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Covering #Arsenal for @TheAthleticFC. #ArsecastExtra with @arseblog.com. Real name @jamesmcnicholas. LEZ DOO DIS 💥
What's going wrong for Arsenal's Champions League winners?
A look at some of the cultural and strategic issues at Arsenal Women, with @meganferinga.bsky.social + @charpur.bsky.social
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
A look at some of the cultural and strategic issues at Arsenal Women, with @meganferinga.bsky.social + @charpur.bsky.social
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
What’s going wrong for Arsenal’s Champions League winners?
After being crowned champions of Europe in May, this was supposed to be Arsenal's season. But it isn't working out like that
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
What's going wrong for Arsenal's Champions League winners?
A look at some of the cultural and strategic issues at Arsenal Women, with @meganferinga.bsky.social + @charpur.bsky.social
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
A look at some of the cultural and strategic issues at Arsenal Women, with @meganferinga.bsky.social + @charpur.bsky.social
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
“There is a huge collection of fans who made this happen. It’s almost indescribable, the feeling of being part of something like that.”
The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo 🔥 - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo 🔥 - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The story behind the making of Arsenal’s iconic north London derby tifo
It is already an iconic Arsenal image.
Shortly before the north London derby kicked off, the home fans unveiled an enormous tifo, displaying players past and present over the rallying cry, “These stre...
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“There is a huge collection of fans who made this happen. It’s almost indescribable, the feeling of being part of something like that.”
The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo 🔥 - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo 🔥 - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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🎙️PODCAST! The 4-1 derby win, Eberechi Eze's incredible day, top class supporting cast inc Trossard, Saka, Merino, Rice and more, opposition approach, Arsenal like a great white shark, capitalising on other results, listener Qs and LOADS more fun with @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🎙️PODCAST! The 4-1 derby win, Eberechi Eze's incredible day, top class supporting cast inc Trossard, Saka, Merino, Rice and more, opposition approach, Arsenal like a great white shark, capitalising on other results, listener Qs and LOADS more fun with @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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Eberechi Eze was waiting for a magic moment at Arsenal – against Spurs, he got three.
This was Eze’s derby, and Arsenal’s day. It could well be their season, too.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
This was Eze’s derby, and Arsenal’s day. It could well be their season, too.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Eberechi Eze was waiting for a magic moment at Arsenal – against Spurs, he got three
On a weekend in which Manchester City lost — and Liverpool's vulnerabilities were once again made plain — Arsenal capitalised in style
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Eberechi Eze was waiting for a magic moment at Arsenal – against Spurs, he got three.
This was Eze’s derby, and Arsenal’s day. It could well be their season, too.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
This was Eze’s derby, and Arsenal’s day. It could well be their season, too.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Really looking forward to a very goodly morning tomorrow, it should be a fun pod!
If you have any questions or topics for discussion, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
If you have any questions or topics for discussion, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Really looking forward to a very goodly morning tomorrow, it should be a fun pod!
If you have any questions or topics for discussion, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
If you have any questions or topics for discussion, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
"Eze's glorious derby day!" - Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham | On the Whistle
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November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
November 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🔎 Odegaard, Madueke, Calafiori & Martinelli spotted with the squad leaving team hotel this morning.
Not a guarantee of inclusion but a positive sign for Arteta & Arsenal on derby day.
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Not a guarantee of inclusion but a positive sign for Arteta & Arsenal on derby day.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Returning quartet spotted with Arsenal squad
Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli have been spotted with the Arsenal squad as the players left their Islington hotel ahead of the north London Derby.Arsenal face...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🔎 Odegaard, Madueke, Calafiori & Martinelli spotted with the squad leaving team hotel this morning.
Not a guarantee of inclusion but a positive sign for Arteta & Arsenal on derby day.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Not a guarantee of inclusion but a positive sign for Arteta & Arsenal on derby day.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Can someone give me an Ashes update in football terminology so I will understand it
Thank you 🏏
Thank you 🏏
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Can someone give me an Ashes update in football terminology so I will understand it
Thank you 🏏
Thank you 🏏
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Arsenal's controversial partnership with their sleeve sponsor Visit Rwanda will finish at the end of this season.
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
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🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Arsenal's controversial partnership with their sleeve sponsor Visit Rwanda will finish at the end of this season.
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⬇️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
On the end of Arsenal’s Visit Rwanda shirt sleeve sponsorship
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Why Arsenal decided to end Visit Rwanda shirt sleeve sponsorship deal
Arsenal have decided to end their Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal. But it was not a simple decision. This is why
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On the end of Arsenal’s Visit Rwanda shirt sleeve sponsorship
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
With Gabriel out, how might Arsenal replace him?
#AFC blessed with a number of alternatives, but my personal hunch is that the time is ripe for Piero Hincapie to step up.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
#AFC blessed with a number of alternatives, but my personal hunch is that the time is ripe for Piero Hincapie to step up.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
With Arsenal missing Gabriel, who should Mikel Arteta call on as replacement?
Gabriel is expected to spend a period on the sidelines - so how should Arsenal replace him at the back?
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
With Gabriel out, how might Arsenal replace him?
