The Online Gooner Podcast
An offshoot from the best-selling and longest running Arsenal fanzine, The Gooner, and its Internet version, www.onlinegooner.com. Gooner writers discuss the Arsenal issues of the day, interspersed with songs and sketches. The online Gooner podcast is produced independently of Arsenal Football Club by its fans for its fans and is 100% unofficial.
Episodes
March 11, 2020 • 66 mins
Is Mikel Arteta's Arsenal really much different to Unai Emery's? Is Bernd Leno under threat this summer? Will there be a decent war chest for the next transfer market? Which of the young players should be kept, loaned out or sold? Could the Europa League exit prove a blessing in disguise for Champions League qualification? Initial thoughts on Pablo Mari. The potential glut of centre backs next season - who will be moved on?...
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January 15, 2020 • 66 mins
Thoughts on Mikel Arteta after five matches in charge. The magnitude of the task the new head coach faces. How culpable are Raul Sanllehi and Edu for the failures of the first half of the season? What is the role of the board of directors at Arsenal in 2020? Is there such a thing as 'an Arsenal man' anymore or is this an outdated idea? How much do Arsenal have to spend in this transfer window? What are the implications of f...
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November 11, 2019 • 67 mins
Does the win at West Ham mean a corner has been turned? Will a new head coach be able to improve this group of players? Is the team's ponderous approach simply a lack of confidence? The notion of Sam Allardyce coming in for the rest of the season. Can the Kroenkes be forced out? What's with Josh Kroenke attending more Arsenal matches? Should Raul Sanllehi be sacked if he gets the decision on the next manager wrong? Should t...
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October 16, 2019 • 73 mins
When might Arsenal pull the plug on Unai Emery? How much is Emery's payoff a factor in the decision not to issue him a P45? Do managers need charisma to be successful? The understanding of Emery's press conferences. What's the thought on Mikel Arteta now? The contrast between Klopp's style and Unai Emery. Would Jose Mourinho be accepted if he replaced Emery? Will Mesut Ozil now remain in the first team? Will Granit ...
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May 15, 2019 • 64 mins
Why so many Arsenal fans will not be going to Baku for the Europa League Final. Which team should Unai Emery start against Chelsea? The health of English football with four teams in the two finals. Manchester United's fall from grace. Will Pochettino take the job at Old Trafford if he is offered it this summer? Will Mesut Ozil still be an Arsenal player next season? How many defenders do the club need to bring in over the summe...
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March 13, 2019 • 68 mins
Thoughts on the win over Manchester United. What's behind the greater spirit in the squad? The improvement since December and January. Current boo boys. The benefits of rotation v playing the strongest available eleven. The club's financial situation and the importance of Champions League qualification. What players are needed this summer? Josh Kroenke engaging with Arsenal supporters at the Fans' Forum meeting. Will Sp...
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February 6, 2019 • 67 mins
Why have the wheel's come off of Arsenal season? Could any other coach done a better job than Unai Emery? Is there already an 'Emery Out' sentiment in the Arsenal fanbase? Is the head coach willing to work with the reported lack of funds? Which of the current squad could be a part of a future trophy winning Emery team? How did Arsenal manage to spend 35m on Shkodran Mustafi? Will Arsenal really miss Sven Mislintat so mu...
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January 9, 2019 • 68 mins
With one point from the last three Premier League away games, are the wheels coming off? Is Unai doing any better than Arsene? Aaron Ramsey's role in the current team. Are the club really so broke? Why are the club trying to recruit Edu? The leaked pictures of next season's Adidas kits. Calum Chambers. Mesut Ozil. Possible defensive recruitments. Bernd Leno. Should the club sign another striker? Should the Europa League be ...
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December 12, 2018 • 63 mins
What's behind the improvement in away results this season? The atmosphere at the Spurs game. Is there a place for Mesut Ozil in Unai Emery's team? Who will we see line up against Qarabag? What's needed in the January transfer window? Which players have improved most under Emery? Should Arsenal field a first choice eleven for the League Cup match with Spurs? The Laughing Gas scandal. Steve Ashford, Mustafa Goldstein and ...
