Episodes
Holly, Stef and Chris prepare themselves for Sunday's clash with United at Old Trafford where we have a fairly dismal record. But surely this time...? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.   Produced by The Podcast Company.
Published 05/10/24
Host Holly returns along with Stef & Chris to celebrate the 3-0 win v Bournemouth. The lads tackle the game's debatable decisions before discussing the bigger picture: just who's going to take points from City? Are we physically and mentally ready for our final two games? And where can we get 11 pairs of roller skates? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website,...
Published 05/06/24
Stef and Chris anxiously look ahead to the first of our three remaining games; Bournemouth at home has all the hallmarks of a classic banana skin...or will we cruise past the team we beat 0-4 earlier this season? Holly chips in his team and score predictions from the treatment room. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An...
Published 05/03/24
With host Holly still not quite match fit, Stef and Chris look back at the somewhat unnecessarily stressful North London derby on Sunday. 3-0 up and cruising, we allowed that lot back into the game and endured a painful final few minutes. But it's 3 points and we're still in it! You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An...
Published 04/30/24
With Holly taking a breather, it's back to Chris & Stef to chew over the Chelsea win and to look ahead to the small matter of Spurs on Sunday. Special guest Sparky offers a few words of wisdom as well as a wistful look back at Viv Anderson's thighs... You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.   Produced...
Published 04/26/24
Host Holly is back and so are Arsenal with a win at Wolves! Stef joins him for some post-game chat as well as a look ahead to the Chelsea game - another must-win, but aren't they all now? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcast Company.
Published 04/22/24
As Holly inches back towards full fitness, Stef and Chris share their post-Bayern thoughts - certainly no disgrace in going out but should we have done better? We then look ahead to the Wolves game which is a classic must-win as we 'concentrate on the league'. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced...
Published 04/19/24
With host Holly still out of action, it's Stef & Chris picking apart the painful home defeat to Villa - are there any positives to be taken from this? Can we use it to spur us on in the run in? Or are we seeing a repeat of last season's late capitulation? Plus a look ahead to the return leg v Bayern. The quarters of the Champions League. This is where we want to be, right..? You can also join the conversation on our socials: ⁠Twitter @northbankpod⁠ ⁠TikTok @northbankpod⁠ ⁠Instagram...
Published 04/16/24
With host Holly still in the treatment room, Stef & Chris soldier on in the wake of our 2-2 draw at home to Bayern. Mixed feelings about the result and our performance but as Holly wisely notes, 'we didn't lose!' Also, a look ahead to the Villa game - another must-win in our quest for the title? Will Arteta make many changes from Tuesday's Bayern game with the return leg in mind and what will the score be? You can also join the conversation on our...
Published 04/13/24
Stalwart Stef and special guest Kev return to look back at our brilliant win against Brighton, how the team has evolved and look ahead to our Champions League quarter final against Bayern. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast.   Produced by The Podcast Company.
Published 04/08/24
In the absence of host Holly and Producer Chris who are sidelined, stalwart Stef and special guest Kev look back at our routine win against Luton, discuss Arteta’s rotation in that game and what it might mean for the weekend trip to Brighton. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcast...
Published 04/05/24
Host Holly returns to discuss the 0-0 away draw with City with Stef, while Chris takes a breather. They touch on a great defensive performance and definitely a point gained, as well as the bigger picture of where we're at...and where we're (hopefully) going. Plus a look ahead to Luton at home on Wednesday - a potential banana skin? You can also join the conversation on our socials: ⁠Twitter @northbankpod⁠ ⁠TikTok @northbankpod⁠ ⁠Instagram @northbankpod⁠   and discover loads more on...
Published 04/02/24
In this episode, Chris & Stef soldier on without regular host Holly, to tackle possibly the biggest game of the season so far. Is it a must win, or a mustn't lose? What 11 will start the game? And can Stef start a new song in the away end? You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website, thenorthbankfc.com   The North Bank. An Arsenal Podcast. Produced by The Podcast...
