Amy Lawrence
@amylawrence.bsky.social
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Amy Lawrence
@amylawrence.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Fruit Bats - Lazy Eye
YouTube video by Angus Denver
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Think I might post a song that appears in my head each day on here.
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
Handbrake Off pod is here. Lots of Arsenal, plus a bit too much information from @adrianjclarke.bsky.social on his bubblebath retreat and we learn that @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social is not big on hats or nature... Enjoy x
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pod.fo/e/34ff35
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Should Arsenal be disappointed by Sunderland draw?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-2 draw away to Sunderland on Saturday.The panel reflect on the difficulties Sunderland posed, Arsenal’s much improved sec...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Handbrake Off pod is here. Lots of Arsenal, plus a bit too much information from @adrianjclarke.bsky.social on his bubblebath retreat and we learn that @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social is not big on hats or nature... Enjoy x
pod.fo/e/34ff35
pod.fo/e/34ff35
What a lovely, original, piece of football writing here from @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social. The threads of history lend meaning to a modern match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Arsenal’s last clean-sheet record ended in 1903 – meet the Glossop tripe-dresser who Dan Ballard emulated
Arsenal's clean-sheet record came to an end on Saturday, and there are some surprising links to a similar run in 1903…
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
What a lovely, original, piece of football writing here from @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social. The threads of history lend meaning to a modern match.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Reposted by Amy Lawrence
Back on #HandbrakeOff for @theathleticfc.bsky.social with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & @amylawrence.bsky.social
Talking Prague, Sunderland and being chucked in at the deep end...
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Talking Prague, Sunderland and being chucked in at the deep end...
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Merino’s brace seals historic night in Prague
Podcast Episode · Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show · 05/11/2025 · 41m
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November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Back on #HandbrakeOff for @theathleticfc.bsky.social with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social & @amylawrence.bsky.social
Talking Prague, Sunderland and being chucked in at the deep end...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Talking Prague, Sunderland and being chucked in at the deep end...
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My son just asked if I remembered last time Arsenal went 8 games without conceding… in 1903.
I’ve been totally done here 😆
I’ve been totally done here 😆
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My son just asked if I remembered last time Arsenal went 8 games without conceding… in 1903.
I’ve been totally done here 😆
I’ve been totally done here 😆
Today's Handbrake Off pod. On fields full of Rice, defender's defenders, Trossard leading from the front, and some unexpected sound effects. With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social Enjoy x
pod.fo/e/349a96
pod.fo/e/349a96
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Rice runs the show in Burnley
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s dominance, the team’s love for defending, ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today's Handbrake Off pod. On fields full of Rice, defender's defenders, Trossard leading from the front, and some unexpected sound effects. With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social Enjoy x
pod.fo/e/349a96
pod.fo/e/349a96
Arsenal don't give a damn.*
Some words from Burnley on Arsenal and the spirit of the spaghetti western.
(* They give lots of damns but you know what I mean)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Some words from Burnley on Arsenal and the spirit of the spaghetti western.
(* They give lots of damns but you know what I mean)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Arsenal don’t give a damn
“I think the first half was one of the best that we've played,” said Mikel Arteta of a display of dominant relentlessness
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November 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Arsenal don't give a damn.*
Some words from Burnley on Arsenal and the spirit of the spaghetti western.
(* They give lots of damns but you know what I mean)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Some words from Burnley on Arsenal and the spirit of the spaghetti western.
(* They give lots of damns but you know what I mean)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Memories of a trip to Turf Moor 25 years ago to report on Ian Wright’s debut… for Burnley!
November 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Memories of a trip to Turf Moor 25 years ago to report on Ian Wright’s debut… for Burnley!
Turf Moor. Sensational view.
November 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Turf Moor. Sensational view.
Handbrake Off. Hale End strikes again. Plus a remarkable fan story and sumo wrestling. Enjoy. X
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pod.fo/e/347715
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Hale End sensations sink Brighton
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brighton in the Carabao Cup at the Emirates on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on Arsenal’s historic Oc...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Handbrake Off. Hale End strikes again. Plus a remarkable fan story and sumo wrestling. Enjoy. X
pod.fo/e/347715
pod.fo/e/347715
17 and 15. Homegrown Hale End. Mates. Living it together. How beautiful is this.
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
17 and 15. Homegrown Hale End. Mates. Living it together. How beautiful is this.
Max and Andre. Good luck lads. Enjoy the challenge and feel the love.
October 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Max and Andre. Good luck lads. Enjoy the challenge and feel the love.
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It is way past time for the UK government & the BBC to get off X & for Musk to be treated as a threat to national security.
The world's richest man is using his site to promote civil war, ethnic violence & the overthrow of an elected government.
You won't win him over with another conference on AI
The world's richest man is using his site to promote civil war, ethnic violence & the overthrow of an elected government.
You won't win him over with another conference on AI
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It is way past time for the UK government & the BBC to get off X & for Musk to be treated as a threat to national security.
The world's richest man is using his site to promote civil war, ethnic violence & the overthrow of an elected government.
You won't win him over with another conference on AI
The world's richest man is using his site to promote civil war, ethnic violence & the overthrow of an elected government.
You won't win him over with another conference on AI
Reposted by Amy Lawrence
I was always certain taking Arseblog off Twitter was the right thing to do, but stuff like this makes me very happy I did.
