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The Athletic FC Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:18

Levy leaves Spurs & early Premier League conclusions

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Huge news from north London on Thursday as Daniel Levy was removed from his role as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman after almost 25 years at the club. We discuss what that means for the future of the club..Also, as the Premier League takes a break, Liverpool are the only perfect side, Aston Villa can’t score and Sunderland have won more games than Manchester City!We draw some hasty conclusions based on what we’ve seen so far!Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Oli Kay & Jay

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41:36

Is women's football still growing?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Record attendances at the Euros? Check.65k in London to celebrate the Lionesses? Check.Rising attendances for the WSL? Not last season.So is women's football still growing?Plus, Nikki Doucet, chief executive of the Women’s Professional League - who took control of the WSL in 2024, joins us ahead of the start of the new season.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa and Nikki DoucetExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See

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35:04

Sesko and Gyokeres: Will they adapt to the Premier...

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Premier League clubs went BIG on striker signings this summer. But how difficult is it to adapt to England’s top flight?Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha joins Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka to reveal what it really takes to adapt to the Premier League. From his own journey at Newcastle and Fulham to breaking down the challenges facing big-money summer signings like Sesko, Gyökeres and Isak, Louis shares unique insight into the pressures of English football and the mentality needed to

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37:27

The 10 biggest moments of the transfer window

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This has been a transfer window for the ages.There’s been sulks, sagas and over £3billion spent by Premier League clubs. Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the transfer guru himself, David Ornstein, to wrap up the window. And then, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob Whitehead debate and rank the top 10 moments.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob WhiteheadExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See

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39:00

The DealSheet with David Ornstein

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/01

David Ornstein joins Adam Leventhal, Chris Weatherspoon and JJ Bull to run through the top deals on deadline day.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: David Ornstein, Chris Weatherspoon, JJ Bull Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:28

Does Isak make Liverpool unstoppable?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/09/01

The summer's major transfer saga is over. Liverpool have agreed a deadline day deal for Alexander Isak.A fee of £130m will help take Liverpool's summer spending over £400m. So, with the imminent arrival of Isak who can compete with Liverpool?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce and Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:00

Should we be worried about Liverpool this season?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/30

Liverpool have picked up six points from their first two games, but have conceded four goals... So, should Arne Slot be concerned with how his new signings are adapting to his system as they look to defend their Premier League title?JonMackenzie and JJ Bull joined Ayo Akinwolere to delve deeper.You can watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSK-xIEtU8k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:04

The Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Liverpool vs Arsenal.Arne Slot's side are without a Premier League victory over Arsenal in six matches but the Gunners haven't won at Anfield since a 2-0 victory back in 2012, a game Mikel Arteta started in midfield.Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, as sacking season looks to be on the horizon.Host: Matt

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42:04

How much worse can it get for Amorim and Man United?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.Three games into the season they have one point and they've spent almost £200m to get here.So can Ruben Amorim survive this latest humiliation?Plus we're joined by Grimsby owner Jason Stockwood to describe the night and achievement from their perspective.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Jason StockwoodExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See

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39:34

Ornstein transfer latest: Mainoo, Jackson & Arsenal...

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/27

With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their squads.Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Carl Anka to discuss Manchester United’s so-called “bomb squad,” Chelsea’s long contract headaches, and Arsenal’s attempts to balance the books. Plus, could Donnarumma be on the move to Manchester City?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein and Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See

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34:06

Liverpool win the Isak derby - but do they need more...

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/26

It was a thrilling night at St James’ Park as Liverpool nicked it in the last minute thanks to teenager Rio Ngumoha. Newcastle showed spirit but it's clear their squad needs some serious work before the transfer window closes next week.Ayo Akinwolere is joined by George Caulkin and Oli Kay to chat through the key talking points from the match, and later on, David Ornstein joins to give us the latest on the situation of Alexander Isak.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: George Caulkin, Oli Kay and David

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37:15

Can Nuno survive at Forest?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Nuno Espirito Santo says he won't walk away from Nottingham Forest after publicly throwing into doubt the state of his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.After an explosive press conference, The Athletic revealed the breakdown in relationship between Nuno and Global Head of Football, Edu, is at the centre of the head coach's frustrations.So what's going on, and can it be fixed?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and Daniel TaylorExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and

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28:48

Which Premier League clubs have changed the most?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/23

Welcome to The Week in Football, where we dig into the biggest tactical shifts, storylines, and surprises shaping the football world over the past seven days.The new season has just begun , but the Premier League has already thrown up a lot of surprises. So, which teams have changed the most tactically, and how will this shape the rest of the campaign?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie to find out.You can also watch the show here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhigFO4g6Yo Hosted

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47:38

The Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool.Despite the fact he’s got about as much chance of starting up front for Newcastle on Monday as Alan Shearer, Alexander Isak’s future dominates much of the discourse around the game which marks the first meeting of these sides since the Carabao Cup final, in which Isak scored.Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to what will be a fiery affair before casting their eyes on

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30:14

Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal hijack Eze to Spurs

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi EzeSo how did we get here? And could Spurs have avoided this?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke and Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:16

Is Maresca right to demand more Chelsea signings?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always the solution? Or should coaches be more adaptable?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon MackenzieExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:00

La Liga set for U.S. match - is the Premier League next?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/19

The Spanish FA have approved the request for the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami. So what is the likelihood of the December fixture happening - and what does it mean for the Spanish game?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:12

Same old Arsenal or a slow evolution?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/18

At Old Trafford all the talk pre-match was about the new strikers on show, but in the end it was a set piece that made the difference, as Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0.So is it the same old Arsenal or can they evolve under Mikel Arteta?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and Adrian ClarkeExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:36

The Preview: Man United vs Arsenal

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Welcome to The Preview from The Athletic FC, where every Friday we’ll look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.This week it’s all about the start of the season and the big one at Old Trafford – well, it was the big one 10 years ago – it’s Manchester United vs Arsenal.Tim Spiers and Stu James join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss Amorim and Arteta’s attempts at an A star start, before casting a beady eye over the fixtures elsewhere. Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Stu James, Tim SpiersExecutive

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33:14

Can Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In the last two seasons, the three promoted clubs have been relegated from the Premier League.So will Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive this time around?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jon MacKenzie and Nick MillerExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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