Back on #HandbrakeOff for @theathleticfc.bsky.social with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & @amylawrence.bsky.social Talking Prague, Sunderland and being chucked in at the deep end... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

My son just asked if I remembered last time Arsenal went 8 games without conceding… in 1903. I’ve been totally done here 😆

Today's Handbrake Off pod. On fields full of Rice, defender's defenders, Trossard leading from the front, and some unexpected sound effects. With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social Enjoy x pod.fo/e/349a96

Arsenal don't give a damn.* Some words from Burnley on Arsenal and the spirit of the spaghetti western. (* They give lots of damns but you know what I mean) www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Memories of a trip to Turf Moor 25 years ago to report on Ian Wright’s debut… for Burnley!

Turf Moor. Sensational view.

Handbrake Off. Hale End strikes again. Plus a remarkable fan story and sumo wrestling. Enjoy. X pod.fo/e/347715

17 and 15. Homegrown Hale End. Mates. Living it together. How beautiful is this.

Max and Andre. Good luck lads. Enjoy the challenge and feel the love.

It is way past time for the UK government & the BBC to get off X & for Musk to be treated as a threat to national security. The world's richest man is using his site to promote civil war, ethnic violence & the overthrow of an elected government. You won't win him over with another conference on AI

I was always certain taking Arseblog off Twitter was the right thing to do, but stuff like this makes me very happy I did. This is a deranged billionaire unaccountable to anyone using his platform to incite violence. Grim.

New pod. I have decided for my brain to henceforth mute the words 'It's Arsenal's to lose' - I mean, come on. Lots of Arsenal conversation here if that's your thing. With @adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and some listener input (thanks folks). pod.fo/e/3453db

Very encouraging that Max Dowman's scholarship, leading to a first pro contract, is agreed. With the best youth there is always a risk they will be lured away. Arsenal have been smart in handling his elevation by mixing a special amount of opportunity and care. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Thank you Dave Ball for one of the great songs of my youth. We used to sing this with heart and soul in break time at school and I love it still. Say Hello Wave Goodbye. Rest well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kg...

Handbrake Off. Yes it was. With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and Art de Roche on Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid. pod.fo/e/3426d5

On boring, boring Arsenal. Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

On boring, boring Arsenal. Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

A compelling half. Saka blistering at times. That right hand triangle with Timber and Eze is very promsing. Poised, as they say!

Excellent dugout watch fun just now as Simeone and Arteta were both flinging their arms around furiously in Olympic quality synchronised gesticulation.

I am looking forward to this. What a great idea for a love letter/book. Some people (ahem) can still quote lines from this classic of its very specific football-war-Stallone-Pele-Caine-Osman genre?!

Monday morning Handbrake Off pod. Reflections on a team that are serious about getting shit done. Have a lovely week out there. X pod.fo/e/34045a

Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around. www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around. www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

New episode of Handbrake Off. Looking forwards to the weekend resumption of Arsenal. Also a remarkable story of three Declans puts some incredible perspective on fandom. Enjoy. X pod.fo/e/33e7d6

As a friend who was planning to go to the 2026 WC told me, "this settles it". He won't.

Handbrake Off. Questions ahoy - on nights out, Diane Keaton films, office stationery, and somehow it all vaguely relates to Arsenal. Enjoy x pod.fo/e/33c685

Any questions for Handbrake Off pod? The mailbag is open. Just reply here. Arsenal stuff, plus feel free to throw in any old albums or films you’d like to listen to/see again.

Any questions for Handbrake Off pod? The mailbag is open. Just reply here. Arsenal stuff, plus feel free to throw in any old albums or films you’d like to listen to/see again.

Diane Keaton. Rest in beauty, quirky outfits and perfect self deprecating comedy. ❤️

Arsenal, Wembley, and the pursuit of more. A column looking at capacity, modernisation, and the challenges to make it happen. www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Here's today's Handbrake Off. Worth it to hear Adrian's story of how he plucked up the courage to knock on Arsene Wenger's door as a young player. Plus lots of Saka love and all the usual stuff. With @adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social pod.fo/e/337f8b

Arteta at 300. Still feels remarkable Arsenal appointed a rookie back then. Here's a look at what he found, what he's doing, and what he is driven for next. www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Bétis had grandads as their mascots today 😭

"Oh. Oh. Oh." Please try to contain your excitement/disappointment but here is the latest Handbrake Off, talking Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2 and a particular type of win. With @adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social pod.fo/e/333844

Shane Lowry hopping and pogo-ing about the 18th is a delight of a sight. Well done that man.

Ok ok maybe an eff off win then. X

That’s the spirit. Great work Arsenal. 🔥

Surely VAR must find something wrong with that…

So. Apart from double curse or VAR and me (sorry) Arsenal have done a lot right in that half. Combative, creative, much better midfield balance, and some good early shots. A lot to like. (Obvious a lot about this game to drive you insane as well.)

Hard to look beyond the curse of VAR but it must be said Arsenal have played with impressive conviction. In opening half hour best attitude they have had at this ground for ages.

Worse than pathetic from VAR.

Reading this it’s hard not to weep. Memories of Billy Vigar, a sweet soul in competitive football. Imperative that football gets rid of brick walls at pitch perimeters in non-league. This shouldn’t happen. Rest peacefully Billy. www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

What with the Arsenal handbrakes being all the talk why not check out the podcast? Latest thoughts on the club here, with @ianstone and Art de Roche. Enjoy x pod.fo/e/3317b8

Excellent and very considered piece on Gyokeres from Stuart James. Big recommend. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Here's the latest Handbrake Off podcast, where @adrianjclarke.bsky.social @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and I start off really conservatively and then throw everything at it;) Enjoy x pod.fo/e/32f29a

Some thoughts on the game yesterday. There is no ideal world of working things out in your own sweet time at the sharp end of the Premier League. It leaves Arteta figuring his team and different combinations out in the heat of the pressure cooker. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO, Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent, Ben Winston join & 3 more appointments including 2 from KSE 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

I’ve not started so I’ll finish… Martinelli’s big entrance and Trossard’s knife twister show why Arteta is showering love on his subs in this newly big squad. A great moment for Martinelli resonated on many levels. Some words from Bilbao. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

I’ve not started so I’ll finish… Martinelli’s big entrance and Trossard’s knife twister show why Arteta is showering love on his subs in this newly big squad. A great moment for Martinelli resonated on many levels. Some words from Bilbao. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...