
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1305 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus sits down with The Athletic FC for an exclusive interview.
In conversation with Mario Cortegana Santos and Jack Lang, they get into how his move to Arsenal came about, the team’s mentality aft... more
Arsenal and Manchester City take to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final.
Will Arsenal pick up their first major trophy since 2020, or will Pep Guardiola get his hands on his fifth League Cup with the Citizens?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tim Sp... more
Chelsea have been fined more than £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban for making secret payments in relation to transfers.
So does the punishment fit the crime?
And what precedent does this for future cases such as the 115 charges Manchester C... more
Chelsea are out of the Champions League after an 8-2 humbling at the hands of PSG.
So where does such a damaging defeat leave head coach Liam Rosenior?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: James Allcott, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris
Executive Producer: A... more
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I completely agree that u guys should be making more stuff bout stuff outside the prem but other than that great pod
They have some incredible reporters, but according to The Athletic, everyone is tosh. Even when a team is on top of the world, The Athletic proudly awaits their downfall. When a team is bad, they pile on top of the negativity. Seemingly no one is fit enough to win the premier league.
Once again, the reporting is quite good, but this can’t be the only football podcast you listen to. Otherwise, you will forget the sun still exists above the clouds.
Absolutely predatory behaviour persisting with betting portions of the show when there are so many people with gambling issues. The premier league is banning this from shirts next season and I hope you put ethics above profits too.
Great content love the pod
As a Brentford supporter, I would love a pod about Brentford. People thought that they were going down but instead they are fifth I always look at what podcast I have for the night and it’s always a big club so it would be great if we got one about a smaller underdog team like Brentford.
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The content primarily revolves around in-depth discussions of football, focusing on major events, managerial changes, and team performances within leagues such as the Premier League and European competitions. Episodes often feature tactical analyses, political remarks on player management, and significant societal issues like racism in football, illustrated through specific matches or player experiences. Noteworthy discussions highlight the ongoing fluidity in team strategies and player responses to external pressures, making it a vital resource for passionate football followers seeking to understand the intricate dynamics behind the sport.
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