Up Gunners! An Arsenal Podcast by Tony Doe

Is Arsenal's 20-year title drought about to end? A viral video has the entire football world believing 2026 could be THE year!In this special International Women's Month episode, we celebrate Arsenal Women's extraordinary 39-year journey from amateur beginnings to becoming the most decorated club in English women's football history.What You'll Discover:The Dynasty That Changed EverythingHow Vic Akers' 1987 vision created 63 major trophiesThe legendary 2006-07 quadruple - the greatest season in women's footballArsenal's historic unbeaten run: 4 seasons, ZERO league defeats (2004-2008)European Glory ReturnsMay 2025: Defeating Barcelona 1-0 to reclaim the Champions League after 18 yearsFebruary 2026: Making history as first-ever FIFA Women's Champions Cup winnersWhy Arsenal remain the only English club with 2 European titlesLegends of the GameKelly Smith's 125 goals across three spellsVivianne Miedema's devastating 125 goals in 172 appearancesWSL history makers: Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, Alessia RussoNigerian trailblazer: Asisat Oshoala's Arsenal legacyRecord-Breaking Numbers15 league titles (more than any English club)14 FA Cups (competition record)60,160 fans at Emirates vs Manchester United (WSL attendance record)Current form: 11 consecutive wins across all competitions2026: The Year of Hope?Arsène Wenger's Hall of Fame induction anniversary (March 29, 2023)Why a viral montage has rival fans rooting for ArsenalMikel Arteta's men challenging on all frontsCould this finally be the season the Premier League drought ends?Featured Stories: ✅ Renee Slegers' current squad on fire with devastating wins over Tottenham (5-2) and Chelsea (3-1) ✅ Alessia Russo leading Champions League scoring charts ✅ How Arsenal pioneered professionalism in English women's football ✅ The emotional journey from Meadow Park to selling out the EmiratesFrom Vic Akers' revolutionary vision to Kelly Smith's genius, from the Invincibles era to Vivianne Miedema's records, from breaking barriers to breaking attendance records - this is the complete story of progress, pioneers, and champions.Why Listen: Whether you're a die-hard Gooner or a football history fan, this episode captures the emotion, the records, and the sheer greatness of Arsenal's legacy. Plus, we explore why 2026 might finally be the year the long wait ends.Connect with UpGunnersNG: 📱 X/Instagram/Threads/Facebook: @upgunnersng 📧 Email: upgunnerspodcast@gmail.com

Join Tony Doe on Upgunners as Arsenal prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on March 22nd, 2026. This essential preview covers everything Nigerian Gunners need to know: where to watch live (SuperSport DSTV, Wazobia 95.1 FM), kick-off time (5:30pm Nigerian time), match rules, and what's at stake. Tony delivers passionate pre-match analysis and rallies Arsenal supporters across Nigeria—from Lagos to Abuja, Kano to Port Harcourt—ahead of this crucial showdown between England's top two teams. A must-listen for every Arsenal fan preparing for cup final day.

Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, where they face Sporting CP. With an EFL Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley ahead, we cover the latest on Odegaard and Timber's injury concerns, the Declan Rice contract talks, and the VAR controversy from Arsenal vs Brighton. Full analysis of Arsenal's 2025/26 season.

Dive into Arsenal's thrilling Carabao Cup semi-final win over Chelsea, women's team successes, and strategic transfers. Host Tony Doe breaks down the momentum for Arteta's Gunners in this episode of Up Gunners! Podcast. Perfect for Arsenal fans seeking match analysis, player updates, and future prospects.

Dive into Arsenal's historic 7/7 Champions League group wins, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan with Gabriel Jesus double. Plus, domestic form, transfer updates, and youth prospects. #Arsenal #UCL #PremierLeague #Gunners

Dive into Arsenal's massive 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa to end 2025 on top of the Premier League! Goals from Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus, plus his emotional 'I Belong to Jesus' t-shirt reveal after injury comeback.We review the Gunners' incredible year: 7-1 PSV demolition, Real Madrid upset in Champions League, gritty title race wins, and cup drama. Is Arteta's side finally ready to win the Premier League in 2026?Arsenal news, match reaction, Gabriel Jesus celebration, Premier League 2025 highlights & title race analysis. Subscribe for more Gooner content! 🔥 #Arsenal #PremierLeague #GabrielJesus #AFC

Tony Doe delivers the post-Villa therapy we all need after that gut-punch 2-1 loss.One bad night doesn't collapse the project. The media and AFTV want meltdown clicks, we're not giving it to them.The real issue? Sometimes it's us: the overreactions, the toxicity, the instant player-binning. A major trophy will quiet most of it, but perspective has to start now.Ødegaard isn't prime De Bruyne and never will be. The captain still owes us big moments, and that 15-goal version is in there.Lukas Podolski still bleeds Arsenal and says "something big can happen this season" under Mikel Arteta. When a World Cup winner talks like that, you listen.Arsenal Women showed the men how: grit, depth, and Olivia Smith running the show for Player of the Match.Tony's wife is now more invested than he is, and the kids have "North London is calling" on repeat.One loss. Champions League next. Reset, refocus, we move.Come on, you Gunners!

Arsenal smash Brentford to go 5 points clear! David Raya's insane save, Mikel Merino scoring for fun up front, Ben White MOTM & Mikel Arteta's fixture congestion rant. Plus Bible Boys culture and an original Gooner anthem! COYG!

