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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 15h

Haha no it’s all good 😂

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 1d

😂😂 That’s funny. I wonder why you imagined i was bald. Hair is still in decent shape so can’t complain 🙌

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Ian Stone @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social · 1d

There were so many questions, we did a second half of the midweek Handbrake Off mailbag episode. Me, @amylawrence.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social
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Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Dream Arsenal 5-a-side team & who’s been the standout summer signing?

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for part two of this week’s mailbag episode, answering listener questions. The panel choose their dream Arsenal 5-a-side team, the signing of the se...

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · 2d

What sort of manager will Jack Wilshere be? That's what I'm asking @adrianjclarke.bsky.social on ROUTE ONE today.

I'm also checking in with JJ Bull on Scotland winning again in spite of everything.

And I have thoughts on Forest...

LISTEN: pod.fo/e/33c639

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 2d

Jack Wilshere joins Luton! Our reaction headlines today's What The EFL pod...

Also...
- Scouting reports on Stockport and Port Vale
- Analysis of Boro, Ipswich, Millwall, QPR, Leicester & Portsmouth
- Predictions

Me, @sammyparkin_ with @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social

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What The EFL?!: 133: Jack Wilshere's Luton Town

Matt Davies-Adams Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke have plenty to discuss this week. We start with the news that Jack Wilshere is the new Luton Town manager before analysing the games Adrian and Sam w...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 3d

I'm off the bench for today's Handbrake Off.

We will be answering Mailbag questions, so if you have one please fire away!

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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 5d

🚨SATURDAY POD!🚨

@acjimbo.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social study the career of Dennis Bergkamp - the player with possibly the greatest showreel in football history 📽️

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Totally Extra: Dennis Bergkamp - the footballer’s footballer

Jimbo flicks through the Totally Almanac once again and lands in 1995 with a signing that transformed both Arsenal and the Premier League, Dennis Bergkamp.He is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael ...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Can Arsenal's defence win them the title?

Could they break Chelsea's longstanding record?

Here's my analysis of the Gunners' solidity and the secrets to their success...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4437...

Can Arsenal's defence win them the title and break Chelsea's record?

Adrian Clarke analyses the Gunners' backline and looks at the secrets to their success

www.premierleague.com

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Stats Leaders!

Which players are producing the most outstanding numbers in the @PremierLeague the season?

Here's my piece...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4437...

Most chances created? Most dribbles? See 2025/26's stats leaders

From the best attacking players to the top goalkeepers and more, we look at standout stats from the opening seven Matchweeks

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 8d

Brand new What The EFL!

Championship predictions
What next for Luton & Blackpool?
League 1/2 analysis and insights

Thanks Watford, for inevitably sacking the manager just as we publish 😂

Sponsored by @quinnbet its me, @sammyparkin_ & @MattDaviesAdams

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What The EFL?!: 132: Ian Evattible

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke are here with your weekly EFL check in.This week there’s a chat about who might do what and why in The championship, news and views on two manageri...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 8d

Brand new What The EFL!

Championship predictions
What next for Luton & Blackpool?
League 1/2 analysis and insights

Thanks Watford, for inevitably sacking the manager just as we publish 😂

Sponsored by @quinnbet its me, @sammyparkin_ & @MattDaviesAdams

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What The EFL?!: 132: Ian Evattible

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke are here with your weekly EFL check in.This week there’s a chat about who might do what and why in The championship, news and views on two manageri...

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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 8d

TOTALLY EXTRA!

On this week's show @acjimbo.bsky.social, @adrianjclarke.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social & @zonal-marking.bsky.social are looking back on the career of one of the Premier League 🐐's...

The mercurial Dennis Bergkamp 🇳🇱

Favourite moments? Memories? Questions?! Anything!

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ALT: a soccer game is being played on a field with advertisements for adidas and barclays

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI...

The signs are VERY GOOD!

Here's my Breakdown of Arsenal's dominant win against West Ham United...

- Carnage in one of the pockets
- Timber & Zubimendi shine
- New look midfield verdict
- Defensive record
- Player ratings

youtu.be/Nh6XwxaFgws

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Here's my Arsenal Analysed piece...

www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal...

Arsenal Analysed: 5 reasons why we beat West Ham

Adrian Clarke has dug through the footage and stats to uncover why we were able to record a 2-0 win against the Hammers

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 9d

It is! It's different of course, as I can't show video clips but Im putting my analysis on YouTube after every game...

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Adrian Clarke

Football insight, tactical expertise, credible opinion & behind the scenes access from former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke. This channel will provide quality football content, that's aimed to help to...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Great chatting to @amylawrence.bsky.social & @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social on the latest episode of Handbrake Off!

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Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the League going into the October international break....

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 9d

For those asking/looking out for it...The Breakdown will go live on YouTube this evening around 7.30pm UK time!

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Ian Stone @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social · 9d

Post West Ham podcast with praise for pretty much whoever we talk about. But also some hard luck stories. Me @amylawrence.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social pod.fo/e/337f8b

Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Rice & Saka goals send Arsenal top

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the League going into the October international break....

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 12d

Yes he got one goal with his head last season!

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 12d

Here's another top class @teammatchbook.bsky.social weekend football pod!

- Chelsea v Liverpool
- Leeds v Spurs
- Man Utd v Sunderland
- Everton v Crystal Palace
- EFL
- Europe

Join me, @markohaire.bsky.social & @danielhussey.bsky.social for a preview with tips...

m.youtube.com/watch?v=uQDD...

Football: PREMIER LEAGUE GW7 | EFL | Europe

YouTube video by Matchbook Betting Exchange

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 12d

Jeremy Doku is bringing end product at the end of his dribbles.

This is good news for Manchester City.

Here's a piece looking at Doku's form and impact...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4432...

Analysis: Doku adding end product to match dribbling skills

Adrian Clarke says Man City winger's game has become more mature and consistent this season

www.premierleague.com

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 12d

How good has Granit Xhaka been this season?

Immense.

Here's some analysis on Sunderland's new midfield general...

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4431...

Analysis: Xhaka at the heart of Sunderland's brilliant start

Adrian Clarke looks at how Swiss midfielder has led the Black Cats' impressive top-flight return

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 12d

Three things to look out for tactically on MW7 of the @premierleague

- Eli Kroupi ready to make his mark
- Woltemade's aerial threat
- West Ham's new midfield

www.premierleague.com/en/news/4431...

Tactics to look out for in Matchweek 7

Adrian Clarke highlights areas from a trio of fixtures including Woltemade's aerial threat to Forest

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 13d

ICYMI here's my analysis of Arsenal's performance against Olympiakos on my YouTube channel!

Loved the Odegaard-Gyokeres combo!

I also discuss perceptions, player ratings & the West Ham game...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWur...

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Adrian Clarke @adrianjclarke.bsky.social · 13d

My Olympiakos Breakdown is UP!

Here's my analysis of last night's Arsenal display...

youtu.be/UWur0oCgIJU

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