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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
Bundesliga
Xabi Alonso
Bayern Munich
West Ham United
Marcus Rashford
FA Cup
Rasmus Hoyland
Scott Mctominay
Aston Villa

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

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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Tim Spears
Athletic journalist
The Athletic
Episode: The Preview: Man United vs Aston Villa
James McNicholas
Arsenal correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Is the Premier League as strong as everyone thinks?
Liam Toomey
Chelsea correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Is the Premier League as strong as everyone thinks?
Tom Williams
Guest in-studio football writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Can PSG win the Champions League again?
Karl Anker
Guest in-studio football analyst
The Athletic
Episode: Can PSG win the Champions League again?
Oli Kay
Arsenal expert/pundit
former Arsenal player/media
Episode: Can Arsenal or Man City win the quadruple?
Duncan Alexander
Football statistician/analyst
The Athletic
Episode: Can Arsenal or Man City win the quadruple?
Michael Cox
Football tactics expert
The Athletic
Episode: Are football's new laws overcomplicating the game?
Stu James
Sports journalist
The Athletic
Episode: What's wrong with Aston Villa?

Hosts

Ayo Akinwolere
Host who leads discussions on major football events, bringing insightful analysis alongside expert guests.
Adam Leventhal
Host and key journalist with a focus on football reporting and analysis.
Matt Davies-Adams
Presenter and host with a passion for football dialogue and storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • More on international football

    I completely agree that u guys should be making more stuff bout stuff outside the prem but other than that great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🇰🇳😊
    United States17 days ago
  • Murphy’s Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sweet candy stuffs
    United Statesa month ago
  • Betting ads

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    McDojo
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Dhaka

    Great content love the pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan 2424
    United States2 months ago
  • Brentford

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Frankel #10
    United States2 months ago

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Feedback indicates variable opinions on hosts' presentation styles, with some listeners expressing preferences for different hosting dynamics and formats.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging commentary on current football stories.
The show is praised for featuring respected journalists providing inside perspectives on the football world.
Some have noted a desire for more variety in the topics discussed, particularly regarding smaller leagues and clubs.

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Apple Podcasts
#109
United States/Sports
Spotify
#163
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#23
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#92
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can Tudor survive much longer at Spurs?
Q: What are your thoughts on Tudor's future given the four-game, four-defeat run?
All five Athletic writers on the post-match panel agreed Tudor should be sacked, though there was reluctance to act quickly; the consensus is that the current results and tactical misalignments point to a need for a change, even if it's not guaranteed to solve everything immediately.
What's wrong with Aston Villa?
Q: Is Tammy Abraham being used effectively since his arrival?
There is debate among insiders about whether Abraham has been integrated optimally; some suggest Emery's loyalty to trusted players limits opportunities for new signings to make an immediate impact, while others think Abraham hasn't had a long enough run to prove himself.
What's wrong with Aston Villa?
Q: What do you think is the root cause of Villa's form dip recently?
The panel attributes the decline to a combination of high line vulnerability, overreliance on a core group, injuries, and a lag in squad depth that prevents Emery from rotating effectively without weakening the team; there is also concern about tactical consistency and player confidence.
Is Italian football actually broken?
Q: Are the bigger Italian teams looking to clubs like Bodo for inspiration?
Yes, there is a recognition that successful scouting and efficient operation can yield success without the need for vast finances, as demonstrated by Bodo Glimt and Atalanta.
Is Italian football actually broken?
Q: Is Italian football at its lowest point in history?
There are significant challenges but also successes and resilience; it's important to acknowledge the context and not generalize too broadly about the league.

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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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1. Football Weekly
2. The Rest Is Football
3. The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
4. The Overlap
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Recent guests on The Athletic FC Podcast include:

1. Tim Spears
2. James McNicholas
3. Liam Toomey
4. Tom Williams
5. Karl Anker
6. Oli Kay
7. Duncan Alexander
8. Michael Cox

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