Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women.
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim Stillman and Alex Ibaceta answer listener questions submitted on Twitter on Arsenal’s summer transfer business and whether it is complete, there are questions on how the team might shape up under new coach Jonas Eidevall, the potential link-up between Steph Catley and Katie McCabe on the left, how Jonas will juggle things at centre-half, to what extent academy players might feature under his stewardship and there are questions on Jordan Nobbs and the futures of some other key players.
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I agree on the need for another midfielder- even if leah slots into midfield, may leave us short on CB (boye, lotte, patten). Depends on how fit jen is. What about schnaderbek? Any news on her? She can slot in quite a few positions.
On the new signings:
Parris- i personally hope she would be very motivated to set things straight after lyon.
But yup, maanum is the exciting signing, and a real coup given the interest in her.
If there is an exciting young midfielder brought in then great, but I don’t think we *need* anyone. Viki Schnaderbeck and Leah Williamson can step in from time to time as no 6s because we are so well stocked in defence. We have a decent size squad for a change and JE will be able to change games using our bench. I’m very happy – even with a few players out injured we look good in every area. Ditto to your remarks on Hege Riise. I got so fed up of Sue Swift and Jonathan Pearce going on about what… Read more »
Excellent podcast–some interesting opinions and analysis. Thanks.
Thanks for answering my questions. I was afraid you’d agree with Viv probably leaving and Leah also going off for a bit. Even if our midfield is still a bit thinner, I’m so excited to be able to say we have an overload in defence and up front. I think in the womens game we’re still used to wanting everybody to play. We would feel for Lisa personally if she’d very very few minutes. In the mens game I think it’s more normalised. But we’re going to have a great looking bench (if we manage to stay a bit more… Read more »
I can see how everyone is excited about Maanum. Technique wise, I love how she’s confident with her outside kick, which means she doesn’t need to take that extra step after a turn to pass the ball with an inside kick. This split second makes a huge difference.
BTW Tim, minor point but Iwabuchi is 28. She’ll turn 29 next March. But no she’s not 22.