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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 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.
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.
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!
One win in five. Struggling for goals. Defensive regression. Lackluster subs. No game-changers. No finishers. Are there still positives? Let’s huddle. Let’s dissect. Let’s discuss. Get. Stuck. In! Have your voice heard in our football democracy with Super Kev & Soph.
Kai Havertz scores! Ødegaard plays champagne football. Rice loves to play it forward! The Arsenal demolish Bournemouth with total dominance. But have the Gunners got out of second gear yet? Get stuck in. Have your voice heard! Join the conversation with Super Kev and Soph.
A disappointing North London Derby. After strengthening in the summer, why do we feel weaker as a squad? And has Mikel Arteta caused unnecessary chaos? From Havertz to Nketiah, Raya and Ramsdale, let’s discuss. Get stuck in! Have your voice heard with Super Kevin Campbell, Sophie Nicolaou, Lee Judges and Michael Price.
On this episode, Sophie is joined by, Nick Ramsdale. From being the father of a Premier League footballer, to his takes on modern day football and passion for music and pop culture, Nick shares his honest thoughts. It’s a unique and engaging conversation. Get stuck in!
On this episode, Sophie had the pleasure of talking with Arsenal legend and invincible, Gilberto Silva during the Arsenal’s US summer tour. This conversation is everything you want to hear from a legacy player. Silva talks ethos, culture and going from good-to-great. He gives his thoughts on Mikel Arteta, his old mate, Edu Gaspar and the current players he enjoys watching. A must listen!
On this episode, we catch up with James Green from Sky Sports News. James has spent a fair bit of time interviewing, Mikel Arteta and his shared his insights with us last season. After his recent visit with the gaffer, has he changed much? Did Arteta open up more? Did James sense a relaxed or tense Mikel? Is he trying to reinvent Arsenal’s approach to playing the game? Let’s go behind-the-scenes and find out.
On this episode, Sophie and Kevin are joined by USMNT legend and Fox Sports broadcaster, Alexi Lalas. The squad discuss playing in a World Cup versus Brazil, the Women’s World Cup in Australia and expectations for the Arsenal in the Premier League next season. Tom Canton from the Gooner Talk TV also pops in for a bit of Spend, Stick, Sell!
On this episode, we welcome Sky Sports News presenter, Tom White to explore the experiences of being an Arsenal fan versus his club, Sunderland. Are we spoiled? Have some fans lost sight of what it means to follow a football club? Should we expect more? Do we deserve more? Are fans like Sunderland a dying breed or still the lifeline of the beautiful game? Let’s talk with, Tom! Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, we are joined by football icons, Super Kevin Campbell and Warren Barton. We dive into a little Arsenal v Chelsea post game talk. Don’t miss Barton’s take on this being the worst Chelsea team ever. And we also preview Newcastle v the Gunners, which gets the lads all competitive again as they discuss the Arsenal’s defense. Get stuck in!
On this episode, we talk to Charlton Athletic’s, Rachel Newborough about the Arsenal Women making history selling out the Emirates, losing to Wolfsburg in the Champions League and the growing concern for ACL injuries among female players. Have your voice heard. Get stuck in!
On this episode, we dissect the Arsenal, Manchester City and the rest of the Premier League with Talksport’s, Jason Cundy. We also discuss Chelsea Football Club’s rollercoaster season and their dramatic demise under Todd Boehly’s new ownership. Arsenal fans everywhere, rejoice! Get stuck in.
There have been some noteworthy articles written about the Arsenal this season. There have also been some highly questionable write-ups too. One of the most baffling narratives of late came from, Ian Doyle’s column in the Liverpool Echo. Are the Arsenal really lucky? Are they this good because everyone else is so bad? Hit play!
On this episode, we welcome back Liverpool legend, Stevie Nicol and Arsenal icon, Kevin Campbell to talk about the battle at Anfield. They’ve worn the badge. They’ve fought for glory. They’ve won it all. These ex-players take us beyond the white lines and into the dressing room for another compelling conversation. Get stuck in!
On this episode, Sophie is joined by Super Kevin Campbell and broadcaster Jordan Jarrett Bryan. What role do the owners play in the rise and rise of Arsenal Football Club? Do they deserve some credit? And when you look at what’s happening at Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool, we ask again, are the Kroenkes now one of the best owners in the Premier League?
On this episode, the squad is joined by comedian, writer and all round legendary Arsenal fan, Ian Stone. If you love positive Arsenal conversations, you will dig this. You can hear Ian regularly with Amy Lawrence on the Athletic’s, Handbrake Off podcast! Get stuck in and have your voice heard in our football democracy!
On this episode, Sophie is joined by the Arsenal Opinion and Le Grove’s very own, Pedro. The final act of the season is here. What does success look like to you? What would it mean for the club if they won it all? And was the Europa League loss really a blessing?
Sophie is joined by Squaddies from all corners of the world to discuss how the Arsenal destroyed Everton in their pursuit of the Premier League title. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
Sophie appeared on Sky Sports News the day of the Arsenal v Manchester City game. It’s always interesting to go back and analyze the narrative pre-match. Here is what she had to say. She didn’t get too high or too low. The low just came at the final whistle.
