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The Athletic FC Podcast The Athletic
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4.4 • 268 Ratings
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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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Will Arsenal or City slip up in the title race?
It’s matchday 36 in the Premier League and the title race is once again the main focus. Arsenal host Bournemouth while Man City go up against Wolves.
Elsewhere, in the relegation battle, it’s Luton vs Everton, Burnley vs Newcastle and Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Andy Jones and Jordan Campbell
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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New Premier League financial rules explained
So on Monday Premier League clubs opted to push on with plans for a hard spending limit — a de facto salary cap tied to the income of the lowest earning side in the top flight.
Why do some clubs want more financial regulation? Who is pushing back against it? And could this end up with legal action?
The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater joins Ayo Akinwolere to explain the concept of 'anchoring' as well as answering questions submitted by subscribers to The Athletic over the Premier League's proposed new spending controls.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Inside Xavi's bizarre Barcelona U-turn
Back in January, Xavi announced he would be stepping down as Barcelona boss at the end of the season, citing the role as a “cruel job” that “wears you down”.
But last week, he and Barca changed their minds - yet another twist in a rollercoaster season for the Catalans.
So, why did Barca perform a dramatic U-turn on Xavi’s future?
How strong is his position now?
And can Xavi be backed in this summer’s transfer market to the level he now expects?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballús and Tomás Hill López-Menchero
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Salah set to stay at Liverpool - but for how long?
Mohamed Salah’s heated exchange with Jurgen Klopp last weekend left many questioning whether the forward would join his manager in leaving Liverpool this summer.
Then as The Athletic revealed on Monday, Liverpool expect Salah to stay this summer and are planning on him being part of their squad for next season.
So, with his future back on the agenda, what are Liverpool’s options with or without their iconic forward?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and James Pearce
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Can Project Postecoglou make Spurs contenders?
Arsenal were too much for Tottenham in yesterday’s North London derby, running out 3-2 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
After the games, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said his team needs to deal with the “details” to be contenders.
So what exactly are the fine margins they are missing?
And will it be enough to get to the next step and challenge next season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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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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Customer Reviews
Bring Dan Bardell back!
I refrain from giving this show a five-star rating only because of the weekend preview which is unlistenable. Awful. I haven’t finished a single episode. I loved the odds on last season show (even though I’m not a betting man) and especially the weekend quizzes which I always paused the pod to try and answer. I literally looked forward to Fridays. Bring Dan Bardell and the crew back, please.
Ayo’s hosting has been consistently excellent. He brings in the right guests and maintains a positive atmosphere, although at times he could delve deeper into challenging questions.
While most journalists associated with the show are impartial, there are a couple of exceptions. George Caulkin’s comparison of Newcastle’s history to Manchester United’s and Simon Hughes’ assertion that Liverpool winning the Premier League would rank among the greatest achievements ever has to be one of the worst takes for me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions though.
Still solid, but was better last year
Ayo is a decent replacement for Mark Chapman on the daily show, but please bring back Dan Bardell for the weekend preview. I really looked forward to the weekend preview when Dan hosted it, but it’s pretty much unlistenable now. Way too much crap banter.
Ayo is fantastic!
I love Ayo’s energy and enthusiasm - he’s been a great upgrade for the podcast
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