Arsenal give small boy debut (...and Erik ten Hag loses first game)

Aug 25, 03:34 PM

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He’s fifteen. He’s supposed to be doing his GCSEs. And just the coursework, he shouldn’t be taking exams until next year. Max Dowman is young. But he seems to be really good for Arsenal too. Adrian Clarke was young and good for Arsenal once and he’s seen a few come through the ranks since. How does he rate Dowman and what can be done to look after the boy?

Plus we’ve got a full weekend round-up including Seb Stafford Bloor’s thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen’s shock opening day defeat. 

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Producer: Helena Fremantle
Writers’ Room: Chris Smith 
Guests: Adrian Clarke, Seb Stafford Bloor