On this episode, we welcome Talksport Breakfast Host & Broadcaster, Natalie Sawyer to share her experience being a Brentford fan this season. Also joining squad central is author and journalist, Matt Spiro to chat all things, Folarin Balogun and how he’s lighting up on loan in Ligue 1! Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
Sophie appeared on Sky Sports News and got to talk about the glorious win in the North London Derby, Arsenal’s Premier League hopes, the match versus Manchester United and the fallout from the Mudryk transfer to Chelsea. You won’t want to miss her dig at Chelsea. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
The squad welcome Talksport Sports Bar host, Jason Cundy to preview Chelsea v Arsenal. Jason is the ultimate frenemy of the show. Super Kevin Campbell and Sophie Nicolaou always have open and direct conversations with him and on this episode, they challenge some of his recent comments about the Gunners. You might be surprised by his current take on the team. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Get stuck in two-footed. No studs up!
On this episode, the squad is joined by the Podfather himself, Arseblog. We dig into the Leeds v Arsenal match, talk resilience versus luck, mental evolution, fan negativity and whether the Arsenal have a realistic chance to win the Premier League. Get stuck in!
New week. Blank canvas. Let’s paint pictures. Let’s tell stories. What a great guest to kick-off the week. Join the squad as they welcome one of the Arsenal community’s best sports writers, Kaya Kaynak from Football London. Kaya shares his insights from being around the team in training, to Mikel Arteta’s press conference and more!
On this episode, the squad is joined by Liverpool legend and ESPNFC’s, Stevie Nicol. After criticizing, Bukayo Saka last season, what does he think of him now? Has his script flipped? We also discuss the brilliance of, Gabriel Martinelli and how Stevie thinks he and Saka are the Arsenal’s most dangerous players. Get stuck in!
Super Kev and Soph return for the best ever North London Derby post game show. Wax lyrical. Capitalize on the bragging rights. Gloat and float. Savour the moment. Do it all! This moment belongs to the red side of North London.
Award-winning writer and broadcaster, Matt Spiro joins, Sophie and Kevin. Questions were asked about Saliba’s loan deals to Ligue 1. But is the club’s decision now justified? Is the young French international this good because of his loan experiences? And what about Balogun, Tavares and Pepe? How are they doing on loan in France thus far?
On this episode, Sophie loves and lauds, Gabriel Jesus, Zinchenko and Saliba, shares her joy at Saka not having to be the hero and gives tons of sugar to the deliciously loud, Arsenal away fans. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Be part of our kind community.
Join Sophie and Super Kev as they dissect and discuss another great win for the Arsenal. The Gunners overcame adversity vs the Foxes and managed to turn negative situations into positive moments. Has the club truly turned a corner? Will Gabriel Jesus be the signing of the summer? Be part of the conversation in our football democracy.
What a start to the season for the Arsenal, an in particular, William Saliba! On this episode, Super Kevin Campbell and Sophie Nicolaou analyze the performance and dish out player ratings. Join the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
On this episode, Super Kev and Sophie kick-off the new season with their annual prediction show. Joining them are some of your favourite podcasters and YouTube hosts. What do Lee Judges, Harry Symeou, Tom Canton and Dan Potts see in their crystal football? Be part of the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
Giorgio Chiellini is very charismatic. When you are in his presence, you are engulfed by his infectious personality. He treats the media with so much care and respect, gives detailed answers and connects on a human level. Sophie had the pleasure of asking him a question at his recent press conference and his answers had her and the media room chuckling. Take a listen.
On this episode, Sophie is joined by Orlando Gooner, Aston Mack. Aston recently starred in the Little Islington new kit launch video. He had a major impact on the US tour and he shares his fan experience and conversation with owners, Stan and Josh Kroenke. Get stuck in. Be part of the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
Derek Rae is the voice of FIFA 22 and a legendary commentator of the beautiful game. He joins Super Kevin Campbell and Sophie Nicolaou to talk about some of the biggest matches he’s covered. You will not want to miss his epic stories.
Super Kevin Campbell flies solo & shares his thoughts on Mikel Arteta’s journey so far, his impact at the Gunners & how the narrative has evolved this season.
Sophie & Super Kevin Campbell welcome, Clive and Elliot from the award-winning ArsenalVision Podcast. You will not want to miss this very special episode! Be part of the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy. Join our kind community.
A loyal listener sent us a message asking if we could name three good things the Kroenkes have done for the Arsenal. The exercise was very tough for Sophie and Super Kev, so they agreed with the listener that it would make for a great show. Considering most things about the owners are based on negativity, the squad always likes to explore and seek the positives. Are there any? Can you come up with three? Is there light at the end of the Arsenal owner tunnel? Thanks for the idea, Masked Gunner! Join the conversation. Have your voice heard in our kind community. Be part of our football democracy.
Sophie & Super Kevin Campbell welcome premiere TV commentator and voiceover for Bundesliga’s global English channel, Kevin Hatchard. As the radio voice for UEFA.com and European expert on Talksport, Kevin also writes and presents for Betfair Exchange. On this episode, the squad picks Kevin’s brains about who the Arsenal should be targeting in Europe. You won’t want to miss this football conversation. Be part of our kind community. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
