We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introduction of an independent football regulator within English football.Whether it’s financial mismanagement, questionable ownership, or lack of accountability - football in England has faced some huge challenges in recent years which is why the British government, wants to appoint an independent regulator. So why are the Premier League and its member clubs unhappy with the plan and are the concerns of

Nothing says magic of the FA Cup like a trip to the seaside at 8pm on a Saturday night...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the first of two visits to take on Brighton in the space of less than a week. We're joined by The Athletic's football tactics writer - and Brighton fan - Liam Tharme to get an insight into the Seagulls AND a word on some of the standout tactical intricacies he's noticed from Chelsea so far this season. We give some final

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare are in the studio to break down all the cup action.Newcastle beat Arsenal yet again to confirm their place in the Carabao Cup final, for the second time in 3 years. Chris Waugh tells us why this time will be different. Plus the panel tell us why the League Cup is far from worthless. It’s FA Cup 4th round weekend, with vulnerable Man City heading to Leyton Orient, before then taking on Real Madrid. Elsewhere, the Magpies head to

After Bayer Leverkusen’s miraculous title-win last season, this season it seems to be business as usual, with Bayern Munich six points clear of Leverkusen at the top of the table. So, can anyone stop Bayern reestablishing themselves as the dominant force in the Bundesliga? And is Vincent Kompany creating a side that are serious contenders for Champions League glory? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft & Seb Stafford-Bloor Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn

Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Mark Carey are here to talk about the football.Liverpool’s shock FA Cup exit to Plymouth Argyle, Manchester City’s upcoming Champions League clash with Real Madrid and the pros and cons of tactical versatility were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/tifo-football-podcast-live/ This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced

We don't want your shorts, Enzo...Matt Davies-Adams has got Jessy Parker Humphreys and Liam Twomey alongside him run the rule over the *slamming shut* of the transfer window AND the crucial three points against the Hammers. We begin with events on the field, as Chelsea came from behind to win a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge in which they’ve trailed at half time for the first time since December 2013 (no, seriously!). We reflect on the 2-1 win over West Ham - with the help of Simon at the

The January transfer window has officially shut.We saw Marcus Rashford move to Aston Villa on loan, while Manchester City brought in a much-needed midfielder in Nico Gonzalez. So… which teams were the winners and losers in the window? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, Rory Smith and Jacob Tanswell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris for a bumper edition to review the January transfer window...Plus! An incredible away win against Brentford last Sunday and...it's the big one! The League Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Thursday... HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle join Jimbo for a deep-dive into all the latest Continental action and transfer news as the window officially *slammed* shut. Over in Italy, the spoils were shared in the Derby della Madonnina after Stefan De Vrij bagged a 93rd minute equaliser, while league leaders Napoli conceded a last-gasp goal of their own to draw 1-1 in Rome. Plus - it’s farewell, not goodbye to James as he embarks on an important project… In Ligue 1, Ousmane

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen who famously said "you can't win anything with kids" Yet on Sunday Arsenal’s teenagers took centre stage as they dismantled the champions with both Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri getting on the scoresheet. So can Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal win anything with kids? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas and Phil Hay to discuss the 5-1 win over Man City. Art De Roche also drops by to discuss the emergence of the likes of Lewis-Skelly and

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast, fresh from the 2-0 win over Bournemouth.As well as Mohamed Salah's continuing goalscoring greatness, the panel also discuss the importance and future of goalkeeper Alisson Becker with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive in the summer. There's a recap of the transfer window, with Liverpool having kept their powder dry as well as an analysis of Arne Slot's midfield engine room with Liverpool

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke are together in the studio to take in a weekend packed full of Premier League goals. Arsenal stun Manchester City with a 5-1 victory at the Emirates to stay in touch with Liverpool in the title race. Will Myles Lewis-Skelly be central to England’s plans? And central to Arsenal’s midfield plans? Man United are beaten at home yet again by Crystal Palace. Does Ruben Amorim have licence to experiment wildly with this United team and if so

Any sense of optimism that had been building around Ruben Amorim's team was squashed by a workmanlike Crystal Palace who, remarkably, haven't conceded a goal against Manchester United in two years.Were the wounds self-inflicted? Amorim chose to move Kobbie Mainoo, excellent in Europe as a ten, to play false nine and left out both his misfiring strikers. Overthinking, or perhaps a message to the transfer department? Danish international Patrick Dorgu has signed from Serie A's Lecce and uncertainty

Football fans are desperate for transfer news - and it's often bigger than the sport itself. Open twice a year - in January and the summer - the transfer window changes the game. But what actually goes on when deals are made? Join Adam Leventhal as he goes behind the scenes at training grounds, stadiums and offices to explain the anatomy of a transfer and to breakdown the complex process of what a player goes through when they move from club to club. Host: Adam Leventhal Exec Prod: Abi

James Pearce brings you reaction from the Vitality Stadium after Liverpool swept Bournemouth aside 2-0 on the south coast, thanks to a Mohamed Salah double.The Egyptian King grabbed his 20th and 21st Premier League goals of the campaign to open up a nine-point gap over second-placed Arsenal ahead of their game with Manchester City to come on Sunday. Listen in for analysis from the Vitality as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - including the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold who was

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to revel in a night to be proud of for anyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur...Three academy products were the difference for Spurs!Plus! We also answer as many of your questions as possible & preview Brentford away on Sunday. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens and James Horncastle alongside him for a bonus live pod hot off the back of the Champions League play-off round draw.And it didn’t disappoint, with some tasty ties including Manchester City v Real Madrid, Celtic v Bayern Munich and an all-French affair as Brest take on PSG. So how did the draw shape up? Are Atalanta best-placed to be serious dark horses in this year’s competition? And how does Jules rate PSG’s chances of finally getting their hands on the trophy?! Plus,

Arsenal host Manchester City on Sunday in what some are called the 'stay humble' derby.The last time these sides met was back in September's thrilling 2-2 draw, where things boiled over at full time. The Athletic's Arsenal writer James McNicholas and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Tim Spiers and Adam Leventhal to preview Sunday's clash. Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC and set you up for the key games elsewhere. Host: Adam Leventhal With: James

This week we are bringing you a Tactics staple - a key statistic for every team in the Premier League. From Liverpool’s direct attacks to Crystal Palace’s runs in behind - we have you covered. Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an evening of mayhem across Europe, Man City got the job done and avoided Champions League elimination, beating Club Brugge 3-1 to progress into the knockout phase.But is the prospect of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off something Pep Guardiola's side will relish? Elsewhere, with Jhon Duran set to leave for Saudi Arabia and Arsenal interested in Ollie Watkins, could Aston Villa’s front line look a little different in the knockout stages? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's