Northbank North is the official podcast of Arsenal Canada: the home of Arsenal fans across the Great White North(bank)! Whether you’re on the West Coast, skiing in the Rockies, bundled up in the Maritimes, or anywhere in-between, this is your go-to destination for passionate and entertaining Arsenal content.
Tune in for match-by-match analysis, exclusive interviews with exciting guests, plenty of bang-average banter, plus heartwarming stories from fans across Canada.
This is THE podcast for Canadian Gooners looking to stay connected to the club they love from overseas – the perfect companion to a double-double on those chilly winter days, eh bud.
Northbank North: Arsenal talk, Canadian style.
Latest Episode
Another 1-0 To The Arsenal
On the latest episode of Northbank North, Ricky and Oli deep dive into the extremely important topics of the logistics of watching Arsenal games when on holiday abroad as well as match-day kit superstitions. They also manage to find some time to actually discuss the team and recent performances. They discuss a string of solid results, Noni Madueke’s recent form, lack of playing time for other players in the squad, midfield rotation, and the post-international break Newcastle and Manchester City fixtures.
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Meet Oli
Hi, I’m Oli! Originally from the U.K.- but have lived in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta for the best part of a decade – I was born and raised to be an Arsenal fan. It’s come with some highs and lows (luckily, mainly highs) but I certainly wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel very lucky and grateful to have Arsenal as my team, especially when I think of some of the other teams I could have potentially been raised to support (imagine having to support Spurs).
The best part of being a fan of Arsenal – and a football fan generally – is the memories made, people I’ve met, and friendships formed along the way. Now, being part of Arsenal Canada I get to do this all over again across the pond. It’s an awesome community and I’m very honoured to have the opportunity to co-host the Northbank North podcast on behalf of the Arsenal supporters club here in Canada!
Favourite Kit: 2025/26 Home Kit
Favourite Player: Thierry Henry, or Dennis Bergkamp.
Favourite Current Player: Again, so hard to pick just one but I’ll go with Martin Odegaard
Favourite Chant: Has to be the Eze – “F*ck off Tottenham, I’m a Gooner now” chant, it gets stuck in my head for days sometimes.
OLIVER REEVES
Meet Ricky
Hey folks, I’m Ricky. I’m an Arsenal supporter based in Toronto, Canada. I’m a real estate broker by day, and a die-hard Gooner in my spare time. I’ve been part of the Arsenal Canada supporters club team for the past few years, and have formed such meaningful connections with the community that I will forever be grateful for. One day Oli and I came up with the idea of putting together a podcast from a Canadian fan’s perspective, so here we are!
One of the best parts of being an Arsenal supporter is definitely the community. No matter where you are in the world, if you meet a fellow supporter you will always be met with a warm reception (and of course, a chat about the state of the team). I’m so happy that you’ve found us, and are part of our journey with Northbank North. Up the Arsenal!
Favourite Kit: 2000-02 Home Kit (Dreamcast)
Favourite Player: Thierry Henry
Favourite Current Player: Mikel Merino and Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice, and…ok, I’ll stop there, but this team is so likable.
Favourite Chant: After our 6-0 win vs West Ham in Feb 2024 – “Who put the ball in the West Ham net? Half our f*cking team did!”. It was used a few other times vs the likes of Burnley, Sheffield United and PSV in the Champions league. I’m hoping we can bring that one back soon.
RICKY CHADHA
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