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October 11, 2018 • 68 mins
First up apologies for the background noise which is due to an issue with our recording equipment. What did the "We've got our Arsenal back" chant at Fulham symbolise? Arsenal's fitness levels after the trip to Azerbaijan. Similarities with George Graham's first season as Arsenal manager. Have Arsenal been fortunate with their fixture list? Would the panel have Alexis Sanchez back? What about a swap deal taking ...
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September 13, 2018 • 74 mins
Are Arsenal under Unai Emery actually any different? Would the head coach do better playing three at the back? Why is Bernd Leno not being played? How does Grant Xhaka retain his place? What's going to happen with Aaron Ramsey? The Mesut Ozil dilemma. Singing at the stadium. The implications of Stan Kroneke taking 100% control of Arsenal. Phil Wall, David Oudot and Mustafs Goldstein are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitche...
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May 16, 2018 • 70 mins
Reflections on Arsene Wenger's departure. What kind of shape has he left Arsenal in? Will the fanbase united under a new manager? Will we see an improvement in the atmosphere at the Emirates? The departures of the backroom staff. Josh Kroenke's growing involvement at the club. Will Ivan Gazidis now be more accountable? Who should be the club's first summer signing? Thoughts on Mikel Arteta as the potential successor to ...
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April 18, 2018 • 65 mins
Would Arsene announce he was leaving at the end of this season or just quietly slip away? Are the players or the manager to blame for the poor defending? The low attendances at Arsenal's Premier League home matches. How many players will depart the club this summer? Should Arsene by given his final year if the club do win the Europa League? The disconnect between the club and the fans. Predictions for the rest of the season. Mu...
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March 21, 2018 • 72 mins
Should fans be worried about the implications of Arsenal winning the Europa League? Are the players choosing which games they perform in? Why can't Arsenal stick to wearing their traditional colours? Would the defenders at the club be more effective under a different manager? Would an experienced or upcoming coach be a better option after Arsene Wenger? Arsenal's record with injured players. The Jack Wilshere situation. Is ...
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February 21, 2018 • 72 mins
Would social media have affected the 1989 title challenge? Are today's players genuinely affected by fan opinion online? Is Arsene Wenger still deciding which players the club buy? Reflections on the January Transfer Window. Should Arsene revert to a front two when Lacazette is fit again? The booing of former players returning with new clubs. Should Ospina be first choice in goal now? The merits of Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Ob...
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February 4, 2018 • 61 mins
A special edition of the Gooner podcast in which Ivan Merc, Russian Arsenal blogger and Premier League observer talks to Kevin Whitcher about the view of Arsenal and Arsene Wenger in that part of the world, the Premier League and what travellers to this summer's World Cup Finals can expect.
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January 17, 2018 • 61 mins
How does the current season compare with the final seasons of previous Arsenal managers? Will Arsene Wenger go this summer? How can Arsenal's expensive forward line look so bad? Does the current transfer window point to the green shoots of recovery or further decline? Will we be seeing a power struggle at the club? Arsenal's options for a defensive midfielder. Would Carlo Ancelotti be a good choice of successor? Steve Ashfo...
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November 15, 2017 • 66 mins
Defensive Woes. Is Mathieu Debuchy worth a starting place? Meeting some Arsenal legends at the '89' premiere. Time to partner Giroud with Lacazette? If one were to stay - the choice between Sanchez and Ozil. A testimonial for Theo Walcott? Is non-use of season tickets a new phenomenon? What changes do the arrivals of Sanllehi and Mislintat signal? Steve Ashford, David Oudot and Mustafa Goldstein are asked the questions by h...
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November 8, 2017 • 65 mins
The differences between Manchester City and Arsenal. Can supporters force change? Is Arsene Wenger's talk of an end of season review genuine? What difference would changes at boardroom level make? Are things at Arsenal really so bad? Ahead of the release of the 89, memories of that game at Anfield. Mike Francis, Steve Ashford and Simon Rose are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 159th edition of Arsenal's Th...
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October 14, 2017 • 57 mins
The recent resurgence in Arsenal's form. The joys of the Europa League. The prospects for Jack Wilshere. Arsenal's youngsters. Marc Overmars - Director of Football? Looking ahead to Arsenal's AGM. Memories of The Gooner as it celebrates 30 years. Amy Lawrence, Tim Payton and Mustafa Goldstein are asked the questions by host Kevin Whitcher, in the 158th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast.
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