Highbury Squad | An Arsenal Podcast
Hosted & produced by broadcaster, Sophie Nicolaou with special guests from the Arsenal community & football world! From ex-players & managers, pundits & influencers, writers, journalists & more. Join the conversation. Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
Episodes
On this episode we welcome back Sky Sports News host, James Green. It's clear James wasn't having any of the fan rhetoric post pre-season games. Get stuck in. Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
🏟️ Process Progress & Success
🏟️ Arteta’s Tactical Trump Card
🏟️ Fan Overreaction or Realism?
🏟️ Is Popcorn Football Dead?
🏟️ Martinelli Sparks Debate
🏟️ Arsenal’s Transfer Gems
🏟️ Starting XI vs Man Utd
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On this episode, we welcome back Senior Football Correspondent for the BBC, Sami Mokbel. Have your voice heard in our football democracy!
🏟️ Things are easing on Eze...
🏟️ Are Arsenal done with incomings this transfer window?
🏟️ Nwaneri and Dowman nixing more business?
🏟️ Looking at Lookman...just window shopping?
🏟️ Who is French wonderkid defender, Jérémy Jaquet?
🏟️ Gyökeres ceiling and Arteta's tactics!
🏟️ What is Sami's...
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August 7, 2025 • 51 mins
On this episode we are joined by broadcaster and writer, Ben Jacobs! We get the transfer de-brief and the reality of Arsenal's business. This was recorded a few days ago. We had an audio glitch towards the end so apologies for that. Always great to listen back and where things stand today. Ben has been pretty accurate!
🏟️ Eze deal complicated! Clause are out!
🏟️ Rodrygo a no go!
🏟️ Why are Arsenal a bad selling club?
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August 1, 2025 • 53 mins
On this episode, we are joined by Pedro, aka Le Grove, the broadcaster and founder of the Arsenal Opinion Podcast. It was not a pleasant evening in Hong Kong for the Gunners. David Raya was embarrassed, we still had no answer for the low block and Mikel Arteta seemed to adopt the same tactics as last season. What do you think? Have your say in our football democracy.
🏟️ Did Mikel learn from last season?
🏟️ Should Gyökeres have...
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July 31, 2025 • 60 mins
On this episode I fly solo and share my thoughts on our transfer window so far, why Arsenal need more, the challenges Liverpool may face this season, and how this crop of Hale End players are cut from a different cloth! Have your say in our football democracy.
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On this episode, we are joined by award-winning football writer for the Guardian, Suzy Wrack. Suzy is also the author of the best-selling book, A Woman's Game. Let's dive in with one of the best in women's football. Have your say in our football democracy.
🏟️ Michelle Agyemang...a star is born!
🏟️ The Fall and Rise of Chloe Kelly.
🏟️ Beth Mead...the unsung and versatile hero.
🏟️ Leah Williamson and why England's defense has...
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July 23, 2025 • 55 mins
On this episode, we are joined by award-winning writer and broadcaster, Henry Winter. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the greatest to cover the beautiful game! Have your say in our football democracy.
🏟️ What makes Madueke special. Tuchel loves him. Working with his skills coach this summer. "I've interviewed him. He's smart. He's talented."
🏟️ Gyøkeres is the missing piece Arsenal have needed for years. Game...
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On this episode we are joined by European football expert, commentator and writer, Kevin Hatchard. If there's a journalist who knows the DNA of players around Europe, it's Kevin. Enjoy insights from one of football's best voices. Have your say in our football democracy!
🏟️ Zubimendi, Mosquera, Gyøkeres. Attributes. Traits. Specialties. Elevating the Arsenal. Do they make us title winners?
🏟️ Madueke misunderstood!
🏟️ Why Rodr...
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July 15, 2025 • 77 mins
On this episode we are joined by Sky Sports News presenter, James Green & Chief Arsenal Writer for Football London, Tom Canton.
🏟️ Gyøkeres is on the edge of here we go! What will the haters say now?
