one of the Arsenal’s most significant goals in their history vs Liverpool in 1989. He can also be seen on Sky Sports doing commentary, and for many years was the former voice of the FIFA video game. You can read in his fantastic autobiography, “Heads Up” which is out now. Join the conversation with your host, Magic Mike. Get. Stuck. In!
On episode three of From Highbury to the Grove, Magic Mike welcomes legend, Alan Smith. Scorer of 115 goals including some of the most impactful in our history, Smudger might well be one of the most underrated Gunners of all-time. Alan also became a voice of football doing Sky Sports commentary and touched all generations through his voiceover on FIFA’s video game for years. Discover Alan’s autobiography, “Head’s Up” for more great football stories. Get stuck in!
After a long absence due to illness, Super Kevin Campbell makes his return to squad central. It’s beyond joyous to have the legend back. It’s been a while. Don’t miss Kev’s views on the Arsenal’s recent form. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
A new series, From Highbury to the Grove, hosted by Magic Mike from the Goooners Podcast. On this episode, Mike welcomes, Clive Palmer who is one of the most respected commentators and supporters of the Arsenal Football Club. He can be heard and seen on the @ArsenalVisionPodcast, and on multiple community-based adverts for the Gunners, plus various media outlets including Sky Sports. Get stuck in!
On this episode, former Arsenal midfield maestro, David Hillier joins squad central to talk about his beloved Gunners. We cover assistant coaches, players, game management, mentality, Benjamin White vs Gareth Southgate & more. Get stuck into the conversation with Sophie & David. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
It’s the debut episode of a brand new weekly interview series, “From Highbury to the Grove.” Join Magic Mike every week with fantastic guests from the Arsenal and football community. Get to know them outside of the game and on a personal level. Hear their stories, have a laugh, and ask them your burning questions! This week we are joined by someone who is as synonymous as it gets with Highbury, the superb journalist, podcaster, author, film producer and all-around Gooner, the one and only Amy Lawrence, who joins Mike live from the North Bank of Highbury where it all began.
On this episode, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan joins squad central to talk about the Arsenal’s mentality and differences between last season. Are you starting to believe the Gunners can win it all? How impressed are you with the team spirit? Get stuck into the conversation with Sophie & Jordan. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, Natalie Sawyer joins squad central to talk about David Raya, Ivan Toney & the Arsenal facing the Bees. Is the Gunners defensive success down to Arteta’s big decision to make Raya his number one? We also chat about Arsenal Women and the loss of form in the WSL. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, we take you beyond the white lines with trailblazing USMNT legend and former Sheffield Wednesday hero, John Harkes. John was part of an incredible Sheffield Wednesday side that faced the Gunners in two domestic cup finals in 1993. He scored a banger versus the Arsenal in the 1993 League Cup Final and is the only American to score in a final at Wembley. Don’t miss John’s incredible football stories and his perspective on the beautiful game
There’s no doubt this Arsenal team has some talented players but…Who is overrated? Who is underrated? Who is rated just right? Which unsigned players were dodged bullets? And is there enough talent to win the Premier or Champions League? Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join the conversation! Get stuck in with Soph & Tom.
The Arsenal Avengers continue to demolish teams in the Premier League. Heroes are rising from all positions. Are we playing the best football of any team right now? Former Arsenal midfield maestro, David Hillier breaks it all down in superb fashion. You won’t want to miss his insane insights. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join the conversation!
Ex-Luton Town manager, Paul Buckle hops into squad central to give us the manager perspective on Porto v Arsenal. The Gunners naivety got the best of them in Europe once again. Did Mikel Arteta get his tactics wrong on the night? Can the Arsenal bounce back in the return leg? Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join the conversation!
We first spoke to James about Mikel Arteta eight months ago and again two months ago. In part three of our series, we dive deeper into the mind of Mikel and explore his managerial evolution since our earlier conversations. Has the process surpassed progress and shifted towards perfecto? Get the insider perspective from James. Join the debate!
The first North London Derby of the season and the squad is divided as to why we didn’t walk away with a win! Sophie, Amanda and Super Kevin Campbell are also joined by an Arsenal and Spurs fan to hear their breakdown of the game. Is anyone wearing rose coloured glasses? Have a listen and find out!
Amanda and Sophie are joined by The Gooners Podcast peeps to chat all things Arsenal in the USA! You won’t want to miss the insights and first hand convos with Josh Kroenke and Vinai Venkatesham.
A Europa League Final not for the ages…it actually aged Gooners everywhere. The squad dissect Arsenal’s most embarrassing football final! Shockingly Amanda, Sophie, and Super Kev do not go supersonic. Everyone is relieved the roller coaster ride is over! Group hug.
Lifelong Evertonian and founder and host of ToffeeTV, Peter McPartland joins Sophie and Super Kev to dissect the massacre at Goodison Park. There’s also a slice of Toffee/Gooner mutual appreciation. Get stuck in.
The Pod Squad are joined by a Newcastle United and Wimbledon legend who now coaches in the United States and shares his football wisdom as an analyst for Fox Soccer. Welcome to the show Mr. Warren Barton!
