Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/itsanarsenalthing/subscribe It's an Arsenal thing podcast delivers analysis, opinion, debate and a dash of humour, all of which is from the love of Arsenal football club. Tom said ' My association with AFC has outlasted the majority of my relationships, it's seen me go from boy to man and survive many a fashion faux pas' Tom, Dave, Jay, Isaiah and Mitch put together a show like no other in a World brimming with Arsenal podcasts that includes the od ...
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Episode 90 - The double standard of Eddie Howls
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We feature the narrow win in the WSL for the girls against a plucky Leicester, the gritty win against a salty and aggressive Newcastle aided by an incompetent ref, look at Jamie Redknapp's claim that Haarland is the first premier league superstar and discuss the Brighton game. We pick our player of the match against the Toon and split the vote.…
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We cover the excellent win over Chelsea at a vibrant Emirates, the disappointing last gasp loss to Wolfsberg in the Champions league semi final and the no show at the Etihad where we neither got a result or offered any sort of acceptable performance. The podkateers offer their thoughts, analysis and opinions on all the incidents and talking points.…
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Episode 88 " Serves you right for leaving early "
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Wecover the disappointing WSL defeat to Manchester United and the fabulous drawagainst Wolfsburg. We examine the captivating and unexpected draw against a relegation threatenedSouthampton and look ahead to the City game.
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Episode 87 " From a four course meal to an out of date pot noodle "
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We cover the bizarre encounter against a sleepy West Ham who capitulated for 20minutes and handed us a 0-2 lead. They then put in a shift after a penalty decision and subsequently dominated thegame. There was the Arsenal penalty, the penalty miss, the handballs and a jittery lookingArsenal who managed to hold on to a point. Where does this leave ou…
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Episode 86 "By the power of Ramsdale"
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We cover the Liverpool game at the hothouse of Anfield where we needed to show resilience, we discuss the Xhaka horror tackle, the penalty and subsequent miss. We ask is Virgil Van Dyke the player he once was, dissect the goals, the defensive errors and late substitutions. With us is Nick Collins (Sky Sports News) as our guest podkateer, we talk ab…
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After the international break we pay tribute to David Rocastle. After Mesut Ozil's retirement we ask has he done enough to be considered an Arsenal legend or did he waste the best years of his career ? we cover the WSL games against Spurs and Manchester City and the return leg in the Champions league against Bayern.We also enjoy the 4-1 victory aga…
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Episode 84 " Vieira got sacked, Palace got Saka'd"
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we cover the dismissal of Vieira by Palace, feature the superb win over the manager less South Londoners, report on the defeat by Sporting in the Europa league. We look forward to the WSL clash with Spurs and ahead to the home tie in the Premier league against Leeds. Southgate has ignored Ben White, why ? Ten Hag mistakenly accused us of having fit…
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Episode 83 " Trossard takes the roof off the Cottage"
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We cover the exhilarating and emphatic 0-3 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, report on the comfortable 4-0 win in the WSL over Reading at a windswept Meadow Park and look ahead to the games against Sporting and Palace.
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Episode 82 " Bournemouth fall to the Admirable Nelson"
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Its a bulging episode featuring the dramatic last minute win against Bournemouth with the cracker from Reiss Nelson, the fantastic Conti cup final win against the much fancied Chelsea. There's the comfortable win over Liverpool and the hard fought and fortunate draw at Sporting.
