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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
Rangnick confirmed, Ferran Torres future & Benitez the politician
As Ralph Rangnick is confirmed as Manchester United interim manager, David Ornstein who broke the story on The Athletic, joins Mark Chapman to bring the very…
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Weekend Preview: Ralf Rangnick Surprise, Thiago's Grass-Cutter & Newcastle Entertaining Again
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to reflect on The Athletic's exclusive story, that Ralf Rangnick has agreed a deal to…
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Business Of Sport: Crystal Palace Co-owner John Textor Interview
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by John Textor, who earlier this year invested almost £90million in English Premier League side Crystal…
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Spurs & The Y-Word
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Tottenham correspondent Charlie Eccleshare and News Editor Amitai Winehouse, to discuss…
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Inside Solskjaer’s dismissal at Man United
Mark Chapman is joined by The Atheltic’s David Ornstein, Lauire Whitwell & Adam Crafton to discuss the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager of…
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Weekend Preview: Kane Vs Rooney, Arteta's Anfield Mid-Term & Is Brendan Rodgers Distracted?
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview some much-needed Premier League football following the last international…
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Business of Sport: Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman resigns
The Athletic's Matt Slater and guests react to the news that Gary Hoffman has announced he is resigning as chairman of The Premier League after just 18 months…
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Gerrard's 'Big Audition', Klopp's Sabbatical & Edwards' Departure
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by Rangers correspondent for The Athletic, Jordan Campbell, to explore the warning signs that Gerrard had…
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Lampard's managerial future, Howe's Newcastle plans & Smith new Norwich boss
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton to look at the different challenges faced by three newly appointed managers in the Premier League. We’ll…
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Weekend Preview: Gerrard & Lampard Returning, Sancho the RWB & Another Dele Alli Renaissance?
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to discuss Steven Gerrard's appointment as Aston Villa boss - Is it really a bad thing if…
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Business of Sport: The Power Of Sports Documentaries
Mark Chapman & Matt Slater discuss the rise of sport documentaries that pull back the curtain on the lives of professional athletes and attract new fans into…
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Erik ten Hag, Marc Overmars, Edwin van der Sar & The Ajax Pheonix Project
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's European football writer Raphael Honigstein, to discuss one of the "forgotten…
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Aston Villa & Norwich City's new manager shortlists
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, David Ornstein & Gregg Evans to discuss the sacking of Aston Villa manager Dean Smith and who might…
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Weekend Preview: Moyes Smiling Again, Ramsdale's England Stock & Ronaldo's Sore Back
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview another fascinating weekend of Premier League action... Can Ronaldo outscore…
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Business of Sport: how football can take action against climate change
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Dale Vince, owner of Forest Green Rovers Football Club who is at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow…
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Xavi, Conte, Emery: 'Club DNA' & Modern Management
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten to discuss Xavi's 'inevitable' return to manage Barcelona... Senior Writer Dom…
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Conte set for Spurs, Bielsa secure at Leeds & how Potter works at Brighton
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke & James Horncastle to get the inside track on the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo as Tottenham boss…
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Weekend Preview: Maddison's Swagger, Bielsa Burnout & Villa Post-Grealish
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth, to discuss Leicester's return to form, as Maddison 'gets his swagger back' and with…
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Business of Sport: The English coach transforming Canadian football
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater as they speak with Canada Men's Football coach John Herdman.Herdman is bidding to qualify for men’s World…
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Super League 2.0: 'Evolution not Revolution'
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke, to discuss his article on the "inevitable" re-launch of a Super…
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Pressure builds at United & what next for Farke at Norwich?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Oli Kay & United writer Laurie Whitwell to analyse what is going wrong inside Old Trafford and what…
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Weekend Preview: Resting Ronaldo, Mane Under The Radar + Set Piece-Savvy West Ham
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth, to preview Liverpool's trip to Old Trafford - could defeat really spell the end for…
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Business of Sport: Inside the 'incredible' Premier League meeting
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Dan Sheldon to take you inside the extraordinary meeting that saw Premier League clubs vote to block potential…
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Kyrie Irving, Jurgen Klopp & The Premier League's Vaccination Fight
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Tas Melas (of NBA podcast 'No Dunks' fame) to dive into sport's global…
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Rashford camp upset over Solskjaer comments & Premier League clubs seething about Newcastle takeover
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Simon Johnson to discuss issues involving Manchester United, Newcastle United &…
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Weekend Preview: Ranieri's Rough Start, Lukaku Teething & Vieira's Shadow
Hosts George Elek and Ian Irving (standing in for Dan this week) are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview the return of Premier League football...The…
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Business of Sport: Les Ferdinand offers fans chance to invest in club's future
The Athletic's Matt Slater visits Championship club Queens Park Rangers to speak to club legend Les Ferdinand who is now director of football at the club &…
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Never-mind Newcastle Or Ronaldo, There's Something Going On In Non-League...
Hosts Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Athletic Editor Dan Barnes (filling in for our usual Dan this week) are joined by reporter Michael Walker, to discuss his article on…
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The key decisions for Newcastle owners & English football's moral maze
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Chris Waugh & Oli Kay to discuss the takeover of Newcastle United ending Mike Ashley's 14-year…
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Weekend Preview: Will Kane find his scoring boots for England? Salah for golden boot? Brentford for top 6?
