THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast

Part way into the final international break of the year and Arsenal news is thin on the ground, so we take the opportunity to assess where we, and our rivals, find ourselves. How would you grade our season so far? What has gone well and in what way could it be better? What are your hopes for the next five games? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we tackle these questions, and more. Please like, subscribe and share - thank you!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Not the best way to sign off ahead of the international break, but zoom out and the picture is still very much rosy. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chew over the remains of the 2-2 draw at The Stadium of Light yesterday. It was the archetypal game of two halves - the second half as good as the first half was poor. It definitely feels like two points dropped, but this Sunderland team is very capable of taking points off the very best. That said, we created more than enough to win the game. So, why didn't we? Why were we so poor in the first half? Why did we take the foot off the pedal after 74 minutes and Trossard's wonder strike? Why did we make only one change? What other changes should we have made? How much did we miss our injured players? Plenty of questions we deliberate over - enjoy, and please like, share, comment, as you see fit, thank you!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

13 games unbeaten, 10 wins in a row, 8 consecutive clean sheets, joint top of the champions league table, clear at the top of the premier league, life sure is good at the moment! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chat about how we ensure this amazing run continues on Saturday. We may be shorn of some huge attacking talent for the trip, but we all feel we should still have enough to come away as victors. Sunderland will be tough though, sitting pretty in the top four and a reunion with Xhaka to look forward to. We also take a look back at the midweek game in Prague. There are a few shoutouts as well. Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Over a quarter of the way through the season and Arsenal open up a 7 (at time of recording) point gap at the top of the league. I could get used to this! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at (yet) another routine win, this time away at Burnley. Plaudits for Gyokeres, Trossard, Rice and Nwaneri, not to mention the defensive prowess of the entire team - that's ONE (debatable) shot on target against in our last 4 league games! We also look ahead to the Slavia Prague trip on Tuesday, where the biggest issue will be selecting a starting 11 from the available players. Gyokeres and Zubimendi now added to a worrying injury list that just seems to grow with each passing game. Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

With Holly still searching for a signal in Ireland, Producer Chris gets the full download of our Carabao Cup clash with Brighton from Home & Away Stef.There's praise for our latest Hale Enders, our record breaking October and just a general overview of where we're at - reasons to be cheerful.We also look ahead to our league game away at Burnley this Saturday - another opportunity to build on our lead. Just don't get too angry if we concede a shot on target.Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

As Holly battles for internet connection on the Emerald Isle, Home & Away Stef and Producer Chris look back at a vital 3 points earned v Palace on Sunday with Brighton awaiting us in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.There's praise for Timber, questions about Gyokeres and concerns over yet more injuries.We also consider how sustainable our set-piece efficiency and defensive excellence are over the course of the season and beyond...Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Atletico Review - Palace PreviewThe textbook statement win. A crushing 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, their joint biggest defeat ever in the competition. Set piece and open play goals the order of the day. Join Stef and Holly as we bask in the glory of the continuation of this excellent start to our season. Who was your man of the match? How far can we go? Should we just enjoy this one game at a time? We also look ahead to the visit of Palace on Sunday - we predict our starting line ups and potential scoreline. And we leave you with this question - what is the most important goal we've scored so far this season? Enjoy, like and share - thank you!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Set piece again, ole ole...!I will happily sing that song every week if it takes us to the title. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at the kind of win that eluded us last season against a dogged and determined Fulham side. We pour praise onto our defence - that's zero goals on target allowed in two consecutive games for the first time since the '03/04 season - and we all know what happened then. We discuss the consistency of Saka, the value of Gyokeres and the importance of putting pressure on our rivals. We also look ahead to a mouthwatering fixture against Atletico on Tuesday evening in the Champions League. Who will Arteta select and what do you think the score will be? Please share, follow & rate where you get your pods, thanks!For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Yay, proper football returns! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look forward to getting this title tilt going again away at Fulham. That's not to underestimate Fulham at all, we are looking for our first win there in three after all. We predict our starting 11s where there is debate about who starts centrally and who starts out on the left. We 'debate' whether or not we'd rather England win the world cup or Arsenal win the league cup, and there's a parallel world out there that has us supporting a team called Fulham Arsenal, if you can fathom that! Find out more here.Enjoy and share - thank you. Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank communityFREE on Patreon! Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

We may be in the depths of another international break, but there is still plenty of Arsenal chat to go around. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we check in on our international players, crossing everything they return home unbroken. We also focus in a little more detail on our two main rivals (not Spurs and not Chelsea) and assess how their season is going so far, and how we think the next six games will pan out for all of us. Check out our predictions, it's going to be a very close call come the end of the season if it continues like this! Enjoy and please share - Thank you!Please follow & rate where you get your pods.For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community:FREE on Patreon!Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodYouTube @NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.© TNB Productions Ltd.