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Episode 81 " Are we in a title race ? Yes Ndidi"
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Podcast 81 Features the games against Leicester in the premier league, the Girls FA cup defeat against Chelsea and as an added bonus the excellent 4-0 thumping of Everton. Tom gives his report on a thrilling night of goals at the Emirates. In the Gun Room Tom, Lauren and Nick discuss the disallowed wonder goal from Trossard. The podkateers also que…
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Episode 80 " In off the head of the orange blob"
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We cover the disappointing loss at the Emirates to Manchester City and the 6 goal nail biter at Villa Park against Aston Villa. Tom, Jay, Lauren and AFTV's CJ are in the Gun Room to discuss all the talking points. We discuss goalkeepers showboating and time wasting and discover the Worlds most frightening goalkeeper, plus which two players scored a…
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We cover the draw against Brentford at the Emirates, the double header against Manchester City in the Conti cup and WSL. Dave finds out what Brentford is famous for, there’s a list of Arsenal players that made the biggest profit. We reflect on the career of Gilberto Silva and name the premier league players with the worst goal return. Lauren and To…
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Episode 78 - "The mighty jaws of the gravel voiced Northern goblin"
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The mighty teeth of the gravel voiced Northern goblin In this Episode we look back at the defeat against Everton in the premier league. We also cover the draw in the WSL against West Ham. Was Jorginho as bad as some people think ? Is Ben White good enough as a right back ? We also discuss the investigation in to Manchester City’s 100 financial irre…
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Episode 77 " And then up pops Eddie"
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This joyous episode features the magnificent win at The Emirates against Manchester United. In the Gun Room Jay, Lauren and Tom the Gooner dissect the game and cover all the goals and talking points. Jay talks about the atmosphere at the Emirates and we talk tactics with Mikel’s diamond formation. We ask why is Martinelli not getting the service he…
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Episode 76 ' Slim pickings for Conte's chickens' NORTH LONDON DERBY SPECIAL
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We bring you the excellent 0-2 away win at the toilet bowl and examine all the talking points. The bogus penalty, the Richarlison confrontations, the Lloris blunder, the Xhaka team talk and argument with Conte. We bring you Keown v Jordan clash and when Keown owned the repugnant Richard Keys. We cover the hard fought 1-1 draw in the WSL at the Emir…
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Episode 75 ' The angry Spaniard draws a blank '
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‘ The angry Spaniard draws a blank ‘ In this podcast we recap the football stories of the week. Connor features in a two part ‘Gunner get into it’ Part one covers the nervy dust up with the South Coast candy kings Brighton. In the second part Connor mulls over the feisty draw against a resurgent Newcastle under Eddie Howe. Tom, Lauren and Paul brin…
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Episode 74 "Odegaard eats Rice for 90 minutes"
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Connor brings us his match report on the excellent 3-1 win against West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day. Tom and Paul discuss the West Ham game, examine Eddie Nketiah’s role as the stand in for Jesus. Is this the launch pad to prove his doubters wrong. We look at the goals, discuss our player of the match and look at the upcoming games for Januar…
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It's an Arsenal things ' The PEEP show '
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DIAL SQUARE RADIO. A one off for the World cup, hardly a mention of football but there is a wealth of great music and odd news stories. On the menu we reveal the book inspired by a pub carpet, we present to you three possible world records that anyone could break, we bring you name of the dead man that the public re elected and give you news of a j…
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Episode 72 ' Holy Moly poor Todd Boehly ''
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There's a three part 'Gunner get into it ' with Connor and Lauren. Connor brings us everything from the Zurich and Chelsea encounters and Lauren recaps in the WSL and covers the win against Leicester. We bring you all the stats, Tom and Dave have a top five things that were thrown, taken on to the pitch or nearly made the pitch. It makes sense when…
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Episode 71 'The forgotten man runs riot in the Forest.
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The goals are rolling in again in the premier league and we cover and discuss the brilliant win against Forest at the Emirates. Connor dishes up a double portion of ‘Gunner get into it’ which also covers the disappointing but not entirely unexpected result at PSV. Tom and Jay are in the Gun Room to go over all things Arsenal and discuss headline gr…
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Episode 70 - ' Hey don't look now but we're top of everything.'
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It's another jam-packed episode thanks to the manic fixture list but we drag you through with optimism and a smile. Connor and Lauren are busy in 'Gunner get into it ' with four match reports on PSV, SOUTHAMPTO, LYON AND LIVERPOOL. Tom., Jay and Lauren are in the Gun Room to pick their way through the talking points; - The return of Unai Emery, squ…
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Episode 69 ' A hard watch for the mince pies'
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With a busy and unrelenting fixture list, this Episode is brimming with news and match reports plus additional sarcasm. We include the Bodo return leg in the middle of Nor - where (way) via 'Gunner get into it' with Connor, Lauren brings us up to speed with the WSL and tackles the Reading game in GGII part 2 and Connor returns to bring us the Leeds…
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In a brimming pod we look back at the Bodo Glimt clash in the Europa league, We cover the outstanding display against Liverpool which took us back to the top of the Premier league in two excellent match reports from Connor. We look at all the incidents in the game and ask offside penalty ? handball ? there's a great gun room with the podkateers and…
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It's a massively upbeat pod after the North London Derby result, Connor brings us his match report from a stunning victory at the Emirates, Lauren reports on the finely poised Champions League qualifier 2nd leg against Ajax. Tom, Jay , Lauren, Paul Mc and Nick from the Arsenal Brothers podcast replaces Ben to look at the key moments from the game a…
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On a brimming and special podcast Ex Arsenal legend, midfielder and author Paul Davis appears i the Gun Room with Tom and Paul Mc to talk about his playing days and his coaching role. The conversation includes how difficult his career was with injuries and the time he was kept out of the team due to his deteriorating relationship with George Graham…
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We cover the superb performance against Brentford - Connor delivers his match report and later provides a player profile on Hector Bellerin. Lauren brings us up to sate with the WSL class Brighton V Arsenal and she also brings live updates to the Gun Room from Arsenal's champions league qualifier. Tom. Jay, Lauren and special guest Nick from The Ar…
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The Europa league match report from Connor on the group A stage game against FC ZURICH and something to raise a smile after the loss of our Queen Elizabeth II.
