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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 8h

🚨SATURDAY POD!🚨

@acjimbo.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social study the career of Dennis Bergkamp - the player with possibly the greatest showreel in football history 📽️

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Totally Extra: Dennis Bergkamp - the footballer’s footballer

Jimbo flicks through the Totally Almanac once again and lands in 1995 with a signing that transformed both Arsenal and the Premier League, Dennis Bergkamp.He is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael ...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 1d

Can Arsenal's defence win them the title?

Could they break Chelsea's longstanding record?

Here's my analysis of the Gunners' solidity and the secrets to their success...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4437...

Can Arsenal's defence win them the title and break Chelsea's record?

Adrian Clarke analyses the Gunners' backline and looks at the secrets to their success

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 1d

Stats Leaders!

Which players are producing the most outstanding numbers in the @PremierLeague the season?

Here's my piece...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4437...

Most chances created? Most dribbles? See 2025/26's stats leaders

From the best attacking players to the top goalkeepers and more, we look at standout stats from the opening seven Matchweeks

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 3d

Brand new What The EFL!

Championship predictions
What next for Luton & Blackpool?
League 1/2 analysis and insights

Thanks Watford, for inevitably sacking the manager just as we publish 😂

Sponsored by @quinnbet its me, @sammyparkin_ & @MattDaviesAdams

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What The EFL?!: 132: Ian Evattible

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke are here with your weekly EFL check in.This week there’s a chat about who might do what and why in The championship, news and views on two manageri...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 3d

Brand new What The EFL!

Championship predictions
What next for Luton & Blackpool?
League 1/2 analysis and insights

Thanks Watford, for inevitably sacking the manager just as we publish 😂

Sponsored by @quinnbet its me, @sammyparkin_ & @MattDaviesAdams

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What The EFL?!: 132: Ian Evattible

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke are here with your weekly EFL check in.This week there’s a chat about who might do what and why in The championship, news and views on two manageri...

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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 3d

TOTALLY EXTRA!

On this week's show @acjimbo.bsky.social, @adrianjclarke.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social & @zonal-marking.bsky.social are looking back on the career of one of the Premier League 🐐's...

The mercurial Dennis Bergkamp 🇳🇱

Favourite moments? Memories? Questions?! Anything!

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI...

The signs are VERY GOOD!

Here's my Breakdown of Arsenal's dominant win against West Ham United...

- Carnage in one of the pockets
- Timber & Zubimendi shine
- New look midfield verdict
- Defensive record
- Player ratings

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Here's my Arsenal Analysed piece...

www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal...

Arsenal Analysed: 5 reasons why we beat West Ham

Adrian Clarke has dug through the footage and stats to uncover why we were able to record a 2-0 win against the Hammers

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

It is! It's different of course, as I can't show video clips but Im putting my analysis on YouTube after every game...

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Adrian Clarke

Football insight, tactical expertise, credible opinion & behind the scenes access from former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke. This channel will provide quality football content, that's aimed to help to...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Great chatting to @amylawrence.bsky.social & @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social on the latest episode of Handbrake Off!

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Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the League going into the October international break....

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

For those asking/looking out for it...The Breakdown will go live on YouTube this evening around 7.30pm UK time!

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Ian Stone @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social · 5d

Post West Ham podcast with praise for pretty much whoever we talk about. But also some hard luck stories. Me @amylawrence.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social pod.fo/e/337f8b

Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the League going into the October international break....

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 7d

Yes he got one goal with his head last season!

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 7d

Here's another top class @teammatchbook.bsky.social weekend football pod!

- Chelsea v Liverpool
- Leeds v Spurs
- Man Utd v Sunderland
- Everton v Crystal Palace
- EFL
- Europe

Join me, @markohaire.bsky.social & @danielhussey.bsky.social for a preview with tips...

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Football: PREMIER LEAGUE GW7 | EFL | Europe

YouTube video by Matchbook Betting Exchange

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 7d

Jeremy Doku is bringing end product at the end of his dribbles.

This is good news for Manchester City.

Here's a piece looking at Doku's form and impact...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4432...

Analysis: Doku adding end product to match dribbling skills

Adrian Clarke says Man City winger's game has become more mature and consistent this season

www.premierleague.com

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 7d

How good has Granit Xhaka been this season?

Immense.

Here's some analysis on Sunderland's new midfield general...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4431...

Analysis: Xhaka at the heart of Sunderland's brilliant start

Adrian Clarke looks at how Swiss midfielder has led the Black Cats' impressive top-flight return

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 7d

Three things to look out for tactically on MW7 of the @premierleague

- Eli Kroupi ready to make his mark
- Woltemade's aerial threat
- West Ham's new midfield

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4431...

Tactics to look out for in Matchweek 7

Adrian Clarke highlights areas from a trio of fixtures including Woltemade's aerial threat to Forest

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI here's my analysis of Arsenal's performance against Olympiakos on my YouTube channel!

Loved the Odegaard-Gyokeres combo!

I also discuss perceptions, player ratings & the West Ham game...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWur...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 8d

My Olympiakos Breakdown is UP!

Here's my analysis of last night's Arsenal display...

youtu.be/UWur0oCgIJU

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · 8d

ROUTE ONE is here in which I posit the theory that Arsenal's superpower is being boring and that's why they'll win the title @tim-stillman.bsky.social concurs. We've got @adrianjclarke.bsky.social on Lampard's incredible Coventry too

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Is Arsenal’s superpower ‘being boring’?

YouTube video by Route One Football

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Going to live pitch side with @Frimpon at 6.45 to kick off Live from N5!

Team news reaction & lots to discuss. On for 30 mins!

Live commentary from 8 with me & Dan Roebuck

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · 11d

West Ham were a bit better last night, weren't they? We've got @benjilanyado.bsky.social on ROUTE ONE to discuss that. We also take a look at Chelsea (remember when they were title contenders?) and who's this kid in Germany scoring all the goals?

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Route One: Mourinho to crank up the pressure on Maresca? (...and a strong start for Nuno at West Ham)

Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash for Chelsea, we look ahead to what could be a definitive week for Enzo Maresca.We speak to Benji Lanyado after Nuno Espirito Santo comes in and immediately...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 11d

Here's my Arsenal Analysed piece from yesterday...

www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal...

Arsenal Analysed: How we came back at Newcastle

Adrian Clarke has cast his eye over a dramatic encounter at St James' Park to find out where the game was won

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 11d

The @TeamMatchbook Champions League pod!

- Galatasaray v Liverpool
- Barca v PSG
- Atletico v Frankfurt
- Monaco v Man City
- Arsenal v Olympiakos
+ more!

Me, @markohaire.bsky.social & @danielhussey.bsky.social

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Football: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Matchday 2

YouTube video by Matchbook Betting Exchange

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 11d

Check out our brand new What The EFL?!

The usual blend of EFL analysis & insights + chuckles.

Loads of Championship, League 1 & 2 clubs discussed.

Get involved! It's me, Sam Parkin & @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social on duty...

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What The EFL?!: 131: Nolan hits Trotters in the Cobblers

Matt Davies-Adams, Adrian Clarke and Sam Parkin are here to discuss the fortunes of Southampton, Middlesbrough, Charlton, Blackburn, Watford, Hull, Sheffield United, Northampton, Bolton, Peterborou...

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