The Clock End Taproom

The Clock End Taproom

Welcome to The Clock End Taproom, the Arsenal podcast where three mates get together to talk all things Arsenal over a virtual pint. From match reactions and tactical debates to transfer rumours, club news and memories from years gone by, no topic is off limits. Whether Arsenal have just won 5-0 or dropped points in the most frustrating way imaginable, you'll find honest opinions, passionate discussion and plenty of laughs along the way. We're not journalists, insiders or tactical gurus. Just Arsenal supporters who love talking about the club we can't stop thinking about. So pull up a chair

  1. 16 Jul

    The History of Modern Arsenal #1 | Did the Emirates Cost Arsenal a Decade of Success?

    Welcome to the very first episode of The History of Modern Arsenal, our brand-new series exploring the defining moments that have shaped Arsenal Football Club over the last two decades. We begin where modern Arsenal began: the move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium. Was the eight-year trophy drought simply the inevitable cost of securing Arsenal's future? Or should one of the greatest managers in football history have achieved far more? In this episode, we look back at one of the most debated periods in the club's history, discussing: Why Arsenal left HighburyThe financial reality behind the Emirates move"Fourth Place is a Trophy" – myth or necessity?The exodus of Henry, Fàbregas, Van Persie and other starsEduardo's devastating injury and the 2007/08 title collapseThe changing atmosphere at the EmiratesWenger's youth revolutionThe signings of Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker and how they helped shape Arsenal's futureWhether Arsenal became too accepting of mediocrity during the trophy droughtWe also introduce a brand-new recurring feature, Defining Player of the Era, as we each debate which player best represents Arsenal between 2006 and the 2014 FA Cup triumph. Was it Cesc Fàbregas? Robin van Persie? Aaron Ramsey? Or is Arsène Wenger himself the defining figure of the era? This is just the beginning of our journey through The History of Modern Arsenal, with future episodes covering the final years of Wenger, life after Wenger, the Arteta rebuild and Arsenal's return to challenging for the biggest honours. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss the next chapter.

  2. 25 Jun

    Ep. 6 | Are Saliba & Gabriel Arsenal's Greatest Ever Centre-Back Pairing?

    Are William Saliba and Gabriel the greatest centre-back partnership Arsenal have ever had? In Episode 7 of The Clock End Taproom, Dave is joined by Fize and Nath as we turn our attention to Arsenal's defence and goalkeepers in the latest part of our squad review series. We kick things off with our Question of the Week: 🔴 A draft of our favourite Emirates Era Arsenal players. Not necessarily the best players, but the ones we've enjoyed watching the most. Then we dive into Arsenal's defence. This week we discuss: ⚽ William Saliba's injury and what it could mean for Arsenal's start to the season ⚽ Who replaces him if he misses the opening games? ⚽ How many points could Arsenal lose without him? ⚽ Whether Arsenal should enter the transfer market for defensive cover We also look at: 🔴 Ben White's future 🔴 Whether Arsenal need another right-back 🔴 What profile of defender Arteta should be targeting 🔴 Hincapié vs Calafiori 🔴 Whether one will establish themselves as first choice 🔴 Rotation versus specialist roles depending on the opposition Plus: 🧤 Kepa as Arsenal's backup goalkeeper 🧤 Whether the backup keeper position is really a concern 🧤 How comfortable Arsenal should be with their goalkeeping options And finally, we tackle one of the biggest Arsenal debates of all: 🏆 Where do Saliba and Gabriel rank among Arsenal's greatest centre-back partnerships? Can they surpass: 🔴 Adams & Bould 🔴 Adams & Keown 🔴 Campbell & Touré 🔴 Koscielny & Mertesacker Pull up a chair, grab a drink and join the conversation. 🍺 The Clock End Taproom Three mates. One club. Endless opinions. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and social media @ClockEndTaproom.

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Welcome to The Clock End Taproom, the Arsenal podcast where three mates get together to talk all things Arsenal over a virtual pint. From match reactions and tactical debates to transfer rumours, club news and memories from years gone by, no topic is off limits. Whether Arsenal have just won 5-0 or dropped points in the most frustrating way imaginable, you'll find honest opinions, passionate discussion and plenty of laughs along the way. We're not journalists, insiders or tactical gurus. Just Arsenal supporters who love talking about the club we can't stop thinking about. So pull up a chair