UnCensored Arsenal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shotta
@Shotta_Gooner and Blackburn George, @arseblagger, speak their minds about football matters at Arsenal Football Club, in the belief Wenger's legacy is fundamental; free flowing, attacking football by a club with integrity and class
@Shotta_Gooner and Blackburn George aka @arseblagger were one of the first podcasters to identify Arteta's return to the good old 4-4-2 formation the key to a magnificent performance by Arsenal in defeating Aston Villa. Was it by accident or design?
After another poor performance by Arsenal drawing at home to to a mediocre Crystal Palace most fans, quite rightly, are now turning on Arteta. But the problems at Arsenal go deeper than the manager.
Post NLD, after Arsenal trashed Spurs 3-1 to the joy and delight of Gooners worldwide, within days certain fans began the usual hype and exaggeration. Arsenal can now make top-4 and Arteta is transforming the culture of the club is now making the rounds. Shotta (@shotta_gooner) and Blackburn George (@arseblagger) are having none of it.
Shotta and Blackburn George, like most gooners,are happy for the 3 points from Burnley but were were far from impressed by Arsenal who scored from one brilliant freekick but allowed an unheard of 40 crosses and were outshot by the19th place team in the premier league
After Arsenal's scrappy win over newly promoted Norwich the Gunners have hauled themselves from the bottom of the Premier League tables to 16th place. Blackburn George and Shotta give their assessment of the Good, the Bad and the Future
For sure the agents made off like bandits but Shotta and Blackburn George are not as certain whether Arsenal is a winner or loser after spending £140 million or $220 million in the transfer window, exceeding all PL clubs .
The severity of Arsenal's defeat at Manchester City has shaken confidence in Mikel Arteta by his once steadfast supporters in both the fanbase as well among mainstream and social media. Is this a knock-down or a knock-out?
Optimism vs Pessimism. The Uncensored Arsenal team give their honest prediction ranging from 2-0, 3-0 to 5-0. After losing its first two games of the Premier League season scoreless vs Brentford and Chelsea, Arsenal rebounded with a 6-0 trashing of West Brom in the Carabao Cup. Byso @ hawt_red and Ehab @candymanchenk do the analysis.
Fans mobbed Arteta’s car at the Emirates protesting his management and some ITKs on Twitter are beginning to turn on him. How serious are these developments for Arteta's future at AFC?
In their post-game of ARSvCHE Shotta @shotta_gooner and George @arseblagger are of the opinion this is further evidence that Arsenal is a midtable team now and for the next 2-3 years. After the destruction of the squad by Raul Sanllehi and Emery Arteta has limited options.
Preview of Arsenal v Chelsea. Mikel Arteta should consider Chelsea his lucky team as twice last season, with both the Gunners and his future at stake, Arsenal was able to handsomely upset the Blues. How can the Gooners do it again on Sunday? Audio version of YouTube livestream.
After Arsenal's opening day loss to Brentford @shotta_gooner and @arseblagger observe that Arteta's record is significantly worse than Unai Emery. While Brentford was the inferior team on paper, under Arteta Arsenal cannot score goals and goals win matches.
Tim Head @Foreverheady joins with Blackburn George and Omi Javed to discuss what fans should reasonably expect from Mikel Arteta and Arsenal in 21-22 season; Top-4, Top-6 or Top-8.
Personal stories and family recollections by Stephen Mills, a 3-generation Gooner, provide history lessons from from 94 years of Arsenal Football Club. According to Mills there were difficult and glorious years but to quote him "It was fantastic to be an Arsenal fan."
@shotta_gooner and @arseblagger, Blackburn George have a conversation about Bukayo Saka and racism in English football. This is an excerpt of the audio version of the Uncensored Arsenal YouTube livestream of July 18th. For a full broadcast link the channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWsawv4l7jg. Remember to Like and Subscribe.
Granit Xhaka is irreplaceable according to the Uncensored Arsenal livestream. How will Arsenal cope? @arseblagger, @candymanchenk and @hawt_red join with @shotta_gooner on their July 10th livestream on YouTube.
Shotta, Blackburn George and Ehab discuss the sacking of Steve Bould as manager as Arsenal's U23s after 33 years of service to the club. In a poll 64% of fans said it was of minor relevance or completely irrelevant. During their regular Saturday livestream on YouTube they express a contrarian view.
From the Uncensored Arsenal livestream analyzing Kroenke-Out: What Is All About, a main conclusion is the Kroenkes are "football virgins" who have let their managers bleed the club. Thanks to Bllackburn George aka @arseblagger, Ehab aka @candymanchenk, Byso aka @hawt_red, and @omijaved.
In the Saturday June 12th "livestream" @arse_or_brain (Seebs), Blackburn George, Ehab, Omi Javed and Shotta drill deep into what does Daniel Eck and Spotify want from Arsenal? Will the Kroenkes yield to the pressure? What does this mean for the future of Arsenal?
