Arsenal Football Club Fanzine - Highbury - Ashburton Grove

Thursday 11th March
 
   
Issue # 202 Jan '10
 
 

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Episode 47 - Narch 2010

 

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The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust. What the club’s recently released accounts reveal. Why Arsenal bought no-one in January. Whatever happened to the directors’ lockdown agreement? How things are likely to pan out in the battle for ownership. Money off for club level season ticket renewals. What are the prospects in the future for Arsenal’s rivals living beyond their means. Which is best – trophies or financial stability? Recorded in early March, the panel of the David Oudôt, Kevin Whitcher and Tim Payton from the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 47th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts

 

Episode 46 - March 2010

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0046_goonerpodcast.mp3

Reaction to the win at Stoke. Comparisons with the Birmingham match two years ago. Cesc Fabregas’ performance at the Britannia. Ryan Shawcross – nice guy or axe murderer? The media reaction to the injury. Eduardo’s situation. Arsenal’s run in and their chances of success. Recorded in early March, the panel of the David Oudôt, Kevin Whitcher and Tim Payton from the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 46th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by goonershirts.com

 

Episode 45 - February 2010

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0045_goonerpodcast.mp3

The screenings of away games in club level. Is Arsene Wenger value for money? A shortlist of potential candidates to be the next Arsenal boss. The merits of winning cups. Who would make the best England captain? Looking at the prospects for the European tie v Porto. Emails from listeners. John Terry songs and sketch. Recorded in early February, the panel of the David Oudôt, Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 45th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by goonershirts.com.

 

Episode 44 - February 2010

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0044_goonerpodcast.mp3

Reflections on the recent defeats. What qualifies as a successful season for Arsenal? Is the policy of long contract renewals flawed? Goalkeeping inadequacies. The transfer window. Time for Wenger to move on? Do the players’ high wages lead to a lack of motivation? Recorded in early February, the panel of the David Oudôt, Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 44th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by goonershirts.com.

 

Episode 43 - January 2010

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0043_goonerpodcast.mp3

The postponement of the Bolton game. Is there a danger of a fixture pile-up? The current transfer window. The keeper conundrum. The importance or otherwise of the FA Cup. Should Arsenal have passed up on Patrick Vieira? Recorded in early January, the panel of the David Oudôt, Steve Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 42nd edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by goonershirts.com.

 

Episode 42 - January 2010

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0042_goonerpodcast.mp3

The postponement of the Bolton game. Is there a danger of a fixture pile-up? The current transfer window. The keeper conundrum. The importance or otherwise of the FA Cup. Should Arsenal have passed up on Patrick Vieira? Recorded in early January, the panel of the David Oudôt, Steve Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 42nd edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by goonershirts.com.

 

Episode 41 - December 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0041_goonerpodcast.mp3

Should the board have put their hands in their own pockets to help bring players to the club? Has Stan Kroenke got the funds to buy the club outright? What’s wrong with Alisher Usmanov? Is anyone missing from the 32 players featured on the exterior of the stadium? Memories of football at Christmas. And who is the better back-up stopper – Silvestre or Senderos? Recorded at the beginning of December, the panel of the David Oudôt, Steve ‘Highbury Spy’ Ashford and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 41st edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 40 - December 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0040_goonerpodcast.mp3

The fallout from the Chelsea result. The physical stature of the team. Is the manager likely to sign anyone in January? Will Wenger wait till transfer deadline day if he does? How to get the best out of Eduardo and Arshavin. What’s the reason for the long injury list at the club? Wenger and the non-handshake at Manchester City. Recorded at the beginning of December, the panel of the David Oudôt, Steve ‘Highbury Spy’ Ashford and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 40th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 39 - November 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0039_goonerpodcast.mp3

What prospects for the Carling Cup kids at Arsenal? The Eduardo dilemma. Runout music for the team discussed. And do those that shout ‘olé’ originate exclusively from Penge? Recorded at the beginning of November, the panel of David Oudot, Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host Joe Broadfoot in the 39th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 38 - November 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0038_goonerpodcast.mp3

