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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic
Premier League
Manchester United
Manchester City
Erik Ten Hag
Liverpool
Football
Ineos
Champions League
Chelsea
Erling Haaland
Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich
West Ham United
Marcus Rashford
FA Cup
Rasmus Hoyland
Aston Villa
Scott Mctominay

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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Latest Episodes

On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the team discuss some of the high profile players to have switched positions in the Premier League recently.

Also - what makes players flexible? And who excels in multiple roles?

Host: Mich... more

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week we're looking ahead to the biggest games of MW15.

Tim Spiers and Cerys Jones join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the midweek action and preview Wolves vs Manchester United, Bournemouth vs C... more

Arsenal continue to set the pace in the Premier League, but there was a minor scare at the Emirates as Declan Rice was forced off against Brentford.

So, how important is he for Arsenal?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Art De Roche and Carl Anka

Execut... more

Tuesday night saw goals galore in the Premier League.

Nine at Craven Cottage as Manchester City edged a 5-4 win over Fulham - including Erling Haaland’s 100th.

And at St James’ Park - there was a last minute equaliser from Cristian Romero, earning ... more

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Recent Guests

Dean Holden
Former head coach of Bristol City, currently assistant manager at Hull City
Episode: Ornstein transfer latest: Is Semenyo on the move?
David Kogan
Chair of the Independent Football Regulator
Episode: Meet the man expected to fix English football
Megan Feringa
Award nominated MFA and writer up for writer of the year at the FSAs
Episode: Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far
Tim Spiers
Episode: Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far
Mirwan Surwaso
CEO of Como, instrumental in the club's rise to Serie A and a key figure in their business strategy
Como 1907
Episode: Cesc Fabregas, data, and Disney: Inside Como
Adam Wharton
Rising star, Crystal Palace and England international
Crystal Palace
Episode: Ornstein meets Adam Wharton: “I was born in Blackburn not Barcelona”
Liam Rosenior
Current head coach of RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Episode: Liam Rosenior interview: Strasbourg's rapid rise & the value of diversity
James Featherstone
Agent representing players including Adam Wharton
Omnisports
Episode: What do football agents actually do?
Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper
Episode: Is Harry Kane better than ever?

Hosts

Matt Davies-Adams
Presenter
Ayo Akinwolere
Host of The Athletic FC Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Very good

    The athletic is undoubtedly one of the most respected and entertaining sports journalism, and that shouldn’t be a surprise for anyone. I must say that I enjoy this podcast, but other athletic productions like Jimbo’s Totally Football Show tend to be more engaging, rather than the bland athletic fc. I must also admit that the random outbursts of sound are quite annoying, and if you are listening to the podcast to relax, you have to change the volume many times throughout episodes. I would also li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soccermum24
    Australiaa month ago
  • Podcast about Liverpool….. again 🙄

    The athletic has like 3 podcast a week about Liverpool. It’s so annoying. You can tell their favoritism towards Liverpool

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bh0gg17
    United States2 months ago
  • Nothing innovative

    Every podcast is the same mundane, reactive rubbish pumped out on the BBC football site every. Shame as I like the pundits, but really need more interesting topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Someguywholeavesreviews
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Listen if you support Arsenal or Liverpool, give it pass otherwise.

    Enough said.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CFCW8
    Canada3 months ago
  • Opinion

    Good show but host is often very excitable, with voice levels becoming unbearable at times. Don’t like the bookies odds on Saturday review.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    babsrrushdts
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners express annoyance at the focus on certain clubs, especially Liverpool.
Hosts tend to engage in lively debates, drawing mixed opinions among fans.
Overall high quality journalism, but wishes for broader coverage of other leagues.
Solid football insights from knowledgeable hosts.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of Premier League teams.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#153
United States/Sports
Spotify
#164
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#25
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#101
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Man United's midfield wishlist for 2026
Q: What should we expect from United's midfield recruitment going forward?
Manchester United needs to solidify its midfield presence and is looking at young talents, but will likely face challenges in the January transfer window.
The Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal
Q: How do you see the midfield battle between Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo unfolding?
Both players are emblematic of modern football and will likely be influential, with Rice potentially helping more out of possession but Caicedo contributing significantly to the build-up play.
The Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal
Q: What do you think is the most significant factor for Chelsea going into this game?
Chelsea's confidence from their recent win against Barcelona is crucial, but they need to avoid defensively faltering against Arsenal's strong team.
Meet the man expected to fix English football
Q: Is that not a conflict? People are going to be saying, whoa, whoa, whoa, I thought football hates that?
No, we are committed to working with all political parties and will only engage to ensure the stability of clubs and their communities.
Meet the man expected to fix English football
Q: Are you going to do it better? Do you think you will catch more unqualified, under-resourced people going in?
Yes, we will have stringent tests for all owners and senior executives of clubs to ensure they are capable and qualified to manage their respective clubs.

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This football-focused podcast offers in-depth discussions on Premier League happenings, including match previews, player performances, and transfer news, driven by knowledgeable hosts and guests from the world of sports journalism. The show stands out by delivering insightful commentary on current issues in football, engaging with unique perspectives on player strategies, club dynamics, and managerial changes while addressing the broader implications of these events within the sport.

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Which podcasts are similar to The Athletic FC Podcast?

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1. The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
2. The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
3. Tifo Football Podcast
4. Football Weekly
5. Football Daily

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1. Dean Holden
2. David Kogan
3. Megan Feringa
4. Tim Spiers
5. Mirwan Surwaso
6. Adam Wharton
7. Liam Rosenior
8. James Featherstone

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