Christmas Special

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Christmas Special

FromHandbrake Off - A show about Arsenal

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36 minutes

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Dec 26, 2019

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Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins the Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone for a festive edition of Handbrake Off
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Dec 26, 2019

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.

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Are we too good to go down?: Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone to ask if Arsenal really could be dragged into a relegation battle. They pick apart the painful defeat to Chelsea and look back at the weirdest Arsenal moments of the past decade. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
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Handbrake Off - Trailer: A preview of our podcast on Arsenal Football Club brought to you by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Ian Stone. They'll cover the most fascinating stories from the past, as well as expert insight from inside The Emirates. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
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The Voice of Doom: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins the Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and host Ian Stone to look back on Freddie Ljungberg's first victory as Arsenal caretaker boss. But is it a false dawn? Lee Dixon certainly brings our team of Arsenal fans back down to earth with a bang by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
37 min listen
Arteta's Iron Fist: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to discuss team discipline, Mustafi's brand new swagger, and their favourite Arsenal comebacks by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
51 min listen
The Art of Leadership: Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, journalist Nick Callow and comedian Ian Stone to discuss the impact of Mikel Arteta's leadership on Arsenal. Lee also offers intriguing insight into the leadership skills of Arsene Wenger and George Graham. Plus, the panel share their favourite Arsenal FA Cup memories by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
47 min listen
Herbert Chapman's Staring Eyes: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone on the 32nd anniversary of his move to the club. He tells us the story of his move to Arsenal, and how he nearly blew it in the back of George Graham's Daimler Sovereign. They also discuss Arsenal's youth policy and the academy at Hale End. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
47 min listen
A foggy night in Scarborough: Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone to discuss the importance of the current full-backs at The Emirates. They also discuss the wonderfully one-footed Nigel Winterburn, the joy of Martinelli and Lee reveals his violent streak as a player. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
47 min listen
Glenn Helder with the Handbrake Off: Club legend Lee Dixon joins us in the Handbrake Off studio alongside Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas. Our special guest this week is Glenn Helder, George Graham's last ever signing. The Dutch winger saw his new manager sacked just a week after he joined the club, as off-the-field issues took hold. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
54 min listen
Ooh Ooh Tony Adams Special: Lee Dixon joins Ian Stone and The Athletic's James McNicholas & Amy Lawrence to discuss the career of Arsenal legend Tony Adams by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
63 min listen
The Return of Captain Underpants: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join host Ian Stone to discuss Freddie Ljungberg's first week in caretaker charge of Arsenal. Plus, Arsenal's original Super Swede Anders Limpar joins them with the inside track on the new boss. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
38 min listen
Teen Spirit: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins comedian Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to discuss Granit Xhaka's road to redemption. The panel look back on the dramatic draw at Stamford Bridge and ask whether we've got our Arsenal back by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
42 min listen
Arsenal's 1st European Trophy: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James Mcnicholas join Ian Stone to speak with our legendary goalkeeper Bob Wilson, 50 years to the day since Arsenal' Fairs Cup victory over Anderlecht, a win that gave the club its first European trophy. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
66 min listen
DENNIS BERGKAMP SPECIAL: It’s a Dennis Bergkamp special, with Ian Stone joined by The Athletic’s Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Bergkamp’s former team-mate, Arsenal legend Lee Dixon. Signed in 1995, Bergkamp proved to be far more than a Carlos Kickaball. He changed the culture of a club, put Arsenal on the map and did all that without stepping on a plane. Plus a look at the one-time heir to Bergkamp’s throne – Mesut Ozil. Plus...Unai Emery’s been pleading the case for his own defence. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
57 min listen
Bring The Noise: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone as they bring you a brutal assessment on the current state of Arsenal FC. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
46 min listen
We Are Young, We Are Free: Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas, Art De Roche and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss Arsenal’s continuing good form, and ask themselves “What should our squad look like?” by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
61 min listen
THIERRY HENRY SPECIAL: Club legend Lee Dixon joins Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas to reminisce over Arsenal's greatest ever goalscorer by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
61 min listen
Boring Boring Arsenal: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James Mcnicholas join club legend Lee Dixon and host Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal's reputation for flowing football, and whether it's better to just win ugly. Plus the panel choose their most entertaining and most boring games by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
51 min listen
Christmas Special: Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins the Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone for a festive edition of Handbrake Off by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
36 min listen
Pay The Cost To Be The Boss: David Ornstein joins The Athletic's Arsenal correspondent James McNicholas and host Ian Stone to bring you the very latest on Arsenal's hunt for a new boss. How close is Arteta to getting the job? And club legend Lee Dixon has his say on Mesut Ozil and the state of the Arsenal dressing room by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
41 min listen
Money. That's What He Wants: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Lee Dixon and Ian Stone to discuss Mikel Arteta's message to the Kroenkes, the win over Liverpool and Amy's disdain for Sweet Caroline. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
52 min listen
Ask us anything & Amy's Wenger Exclusive: Club legend Lee Dixon joins Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to answer listeners questions on all things Arsenal. Plus we hear some of Amy's exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
68 min listen
Patrick Vieira Special: Ian Stone is joined by regulars Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss the other Captain Fantastic, Patrick Vieira. We hear how bad he was in training, and how inspirational he was in the dressing room. Plus the team all pick their favourite Vieira moment. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
51 min listen
An interview with David Seaman: Ian Stone is joined by regulars Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Lee Dixon, who brought his best mate, David Seaman. "The Goalie" talks about choosing Arsenal over Manchester United, thwarting Spurs and makes the panel wince explaining the damage Lee Chapman once inflicted on him at Elland Road... by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
60 min listen
Happy Endings: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Lee Dixon and Ian Stone to discuss the FA Cup win over Chelsea, Neil Diamond (again), Captain Fantastic and the end of season report by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
57 min listen
Michael Thomas Interview: Ian Stone is joined by club legend Lee Dixon, and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to speak with Michael Thomas about his Arsenal career, That Goal in 1989 of course, falling out with George Graham and much more. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
60 min listen
Should They Stay Or Should They Go?: The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join club legend Lee Dixon and host Ian Stone to make snap decisions on each member of the first team squad. Plus we find out each of the panel's most anti-climactic Arsenal moment. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
57 min listen
BONUS EPISODE - EPL Countdown: This is a bonus episode which was originally part of The Athletic's 'Premier League Countdown' podcast series. In this episode Adam Leventhal speaks with James McNicholas about the state of Arsenal ahead of the return to football. Plus, they look at the futures of some of the club's key players. For other episodes in this series make sure you check out the Ornstein and Chapman feed. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
25 min listen
Away Days: Club legend Lee Dixon joins Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to choose their favourite Arsenal away win, and try and solve the riddle of the club's poor record away from home against top sides. Lee Dixon remembers an ill judged walk through Manchester in Arsenal tracksuits. Plus all the Arsenal news from The Athletic. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
44 min listen
The Unsung Heroes of Arsenal: Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss the Arsenal players who have often been overlooked. Plus, opponents you wished played for Arsenal, and Lee Dixon's most difficult, and most hated adversaries... by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
50 min listen
And the same day Spurs were relegated...: Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell to discuss the issues facing Arteta up front. There is also talk of superstitions, and Kevin Campbell remembers George Graham's magic hat, his part in the '89 celebrations, and the wonder of Rocky Rocastle. by Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
55 min listen

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