Sitting pretty atop the premier league after a gruelling seven games. Still a long way to go, but it's a nice feeling all the same. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chat about our season so far, with a focus on the routine 2-0 home win against West Ham. We discuss Arteta ripping the handbrake off with his team selection, and whether it worked or not. We bemoan Odegaard's injury luck, praise Gyokeres' workrate and laud Rice, Timber and Zubimendi for their all round brilliance. We also acknowledge Saka and Arteta landmarks and attempt to remember Arteta's very first Arsenal team. Please enjoy and share! Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

The scoreline and match stats might point to a routine 2-0 win, but it didn't always feel like that, especially in the second half. Join Holly and Stef as we talk through the fluency of the first half, and then the more stunted performance of the second. Odegaard was at his creative best, Gyokeres did everything but score and yet another goal for a substitute. We also look ahead to West Ham at the weekend, and wonder just what starting eleven Arteta will go for. Who would you start with? Enjoy and share.Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Was this the pivotal weekend the narrative writers are claiming it was? We can't say for sure, but what we can do is enjoy what was a very very dramatic way to win a game we absolutely deserved to win. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back over the key incidents of an oft times chaotic match. Eze's selection, his chances, the penalty, VAR, Trossard, Gyokeres, Gabby, Gabby again, Rice, Timber, Odegaard, Merino, Gabby again again. Plus, we have Stef's account of being in the ground, pre-match buzz and the eventual limbs in the away section. Oh, and we quickly preview the Olympiakos Champions League game this Wednesday at the Grove with team and score predictions.Enjoy!Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a quick look back at the routine win over Port Vale, with special mentions for Eze, Dowman and an injury free game for once! We then cast our minds forwards, and to what is going to be a very difficult fixture at Newcastle. They don't really like us up there, which is odd as recently they tend to do quite well against us. The big question surrounds our starting eleven - is Odegaard fit enough to start? Who replaces him if he isn't? We explore the options, predict our own 11s and commit to a result. And what happened on this day (Friday) back in 1998 that lives long in the memory?Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

A 93rd minute equaliser against a major rival and we're still all feeling frustrated. A sign of how far we've come perhaps, but join Holly, Stef and Chris as we try to understand what made Arteta play so safe with his starting 11. We discuss Merino, Trossard, Eze, Martinelli, a City performance full of the dark arts and yet more injury woes. We also look at who might start against Port Vale on Wednesday. Enjoy!  Please follow & rate where you get your pods.Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

So that's the Champions League up and running and we're off to the ideal start. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at a hard fought, but deserved 2-0 win in Spain. We focus on Martinelli, Trossard, squad depth, a defensive master class and the wider experience of the occasion itself. We then look ahead to City on Sunday. Which City will turn up? Will Arteta let the handbrake off a little, or will it be a 'keep it tight' game to begin with? Who would you select on the left, and who comes in for Odegaard? Enjoy and share!Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Scintillating. Dominant. Comfortable. How would you describe our three nil win over Forest on Saturday? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we purr over what was an excellent team performance from the first minute to the last. We discuss the atmosphere, the goals, the individual performances, as well as the collective. Who was your man of the match? We also look ahead to the start of this season's champions league and a tricky away tie at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday - we predict starting lineups and score lines. Safe to say we're all feeling rather confident. Enjoy and share!Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

International break is over and  Big Ange is on the horizon. Proper football is back. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look forward to Forest at the carpet for the Saturday lunchtime kick off. Will we get back to winning ways? Who plays on the left? We also dig a little deeper into the idea of Arteta as a conservative manager, plus take a look back at the Arsenal players who performed well for their countries over the last week or so. And finally, can you name 5 of the 14 players to have played for both Arsenal and Forest in the Premier league era? Enjoy! Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