Is the media hyping of Arsenal a good thing? Abou Diaby, Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey under the spotlight. Who should be the first choice midfield trio? Does the squad have any defensive depth? Do the current young English players have a long term future at the club? Recorded at the beginning of November, the panel of the David Oudot, Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your (new) host Joe Broadfoot in the 38th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 37 - November '09

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0037_goonerpodcast.mp3

Is Arsene Wenger the best ever Arsenal manager? What about his fashion sense? The recent Arsenalisation of the stadium, the now completed Highbury Square and the club's recently reported annual accounts. Recorded at the beginning of October, the panel of the David Oudot, Steve Ashford and Marc Ollington are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 37th edition of Arsenal's The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 36 - October 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0036_goonerpodcast.mp3

Has Arsène proved his doubters wrong? Tomas Rosicky, Samir Nasri and Denilson under the spotlight. Kolo Toure v Thomas Vermaelen. The prospect of Patrick Vieira returning in the New Year. Emmanuel Adebayor and that afternoon at Man City. Recorded at the beginning of October, the panel of the David Oudot, Steve Ashford and marc Ollington are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 36th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 35 - October 09

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0035_goonerpodcast.mp3

The Eduardo incident, Arsene Wenger’s sending off at Old Trafford and the sale of that sick chant online. The Champions League draw, Spurs’ reserve team and the Lassana Diarra departure revisited. Recorded at the beginning of September, the panel of the David Oudot, Steve Ashford and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 35th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 34 - September 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0034_goonerpodcast.mp3

Why did the transfer window not close with some signings, the motives of the current board, squad depth and the danger of injuries to the team’s chances, the goalkeeping situation. All this and more, recorded at the beginning of September, the panel of the David Oudot, Steve Ashford and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 34th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 33 - September 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0033_goonerpodcast.mp3

Reflections on the four straight wins at the start of the season, and the defeat at Old Trafford, the improvement of particular players, Kolo Toure, the lack of activity in the summer transfer window, the depth of the existing squad. How seriously should we take the Carling Cup. Should the teenage players be started in the Premier League? Recorded at the beginning of September, the panel of the David Oudot, the Highbury Spy and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 33rd edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 32 - September 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0032_goonerpodcast.mp3

Admission prices, the 2009 Arsenal membership pack 2009, boardroom matters, Kroenke v Usmanov, should the club speculate to accumulate? Recorded at the beginning of August, the panel of the David Oudot, Marc Ollington and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 32nd edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 31 - August 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0031_goonerpodcast.mp3

Reflections on pre-season, an assessment of the current squad, opinions on the other teams challenging for the top four places, the idea of re-signing Patrick Vieira, goalkeepers’ gloves, Manchester City’s policy of signing anything that moves, and the panel’s predictions for how Arsenal will do this season. Recorded at the beginning of August, the panel of the David Oudot, Don Sebastiano and Marc Ollington are asked the questions by your host the Lord Admiral in the 31st edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Vision Sports Publishing.

 

Episode 30 - August 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0030_goonerpodcast.mp3

In tandem with arsenal.com’s Greatest Gunners Goals poll, a reminiscence of some of the panel’s favourite strikes in a trip down memory lane. Recorded at the beginning of June, the panel of the Highbury Spy, David Oudot, and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by your host Lord Ashburton in the 30th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts

 

Episode 29 - July 2009

 

www.onlinegooner.com/podcast/0029_goonerpodcast.mp3

Arsenal’s choice of blue for the new away strip, the desired comings and goings in the summer transfer market and more rambling off the subject than you can shake a stick at. Recorded at the beginning of June, the panel of the Highbury Spy, David Oudot, and Kevin Whitcher are asked the questions by host, Lord Ashburton in the 29th edition of Arsenal’s The Gooner fanzine podcast, sponsored by Gooner Shirts

 

What chance a trip to Madrid in May? - (10th Mar 2010)

Online Ed – Arsenal make last eight in Europe

EDITORIAL ARCHIVE

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No.13 - One Friday Night in May

May 26th 2009 is the 20th anniversary of a remarkable night at Anfield when Arsenal clinched the league title in "the most dramatic finish maybe in the history of the football league". These questions will test your memory of that night whilst younger readers should treat them as a history lesson.