🏟️ Have some Arsenal fans cross the transfer dark side too quickly? Can we officially say this has been a good window so far? Kepa, Zubimendi, Nørgaard, Gyøkeres, renewed contracts for big Gabi & Miles Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera en r...
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July 10, 2025 • 49 mins
On this episode, we welcome back to squad central Talksport Weekend Breakfast host, Natalie Sawyer. One of England's best sports broadcasters, Natalie is also a lifelong Brentford fan. She has seen new Arsenal signing, Christian Nørgaard up close for a few years now. Don't miss this episode with a viewpoint from someone who truly knows the player. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
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On this episode we welcome legacy Gooner, Kenny Ken back to squad central. As part of our real vs rogue series, Kenny shares his desired starting XI for next season. Who has he chosen as his rogue player? Who does he think are the reality signings? Have your say in our football democracy!
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July 6, 2025 • 76 mins
On this episode, we dive back into the transfer window with, Ben Jacobs. Buckle up! Is Martinelli really for sale? Will the Saudi money be too tempting to turn down? Does Martinelli even want to leave the Gunners? We also give big updates on, Rodrygo, Eze, Gyokeres and Sesko! Have your say in our football democracy.
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July 1, 2025 • 81 mins
A month away keeps the transfer doctor at bay! Squad central is back live. Hope you’ve missed me as much as I’ve missed you. Like the Star Wars film franchise, the Sesko saga continues. But what else is brewing in the transfer galaxy? Eze to Emirates? Moolah for Martinelli? Mosquera terms! We dive back into the window battle with, Tom Canton. Buckle up!
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June 25, 2025 • 50 mins
On this episode, we welcome award-winning podcast host, Elliot (aka @YankeeGunner) from ArsenalVision. Is it a stretch for the Arsenal to sign another marquee, 100 million pound player? We make Elliot the boss and ask him to present his rogue vs real starting XI. Have your voice heard in our football democracy.
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June 17, 2025 • 60 mins
On this episode we welcome back, Dan Potts from Football's 12th Man. It's going to be a long, hot summer. We can all react to the transfer rumours and on this series, we are giving you the power. What would you do if you were Arsenal's Director of Football or the manager? What would your real vs rogue starting XI look like? And which players would be your finishers? Have your say in our football democracy.
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
It's going to be a long, long summer. Our goal is to get the very best journalists to help guide us through silly season. We are delighted to welcome back Senior Football Correspondent for the BBC, Sami Mokbel. We get the update on big Gabi's contract talks, the current scene with Saliba and Saka, plus we dive into a little transfer reality regarding new recruits. Who's in? Who's out? Let's shake it all about! Have your say in our ...
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June 5, 2025 • 21 mins
On this episode, we welcome football legend and broadcaster, Lianne Sanderson. Lianne shares her recent experiences covering the Arsenal Women's triumph in the Champions League. She also shares her thoughts on Jonas Eidevall never connecting with Vic Akers and the one signing she would love to see the Gunners make for next season. Have your say in our football democracy.
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June 4, 2025 • 52 mins
On this episode, we welcome Football's 12th Man host and founder, Dan Potts. It's another huge summer for the Gunners. Transfer failure is not an option. What are Dan's top five summer non-negotiables? And who should the transfer power reside with, Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta or both? Have your say in our football democracy.
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On this episode, we are joined by trailblazing and legendary Arsenal Women's manager, Vic Akers. Vic talks proudly about the victory against Barcelona in the Champions League and also shares how former coach, Jonas Eidevall never once reached out to him and never knew who he was! This is absolutely astounding to us! Vic goes on to give Renee Slegers praise for understanding the Arsenal way and for bringing the joy back to the playe...
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May 27, 2025 • 79 mins
On this episode, former FIFA referee and PGMOL boss, Keith Hackett joins. Keith shares his thoughts on this season's officiating and how he would improve the game going forward. Keith shares some valuable insights from his professional relationship with David Dein and Arsene Wenger. Chief Arsenal Writer for Football London, Tom Canton also joins for a little transfer talk! Have your say in our football democracy.
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