The J League has long been the leading men’s competition in Asia and in recent years has been the breeding ground for not only some of our leading national players, but also our coaching top ranks. Of course Ange Postecoglou is head of the class but not far back is Kevin Muscat with a Premiership and second place in the last two seasons – will Harry Kewell be the next manager to polish his craft in the land of the rising sun? Rob and Edge discuss it all with our mate from The Asian Game Scott McIntyre.

Then, after falling just short of an unexpected title in last seasons English top flight, the Gunners are mounting a proper case this season with Mikel Arteta’s men one point from top in the Premier League and top of their group in the Champions League with both titles looking open. Was the weekend a stumble against a legitimate Villa side or are the Gunners still a player or two short of a premiership winning side? Edge and Joey Lynch discuss it all with James McNicholas from The Athletic…

The lads bring home the Pod looking ahead to the mens Asian Cup just one month away.