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The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. New host Emma Paton is joined by the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle. The show takes 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.
Episodes
- The Athletic FC Podcast
Weekend Preview: Liverpool look to scupper City's Treble chances, Newcastle look to settle a score & Tottenham's turmoil deepens
As Manchester City prepare to take on Liverpool at the Etihad, join Dan Bardell, George Elek, Steve Freeth and Tim Spiers ahead of the weekend's Premier League…
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Klopp or Guardiola? How do you assess a manager?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Tim Spiers & Oli Kay to debate how managers & head coaches in the Premier League should be assessed and rated when…
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United: the tightest title race in WSL history?
Four big teams, three points separate them, but only one of them will lift the WSL trophy - and one of them won't be playing Champions League football next…
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Why Harry Kane & Manchester United both have a 'Big Decision' to make this summer
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Adam Crafton to reflect on Steven Gerrard's recent comments about Harry Kane and the 'big…
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Conte gone - Nagelsmann next for Spurs?
Mark Chapman get's reaction from The Athletic's Jack Pitt Brooke to Antonio Conte leaving his role as manager at Tottenham.Meanwhile Bayern Munich also made a…
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How important is the manager to a club's success?
Hi guys. What you’re about to hear is a recent episode of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast where the panel - consisting of Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam…
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Weekend Preview: Harry Kane makes England history, Zlatan set for Sweden return & Premier League state of play
Dan Bardell is alongside George Elek, Steve Freeth and Nick Miller as they react to England beginning their Euro 2024 qualification campaign with a win over…
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Could Barcelona lose their best player for free this summer?
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic’s Barcelona writers Pol Ballus & Laia Cervelló Herrero.After victory against Real Madrid sent them 12 points clear…
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Super League ghosts, Global v Local fans & Ceferin's Multi-Club mess - The Future of Football: Part Two
Following yesterday's foray into the big issues facing international football, host Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater, Laura Williamson & Adam…
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Infantino, a 48-team World Cup & Visit Saudi - The Future of Football: Part One
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, and Laura Williamson to discuss the biggest changes to international football.In the week…
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When will Tottenham and Conte’s ‘weird marriage’ end?
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt Brook & James Horncastle to reflect on Antonio Conte verbal attack on his Tottenham players and the entire…
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Weekend Preview: Palace give Patrick Vieira the push, will Saint Selles save Southampton & Dyche's Dogs of War head to the Bridge
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Dan Barnes and bet365's Steve Freeth for a relegation special, ahead of this weekend's Premier League action.With Patrick…
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Patrick Vieira & Crystal Palace - what's gone wrong?
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Dom Fifield on Matt Woosnam to discuss what has gone wrong for Patrick Vieira as manager of Crystal Palace.***This…
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Why does Paul Pogba split opinion?
Joining Mark Chapman to look at the career of Paul Pogba as he turns 30 it's James Horncastle and Carl Anka.Here they discuss whether the France and Juventus…
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Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid? Who will win the race to sign Josko Gvardiol
21-year-old Josko Gvardiol is a man in high demand. So, which European giant will win the race for his signature? Will Guardiola need to sell a defender first…
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How Jack Grealish became the most marketable British footballer since David Beckham
***This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/athleticfootball today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Weekend Preview: Will Arsenal leave it late again, have Liverpool found their launchpad to fourth & how much danger are West Ham in?
Dan Bardell is joined by Tim Spiers, George Elek and bet365's Steve Freeth as Liverpool look to push on from their 7-0 thrashing of Man Utd, while Erik Ten…
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Do we take pleasure from PSG’s failures?
Joining Mark Chapman to talk through yet another Paris Saint-Germain Champions League exit is The Athletic's Peter Rutzler and french football expert Tom…
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Has Potter saved his Chelsea job?