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Episode 64 ' Ten Hag's 'Mafiaenchester United' dosh out a wedgie'
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Connor delivers his match report on the disappointing result from Old Trafford and presents a player profile of the excellent Nacho Monreal. Lauren previews the new WSL season prior to the much anticipated clash between Arsenal and Manchester City. Tom, Jay, Paul and Mitch discuss the Villa and United, VAR and the inconsistent standards of refereei…
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Episode 63 & 3/4's ' I'll have Odegaard's ankle as a souvenir '
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In this special mini pod (33 & 3/4) Connor delivers his verdict and report on the contest with Aston Villa, who played and scored whilst carrying an umbrella ? We celebrate Wenger’s sending off in 2009 and look at the worst ever football associated gifts.
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Connor gives his match report on the clash between Arsenal and Fulham from the Emirates where the going got tough but the tough eventually got going , Lauren answers the most frequently asked questions on the WSL before the campaign begins against Manchester City. Tom and Paul discuss the finer points in the edited version of the Gun Room ( full ve…
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Episode 62 ' Jesus in a deckchair eating candyfloss'
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Connor brings you his match report on the away clash at Bournemouth in ' Gunner get into it ' We ask who's got the biggest feet in football ? which team held the FA cup for seven years , we go into the Arsenal archive and Tom, Jay and Mitch are in the gun room to answer your Emails. Is it time we kissed and made up with the Kroenke's ?…
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Episode 61 ' Fofana gets the Martinelli samba foot'
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Connor brings you up to speed with the game against Brendon Buck Rogers Leicester side. We include the fantastic Ghanaian sports presenter Akrobeto who excuse the phrase ‘takes the living piss’ out of a Chelsea loss against Arsenal, we also ask who are the most intelligent people in football today. We reveal who cant fill their stadium and also loo…
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Episode 60 ' The return of the Bondy boy'
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‘The Return of the Bondy Boy’ In a brimming pod We cover the opening game against Crumpled Phallus with a match report from the first of our new comers, commentator Connor Lynch in a new section entitled ‘ Gunner get into it ‘ We’re back in the gun room to discuss the ins and outs We examine who was hot and who was not, I’ll be having a natter with…
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Episode 59 ' Sucking on Lampard's Toffee's'
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It's the final game of the season at the Emirates against Frank Houdini Lampard’s relegation escape artists. Who was hot and who was not. we ask Tom's in the gunroom with Mitch to discuss the game and we’re joined by Author and lifelong Toffee Paul Mc Parlan who’s book ‘ The Forgotten Champions’ covers the unexpected and fascinating title win of 19…
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Episode 58 ' We wanted to play in the Europa league anyway'
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Two poor performances and two loses have seen us lose our fight for a top four finish and Champions league football. Were we getting carrried away ? did we expect too much ? Tom and Jay discuss in the gun room plus we answer you Emails.
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It's the report on the 191st London Derby at the toilet bowl but it's not all doom and gloom, there's always something to raise a smile. There' no gun room this Episode but Tom looks at why Tomiyasu was on the left and why White never replaced Holding. There's also the penalty and that red card.
