Old Git Gooners Podcast #17 – 7th May 2026

Former Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Alex Croft, Marc Ollington & Simon Cardwell to reflect on… Potential fallout from the Man City verdict Why the ‘red cartel’ narrative doesn’t stand up Ripple effects – the clubs relegated, denied Europe or cup glory by City’s cheating What is a fair punishment? Do City’s trophies after the 2018 cut-off carry any value? Could City be galvanised in the short term? Did Arteta have any inkling of the cheating while he was at City? Is Arteta’s new 2030 contract his last at Arsenal? Why does Gyökeres do so well in a Swedish shirt? Best options to compensate for the injuries to Tzolis and Konsa Nine matches in four weeks – any banana skins beyond Bayern and Liverpool away? Arsenal Women – two defeats and a draw: is Renée Slegers on borrowed time? You can also watch the old gits speaking the words on YouTube (please like, comment and subscribe - it helps spread the word!) - Kevin Whitcher’s book on Arsenal’s 2025-26 season - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HD9KHQBV?tag=theonlgoo-21 Alex Fynn’s take on Arsenal’s 2025-26 Champions League campaign -https://amazon.co.uk/So-Near-Dramatic-Arsenals-Champions/dp/1066899800?tag=theonlgoo-21 Simon Cardwell’s Music Maps podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@musicmapsE17/podcasts (also available on all major podcast platforms)Become a free or paid subscriber to Kevin Whitcher’s ‘Arsenal Musings’ column on the Substack platform to receive post-match thoughts and other Arsenal articles by email (WARNING - subscribe via the Substack website as Apple will add on a fortune for subscribing through the Substack app).

Former Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Mike Francis & Charlie Ashmore to reflect on… Arteta’s new contract – could he match Wenger’s longevity? Is the Champions League now the defining goal of Arteta’s reign? VAR – fit for purpose? The Sunderland penalty and ProRef panel contradictions Brighton 3-0 – a one-off performance or a template for beating Arsenal? Set pieces under new rules – has the crackdown on holding levelled the playing field? Max Dowman – Too early to start him in the Premier League? Carabao Cup – Fleetwood Town away - should Arteta take a strong bench? New international break format – better or worse? You can also watch the old gits speaking the words on YouTube (please like and subscribe - it helps spread the word!) - Kevin Whitcher’s book on Arsenal’s 2025-26 season - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HD9KHQBV?tag=theonlgoo-21 Alex Fynn’s take on Arsenal’s 2025-26 Champions League campaign - https://amazon.co.uk/So-Near-Dramatic-Arsenals-Champions/dp/1066899800?tag=theonlgoo-21 Become a free or paid subscriber to Kevin Whitcher’s ‘Arsenal Musings’ column on the Substack platform to receive post-match thoughts and other Arsenal articles by email…

Old Git Gooners Podcast Episode 21 10th September 2026 ABOUT THIS EPISODEFormer Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Phil Wall, Peter Le Beau & Simon Hill to review the summer transfer window, assess Andrea Berta's impact 18 months into the job, and dig into Arsenal's strong start to the season. Plus: Squad Cost Ratio explained, Havertz's goal return, and whether this title race is now a straight fight with Man City. TOPICS DISCUSSEDSummer transfer window reviewNwaneri's loan to DortmundAssessing Andrea Berta 18 months into the jobSquad Cost Ratio explained – how much financial headroom do Arsenal have?Early season form – unbeaten and defensively rock solidBreaking down low blocks – Attacking improvement on last season?Havertz's goal return – is he the striker club failed to sign?Title race shaping up as a two-horse fight with Man CityArteta's legacy – genius, Mourinho-level, or still unproven after one title? Become a free or paid subscriber to Kevin Whitcher’s ‘Arsenal Musings’ column on the Substack platform to receive post-match thoughts and other Arsenal articles by email (WARNING - subscribe via the Substack website as Apple will add on a fortune for subscribing through the Substack app). https://arsenalmusings.substack.com/ Watch the video version of the podcast here -https://youtu.be/hlJKcWnrc1Q Kevin Whitcher's book on Arsenal's 2025-26 season -https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HD9KHQBV?tag=theonlgoo-21 Alex Fynn’s take on last season’s Arsenal’s Champions League campaign - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1066899800?tag=theonlgoo-21 Become a free or paid subscriber to Kevin Whitcher’s ‘Arsenal Musings’ column on the Substack platform to receive post-match thoughts and other Arsenal articles by email (WARNING - subscribe via the Substack website as Apple will add on a fortune for subscribing through the Substack app).

Old Git Gooners Podcast #2027th August 2026 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Former Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Basti Wocker, Martin Ling & Steve Killick to discuss Arsenal’s encouraging start to the new season, assess the summer transfer window and Martinelli situation, consider the Champions League draw and squad rotation, and cast the customary eye over events at Tottenham. TOPICS DISCUSSED Community Shield and Coventry wins Early-season consensus – right call to preserve players for the long season ahead Upcoming fixture run – potentially five games out of six away Transfer window assessment The Martinelli situation Players Arsenal are struggling to offload Champions League group phase draw thoughts Will Arteta rotate more this season? What do we think of Tottenham after their opening 3-0 defeat? Watch the Old Git Gooners on YouTube – please like and subscribe, as it helps spread the word -https://youtu.be/RMJYArtnEFMKevin Whitcher’s book on Arsenal’s 2025-26 season -https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HD9KHQBV?tag=theonlgoo-21 Basti Wocker’s latest book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739991338 Basti Wocker’s podcast - https://name-drop.uk/ Martin Ling’s Serious Drinking on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vj82PkypmZSvedxc5G17Z Alex Fynn’s take on Arsenal’s 2025-26 Champions League campaign -https://amazon.co.uk/So-Near-Dramatic-Arsenals-Champions/dp/1066899800?tag=theonlgoo-21Become a free or paid subscriber to Kevin Whitcher’s ‘Arsenal Musings’ column on the Substack platform to receive post-match thoughts and other Arsenal articles by email - https://arsenalmusings.substack.com/

Old Git Gooners Podcast #19 4th June 2026 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Former Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by Mike Francis, Charlie Ashmore, and Tim Payton to reflect on the Champions League final defeat to PSG, discuss the season's achievements, and look ahead to next season's challenges. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Champions League final loss to PSG Mikel Arteta's tactical approach in Budapest Penalty shoot-out preparation Thoughts on the final referee How would PSG fare in the Premier League? How should Arsenal approach next season's league phase? What did the massive parade attendance say about Arsenal in 2026? Transfer window and club finances - £100M loss expected this year Lewis-Skelly transformation - from potential sale prospect to key player Martinelli and Trossard futures? Marginal transfer decisions historically crucial Will Arsenal's playing style be any more expansive now they have won the title? HOSTS & GUESTS - Kevin Whitcher - Former Gooner Editor - Mike Francis - Charlie Ashmore - Tim Payton LINKS & RESOURCES Subscribe to Arsenal Musings Get Kevin Whitcher's post-match thoughts and Arsenal articles delivered to your inbox: https://arsenalmusings.substack.com/ --- Part of the Old Git Gooners Podcast series - bringing you passionate, knowledgeable Arsenal discussion