There is no Arsenal transfer strategy but there has been plenty wasteful spending and mismanagement according to Ehab aka @candymanchenk, Byso aka @hawt_red, @omijaved and the @arseblagger when they discuss what to expect from Arsenal in the 2021 summer transfer window in their June 6th livestream.
Ehab aka @candymanchenk, @omijaved and Byso aka @hawk_red join with Shotta to provide a deep analysis of the underlying reasons why Arsenal finished 8th in the League in 20-21 season. In the end there is no great optimism for the 21-22 season.
After the final game of the 2020-21 Premier League season vs Brighton, @shotta_gooner and the @arseblagger lament the dire football that caused Arsenal to finish 8th and question some of the many excuses offered including the claim that Arsenal are the 3rd best club in the Premier League.
After Arsenal's substantial defeat and relegation of West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, in the opinion of both Shotta (@shotta_gooner) and Blackburn George (@arseblagger) Arteta's position is safe, for now, despite his many failings.
In this special post Europa League edition of the podcast, Shotta (@shotta_gooner) and Blackburn George (@arseblagger) pull no punches explaining how Mikel Arteta has been a total disaster since becoming manager of Arsenal and the bleak future that faces the club.
Despite an easy win over Newcastle, the future of Arsenal depends entirely on winning the Europa League according to Blackburn George (@arseblagger) and Shotta (@shotta_gooner)
After Arsenal's historic loss to Everton at Home, @shotta_gooner and Blackburn George, @arseblagger, discuss the difference between the coaching philosophy of Wenger vs Arteta, a winner vs a loser.
Arsenal only manage a draw with Fulham in the Premier League but score a win as a founding member of the European Super League. @shotta_gooner and Blackburn George aka @arseblagger, discuss the tradeoff. On this issue Shotta and George are on different sides.
Despite Arsenal's recent win at Sheffield United, in this podcast BlackburnGeorge, @arseblagger, is in despair unhappy with the football, Arsenal and Arteta. In his opinion, after 18 months there has been no improvement under Arteta. And there is "no change" in the offing.
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, describe Arsenal at home to Liverpool as a disaster as Arsenal are thoroughly outplayed and out-managed. They entirely agree with Arteta that it "is my fault" but unlike the manager refuse to throw the players under the bus. How much longer can Arsenal fans trust the process?
After Arsenal's amazing comeback against West Ham on Sunday, Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger assess the performance of the Arsenal team, especially Odegaard, Lacazette, Aubameyang and Partey and conclude on the club's chances of coming Top-4, Top-6 or Top-8.
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, are bright, happy campers after Arsenal's defeat of Spurs in the North London Derby (NLD). They give full credit to Arteta for his tactics and team selection. Of the players they single out Xhaka for extra praise for for being the dominant player in central midfield contrary to the non-factual nonsense by many in the media.
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, discuss whether Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Burnley was down to the referees cheating the Gunners out of a stonewall penalty or just a plain case of bad luck.
In their post-match review of Leicester v Arsenal, Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, give full credit to the so-called Arsenal "deadwood" and to Mikel Arteta for a magnificent victory over Leicester. Is the wave now in Arsenal's favor?
After Arsenal's 1-nil loss to Manchester City on Sunday Pep Guardiola declared that Arteta knows everything but in the opinion of Shotta and Blackburn George Arteta knows nothing about setting up a team to score goals. Instead of getting better, Arsesal are getting worse.
In reaction to to the Gunners 4-2 vctory on Sunday, Shotta and Blackburn George ask the question; "Brilliant Arsenal or Pathetic Leeds"? We shine the spotlight on Bukayo Saka.
After Arsenal's losses to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, Shotta and Blackburn George discuss whether fans should put this down entirely to the referees. Should fans be satisfied with the improved defending but moderate goalscoring under Arteta?
After defeating Southampton, making it 5 Wins and 1 Draw in 6 games, the mood at Arsenal has changed to optimism. Shotta and Blackburn George acknowledge that performances have improved and debate whether Arsenal are now Mid Table or Top-Table.
Shotta, @shotta_gooner, and Blackburn George, @arseblagger, express their joy and appreciation of Mesut Ozil for his time at Arsenal Football Club.
After Arsenal and Crystal Palace struggle to a grim draw in Thursday's EPL game in the opinion of Shotta and the Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, there are more questions than answers. Can the kids take Arsenal to a higher level? Is Aubameyang finished as a top level striker? Can Arteta truly coach attacking football? For these questions and more stay tuned.
Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, goes on a major rant for the start of the New Year. After Arsenal smash West Bromwich Albion 4-0, the worst defensive team in the Premier League, how can fans congratulate Arteta for kicking us in the nuts for 6 months?