Published 03/30/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we assess the remaining 10 games for the top 3. We don't agree on who will ultimately win, but one thing for certain is that it will be very tight. Where will the points be dropped? City, United, Spurs away? Chelsea or Villa home? Are we in a stronger position now than this time last year, despite not having the cushion of a points lead? Buckle up, it's gonna be wild!  You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok...
Published 03/25/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at our nail biting, penalty shoot-out win against Porto, and look ahead to a very tasty quarter final reunion with that ex-Spurs legend, Eric Dier. Can you name the Arsenal starting 11 the last time we played Bayern, in 2017? We also discuss the brilliance of Odegaard, Raya and Ben White.  You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod   and discover loads more on our website,...
Published 03/16/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at our hard fought win against Brentford. We disagree on our man of the match, but do agree it was an excellent result, with a performance that could just stand us in good stead for the remainder of the season. We also look ahead to Porto - two of us are quietly confident, but have a listen out for Stef's rather precise, but neurotic prediction. You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram...
Published 03/11/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at yet another remarkable performance and result on this record breaking run. There are stats, there are always stats. But we also ponder a few posers: Would you rather win like this, or with 97th minute winners? Are you enjoying the journey or is it only worthwhile if there's a trophy at the end of it? Is our defence as good as our attack?  We also look ahead to Brentford on Saturday and wonder what Arteta will do with the team. Win and we go...
Published 03/07/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to Monday night's game at Brammel Lane. We discuss our prospects (even Stef thinks we'll win, worryingly), predict the starting 11 and have a stab at getting the score correct.  We also explore the importance of goal difference and take a quick look at the other fixtures this weekend. Only three league games in March, we simply have to win this one!   You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok...
Published 03/02/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at the sweet revenge enacted upon Newcastle at the weekend. Was that our best first half of the season? Not one for hyperbole, but are we now playing the best football since the Invincibles? Do any of our returning injured players get back into the starting line up? Is Havertz now a £60 million pound bargain? So many questions to discuss - join us for chat!    You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok...
Published 02/27/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at Porto and ahead to Newcastle. We discuss what went wrong against Porto? Was it tactics, personnel, experience, bad luck, poor refereeing, Porto's dark arts? Or a little bit of everything? And what of Newcastle? Well, there's an epic monologue from Stef, rallying the troops. This one feels personal, revenge hangs in the air. We discuss the game in November, Guimaraes, Eddie Howe and look forward to what we expect to be a hostile atmosphere. Let's...
Published 02/23/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at yet another football schooling meted out to inferior opposition. There's a lot to love about this arsenal incarnation - we laud Havertz, Trossard, Saka, Odegaard, and the defence. There are plenty of jaw dropping stats to wrap your head around, involving Saka, goals and shots against. We also look ahead to our tricky away tie at Porto on Wednesday. Would we be happy with a draw? Who should start that game? And what kit will we be wearing? You can...
Published 02/19/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to a rare Saturday 3pm kick off - this time away at Burnley. We chat through our predicted lineups and scores - can you really make any changes to a team that won 6-0 last time out? There's belated praise for Nwaneri, some stunning Saka stats and can you name the 3 players to have played for both Burnley and Arsenal? Finally, to tempt you further, can you name the starting back 5 for Arteta's first game in charge - listen and all will be...
Published 02/16/24
Join a very jubilant Holly, Stef and Chris as we struggle to dampen the sheer joy looking back at our record premier league away win instils. Who was your man of the match? We narrowed it down to about 8 players. Do we now no longer need a number 9? What was the most pleasing aspect of the game for you? And do you know our record Premier league home win? Listen for answers to these and many more questions... You can also join the conversation on our socials: Twitter @northbankpod TikTok...
Published 02/13/24
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to our trip to east London. Surely we can't lose three times in one season to the Hammers, can we? Now known as the Rice derby, we all struggle to pick our starting line up, but we do all think we'll win? Will Havertz get the nod again, or will Jesus come back in? What about Jorginho, or Eddie, or Tomi? There's also some chat about recent Raya improvements, and some head scratching trying to name the 19 players to have played for both clubs in the...
Published 02/10/24