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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
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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

Arsenal host Chelsea in their second London derby in the space of a week.

Can the Gunners take momentum from a brilliant win at Tottenham last time out, or will Chelsea put the brakes firmly back on Arsenal’s title charge? 

Host: Matt Davies-Adams more

Despite being 10 points clear in Serie A, Inter have been knocked out the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus followed suit on Wednesday night meaning Italy’s only round of 16 representative is Atalanta.

So, is Italian football in crisis or th... more

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This season, plenty of managers have talked themselves into trouble.

Oliver Glasner angered Crystal Palace fans by telling them to “stay humble”.

And Ruben Amorim got sacked shortly after public criticism of Man United.

So just how powerful are a ... more

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The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United has got off to a flying start.

So how has he done it?

And what would it take for him to get the job permanently?

Host: Adam Leventhal

Guests: Mark Critchley, Adam Crafton

Executive Producer: Adey Moor... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Smethurst
Owner of Macclesfield Town, a club recently returned to prominence after being liquidated.
Macclesfield Town
Episode: Why is there so much uncertainty at Palace?
Andy Jones
The Athletic's Liverpool correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Premier League Review: Arsenal miss chance to extend lead
Liam Racinha
Head coach of Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
David Cogan
Head of the independent football regulator
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Ilkay Gündogan
Professional footballer
FC Barcelona
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Jason Stockwood
Chairman of Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Jürgen Klopp
Former Liverpool manager
Liverpool FC
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper
Episode: Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Jesse Marsch
American soccer coach, currently leading Canada as head coach for the 2026 World Cup
Canadian National Soccer Team
Episode: The Athletic meets... Jesse Marsch

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
  • Dhaka

    Great content love the pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan 2424
    United Statesa month 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
  • FIFA WC pricing

    An excellent dissection of the issues and, seeming, conflicts of interest present with the current FIFA WC. Certainly felt the frustration towards the fan groups

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oooykiw
    United States3 months ago
  • “Big 6” focused

    This podcast has some very likable guests. It’s not up there with my go to Podcasts however because it dedicate so much time to the traditional big six teams which I feel diminishes it’s credibility and listenability

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Phil.H86
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The Athletics Sky 6 Podcast

    The same clubs over and over again. How are they not bored of talking about the same few clubs every week?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Toadfooty
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

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.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#141
United States/Sports
Spotify
#163
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#24
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#115
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Carrick making the 'impossible job' seem easy?
Q: Was there a case of mud sticking with the comments made by Jim Ratcliffe?
I'm not sure that commercial partners will necessarily associate Manchester United with these comments long term, but I do think for Ratcliffe, it's going to be one of the first things that people think about.
Is Carrick making the 'impossible job' seem easy?
Q: Do you think that Michael Carrick has a genuine chance of getting the job if those targets are met?
If he gets into the Champions League, he deserves to be part of the conversation, whether that means interviews and whatever.
Anatomy of a Transfer: Your Questions Answered
Q: Do clubs use media for leverage?
Yes, clubs often use media for player interest and negotiations which can sometimes backfire.
Anatomy of a Transfer: Your Questions Answered
Q: What does it mean when a transfer fee is undisclosed?
It's down to the clubs themselves, often due to agreements with confidentiality clauses.
Anatomy of a Transfer: Your Questions Answered
Q: How do I know if a transfer is good value?
You never really know until the player joins the club; success varies by individual.

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1. The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
2. The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
3. Tifo Football Podcast
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Recent guests on The Athletic FC Podcast include:

1. Rob Smethurst
2. Andy Jones
3. Liam Racinha
4. David Cogan
5. Ilkay Gündogan
6. Jason Stockwood
7. Jürgen Klopp
8. Rob Green

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