Old Git Gooners Podcast #16ABOUT THIS EPISODEFormer Gooner Editor Kevin Whitcher is joined by David Oudot, Andreas Kokkinos, and Frank Whitcher to reflect on a difficult period for Arsenal, beginning with memories of Alex Manninger. Recorded: 16th April 2026.TOPICS DISCUSSEDAlex Manninger – memories of the former Arsenal goalkeeper after the news of his tragic deathBournemouth defeat analysis - mental fatigue and physical exhaustion exposedRoot causes of poor form - teams now know how to play against ArsenalTactical solutions proposed - reverting to aggressive style or back 5 formationSet piece decline - effectiveness dropped from corner routines significantlyRice captaincy change - player vote decided he wears the armband in Odegaard's absenceManchester City preview - first 15-20 minutes crucial to avoid early deficitChampions League semi-final vs Atletico Madrid - bookmakers favour Arsenal stronglyMax Dowman debate - 16-year-old too risky to start against City's intensity?Squad rotation failures - minimal changes all season causing exhaustionCreativity crisis - lack of attacking spark becoming barrier to winningExternal noise affecting players despite Arteta's protective effortsTottenham relegation watch - lack of fight in recent performancesHOSTS & GUESTS- Kevin Whitcher - Former Gooner Editor- David Oudot- Andreas Kokkinos- Frank WhitcherLINKS & RESOURCESLatest Book ReleaseArsenal On The Edge: The dramatic story of the 2024/25 seasonCo-written by Kevin Whitcher and Alex Fynnhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Arsenal-Edge-dramatic-story-season/dp/1785909967Subscribe to Arsenal MusingsGet 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 Get full access to Kevin Whitcher at arsenalmusings.substack.com/subscribe

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