#AFC blessed with a number of alternatives, but my personal hunch is that the time is ripe for Piero Hincapie to step up.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
#AFC blessed with a number of alternatives, but my personal hunch is that the time is ripe for Piero Hincapie to step up.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing 🚨
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Arsenal’s Gabriel set for further tests on thigh injury, fears he will miss one to two months
The defender sustained the injury playing in a friendly for Brazil against Senegal on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social, Mario Cortegana and @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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🎙️PODCAST! Chatting Ireland's win, Eze's goal not getting the right recognition, Gabriel's injury, fans view of internationals v players', who steps in if the injury is bad, Qs about discipline, injury reporting, the player ratings game & lots more @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎙️PODCAST! Chatting Ireland's win, Eze's goal not getting the right recognition, Gabriel's injury, fans view of internationals v players', who steps in if the injury is bad, Qs about discipline, injury reporting, the player ratings game & lots more @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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LAST CALL! We're nominated for Best Fan Media, and we need your votes *before midday*, if you haven't already!
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LAST CALL! We're nominated for Best Fan Media, and we need your votes *before midday*, if you haven't already!
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November 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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LAST CALL! We're nominated for Best Fan Media, and we need your votes *before midday*, if you haven't already!
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LAST CALL! We're nominated for Best Fan Media, and we need your votes *before midday*, if you haven't already!
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If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
Recording at 10am.
Recording at 10am.
November 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
Recording at 10am.
Recording at 10am.
If Myles Lewis-Skelly has to fight for starts at Arsenal, then it’s a battle he will relish.
The World Cup is naturally a target - but the most direct path to an England place is playing more games for #AFC.
A look at his situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The World Cup is naturally a target - but the most direct path to an England place is playing more games for #AFC.
A look at his situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
With a World Cup next year, Lewis-Skelly may have to weigh patience against international ambition
The full-back has not been called up by England owing to his lack of playing time — but he is determined to change that
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
If Myles Lewis-Skelly has to fight for starts at Arsenal, then it’s a battle he will relish.
The World Cup is naturally a target - but the most direct path to an England place is playing more games for #AFC.
A look at his situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The World Cup is naturally a target - but the most direct path to an England place is playing more games for #AFC.
A look at his situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Such a great finish that from Saka.
Now take him off immediately.
Now take him off immediately.
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Such a great finish that from Saka.
Now take him off immediately.
Now take him off immediately.
New #HandbrakeOff: Art (who is still not on Bluesky) and I joined @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social for a mailbag episode that touches on: Arsenal tattoos, our worst ever Emirates experiences, and our new Italian scout...
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Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag
Podcast Episode · Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show · 13/11/2025 · 56m
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November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New #HandbrakeOff: Art (who is still not on Bluesky) and I joined @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social for a mailbag episode that touches on: Arsenal tattoos, our worst ever Emirates experiences, and our new Italian scout...
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Very happy that @theathleticfc.bsky.social & @arseblog.com are nominated in the FSA awards for Men's Football Media of the Year & Fan Media of the Year respectively.
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FSA Awards 2025 - vote now! - Football Supporters' Association
We are pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2025 Football Supporters’ Association Awards – voting is open now and fans can back their favourites here. 91 candidates are battling it out across 16...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Very happy that @theathleticfc.bsky.social & @arseblog.com are nominated in the FSA awards for Men's Football Media of the Year & Fan Media of the Year respectively.
Please give both a vote if you can! 🗳️❤️
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Please give both a vote if you can! 🗳️❤️
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📬 We're doing a special mailbox episode of #HandbrakeOff tomorrow with myself, @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & Art.
Please reply with your questions and we shall endeavour to answer them!
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Please reply with your questions and we shall endeavour to answer them!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
📬 We're doing a special mailbox episode of #HandbrakeOff tomorrow with myself, @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & Art.
Please reply with your questions and we shall endeavour to answer them!
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Please reply with your questions and we shall endeavour to answer them!
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🚨 Arsenal are close to appointing Napoli head of scouting Maurizio Micheli to a senior recruitment role.
Scout credited with identifying likes of Marek Hamsik & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Set to join Berta's team.
For The Athletic
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Scout credited with identifying likes of Marek Hamsik & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Set to join Berta's team.
For The Athletic
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Arsenal close to appointing Maurizio Micheli to senior recruitment role
Micheli, 57, has built a strong reputation and is seen as one of the architects behind much of Napoli's recent success.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🚨 Arsenal are close to appointing Napoli head of scouting Maurizio Micheli to a senior recruitment role.
Scout credited with identifying likes of Marek Hamsik & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Set to join Berta's team.
For The Athletic
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Scout credited with identifying likes of Marek Hamsik & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Set to join Berta's team.
For The Athletic
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
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🎙️PODCAST! The 2-2 draw with Sunderland, going behind, fighting back with 2 great goals, analysis of the defending, Mikel Arteta's use of subs, dropped points, Qs about Ben White, Eze, the title race with Man City, some 666 stuff and loads more with @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🎙️PODCAST! The 2-2 draw with Sunderland, going behind, fighting back with 2 great goals, analysis of the defending, Mikel Arteta's use of subs, dropped points, Qs about Ben White, Eze, the title race with Man City, some 666 stuff and loads more with @gunnerblog.bsky.social
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Recording at 10.30
Recording at 10.30
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
Recording at 10.30
Recording at 10.30