Ian Irving is joined by two writers from The Athletic’s who were at Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea knock Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League - Liam…
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Enzo Fernandez, Bernardo Silva, Goncalo Ramos: Inside Benfica's Talent Factory
Enzo Fernandez, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Ruben Dias, the list goes on... Boasting an academy record which is the envy of most clubs in world football, The…
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How Liverpool demolished Man United & how Ten Hag should respond
Mark Chapman is joined from The Athletic by Adam Crafton also two of our writers who were at Anfield yesterday Oli Kay & our Liverpool writer James…
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Introducing... The Real Footballers' Podcast
Ever wondered what really happens in a Premier League changing room? What triggers fallings out between footballers and managers? Fascinated by the nomadic…
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Weekend Preview: Man City look to respond to Arsenal, Potter hanging on as Leeds come to visit & is Liverpool's latest resurgence real?
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth as Manchester City look to respond to Arsenal opening up a five-point lead in the…
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Have Bayern Munich got worse or is the Bundesliga getting better?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's r Rafa Honigstein & also Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the German Bundelsiga - perhaps the most exciting league in…
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Does it matter that Tottenham don't win trophies?
Joining Mark Chapman is Jack Pitt Brooke and Tim Spiers to cover the past month at Tottenham Hotspur and what the future could yield for the club.In this…
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Why Arsenal must protect Bukayo Saka at all costs
Does Bukayo Saka need better protection from Premier League referees? Do Arsenal themselves rely too heavily on the 21-year-old, and, with the world at his…
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Are Manchester United back?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Laurie Whitwell to discuss whether this is the start of something big for Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford…
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Weekend Preview: Battle of the Brazilians for the Carabao crown, unpredictability reigns in the title race & can Potter survive?
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and Tim Spiers ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup Final at Wembley with both Casemiro and Bruno…
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Karius’ shot at redemption & evolution of De Gea
Mark Chapman is joined by former Manchester United keeper Peter Schmeichel, former Liverpool & England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland & England & Southampton…
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How Real Madrid schooled Liverpool - on and off the field
Mark Chapman is joined by Dermot Corrigan and James Pearce to look back on a classic night of Champions League action as Liverpool were dealt a sucker punch by…
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Manchester United Takeover: Who's trying to buy them & will the Glazers actually sell?
With two takeover bids on the table, will the Glazer family's 18-year reign at Manchester United finally come to an end? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The…
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Is Aubameyang the answer to Chelsea's problems?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein to discuss the problems at Chelsea for manager Graham Potter.Another poor result after that huge…
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Bobby '90: Sir Bobby Robson on managing England, Barcelona, Gazza and Bryan Robson
Sir Bobby Robson would have turned 90 today, so it's fitting that St James' Park will be rocking later when Newcastle host Liverpool.To mark the occasion The…
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Weekend Preview: Title showdown fallout, relegation six-pointer & Liverpool look for upturn on the Tyne
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and Tim Spiers as they react to Man City's win over Arsenal in midweek, ahead of this weekend's…
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Do Manchester United still need Frenkie de Jong?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten, Carl Anka, Pol Ballús to discuss Manchester United's interest in Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong .How close…
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Arteta vs Guardiola: Apprentice vs Master
Mark Chapman is joined by Art de Roché and Sam Lee to talk about the Premier League's two most exhausting managers to watch on the touchline and to get you…
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Liverpool, Man United, Qatar & What makes a good Premier League owner?
It's been 100 days since Liverpool Football Club was put up for sale. Manchester United expect a takeover bid from Qatar, Tottenham want ENIC out and Newcastle…
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The Super League return explained: How it would work, the response & what next
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to discuss The return of The Super League with promises of a new-look structure based on…
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Weekend Preview: Frail Liverpool welcome buoyant Everton, Chelsea looking for attacking fix & Leeds v Man Utd: The Rematch
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Tim Spiers to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action, including…
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The Rise of Vinicius Jr & Spanish Football's Problem With Racism
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan & Mario Cortegana to discuss the rise of Real Madrid's Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr and the recent…
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Leeds’ power struggle: Radrizzani, 49ers Enterprises and who chooses Marsch’s successor?
