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  • Welcome to The Athletic FC's TH-cam channel, where best-in-class journalism meets video.
    In this episode, we look at why Arsenal's Ben White has become such a divisive figure of late - comparing how the right back is perceived inside and outside of the North London club.
    In the words of his captain Martin Odegaard: "“When you look at him from the outside, you might think that he’s someone who doesn’t care too much...But he’s one of the guys who cares the most - about the team, about his team-mates.”
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  • @Goonerpoo
    @Goonerpoo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +741

    Throughout his career, he has been completely adored by the most tactically astute and demanding managers, such as Bielsa and Arteta, and has played every game possible. So even if Southgate makes him look bad, it would be unwise to fall for that lie.

    • @jonahraposo2906
      @jonahraposo2906 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      southgate is a pigeon brain if arteta believes in him he must be the truth

  • @irinamishchenko9742
    @irinamishchenko9742 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +645

    Does not need defending, he has our full support

    • @TheAthleticFC
      @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      Thoughts on the England situation?

    • @benjamindadzie9657
      @benjamindadzie9657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

      Unless we know the full story and I must say for someone who cried after his first call up,it will take something serious for him to excuse himself from the national team.​@@TheAthleticFC

    • @everyone1liesd459
      @everyone1liesd459 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      England have 3 RBs
      I wouldnt want to sit on the bench just because i can play cb/Rb
      Being the bench utility player isn't fun
      James Trent Walker Trippier
      Colwill Stones Maguire(Southgate loves him)
      ​@@benjamindadzie9657

    • @NnamdO
      @NnamdO 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

      I’m not sure what’s got me more flabbergasted: how the everyone has swallowed Southgate’s words without much pushback on his defence of Holland and his favourites in general, or how fans can’t figure out if Ben White is rejecting England or Southgate.
      Southgate has totally mismanaged this situation. Hopefully, with time, it will receive the proper perspective and scrutiny.

    • @hyywe240
      @hyywe240 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's the first team I've ever seen a player praised for turning down england. It's really strange. I think it's because of the not so smart fans who dislike southgate

  • @ahameed4801
    @ahameed4801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +228

    He is so consistent 👏

    • @TheAthleticFC
      @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Best right back in the league?

    • @vanish9730
      @vanish9730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@TheAthleticFChe is good but not that good

    • @nix8260
      @nix8260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheAthleticFC I think Dalot, Walker and Bradley should be in that discussion tbh

    • @TheAthleticFC
      @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Give admin your top 5...

    • @TheAthleticFC
      @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Who makes your top 5, then?

  • @LongHaulGamingHD1
    @LongHaulGamingHD1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    He's that guy who acts stoic and tough but deep down cares about the things/people closest to him the most. A typical Kimi Raikkonen

    • @kiranpandiyan159
      @kiranpandiyan159 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ooooohh as a Kimi Raikkonen fan I love this comment.

  • @Pratip.
    @Pratip. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    Benny Blanco is a leader at the back.

  • @MidnightTheOne
    @MidnightTheOne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    He's Benny Blanco, say no more 🔥

    • @TheAthleticFC
      @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thoughts on the England situation?

    • @madgamer44x
      @madgamer44x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@TheAthleticFC Southgate is a fraud in summary. Why would White go to England for meaningless friendlies to sit on the bench for Walker... meanwhile, he's been the best RB in the league

    • @MidnightTheOne
      @MidnightTheOne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Arteta said he knew why Ben left the England squad during the WC and has his full support. Rumours have it Ben doesn't like the atmosphere in England's dressing room and chose not to be a part of it

  • @justthetwoofus.
    @justthetwoofus. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Played through injury in the second half of last season, the most important stretch and held his own despite the struggles around him. He’s a top player.

  • @FlashMeterRed
    @FlashMeterRed 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    he said he doesn't watch football BECAUSE HE WAS ALWAYS WANTING TO PLAY IT. ffs.

  • @Lukemasonmedia
    @Lukemasonmedia หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Ben White , he rarely turns out a bad performance

  • @husseinjmakshofi2697
    @husseinjmakshofi2697 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dude is a bloody gem

  • @adrianpillai6645
    @adrianpillai6645 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Ben white is somewhat of a mystery (outside of Arsenal).
    Cue 1 minute about how he's a strong willed, competitive, dedicated, adaptable player and person who does not shy away from hardship.
    The only "mystery" is why Southgate is trying to paint him as a weak willed brat for standing up for himself, and not willing to accept bad treatment from an assistant coach. Start Steve Holland at right back, there, problem solved.

  • @Machinationstudio
    @Machinationstudio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    There's no mystery. He just doesn't suffer fools.

