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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletictheathletic.com
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take 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.

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Episodes

Premier League Countdown - Manchester United

You can sign up right now and take advantage of a 30-Day Free Trial by going to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the Premier League returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202017 minEp. 51

Premier League Countdown - Manchester City

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Manchester City coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/why-always-us to hear our weekly Manchester City podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202019 minEp. 50

Premier League Countdown - Liverpool

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team...In this episode, The Athletic's Liverpool writers, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside him to talk about the prospect of clinching a first top-flight title in 30 years... behind closed doors. Plus, how Klopp & his squad will react to missing out on striker Timo Werner, as well as, the Merseyside Derby - which WILL take...

Jun 11, 202022 minEp. 52

Premier League Countdown - Leicester City

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Leicester City coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/5000-1 to hear our weekly Leicester podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202017 minEp. 49

Premier League Countdown - Everton

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Everton coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/gwlad-tidings to hear our weekly Everton podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202025 minEp. 48

Premier League Countdown - Crystal Palace

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Crystal Palace coverage and get a 30 day free trial to enjoy all of great football content just as the Premier League makes its return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 202020 minEp. 46

Andy Cole opens up on racism & Arsene Wenger on football's role in society

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world. Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself. The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure...

Jun 09, 202052 minEp. 47

Premier League Countdown - Chelsea

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team. In this episode Adam is talking Chelsea with The Athletic's Liam Twomey. They discuss how the impending arrival of Timo Werner will affect Abraham & Giroud, the other players who could be on their way out the door after these 9 games, and whether 4th place is the priority or the pursuit of a trophy could still be a realistic go...

Jun 08, 202020 minEp. 45

Premier League Countdown - Burnley

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team. In this episode we look at Burnley with The Athletic's Andy Jones. They discuss the remaining ambition for Sean Dyche's side this season with safety secured, plus they look at the future of Joe Hart, the progress of Dwight McNeil and ponder just how loud Dyche will be in those empty stadiums. Sign up to The Athletic now for access ...

Jun 08, 202021 minEp. 44

Werner to Chelsea: The Inside Story

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig so long a transfer target for Liverpool. Adam is joined by Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, German football writer Rafa Honigstein and Liam Twomey who covers Chelsea. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how his Liverpool dream wasn’t possible in the timeframe and how Pie...

Jun 05, 202031 min

Premier League Countdown - Brighton

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202013 minEp. 42

Premier League Countdown - Bournemouth

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202019 minEp. 43

Premier League Countdown - Aston Villa

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman You can also listen to our weekly Aston Villa podcast by going to podfollow.com/1874-pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202017 minEp. 41

Premier League Countdown - Arsenal

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman You can also listen to our weekly Arsenal podcast by going to podfollow.com/handbrake-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202024 minEp. 40

Pogba not first choice for Real Madrid & Fabrice Muamba on Sancho protest

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches. Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shar...

Jun 02, 202042 minEp. 39

Premier League to restart on June 17th - All you need to know

The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202032 minEp. 38

How the Glazers run United plus Arsenal & Project Restart mailbag

Take advantage of our 90 days free access to all the great articles over on The Athletic by heading to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman offer ends Thursday May 28th at midnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202047 minEp. 37

Future of Football: Does football take the fans for granted?

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans. Do clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams? All this discussed and more on the Future of Football Subscribe to The Athletic here and get a 90 ...

May 15, 202058 minEp. 35

Exclusive: club doctors' email to Premier League revealed

You can read the story in full by heading to The Athletic now - subscription is currently free for 90 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 202019 min

Kevin De Bruyne - Exclusive Interview

You can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202040 minEp. 30

Player of the Year: The Shortlist

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Apr 24, 202041 min

The *Unofficial* Team Of The Year

As The Athletic gears up for Awards Night this Sunday, host Adam Leventhal assembles a panel of writers to discuss who should make it into our Premier League Team Of The Year! ... Reckon they're close? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202035 min

Most Underrated Player: The Shortlist

Host Adam Leventhal brings you a bonus O&C podcast, all about the 6 names on The Athletic shortlist for 'Most Underrated Player'... Senior Writer Dom Fifield, Southampton reporter Carl Anka & Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner present their arguments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202037 min
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