What else are we supposed to do during the International break?Holly and Stef pit themselves against Tabs and Jamie from The Grove Podcast. Each team sets the other questions about all things Arsenal. You can expect:

A frustrating result at Anfield and an exciting transfer window comes to an end. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to process our feelings of frustration and disappointment at the performance and result against Liverpool. Was it a missed opportunity? Who or what was to blame for the defeat? Could Arteta have played his hand any differently? Has this defeat taught us anything about the rest of the season? Are you happy with 6 points from the opening 9? We also rate Arsenal's transfer window - ins very good, outs less so. Though at time of recording we did miss Zinchenko's last minute switch to Forest - good luck Zinny!Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to our trip to Anfield on Sunday. How are we all feeling about it? Is this a good time to travel there, with Liverpool's defence looking a bit shaky in their opening two games? We discuss who we think should get the nod - will Madueke start in place of Saka, will Eze get a full debut, or will he have to settle for a place on the bench? Does Martinelli's defensive work get him in on the left? Who starts at left back? We also run through what we think will happen in the remaining days of the transfer window. We even manage to squeeze in a little laugh at United, despite the recording finishing long before their penalty shoot out loss to Grimsby. There's the usual quiz stuff as well. Enjoy. Also, if you'd like to add your name to the petition to honour Ian Wright with a statue outside the Emirates, please go here: https://www.change.org/p/honour-arsenal-legend-ian-wright-with-a-statue-at-emirates-stadiumPlease follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

That didn't disappoint. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we reflect on the first home game of the season. Lots to discuss, including Eze, Madueke, Gyokeres, injuries, Martinelli, scoring five and, of course, Max Dowman. Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Well that escalated quickly. Despair on Tuesday to delirium on Wednesday - the life of the football fan. We rather excitedly attempt to digest the news that Eze will be joining as our 7th summer signing, whilst also turning our attention to the first game of the season at The Emirates, the visit of Leeds. Will Eze sign in time to make the bench, or will we have to 'settle' for a half time introduction? Is this the funniest hijack signing of recent history? Where does it rank in the pantheon of favourite all time signings - Ozil, Petit, Sol etc? Will Spurs ever recover? We also predict teams and scores for the actual football, and there is the return of the much-loved quiz. Enjoy.Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

'One nil to the Arsenal, one nil to the Arsenal...'Join Holly and Stef as we look back at our opening day win at Old Trafford. Great result, poor performance. Is it a performance to worry about though? Should we credit United for making our lives difficult? Are we simply bedding in new players and new systems? Or is it too reminiscent of last season's issues? We focus on the new players, along with the likes of Raya, Rice and Martinelli. Also, look out for the rather unconventional guest appearance of my mate, the Spurs fan. Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Happy New Season everybody! Join Holly and Stef for our first match preview of the season, and it's a corker! We look ahead to one of THE fixtures each season, away at United, on Sunday. What sort of mood will United be in? Will it reflect their 17th position from last season or renewed hope after spending over £200m on a brand new front line? What team will Arteta go for? Will it be Timber or White, Calafiori or Lewis Skelly? Martinelli or Madueke on the left? Isn't it great to have so many exciting options! Who will come out on top in the battle of the strikers? We also take a little look at the latest from the transfer window, and conclude with a shocking prediction from Stef.Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

It's finally here - 77 long days since the final games of last season were played, we can finally look forward to the start of the new season next/this weekend. Anything is possible, the quadruple, finishing 8th, and anything in between. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look, excitedly, ahead to the new season and what it may hold. There is genuine excitement at our new signings, at overcoming our difficult start, at finally getting over the line for a trophy. We predict our player, signing and young player of the season. We map out what a successful season would look like - we don't all agree. There is a lot of love for the third kit release, and look out for a bold Max Dowman prediction!Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in the glory of the Lionesses' success at the Euros, where Arsenal basically won the tournament for us. We also assess our first two pre-season games - notable mentions go to Zubimendi, Havertz and of course, Max Dowman. We also cast a cursory glance at what our rivals are doing in the transfer window, where it appears Liverpool can do no wrong at the moment. And finally, for a bit of fun, we each predict the starting line up for our season opener at Old Trafford.Please follow & rate where you get your pods.Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