  • @FLASK904
    @FLASK904 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Remember when the media and rival fans mocked Arsenal for the transfer when United, Chelsea, and Liverpool got Varane, Fofana, and Konate?

    • @JORDAN0BRAHAM
      @JORDAN0BRAHAM 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jackwilliam2965
      @jackwilliam2965 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now he is on elite level performing every week. Top player

  • @DS-wq8oq
    @DS-wq8oq หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Idc if he doesn’t care about football. All I know is that whenever he puts on that Arsenal shirt, he gives everything

  • @mariolouis3588
    @mariolouis3588 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My thoughts on this is that ben should be left alone cos he has his reasons. Man needs to spend time with his family. There's more to life than football. We should respect his decisions n move on

  • @saki1333
    @saki1333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Not the first player to decide not to play and not the last.
    Southgate out.

  • @StuTheDon17
    @StuTheDon17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    He doesn't want to go anywhere near Gareth Southgate. Why doesn't the media and football youtubers just put 2 + 2 together and call it for what it is.
    He doesn't want to waste his time playing under a complete buffoon who benches him.
    It is simple.

  • @johndaly2816
    @johndaly2816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He knows Southgate would rather play an injured Reece James over him, so why even bother?

  • @Wayne_Jenkins
    @Wayne_Jenkins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Ben whites had to play nearly every minute this season with Timber and tomiysu’s injuries, despite the fact he’s been carrying a knee injury most of the year, and it’s his third straight year of consistent Arsenal performances, but this past week has been most media attention he’s gotten for mostly made up narratives without substance, real shame

  • @shahidnyker2900
    @shahidnyker2900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +181

    They're defending him because you guys published a slander piece about him on behalf of the national team
    Edit: typo

    • @TJW-YT
      @TJW-YT 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      Yeah I don’t know why the athletic seems to have forgot it was them that put out a bunch of negative press about White.
      It was even them that said he only goes by Benjamin and hates being called Ben yet every Arsenal player that has come out talking about him recently refers to him as Ben.
      It’s a really weird obsession with him, maybe he’s done something to offend someone at the athletic.

  • @kurtsudheim825
    @kurtsudheim825 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He didn't WATCH a James at home, I believe he comes from a more rugby oriented family. Doesn't mean he didn't care at all, not like he's just in it for the money as some believe, he still loves actually playing

  • @TheOutlierToday
    @TheOutlierToday 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Not because you're a footballer means you're obsessed with football. He plays over 50 games a year. That's enough football 😂

  • @theavazov
    @theavazov 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    As a united fan I wish arsenal win against bayern

  • @Brownmumba8973
    @Brownmumba8973 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Was treated like rubbish before. Don’t blame him not to go again

  • @Demyliano
    @Demyliano 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Benjamin White ❤

  • @Delusionaryvisionary_407
    @Delusionaryvisionary_407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The way I think about it, he's one if not the best right back in the league. He can do all three of the modern full back roles in the same game. He can form part of a back three, invert forward into midfield and overlap. Ooo, almost forgot he's a centre back who can play as a defensive midfielder too.

  • @craigfoulkes
    @craigfoulkes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a united fan, I fully understand club over country.

  • @wesleyauburn1324
    @wesleyauburn1324 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He gives it hundred percent all the time

  • @brianeasy9220
    @brianeasy9220 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Benjamin is the most consistent RB in England. And I hope Calvin Phillips and Henderson lover - Southgate will leave the national team ASAP

  • @Wayne_Jenkins
    @Wayne_Jenkins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maybe look at what Southgate’s said and think to push back slightly would be some proper analysis

  • @_jojo11
    @_jojo11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job, Bruce

  • @mikeoxlong4588
    @mikeoxlong4588 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Screenshot this he will become a fantastic manager

  • @chrisfraser5088
    @chrisfraser5088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    TONS of professional footballers don’t watch football. How was this ever a story?

  • @cheesball96
    @cheesball96 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love benno for this! Class

  • @jermainsmomoh6131
    @jermainsmomoh6131 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ben White moves at his own pace, always

  • @davidheaven2961
    @davidheaven2961 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not watching football doesn’t mean u don’t love it

  • @ngare.k
    @ngare.k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Other than just offering chess lessons, apparently Hikaru has also sponsored Andy through some of his tournaments (a fact Hikaru refused to mention in his recap).
    Wishing GM Woodward all the best in his VERY promising career.

  • @Sugalishere
    @Sugalishere 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope Southgate continues to coach England so that White can help us get the pl trophy. He's the defender we need and I'm happy if he doesn't go get injured like trent 😂

  • @TheAthleticFC
    @TheAthleticFC  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Where does Ben White rank amongst right backs in the Premier League? 🤔

    • @nix8260
      @nix8260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Top 5 definetely. Where though? Can't say definitively rn. Might have to check back end of szn

    • @benjamindadzie9657
      @benjamindadzie9657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Top 3..
      Walker
      Dalot
      White... Technically he's better than those 2. He can play multiple positions as well.