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Episode 56 ' Ayling failing as Eddie hits the N'Net-iah'
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On the menu tonight the much anticipated game at Elland Road against struggling Leeds, we look forward to the NLD. Where a win will see Arsenal qualify for the champions league hoorah I’m joined in the gunroom by Jay and Mitch to assess our chances , we give our analysis of the leeds encounter, ask who was hot, who was not and theres the latest tra…
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Episode 55 ' Darth Moyes serves up a side dish of angry Rice '
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On the menu tonight we look at London derby against Moyes boys in the gun room and look ahead to the game against Leeds. Plus is the North London Derby becoming the biggest game of the season. Simon from the triple F (@TheFFF84) joins me in the gun room to discuss all that plus we look at the latest transfers in six words or less and play not one b…
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Episode 54 ' Party time with the Hale Enders and the Basel boys'
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Arsenal's three match slumber ended at the Bridge but we still had to face our old Nemesis of the North - Ronaldo United, but with the wind on our backs and a renewed sense of self and purpose Arteta's side were in positive spirits. Tom, Jay and special guest Author John Mc Nicoll look back at the Chelsea and go through a United game full of talkin…
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Podcast 53 ' It was like playing in a pub car park'
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Tom and Dave look back at a spectacular night at Stamford bridge in this mini pod. What a relief to get back to winning ways at a time when points were in short supply and the chance for a top four finish seemed to be drifting away. The Hale End boys had other ideas with a bright, determined and spirited performance to put us right back in the mix.…
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Episode 52 ' Another loss to Joe Bloggs FC'
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Here we are again, three losses on the bounce to Palace, Brighton and Southampton, Over 270 minutes of football, 6 goals against, 1 goal scored, nine points dropped and three points behind the toilet bowl attendants. It’s been a truly horrible period plus we now have games against Chelski and United coming up which will really determine what direct…
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Episode 51 ' A drubbing at the hand's of the South Coast Man Wizard'
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Tom, Jay and Mitch mull over a miserable six days for Arsenal with two defeats to sides we were expected to beat. Instead of delving into the game with our usual analysis we look at why we are failing at a crucial part of the season. There’s a musical interlude from Ian Wright, the transfer rumours in six words or less and we propose Idris Elba as …
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Episode 50 ' A damp squib at Selhurst Park'
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We mull over the miserable Arsenal performance against Palace on a drab Monday evening in South London. Where did it go so Pete Tong ? We ask who was the hairiest footballer ? answer your Emails and bring you up to speed with the latest Arsenal news. There's transfer rumours in six words or less and Linda wants to know what's on Jay's wall on the Y…
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Episode 48 'Don't feed me anymore grapes I'm too busy celebrating'
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On the menu tonight Tom is joined in the gun room by Jay and Mitch to chat about the Villa and the Liverpool games, discussing who was hot and who was not and mulling over the performances and picking out the highlights from both encounters, We’ll be looking at the latest transfer rumours in six words or less, providing a brief musical interlude an…
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featuring the clash at the Emirates with Liverpool. An objective match report under a cloud of doom and gloom , Dave and Tom come up with a new Odegaard chant whilst doing the dishes and Jurgen Klopp goes on the Karaoke. It's the usual recipe but shorter , it's a tweeny pod.
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Episode 47 - ' Buck Rogers and the Foxes get Salty'
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On the menu tonight we’ll be looking at the clash with Leicester, breaking it down, finding the positives and giving you our innermost thoughts. Jay and Mitch rock up in the gun room and we’ll cover some of the more entertaining and interesting transfer rumours in six words or less. We’ll be tackling pundits comments suggesting that Odegaard’s goal…
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Episode 46 ' Goals aplenty but a bit flippy flappy at the back.'
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On the menu tonight the last American Arsenology with Isaiah, he casts a beady, analytical eye over the Watford game sieving out the positives and key take aways Tom is joined by Jay and Mitch in the gunroom to talk about the clash with Watford. Who stood out, the incidents and talking points. They'll deliver a six word or less verdict on a recent …
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Episode 45 ' Blowing bubbles in Neves's mush '
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Tom, Jay and Mitch are in the gun room to revel in the win over Wolves (again) and discuss the hot topics from the game. We’ll deliver our six words or less verdict on the latest transfer rumours, discuss the 4% increase in ticket prices and try to make the choice between Grahams back four or Wenger’s midfield.…
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Episode 44 ' A nice kick about with the boys'
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Isaiah covers the Brentford game which was peppered with more mistakes by the match official and waxes lyrical about the pure brilliance of Saka and Smith Rowe. He reveals his key take aways as we set up to face the non celebrating Wolves and neurotic Neves. Tom, Jay and Mitch buy three strikers for a tenner, discuss tie wasting and re live the Smi…
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Episode 43 'The referee's a banker.'
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Football's back and there's an air excitement as the boys finally get to talk about a game of real life football. Isaiah reports on a most unusual encounter between top four seekers Wolves and delves deep into the oddest match in recent memory, Tom, Jay and Mitch welcome George to the gun room to mull over the decent 10 man performance and discuss …
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