On this episode of The North Bank Meets... Stef chats to impressionist, comedian, theatre performer and Arsenal fan Luke Kempner (Big Brother's Bit on the Side, Steph's Packed Lunch, The Royal Variety Show, Celebrity Catchphrase).Luke chats about that game against Man United in '99, why he remembers everything about the '98 season and nothing about last season plus how it felt to do an Arsene Wenger impression to the man himself!Find Luke on Instagram @lukekempnerPlease follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Introducing The North Bank Picks... where we sit down to select an Arsenal XI based on a particular topic.Today, Holly and Stef walked down memory lane to choose "The Ultimate... oh yeah, they DID play for Arsenal XI."Think players synonymous more with other clubs, players who came in on loan to varying degrees of success and youth players who went on to bigger and better.*Must not turn into a Chelsea Reject XI.Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets...Holly is joined by Dan Mayo (littlebithandbrake, The Arsenal Agenda Podcast and RuMayoNation podcast) to talk about his life as an Arsenal fan.Where did it all begin? What have been the highs and lows? Favourite players? Kits? Games? His thoughts on the current team and how he sees us progressing next season. Please forgive my mic issues and Dan's ever darkening background - not a reflection on the chat, I promise!You can follow Dan here:TikTok - @littlebithandbrakeThe Arsenal Agenda Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2lsbHukc50GzRkrpFK7vDU?si=bNcTuZ6rRLiSCSbcWKHqEw And available wherever you get your pods.RuMayoNation - TikTok @rumayonation https://youtube.com/@rumayonation?si=eH4hbDkmG-1jSsAn https://open.spotify.com/show/0z66SBMZxX1pLeUUiKcYgv?si=XYFXPCpPRb2MxxgjRAQMZw Also available wherever you get your pods.THE NORTH BANK - AN ARSENAL PODCASTPlease follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Berta certainly isn't hanging around, is he?! We could have as many as six (6) new signings in the door ahead of our pre-season tour. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we run the rule over the super six so far; we also explore who may be sold to generate some cash. There is also discussion of the reaction to the Madueke signing, the training camp in Spain and Norgaard's heartwarming moment with his son. And finally, there's a little quiz to round things off with.Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets... Stef is joined by Laura Kirk-Francis (Merchandise to Survive, Latte Firm podcast, BBC Arsenal Fan Voice writer) to talk about her life as an Arsenal fan.Where did it all begin? Highs? Lows? Favourite players? Most importantly, what are the Arsenal merchandise lines that have really stayed with her.You can follow Laura's stuff here:X: @LauraKirk12Insta: @LauraKirkFrancisTikTok: @letterofthelau Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In this episode Holly chats to co-host of The Same Old Arsenal podcast, Amanda about her life as an Arsenal fan. There's a wonderful recounting of that game at Anfield in 1989 - the buildup, the ground, the game, the journey home which included the congo at a service station and Nigel Winterburn celebrating with the actual trophy on the team bus. Amanda has such a rich backlog of Arsenal related stories, we barely scratched the surface. Enjoy!You can find Amanda here:Same Old Arsenal Podcast on all pod appsTwitter/X: @Goonergirl1969 / @SameOldAFCInstagram: @Goonergirl1969/@thesameoldarsenalThreads: @Goonergirl1969Blue Sky: @Goonergirl1969 / @thesameoldarsenal.bsky.socialTik Tok: @Goonergirl1969 / @thesameoldarsenalPlease follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In this episode, Stef chats to host of the Arsenal Therapy podcast, Adam Keys about: the trauma of living in the North East when Arsenal famously let a 4 goal lead go against Newcasle, his love for Robert Pires and the mad behaviour of buying expensive football shirts.Check out Adam on The Arsenal Therapy podcast wherever you get your pods: @arsenaltherapy.bsky.socialFollow Adam on BlueSky @adamkeys.bsky.socialPlease follow & rate where you get your pods.Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod Discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