    • @ikeman9784
      @ikeman9784 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@benjamindadzie9657This dude said Dalot that get cooked every week 😆

    • @benjamindadzie9657
      @benjamindadzie9657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ikeman9784 he's a solid defender.. I'm not a Man United fan though

    • @SiobhanParkers
      @SiobhanParkers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nix8260Top 5 across europe

  • @human-connections
    @human-connections หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the man, but i think once Timber comes in his game time is going to suffer if everyone is fit and available.

  • @michaelmlamar8321
    @michaelmlamar8321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Shorts merchants

  • @burden_of_knowing
    @burden_of_knowing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ben White isn't a mystery but the way the National Team coaches managed him.

  • @jasonleon1976
    @jasonleon1976 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ben White is a person you want in the trenches with you. Switched on and professional.

  • @coffeyallday
    @coffeyallday 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arsenal, gardening, tanning, England
    In that order

  • @WinstonChurchill732
    @WinstonChurchill732 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Arteta has put his stamp on the team to the point where Ben is more able to flourish as a more advanced full back.
    At England, Southgate often reverts to a Back 5, and there is often less attacking emphasis with Kane's abilities at build-up.
    Arteta will turn Ben into an attacking machine soon.

  • @KeeperCharlie
    @KeeperCharlie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honestly, can not care less about international football anyway.

  • @marcelosalgado9295
    @marcelosalgado9295 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He doesn’t watch football because they make him watch himself play to improve

  • @basilrezwan7779
    @basilrezwan7779 หลายเดือนก่อน

    El capitan..

  • @christianenglish7467
    @christianenglish7467 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You try to turn the shaolin hands into a scholars cradle, but I can see it takes all your effort

  • @otuefiom5730
    @otuefiom5730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He better served playing for Nigeria than England.

  • @RyanMK666
    @RyanMK666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lost all respect for him after turning down his country. I’ve lost the same respect for those who once played for irelands youth team just to join the English team. Turning your back on your country is a big no go.

  • @frglrk
    @frglrk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Is it really that deep? So he doesn’t watch football? lol - and would rather preserve himself for Arsenal’s title push than play 3rd fiddle to other RBs ahead of him in the pecking order - so what? lol

  • @mikem8211
    @mikem8211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You want the current best English RB and probably 2nd best CB to come to major tournaments and get no minutes over the likes of Tripper and Maguire? Jog on Gareth 😂

  • @mirrors23
    @mirrors23 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you left Football Daily?

  • @frhnkmll15_
    @frhnkmll15_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    The England national team wasted him, so it's natural he doesn't want to play there and now the England national team desperately needs Ben White to play, but Ben doesn't need the England national team 😂😂😂

  • @geedub2019
    @geedub2019 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is it England or is it Southgate?

  • @granitxhaka7261
    @granitxhaka7261 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Overhyping players like bum white tells u all u need to know why Assna keep 🍼 it

  • @user-ff4rp2ho9h
    @user-ff4rp2ho9h หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gary Neville was elite because he was Mr 7/10… benny blancho is mr 8/10… it’s that simple

  • @milespudge7817
    @milespudge7817 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Arsenal family's delusional

  • @greyjedi75
    @greyjedi75 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Free Will

  • @Zaraki879
    @Zaraki879 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best Right back in the league this season.

  • @Keld1987
    @Keld1987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    White know he will lose value if he plays for Southgates England..

  • @bludgermoey876
    @bludgermoey876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    33:00

  • @deanrawlinson3350
    @deanrawlinson3350 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol, you can't play though a hamstring injury

  • @sk2790
    @sk2790 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gooners r so toxic.. they talk so much crap about arteta and now they love him. Same with white. Same with havertz. Same with Raya. What a disgusting fanbase

  • @FPLworm
    @FPLworm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you want chris hamil back at football daily like this comment

  • @hongeeng4756
    @hongeeng4756 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ben White can't defend

  • @AA-ck5ix
    @AA-ck5ix 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn’t answer why he made himself unavailable though? Bad short

  • @garruksson
    @garruksson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tbh it is kind of boring when footballers aren't interested in the sport as a whole

    • @worldsbest91
      @worldsbest91 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I would say it's the opposite. Now everyone seems to be interested in Ben White BECAUSE of the fact he's admitted to not being that into football generally. If he wanted to go under the radar, he could've just pretended to like it like everybody else. Now people wanna know what his deal is.

  • @Raithlinx
    @Raithlinx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gets pegged daily

  • @craigfoulkes
    @craigfoulkes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a united fan, I fully understand club over country.