Tony Doe reacts to Arsenal's gritty 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge after Moisés Caicedo's VAR-upgraded red card swung the momentum in this fiery London derby.From the frustration of a set-piece slip-up gifting Chelsea the lead, to pride in a depleted Gunners side, patched-up backline and all, grinding out a point against 10-man Blues. Two dropped or a statement of resilience?We break down:- The overhyped Declan Rice vs Moisés Caicedo midfield duel that fizzled out- Caicedo's reckless red on Merino: passion, liability, or just plain daft?- New defensive duo: William Saliba out, so Hincapié & Mosquera thrown into the deep end, nerves, promise, and the burden of big-stage debuts- Jurriën Timber's seamless evolution as the ultimate modern full-back: inverted threat, humility, and why he's title steel- Classic media hypocrisy: Arsenal "cowardly" for holding firm at Etihad, but Chelsea "heroic" doing the same at the Bridge?Arteta calls it a positive week, but the killer instinct in crunch ties? Still MIA. Standards raised,  a point here shows progress amid the injury crisis.Momentum building, haters seething.

Bukayo Saka takes the next step off the pitch, engaged to long-term love Tolami Benson. Saliba's celebrations are pure joy, Noni Madueke's words have gone viral, and Arsenal teams up with Paramount+ to bring global storytelling to the Emirates. 

Arsenal didn't just beat Spurs, they delivered a lesson in control, confidence, and identity. In this episode of Up Gunners with Tony Doe, we break down the North London Derby, from Trossard's spark to Eze's finishing touch, and what it reveals about both teams' trajectories. We also unpack the end of Arsenal's £80m sleeve partnership with Rwanda after eight influential years, why renewal talks collapsed, and what this means for African sports branding. And yes, we close with a cheeky press-conference-style appeal to the players: enough with the knee-slide celebrations before someone's ACL files a complaint.Perfect for Arsenal fans looking for smart insight, sharp humour, and context around one of football's most talked-about partnerships.

Arsenal's clean sheet run ends, but the fight continues. Tony Doe breaks down the Sunderland draw, Gabriel Jesus' long-awaited return, and the VAR drama from Arsenal Women vs Chelsea. Plus, a quick look at The Dispatch, Arsenal's new official podcast. Follow @UpGunnersNG on X and Instagram

Arsenal's 2–0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup was a window into Mikel Arteta's cultural rebuild. Ten changes, teenage starters, and the same calm authority: proof that the Gunners are building more than a team, they're shaping a belief system. This episode explores how Arsenal, through unbridled hunger, are rebuilding their identity from within.Listener Advisory: The host goes on a passionate "Hate Us Now" mini-rap rant at the end. You've been warned.

Arsenal dismantles Atletico 4-0 in a Champions League masterclass, shattering Simeone's defence with goals from Gabriel, Martinelli, and a reborn Gyokeres. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to Arsene Wenger on his 76th,  the professor who revolutionised the Gunners.

 Not every victory comes with fireworks, and that's exactly why this one matters. In this reflective episode of Up Gunners with Tony Doe, we revisit Arsenal's gritty 1–0 win over Fulham, a masterclass in discipline and belief. Tony breaks down how Mikel Arteta's men are learning the sacred art of control. With Ødegaard sidelined and strikers still searching for rhythm, Arsenal's quiet strength tells a bigger story of faith, structure, and a team maturing into champions.

Arsenal defeated West Ham 2–0 in the Premier League, a calm, calculated performance marking Bukayo Saka's 200th appearance and Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge.Tony Doe breaks down how control, composure, and consistency define this Arsenal side.

Olympiacos came to the Emirates with old ghosts in their pocket, but Arsenal shut the door with a 2-0 that felt bigger than three points. Martinelli pounced, Saka sealed it, and Arteta's rotation showed a depth we've been crying out for. But the real headline? William Saliba signing till 2030, proof that Arsenal are no longer a stepping stone but a destination.In this episode, I unpack the win, the symbolism of Saliba's commitment, and what the Emirates expansion means for Gooners from Islington to Lagos. It's about more than football, it's about identity, belief, and a future where Arsenal don't just survive Europe… we stride into it.Press play, Gooners. This one's for you at home and abroad.

 Arsenal left St. James' Park with a dramatic win, goals, resilience, and just enough controversy to fuel the conspiracy whispers. Tony Doe breaks down the performance, the referee debate, and what it means for the title race. Plus, a reflective look back at how the Up Gunners Podcast was born in the chaos of 2014 and grew into a community of voices.If you love Arsenal, culture, and the stories behind the football, this episode is for you.Purchase the ebook From Pulpit to Podcast: Building a Spirit-Led Sermon Series by Tony Doe Media here --- https://selar.com/pulpittopodcast 

In this episode of Up Gunners, Tony Doe reflects on the tragic passing of young Gunner Billy Vigar, Arsenal's steady Carabao Cup win over Port Vale, the injury storm testing squad depth, the historic Arsenal Women's Champions League triumph, four decades of community impact, and a fiery Newcastle preview. It's grief, grit, and glory, all in one.

Arsenal fans are torn between loyalty and frustration, between patience and urgency. In this episode of Up Gunners, Tony Doe cuts through the noise after the clash with City. From sluggish midfield debates to the courage Arsenal must rediscover, plus a look at Arsenal's suicide prevention initiative for fans, this is raw, honest commentary for African Gooners who live and breathe the badge.