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The Athletic FC Podcast The Athletic
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories from the world of football, told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.
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Can Spurs halt Arsenal's title charge?
It’s matchday 35 in the Premier League and it’s a huge north London derby as Arsenal go to Spurs hoping to stay in the title race.
Elsewhere, Man City go to Nottingham Forest and West Ham host Liverpool.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Is Slot the right man for Liverpool?
Almost three months on from Jurgen Klopp announcing his intention to stand down, Liverpool have earmarked the man they’d like to replace him.
So why do Liverpool want Feyenoord’s Arne Slot?
And is he the right personality to replace Klopp at Anfield?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Inzaghi and Inter: What next?
Playing an exciting brand of attacking football it’s no wonder Simone Inzaghi is now being linked to high-profile managerial jobs in England and abroad.
But is he better off staying in Italy and a resurgent Serie A?
Or does uncertainty around finance and the ownership at Inter mean now is the time for a new challenge?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Will Ruben Amorim be a Premier League manager next season?
On Monday, The Athletic revealed that West Ham have held talks with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to be their next manager…
He is also being looked at to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool
So who is Ruben Amorim and why is he in such high demand?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Mark Carey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why Man United's Wembley embarrassment runs deep
Before taking his seat at Wembley, Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon and compared the race, to the job he has to do at Old Trafford.
Seeing his boyhood side reach a second successive FA Cup Final was only have the story though as Erik Ten Hag's side almost squandered a 3-0 lead to be dumped out by Coventry City.
So will success in the FA Cup show enough progress for Ten Hag to remain in position, or do United's problems run deeper than just their manager?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Mark Critchley who were both at Wembley to discuss.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka and Mark Critchley
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Related articles
Manchester United’s semi-final win was no turning point for Ten Hag – it was a tipping point - The Athletic
If Manchester United move on from Ten Hag, who does the data say they should target? - The Athletic
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Can Palmer haunt City again?
It’s matchday 34 in the Premier League as Arsenal go to Wolves in the big clash in the title race.
Elsewhere, it’s the FA Cup semi-finals, as Chelsea face Man City and Manchester United go up against Coventry City.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Customer Reviews
Outstanding Podcast!
A must listen for football fans!
Absolutely love this podcast.
Could you please do a deep-dive into Stadium operations, please? Site hunting, revenue generation, design inspiration, capacity and multi-purposefulness. How would a 3rd world country approach a project like that? I hope it’s not too much to ask. Please and thank you.
Better last season with Mark Lawrence
Provides good analysis but a lot of cringy jokes make it difficult to listen to. Lawrence was a better presenter last season, showed more knowledge of the game than Ayo