Shotta and BlackburnGeorge, @Arseblagger, express happiness at Arsenal finally getting a win, especially over London rivals Chelsea but caution fans to not get carried away. It's much too early to say Arsenal have turned the proverbial corner.
After defeat to Everton, Arsenal fans react with Anger with demands that Arteta be sacked. Some begin to Bargain that Arsene Wenger be brought back. But Shotta and Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, conclude there is no quick-fix. Time is running out for serious long-term, strategic choices by the Kroenkes. But we are far from Acceptance by fans of how far the club has sunk.
Shotta and Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, discuss Arsenal's shocking defeat at home to Burnley. The Meerkat is very pessimistic. Less than 3 years after Arsene Wenger was pushed out, Arsenal is rapidly spiraling into a downward vortex. Can the club be saved?
Shotta and Blackburn George, aka @Arseblagger, analyze Arsenal's emphatic loss to Spurs last Sunday and conclude the demise of Mikel Arteta as Arsenal manager is inevitable and it is time to start laying bets on Mauricio Pochettino to become the new head man. Our predictions inevitably come to pass.
In this edition Shotta and Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, observe how confidence in Arteta and the football club is falling rapidly after a bloody home defeat to Wolves.
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, lament the horrible football currently being played by Arsenal, who were thoroughly outplayed by Leeds, a newly promoted side from the Championship and warn it will get worse, not better, in the immediate future. Despite this, both are convinced Arteta will get more time.
In this edition Shotta and Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, discuss the revelations by Daniel Quy of how his father, Jerry Quy, the original Gunnersaurus, was sacked in a totally classless manner by the management of Arsenal and their corporate owners Kroenke Sports Enterprises.
What implications does this have for the future of our football club?
Arteta-ball is bad for Arsenal. After the trashing of Arsenal by Aston Villa last Sunday, Shotta and Blackburn George are now convinced Mikel Arteta is unable to set up Arsenal to play attacking football. Despite initial hopes and dreams that Arteta would return Arsenal to playing a more positive brand of football, it is now clear the Spaniard is more like his old coach, David Moyes, in his regimented, highly structured set-up whose primary objective is to stop the other team from playing. That is why performances since Project Restart have been generally poor despite some significant victories. Playing Arteta-ball, Arsenal will finish mid-table.
As Arsenal defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the 1st time in 14 years, for most football fans it doesn't matter how many shots Arsenal made on United's goal. All that matters was the win. Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, conclude Arteta-Ball was the winner.
Mikel Arteta's Throwing of Mesut Ozil Under the Bus is Unforgivable according to Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger. They note how the TV broadcasters and Arsenal's biggest social media accounts literally ignore Arteta's actions. Meanwhile in losing to Leicester last Sunday Arsenal lacked virtually any creativity, something Ozil could have provided. Leicester exposed how Arsenal can be easily defeated by any smart counter-attacking team. Due to Arsenal's very predictable tactics they predict another Emery-like downward slide.
In this post-match review of Manchester City vs Arsenal the Arseblagger admits to making a mistake about Arteta. While he is a great coach with a history of greatly improving the players he works with, it is becoming clear he is not as great as a manager. We have no expectation of more creative football in the future as Arteta emphasizes regimentation and structure.
Blackburn George and Shotta discuss whether Arsenal winning the English Premier league is the real aim of the Kroenkes. Are they chatting "shite" again?
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, review the close of the summer 2020 transfer window from an Arsenal point of view and conclude the club is going in a new direction. The era of creativity represented by Mesut Ozil is over and instead it is a now a more solid defensive-minded team.
Arsenal losing to Liverpool is nothing to be ashamed of. They hardly ever lose at Anfield and to be honest they outplayed the gooners. But what are the lessons to be drawn by Arsenal?
Blackburn George, the Arseblagger and Shotta fail in their attempt to be sincerely happy after Arsenal struggle To defeat a very poor West Ham in their recent EPL game. Arsenal demonstrated a striking lack of creativity; although having superior possession were out-shot 14:7 by a technically inferior team.
English Premier League opening day at Fulham as Arsenal stroll to a happy, enjoyable victory without "Him".
Will Arsenal finish Top-4 or Top-6 this upcoming 2020-21 Premier League season? If not, why not? Shotta and Blackburn George aka @arseblagger share their usual outspoken, no-nonsense opinion.
Reading the tea leaves and connecting the dots, Shotta and the Arseblagger explore whether the Community Shield was a shop window for the Arsenal. Who is on the chopping block? Maitland Niles, martinez, Bellerin, even Aubameyand? Does Mesut Ozil have a future at the football club?
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, analyze the dramatic news of the Kroenkes firing The Don, Raul Sanllehi, and ponder what has really changed at Arsenal Football Club. The Don Is Dead, Long Live The Don?