The Athletic's George Elek is joined by Bet 365's Steve Freeth to look ahead to England's world cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary, games which are…
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Newcastle takeover confirmed, West Ham bid still on table & Football Index update
The Athletic's Matt Slater & George Caulkin react to the takeover of Newcastle United by The Saudi Arabia-financed consortium.Then Mark Chapman & Matt Slater…
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Paul Riley & The NWSL: 'A Pattern Of Control & Silence'
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's NWSL & Women's Soccer Correspondent, Meg Linehan, to discuss the impact of and fall-out…
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Salah waits for Liverpool contract talks & Ranieri to Watford
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton & Italian football writer James Horncastle to detail all you need to know about the…
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Weekend Preview: Neglecting Curtis Jones, Sancho v Townsend & Wasting Vardy's Goals
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth, to preview Manchester City's trip to Anfield... Will Liverpool seize an early…
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Business of Sport: Was the Super League illegal?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater to explain why UEFA are locked in a legal battle with Barcelona Real Madrid & Juventus as the Super League…
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Does Bruno Have Anything To Apologise For?
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Senior Writer Simon Hughes, to discuss his latest article on Bruno Fernandes' missed…
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Arteta's bonds, Premier League propsal, Villa invest in youth
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Adam Crafton to discuss the stories behind Arsenal's demolition of Spurs and how…
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Weekend Preview: NLD Nerves for Arteta & Nuno, Pep v English Football + Hassenhuttl's Style
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview a North London Derby, which neither manager can afford to lose... Plus…
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Business of Sport: What happens when a club enters administration?
Mark Chapman & Matt Slater are joined by football administrator Paul Appleton & business economist Mark Gregory to explain what happens when clubs like Derby…
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Ivan Toney & Brentford's B-Team 'Big Gamble'
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Brentford correspondent Jay Harris, to explain why Brentford's impressive start to the…
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Declan Rice Future, Guardiola Debate, Chelsea v Spurs Boardroom Battle
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Roshane to discuss the future of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and explain why United forward Jesse…
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Weekend Preview: Bruce Wars, Doucoure Flourishing & Sorry Spurs
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview another big weekend of Premier League football... Who needs the points more on…
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Business of Sport Interview: Maheta Molango PFA chief
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Maheta Molango, the new chief executive of the union that represents professional footballers in…
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Marcelo Bielsa & Leeds Reborn
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Leeds correspondent Phil Hay, to discuss his unmissable new book: 'And It Was Beautiful' -…
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Pogba exclusive, Wolves evolving & time for change in Bundesliga?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein who reveals Paul Pogba leaning towards signing new Manchester United contract.Our Wolves writer Tim…
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Weekend Preview: Patrick Vieira's Palace, Salah's Century & Villa Firepower
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth as the Premier League returns... The trio assess Crystal Palace's summer overhaul ahead…
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Business of Sport: Barry Hearn on 40 years in the industry & what's next
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Barry Hearn, a man who is a legend in the business of sport, to share what he has learnt in a 40 year…
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Ronaldo's Homecoming & The 3pm Blackout
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent, Laurie Whitwell, to discuss 'Article 48' and the 3 o'clock…
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James Rodriguez future, Joyless Newcastle & Farke To-Do List
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin to talk Newcastle United after the club released a lengthy statement attempting to defend their…
- The Athletic FC Podcast
Weekend Preview: Hungary Beaten, Sterling's Leadership & Kalvin's Rise
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to assess an important victory on the road for England. The trio wax lyrical about Raheem…
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Business of Sport: Agent Erkut Sögüt on the £1bn transfer window
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater follow the money spent during one of most interesting transfer windows in years. To help them make sense of the…
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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid: The Transfer That Didn't Happen
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Spanish football correspondent, Dermot Corrigan, to assess the fall-out from Real Madrid's…
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Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United: How the deal was done
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and our Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell to take you inside the remarkable 24…
- The Athletic FC Podcast
Weekend Preview: Lukaku vs Van Dijk, Adama's Shooting & 'Static' Cristiano
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview another big weekend of Premier League action... Will Arsenal's renewed…
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Business of Sport: Hibs owner on trying to topple Old Firm + Hostile takeover at Rochdale
Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater take a trip north of the border as they are joined by Hibs owner Ron Gordon, who has a fascinating story. Arriving…
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An Exclusive Interview with Jack Wilshere: "I Never Should Have Left Arsenal"
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by David Ornstein and Arsenal correspondent Amy Lawrence to dissect a brutally honest interview given to The…
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Why isn't the Arteta project working at Arsenal?
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Art De Roche to assess the situation Arsenal find themselves in after they were well…
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Weekend Preview: Odegaard & Lukaku Return, Guilty Pleasure Brighton & Benrahma Rising
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview the second weekend of Premier League action... Will the permanent signing of…
The Athletic FC PodcastBusiness of Sport: Why U.S. Investors Love European Soccer
On this week's Business of Sport, Mark Chapman & Matt Slater are joined by Michael Kalt, who was part of the investment group that transformed the Tampa Bay…
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How Tuchel Got Chelsea Ready For This Season
Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes speak to Liam Twomey about the evolution of Thomas Tuchel into the right man for Chelsea at exactly the right time in…