Episode 773 - Trap Game!

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Clive (@clivepafc), Tim (@stillberto) and Paul (@poznaninmypants) to discuss another disappointing home draw to Wolves. The discussion naturally starts with an emphasis on the formation, the selection of Mesut Ozil, and non-selection of Nicolas Pepe. The group debates what worked and what didn’t with special attention paid to Lucas Torreira’s bizarre role and Calum Chambers’ limitations. There’s a section on the substitutes and a question about top 4 chances. Finally, the group debates whether there’s any reason to wait on sacking Emery and what to make of Jose Mourinho rumors. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 Nov 20191h 8min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Football London reporter James Benge (@jamesbenge) to discuss the exciting but ultimately disappointing Carabao Cup tie at Anfield. First they discuss the Ozil situation, his performance and what happens next. Next, there’s a similar examination of Lucas Torreira’s situation. The conversation moves on to other individual performances and Gabriel Martinelli in particular. Towards the end of the discussion, James focuses in on Emery’s conservative tendencies, his tenability to continue as Arsenal coach, and what happens next with the Xhaka situation. After the break Paul (@poznaninmypants) joins to discuss the highest and lows from the match and what to expect at the weekend. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Okt 20191h 37min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the quite remarkable scenes at the Emirates during the disappointing draw with Crystal Palace. The first half of the pod is a long discussion about the Xhaka substitution, the booing, and the player’s reaction. There’s a further discussion bout what it means for the player before that turns into a discussion about what it means for Unai Emery. Then there’s analysis of David Ornstein’s reporting regarding support for Emery at the club and the managerial candidates the club considered before hiring Emery. There’s a bit of a discussion about the 442 formation from the game and a look ahead to the Liverpool cup tie. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Okt 20191h 16min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the a variety of topics surrounding the win over Vitoria. The pod starts with the now tedious but still relevant Ozil debate including a discussion of Emery’s comments and Ozil’s social media shenanigans, plus a bit on Emery’s pre-match comments concerning his progress with the team. The discussion moves on to individual performances including AMN and Willock, and the decision to substitute them at halftime. Eventually the pod has time to celebrate Pepe’s goals and discuss what it could mean for him going forward before ending with a bit of praise for Martinelli and even a question about Jose Mourinho attending the match with Raul. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Okt 20191h 19min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss the disappointing loss at Sheffield United. The conversation begins with questions about the selection, most notably the decision to leave out Tierney. Then there’s a long discussion about Arsenal’s struggles with ball progression, and how the midfield contributes to the problem. There’s a nuanced analysis of Pepe’s performance before the talk turns to the substitutions, and the Manager’s head scratching reaction to the game. After the break Tim (@stillberto) joins Elliot to discuss what the result means for Emery and where the club go from here. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Okt 20191h 38min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss David Ornstein’s interview with Mesut Ozil. There’s a discussion about the importance of training well, whether the message from Emery changed due to a change in behavior or as a response to the interview, what to expect from Ozil going forward and whether he has a point about ‘big games.’ Elliot reveals that he’ll read whatever is in the Skype chat. Then the conversation moves to the game on Monday and the impact of getting Tierney, Bellerin and possibly Lacazette back and what it means for our tactical approach. There’s a debate about whether Emery has to prove himself between now and Christmas, and finally some predictions about the result on Monday. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Okt 20191h

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Clive (@clivepafc) to discuss a challenging performance but encouraging result. This pod attempts to examine the flaws in the performance while taking the time to appreciate what went well and the importance of the result. There’s a detailed look at the flaws in midfield the problem of playing without natural fullbacks. There’s praise for Chambers and questions about his role going forward. Then there’s a discussion about Pepe and whether he’s doing more than maybe we realize. The group looks ahead and wonders whether there might be cause for the performances to improve but questions what went wrong in a dire second half. Lastly, there’s time to laugh at the misfortune of our rivals. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Okt 20191h 29min

On this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Tim (@stillberto), Paul (@poznaninmypants) and Scott (@oh_that_crab) to discuss a really enjoyable win in the Europa League. The pod starts with emphatic praise for Martinelli and his star-making performance. There’s a detailed discussion of the midfield and how it benefitted both Ceballos and Torreira. Naturally there’s excitement over the return of the fullbacks and specifically the performance of Tierney. Then the group works through various individual performances including Willock, Nelson, and AMN. There’s a little question about Pepe and the other subs before the pod tries to answer the question of whether this performance and approach can translate to the Premier League. Lastly, there’s a tiny bit of Oil discussion. All that and more on this edition of the Arsenal Vision Post Match Podcast.Get the athletic for 2.50 a month and help the pod by signing up at theathletic.com/arsenalvision.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 Okt 20191h 27min