How do you rate our transfer business so far? A slow start, or actually pretty decent? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we discuss the likely arrivals of Zubimendi, Kepa and Norgaard and look at what else we might do. We also predict our starting 11s for the opening game at Old Trafford, and calculate how many points we'd like to get from the opening 6 games. There is also talk of rotation, injury and strange encounters on Holloway Road. Plus a few of your mailbag questions answered...Please follow & rate where you get your pods. Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X @northbankpodTikTok @northbankpodInstagram @northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In this episode Stef chats to comic and co-host of the hugely popular Screenrot podcast, Jacob Hawley about: liking not being liked as an Arsenal fan, having Ally McCoist commentate a 5-a-side game he played in and buying a TV just to watch Rice's free-kicks against Madrid.Check out Jacob on The Screenrot podcast: @screenrotpodcast on Insta and TiktokFollow Jacob on Instagram @jacobhawley or on tiktok @jacobhawleycomedy Please follow & rate where you get your pods.Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

In this episode Stef chats to rising comic, Alfie Dundas about: how devout he is towards Arsenal and Arteta, how his life as an Arsenal fan began with a chance encounter with an Invincible and some of the highs and lows he's had as an Arsenal season ticket holder for the last decade.Get tickets to see Alfie at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 by clicking the following link: https://rb.gy/lt6atvFollow Alfie on Instagram or tiktok: @alfie_dundasPlease follow & rate where you get your pods.Join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Would you rather lose Saka and win the league, or keep Saka and finish second? Would you rather 3 new signings - Sesko, Sane, Rogers - or every member of the current squad to remain fit for the entirety of the season? Would you rather have dinner with Saka, or have Kiwior build a shed?Join Holly, Stef and Chris for a highly enjoyable and contentious 'would you rather' epsiode. There is also plenty of transfer chat to kick us off at the start. Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Join Holly, Stef and Chris* as we go through each member of the current squad and assess their place moving forwards. Would you keep or sell Kiwior? What about Zinchenko or Trossard? Will Martinelli and Havertz be starting our first game next season? We also have Jeorge Bird who provides a run down on players from the academy we should be looking out for next season. But be warned, we do spend the first 7 minutes discussing the transfer market!*viewers of the video version will notice a video/audio sync issue on Producer Chris. Apologies!Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods.You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

The big season review podcast is here! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chat through the highs and lows of the season. Who was your player of the season, what was your goal or game of the season? Which moment sent you into a tailspin of despair, or sent you to that place where you felt anything was possible? What was your biggest complaint of the season? There is plenty to be cheerful about too - our young players, our defensive solidity and mental resilience. Our listeners also have their say on the season, likewise looking forward to a busy summer in the transfer market, ahead of the new season. There is also high praise for Arsenal women and their champions league success against Barcelona. And finally, we bid a fond farewell to Tierney, wishing him all the best as he returns home.Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods.You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Finally, at the 4th time of asking, we managed to deservedly beat Newcastle. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we focus on an impressive reaction to losing to PSG - 4 points from games against Liverpool and Newcastle speaks of superb resilience and offers plenty of hope for next season, provided those folk 'upstairs' do their job in the upcoming transfer window. The boys discuss the game itself, the lap of appreciation, an Emirates goodbye to Tierney and Jorginho and the post match speech from Arteta. We also touch on injuries, Isak, penalties, as well as looking ahead to the final game of the season on Sunday, away at Southampton, and a reunion with Ramsdale! Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