This is a deranged billionaire unaccountable to anyone using his platform to incite violence. Grim.
This is a deranged billionaire unaccountable to anyone using his platform to incite violence. Grim.
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I was always certain taking Arseblog off Twitter was the right thing to do, but stuff like this makes me very happy I did.
This is a deranged billionaire unaccountable to anyone using his platform to incite violence. Grim.
This is a deranged billionaire unaccountable to anyone using his platform to incite violence. Grim.
New pod. I have decided for my brain to henceforth mute the words 'It's Arsenal's to lose' - I mean, come on. Lots of Arsenal conversation here if that's your thing. With @adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and some listener input (thanks folks).
pod.fo/e/3453db
pod.fo/e/3453db
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Eze magic makes the difference
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday. The panel reflect on Arsenal becoming statistical favourites t...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New pod. I have decided for my brain to henceforth mute the words 'It's Arsenal's to lose' - I mean, come on. Lots of Arsenal conversation here if that's your thing. With @adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and some listener input (thanks folks).
pod.fo/e/3453db
pod.fo/e/3453db
Very encouraging that Max Dowman's scholarship, leading to a first pro contract, is agreed. With the best youth there is always a risk they will be lured away. Arsenal have been smart in handling his elevation by mixing a special amount of opportunity and care.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Arsenal had to make a special case for Max Dowman – his super talent merits it
Arsenal have managed to sign the 15-year-old to scholarship terms. A professional contract is expected to follow when he turns 17...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Very encouraging that Max Dowman's scholarship, leading to a first pro contract, is agreed. With the best youth there is always a risk they will be lured away. Arsenal have been smart in handling his elevation by mixing a special amount of opportunity and care.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Thank you Dave Ball for one of the great songs of my youth. We used to sing this with heart and soul in break time at school and I love it still.
Say Hello Wave Goodbye.
Rest well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kg...
Say Hello Wave Goodbye.
Rest well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kg...
Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
YouTube video by SoftCellVEVO
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October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank you Dave Ball for one of the great songs of my youth. We used to sing this with heart and soul in break time at school and I love it still.
Say Hello Wave Goodbye.
Rest well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kg...
Say Hello Wave Goodbye.
Rest well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kg...
Handbrake Off. Yes it was.
With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and Art de Roche on Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid.
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With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and Art de Roche on Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid.
pod.fo/e/3426d5
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Gyokeres stars as Arsenal thrash Atletico Madrid
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 4-0 thumping of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The panel discuss just how awesome this Arsenal te...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Handbrake Off. Yes it was.
With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and Art de Roche on Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid.
pod.fo/e/3426d5
With @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and Art de Roche on Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid.
pod.fo/e/3426d5
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On boring, boring Arsenal.
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Arsenal show they are much more than just set pieces and dogged defending
The home win over Atletico Madrid showed how Mikel Arteta is evolving his team into an open, attacking force
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
On boring, boring Arsenal.
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
On boring, boring Arsenal.
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Arsenal show they are much more than just set pieces and dogged defending
The home win over Atletico Madrid showed how Mikel Arteta is evolving his team into an open, attacking force
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
On boring, boring Arsenal.
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Turns out there might just be more to them than set pieces bolted onto grisly shut-outs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
A compelling half. Saka blistering at times. That right hand triangle with Timber and Eze is very promsing.
Poised, as they say!
Poised, as they say!
October 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A compelling half. Saka blistering at times. That right hand triangle with Timber and Eze is very promsing.
Poised, as they say!
Poised, as they say!
Excellent dugout watch fun just now as Simeone and Arteta were both flinging their arms around furiously in Olympic quality synchronised gesticulation.
October 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Excellent dugout watch fun just now as Simeone and Arteta were both flinging their arms around furiously in Olympic quality synchronised gesticulation.
I am looking forward to this. What a great idea for a love letter/book. Some people (ahem) can still quote lines from this classic of its very specific football-war-Stallone-Pele-Caine-Osman genre?!
In case you're interested in books, 'Escape to Victory', or books about 'Escape to Victory', my new book is out now.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Victoire!
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Victoire!
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I am looking forward to this. What a great idea for a love letter/book. Some people (ahem) can still quote lines from this classic of its very specific football-war-Stallone-Pele-Caine-Osman genre?!
Monday morning Handbrake Off pod.
Reflections on a team that are serious about getting shit done.
Have a lovely week out there. X
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Reflections on a team that are serious about getting shit done.
Have a lovely week out there. X
pod.fo/e/34045a
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: Saka shines in job done at Fulham
Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Fulham on Saturday.The panel discuss the different tests Arsenal have faced and passed so far this season, ho...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Monday morning Handbrake Off pod.
Reflections on a team that are serious about getting shit done.
Have a lovely week out there. X
pod.fo/e/34045a
Reflections on a team that are serious about getting shit done.
Have a lovely week out there. X
pod.fo/e/34045a
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Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Like Arsenal, Gabriel continues to dig deep
The Brazil defender's performance against Fulham spoke volumes about Mike Arteta's team. They got the job done
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Like Arsenal, Gabriel continues to dig deep
The Brazil defender's performance against Fulham spoke volumes about Mike Arteta's team. They got the job done
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Big Gabi, and the art of digging deep to pull your performance around.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...