Arsenal executives announce the sacking of 55 employees within 3 days of winning the FA Cup. In the opinion of Shotta and George, the Arseblagger, this is another ominous sign of the future of the football club.
Finally Gooners have something to be truly joyful after our worst season in 25 years as Arsenal win their 14th FA Cup. Shotta and Blackburn George aka arseblagger give their analysis.
After the historic defeat of Manchester City in the FA cup seminal, the Arseblagger, Blackburn George, while ecstatic is humble in victory and cautious about the future.
After falling to defeat in the North London derby and news that Manchester City escaped serious punishment for violations of UEFA's fair play rules, the Arseblagger is depressed about the future of Arsenal and the Premier League. He is convinced the Gunners will descend to mid-table mediocrity.
Blackburn George, @arseblagger, is more optimistic about Arsenal's immediate future after the latest win vs Wolves but quite pessimistic for Guendouzi as a Gunner. Can we change his name to Nostradamus George?
After post Covid-19 defeats to Manchester City and Brighton, Arteta and the Arsenal team are in big trouble and face a gloomy future according to Shotta and Backburn George aka the Arseblagger.
Shotta and Blackburn George explain how Mikel Arteta has done a brilliant job improving Arsenal but it is still a work-in-progress. After just edging West Ham over last weekend how can Arsenal upset Manchester City in their Premier League game on Wednesday.
Shotta and Blackburn George explain how Arsenal's disappointing loss to Olympiacos in the Europa League and dropping out of Europe could have grave consequences for the football club. In summary serious "Danger Ahead".
Shotta and Blackburn George express their enjoyment as Arsenal trash Newcastle 4:0 in the EPL. They both agree that Mesut Ozil was Man-of-the-Match, once again making a mockery of his critics. But both are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Shotta and Blackburn George react to the disappointment most fans have expressed after another draw in the Premier League, this time at Burnley. After seeing and hearing Sean Dyche continually abuse referee Chris Kavanagh during the game we decided his advise to Chis was appropriate for some Arsenal fans: "Don't be an effing dick head"
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, analyze Arsenal's magnificent draw at Chelsea. The Gunners refuse to lose, repaying the faith manager Mikel Arteta placed in the team after they went down to 10-men, when he declined to make any immediate substitution.
Shotta and Blackburn George conclude, after their latest draw with Crystal Palace, Arsenal must forget Top-4 and focus on the cups. They argue it is best to be out of Europe next season. By having to play only one game per week it will give the club the space and time to rebuild into a top Premier League team.
Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, and Shotta discuss the massive positivity among Arsenal fans at the signing of Mikel Arteta as head coach but wonder how long the honeymoon will last. His biggest challenge is getting power over the signing and selling of players. But with fans turning on AFTV he may earn a longer honeymoon than expected.
Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger discuss Arsenal's 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City; how the gunners were outclassed particular in midfield and explain why this is further evidence of a grim future for the club. Is the Titanic afloat or sinking? should we take to the liferafts or stay on deck?
Arsenal is like the Titanic, critically damaged but the band is still playing. No quick-fix available. Sinking into relegation danger. Freddie Ljunberg unlikely to survive. Key players have been lost because the Kroenkes refuse to spend big on wages. More likely to leave as there is no prospect of winning trophies or European football. No money to spend as the club falls out of Europe. The future is grim. Is there any hope?
Positive signs from Freddie Ljunberg's first match as coach of Arsenal but still a long way to go. The team showed aggressive, attacking intent but there remains a lack of quality in some positions according to Shotta and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger
There is no quick fix by Freddie Ljunberg as interim head coach of Arsenal. Too much damage has been done to Arsenal over the past 18 months, on and off the field. Shotta and Blackburn George urge cautious enthusiasm.
Raul Sanllehi will take no action to replace Unai Emery until fans begin to BOYCOTT the Emirates Stadium and refuse to purchase Arsenal merchandise. Conclusion from Arsenal v Southampton. No amount of booing tweeting, blogging and You Tubing seems to make a difference to Raul Sanllehi and Josh Kroenke. Why?
Shotta and the Arseblagger, Blackburn George, predict what was previously unthinkable; that on current form, under manager Unai Emery Arsenal is likely to come 10th in the Premier League. There is no light at the end of the tunnel until and unless the club make a change in management.
Arsenal's draw with Wolves, Emery's coaching and tactics and the decline in traditional values of the club. The conclusion is the immediate future of Arsenal Football Club is dependent on Raul Sanllehi.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace was another demonstration of the trashing of the values of Arsenal Football Club and the decline in standard of football.
A completely shambolic performance by Arsenal away at Watford. Outshot by the worst team in the league; 31 attempts at goal vs 7, the worst ever in the PL by Arsenal.
The Arsenal team is like a chameleon as they defeat Burnley. That is the conclusion of Shotta and Blackburn George as they explain why Arsenal as a team is worse than the individual players.