A very creditable 2-2 draw at Anfield. Mental strength and resilience to the fore. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back on the game, some individual performances, not to mention some odd crowd behaviour from the locals. We also look ahead to the final home game of the season and the visit of Newcastle. Somewhat of our bogey team this season, wouldn't it be lovely to sign off with a win. But who have we got left to actually start the game? With a possible 9 first teamers missing, are we finally grateful for the plethora of left backs we have, as we could see as many as four of them play! There is also a little quiz - name the starting 11 for Arsene Wenger's final match as Arsenal manager, 7 years ago today.Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Well that was a bit crap, wasn't it?! Familiar failings, but no faulting effort. Lack of a clinical finisher, luck, tired legs and minds, and we have to bow out of the tournament at the semi final stage. Join Holly and Stef as we explore how we feel the day after, proud of the effort, frustrated with the wider context. Has this season seen us progress, plateau or slide? It's not all about reflection though - we have the small matter of a trip to Anfield on Sunday, where we'll have to pick ourselves back up and go again. I'll be honest, our score predictions aren't looking too optimistic!Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Well, that wasn't the best preparation for a Champions League semi final was it?! Join Holly and Stef as we try to work out why that last 30 minutes in particular was so bloody awful. Were minds, and bodies, already on the train to Paris? Do we now have a problem defending set pieces? Will it have any bearing on what happens on Wednesday? We talk about what we need to focus on ahead of the game, how we see the game playing out - one of us predicts a defeat, one a draw and the other a win, but we all opt for the same starting 11. Let's spend the next few days sending positive vibes to Arteta and the team - this season could still be one to remember! Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Paris PainIt's half time in the champions league semi-final and it's still all to play for. Join Holly and Stef as they acknowledge the quality of the opposition, whilst simultaneously seeing the potential for glory in Paris. We discuss the team selection, the absence of Partey, the atmosphere, the tifo, the early goal and the reaction. Reasons to be positive include Partey's return, lessons learned from the first game and only the one goal deficit. We also take a little look ahead to the Bournemouth game on Saturday and the small matter of wrapping up champions league qualification for next year. Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Palace blah blah, another draw blah blah, dropped points blah blah. Let's be honest, it's all about PSG on Tuesday - join Holly, Stef and Chris as we rather excitedly look ahead to only our 3rd ever champions league semi final. There are plenty of good omens, if you know where to look. Sure, it won't be easy, but we're off the back of a 5-1 demolition of Madrid, so we have every right to be confident. We discuss the build up, the atmosphere and the team. Just how big a miss will Partey be? Will Trossard deliver again? We even have a little quiz to keep you guessing over as well!Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Arsenal demolish Ipswich at a canter. It's Crystal Palace next up on Wednesday. But all everybody is really thinking about is next Tuesday and PSG. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we try (in vain) to push all thoughts of champions league glory to one side and focus on the efforts against Ipswich. There is praise for Merino, Martinelli, Trossard and Kiwior, less so for sections of the Ipswich fanbase. We explore what we think Arteta might do against Palace, with one of us hoping for the most non contact of games the premier league has ever known! 

With Holly in Ireland but out of Wifi range, it's over to Producer Chris and Stef on his return from Madrid, still very much buzzing and full of song, to relive the magic of our superb 2-1 win. We touch on all the main points of the game as well as what it means for us going forward.There's also the small matter of Ipswich away in the PL and the need to pick up some points to secure 2nd place. We share our team and score predictions while furtively looking over our shoulders at the chasing pack...Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

As Holly heads off on his Easter hols, Stef & Chris are left to pick over the bones of the Brentford draw. Although the game didn't mean much in terms of the title (gone), it gave us a good idea of how we might shape up for the Real Madrid CL QF return leg on Wednesday...depending on who's fit.Talking points include the Norgaard challenge and what constitutes a red card, Real's mind games and Stef's plans for Madrid.Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Make it happen, Arteta said as he sent his team out at the Emirates to face Real Madrid. And boy did they make it happen. Join Holly and Stef as we revel in one of the best nights the Emirates has witnessed. That second half saw a 10 out of 10 performance from the entire team, but who was your man of the match? More importantly, which of the Rice free kicks was the better? Is the tie over? Who do you want in the semi finals? Okay, Okay, it's only half time, but we can dream. We also look ahead to Brentford on Saturday and attempt to pick a team and predict a scoreline. Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.

Join Holly and Stef as we break down our final trip to Goodison Park. To be honest, it was more of a training exercise ahead of next Tuesday. From team selection to pre-planned substitutions, it all felt quite flat and 'end of seasony'. We focus on Trossard, Martinelli, Kiwior, Skelly's Messi-esque run, one of the softest penalties you'll see, and yet more questionable finishing. We also look ahead to Tuesday, predict our line-ups,  but can you guess what our score predictions are? Two of us have gone for the defeat and one for the draw...Please follow and rate us wherever you get your pods. You can also join the conversation on our socials:BlueSky@northbankpod.bsky.socialTwitter / X@northbankpodTikTok@northbankpodInstagram@northbankpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@NorthBankPodand discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.Produced by The Podcast Company.