Join Mark Chapman, Matt Slater and Phil Hay as they explore Leeds United's decision to sack Jesse Marsch - as well as the ongoing power struggle at Elland…
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Why the Premier League are going to war with Manchester City
So the Premier League has waged a war with its serial Champions, Manchester City - but what is rule W51, could City suffer a points deduction this season or…
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Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool crisis
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce & Raphael Honigstein to discuss the problems facing Liverpool in biggest crisis of Jurgen Klopp’s time as…
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Weekend Preview: the Premier League returns after the closure of the transfer window
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Rich Amofa as the Premier League returns following the closure of the transfer…
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Jorginho to Arsenal & Sabitzer to Manchester United explained
Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein & Adam Crafton to discuss Arsenals signing of Jorginho from Chelsea.Meanwhile Manchester United were also forced to…
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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea's record-breaking €120m man
David Ornstein and Liam Twomey join Mark Chapman to analyse Chelsea's British Transfer Record deal to sign World Cup winning Enzo Fernandez.The panel discuss…
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Pep's Cancelo Culture: Why Man City sanctioned Bayern Munich loan
A PFA Team of the Year regular and an ever-present figure in back-to-back title-winning seasons for Manchester City - So how has Joao Cancelo ended up on loan…
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Ornstein on transfers: Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs & more
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein to detail what could happen in the final hours of the January transfer window.They discuss Arsenal's…
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Weekend Preview: Premier League title showdown dress rehearsal, Leeds out to avoid upset & Liverpool plan Brighton revenge mission
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek as well as The Athletic's Tim Spiers and Rich Amofa as the FA Cup Fourth Round sees the first clash of the Premier…
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Transfer window loopholes & FFP explained
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater & Dan Sheldon look at how the huge spending in this January transfer window by Premier League clubs compared to the…
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Salah’s slump: A cause or symptom of Liverpool’s problems?
It's been three league games since Mohamed Salah had a shot on target, never mind a goal, and questions are popping up around the Egyptian's form. But what is…
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Everton sack Frank Lampard... What next for both?
What more could Frank Lampard have done at Everton? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Everton writer Patrick Boyland and Chelsea correspondent Liam…
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Why Juventus were deducted points & how they imploded
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle & Tim Spiers to discuss why Juventus, the biggest team in Italy, were deducted pointsand share what…
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Weekend Preview: Casemiro misses Arsenal v Man Utd showdown, Liverpool & Chelsea in mid-table meeting & pressure mounts at the London Stadium
Adam Leventhal is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Tim Spiers ahead of what could be a telling week in the Premier League title…
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The rise of Martin Odegaard and finding ‘home’ at Arsenal
When Arsenal bought Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard for £30m in 2021 the expectation among supporters wasn’t particularly high - and some didn’t…
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Mbappe, Real Madrid & the transfer saga that won’t go away
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton & Mario Cortegana to discuss a new chapter in one of football’s biggest transfer sagas...Kylian Mbappe and…
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Death threats, conspiracy & FFP: Is Moshiri's Everton a broken club?
Board members receiving alleged death threats, home-grown players being chased from Goodison Park, an owner who publicly blames supporters for the churn of…
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Mykhailo Mudryk - how did Chelsea hijack Arsenal’s transfer target?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Adam Crafton to discuss the crazy chain of events that saw Mykhailo Mudryk end up at Chelsea when it…
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Weekend Preview: Arsenal & Man Utd have derby day questions to answer & Nathan Jones latest magic trick must come at Goodison Park
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek and The Athletic's Tim Spiers and Rich Amofa ahead of a pivotal weekend in the Premier League as both Arsenal and Man City…
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How Brazil’s far right ‘kidnapped’ the most famous shirt in football
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Lang & Gustavo Ribeiro from The Brazilian Report to discuss how and why the national team football jersey has…