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The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed. Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match. You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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July 13, 2026
<p><strong>In Berta We Trust… Or Do We?</strong></p><p>Episode 192 checks in on Arsenal’s summer, the rumours, the silence, the anxiety, and the growing debate around how the club is operating in the market. Tabs is joined by Andy to sift through the latest transfer noise, the World Cup distractions, and the big question hovering over the fanbase: do we actually trust Andrea Berta to run this window?</p><p>The pair dig into:</p><p><strong>The latest from the World Cup </strong></p><ul><li><p>Scotland’s exit and the “fear factor” conversation</p></li><li><p>how DRC, Cabo Verde and Curaçao exposed Scotland’s approach</p></li><li><p>England’s run, Bellingham’s star power, and the spider‑cam controversy</p></li><li><p>Rice’s illness, Saka’s managed minutes, Madueke’s criticism</p></li></ul><p><strong>Transfers, Rumours & Market Mood</strong></p><ul><li>the slow start to Arsenal’s window and why fans are twitching</li><li>3rd choice keep good, 2nd choce keeper bad</li></ul><ul><li><p>the Trossard sale and what it signals for the left side</p></li><li><p>the ongoing links to Rogers, Barcola, Tzolis, Guimares and others</p></li><li><p>how injuries at the World Cup complicate early‑season planning</p></li><li><p>whether Arsenal can afford to wait… or need to act now</p></li><li><p>the contrast between Arsenal’s patience and other clubs’ early moves</p></li><li><p>the “depth vs. ceiling” debate heading into a title defence</p></li></ul><p><strong>Berta's Business</strong></p><ul><li><p>whether last summer’s window was genuinely good or simply “good enough”</p></li><li><p>how much of that window was actually Berta’s work</p></li><li><p>the tension between discipline and dithering</p></li><li><p>the HandOfArsenal thread that lit up the fanbase</p></li><li><p>whether Arsenal are moving like Premier League champions… or like a club still scared of overspending</p></li><li><p>and ultimately: <strong>is Berta’s approach the right one for a title defence?</strong></p></li></ul><p>It’s a mix of transfer talk, World Cup fallout, squad planning, and a philosophical debate at the heart of the summer:</p><p><strong>In Berta we trust… or do we?</strong></p><p>--</p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.</p><p>Find us on socials: @thegroveafc</p><p>This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. </p><p><strong>COME ON YOU GUNNERS!</strong></p><p>----</p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc</p><p>Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc</p><p>Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard</p><p>Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE</p><p>(VIDEO EDIT)</p><p><br></p><p></p>
July 5, 2026
<p><strong>Get the lowdown on the Medical staff changes & How the World Cup will impact pre-season and the opening games of the season.</strong></p><p>Episode 191 digs into one of the most important — and least understood — parts of Arsenal’s off‑season: the sweeping changes to the club’s medical and performance department. Tabs is joined by friend of the pod <strong>Dr. Andrew Mitchell</strong>, a sports‑science academic and biomechanics specialist who has worked with Arsenal’s medical team, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li><p>the departures of key medical and performance staff</p></li><li><p>the arrivals of Abrantes, Angulo, Gomez and others</p></li><li><p>what these roles actually do day‑to‑day</p></li><li><p>how decisions are made around fitness, load, recovery and return‑to‑play</p></li><li><p>why injuries have been such a persistent issue</p></li><li><p>how much responsibility lies with the medical team vs. Arteta</p></li><li><p>the “red zone”, repeat‑sprint demands, travel load and matchday intensity</p></li><li><p>the World Cup effect: Rice’s ice packs, Saka’s training issues, and what this means for August</p></li><li><p>why Arsenal may need “bodies” early in the season before the main XI is fully available</p></li><li><p>how the new structure might improve resilience, rehab and long‑term player availability</p></li></ul><p>Plus: reaction to Trossard’s departure, what it means for the left side, and how Arsenal might rebuild that part of the attack.</p><p>It’s detailed, educational, honest and packed with insight — the kind of episode that makes you smarter about the game and what actually goes into keeping elite footballers fit.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.</p><p>Find us on socials: @thegroveafc</p><p>This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. </p><p><strong>COME ON YOU GUNNERS!</strong></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc</p><p>Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc</p><p>Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com</p><p><br></p><p>Caral Espinal: @carlaespinal (Instagram & Threads) - https://footballwithoutborders.substack.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard</p><p>Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE</p><p>(VIDEO EDIT)</p><p></p>
July 2, 2026
<p><strong>Stars, Stripes & The Arsenal: World Cup Buzz & Arsenal's Fandom in American </strong></p><p>Episode 190 dives into the heart of the World Cup in North America — how it’s being received, how it’s transforming football culture in the US, and how Arsenal’s American fanbase is exploding in real time. Tabs is joined by New Jersey‑based substack writer and massive Arsenal supporter <strong>Carla Espinal</strong>, whose work on Football Without Borders has become essential reading for anyone interested in the sport’s global growth & being an Arsenal fan in the US.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li><p>the USMNT’s dramatic run to the Round of 16</p></li><li><p>Balogun’s red card, resilience, and the team’s new identity</p></li><li><p>Pochettino’s impact and why the US finally feels “connected” to its national team</p></li><li><p>the massive surge in American viewership — and why the Premier League will be the biggest winner</p></li><li><p>the atmosphere in US cities: flags, shirts, fan zones, and football everywhere</p></li><li><p>the World Cup’s cultural takeover of baseball stadiums, bars, and neighbourhoods</p></li><li><p>the darker side: immigration issues, ICE fears, ticket price gouging, and FIFA’s manipulation of resale markets</p></li><li><p>how Messi, MLS, and potential moves for US stars could reshape the league</p></li><li><p>what it’s really like to be an Arsenal fan in America — especially now that Arsenal are champions</p></li></ul><p>It’s insightful, global, political, cultural, and very Arsenal — a look at how the world’s biggest tournament is reshaping football in the United States and pulling Arsenal deeper into the American sporting landscape.</p><p>--</p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.</p><p>Find us on socials: @thegroveafc</p><p>This is The Grove, and everyone is welcome. </p><p><strong>COME ON YOU GUNNERS!</strong></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafc</p><p>Find us on BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafc</p><p>Email us here: thegrovepodcast@outlook.com</p><p><br></p><p>Caral Espinal: @carlaespinal (Instagram & Threads) - https://footballwithoutborders.substack.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #Arteta #UCL #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie #jesus #rice #gabriel #MLS #saliba #mosquera #havertz #calafiori #norgaard</p><p>Arsenal podcast, Premier League title race, Arsenal instant reaction, Arsenal analysis, The Grove Podcast, Hot Off The Pitch. PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. UCL. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE</p><p>(VIDEO EDIT)</p>
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The Grove Podcast is an Arsenal podcast for fans who love the club but don’t take themselves too seriously. Match reactions, previews and debates that mix football insight with a little humour; including the uncomfortable truths when they’re needed.
Hosted by Arsenal supporters, for Arsenal supporters.🎙️ New episodes after every match.
You won't want to miss out - this is The Grove, and everyone is welcome.
COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
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