On today's Briefing - How did they get away with that? Italy were seconds from a very nervous week, but a last gasp goal sends them through, quite possibly at the expense of Luka Modric's Croatia. Elsewhere, Spain's B Team eliminate Albania. Plus, Brazil and Colombia were in action in the Copa America. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann and Guy Clarke Producer: Mike Zimmermann Lear...
Jun 25, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Germany very nearly slipped up and lost their grip on the top spot. Guy Clarke was watching. Meanwhile Scotland fell short once again, exiting yet another tournament in the first round. VAR...urgh...what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, it seems. Plus, the USA were in action in the Copa America. Who's your favourite unheralded player so far? Let us know. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain...
Jun 24, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Belgium are up and running, they beat Romania 2-0, Portugal had a lovely time of it against Turkey and unlikely lads Georgia have a pathway to the knock out stage. Plus: Who have Aston Villa just sold and why? And what happened in the Copa last night? Who's your favourite unheralded player so far? Let us know. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike ...
Jun 23, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Austria's bold 3-1 victory over Poland gives them a real chance of progression. They were certainly more fun than France and the Netherlands who played out a fairly dull draw. Plus: Where is Michael Olise going this summer? Hint: It's not Chelsea. And what happened in the Copa last night? Who's your favourite unheralded player so far? Let us know. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh...
Jun 22, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Just how good were Spain against Italy? Spoiler alert: They were really, really good. Almost as good as England were bad, if that makes any sense at all. Plus: What happened in the opening game at Copa America? Join the debate or start one of your own. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jun 21, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Germany are through, but the game of the day was Croatia's chaotic clash with Albania. One minute Croatia are going out, then Albania are going out, but by the end...are both of them going out? Plus, Scotland finally turn up, Steve Cooper may be off to Leicester and who have Aston Villa nearly signed? Join the debate or start one of your own. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Prod...
Jun 19, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Portugal made hard work of a stubborn Czech Republic while Turkey and Georgia battled it out in the best game of the tournament so far. Plus: Who's got the easiest run-in next season? Hint: it rhymes with Canchester Mitty. Join the debate or start one of your own. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Slovakia beat Belgium and they were well worth it too. Austria took the game to France, but were just edged out and Romania put three past Ukraine. Also: Is it okay to support more than one club? We discuss this age-old anxiety. And you can too. Get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Jun 17, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - England edged past Serbia, but it wasn't a comfortable night. The Netherlands had to fight back from a goal down to beat Poland, while Denmark and Slovenia shared the spoils. Also: Why can't Kylian Mbappe play at the Olympics? You can get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 16, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - It's a winning start for holders Italy, but that doesn't tell the whole story... Spain and Switzerland picked up three points too while in the Premier League, Brighton have a new manager. You can get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Scotland are crushed 5-1 by Germany. The managerial merry-go-round continues to spin. Where's Roberto de Zerbi going? And who's joining Jose Mourinho in Turkey? Plus - Who's the greatest bargain signing in the history of the Premier League? You can get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Jun 14, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Briefing - Borussia Dortmund part company with manager Edin Terzić after he asked the club "to terminate his contract with immediate effect". German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us trouble's been brewing despite their run to the Champions League final... Meanwhile, the expanded Fifa Club World Cup continues to cause consternation, with legal action now on the cards. The Athletic's Matt Slater has the story. Plus - Sam Kerr waterworks, a new Brazilian Iron and some spicy Se...
Jun 13, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast After news broke late on Tuesday night that Erik ten Hag will be staying at Manchester United, The Athletic's David Ornstein has the inside story on why they've ~perhaps unexpectedly~ decided to keep him at the helm. Elsewhere, Tanguy Ndombele's miserable spell at Tottenham has come to an end as the club agreed to mutually terminate his contract. The View From The Lane host Danny Kelly reflects on the whole unedifying affair. Plus - tonsillitis at the Euros, defensive worries and Foxes closing i...
Jun 12, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast BREAKING: Erik Ten Hag will stay on as Man Utd manager! Also on today's Briefing, Dan Sheldon analyses whether - no matter what happens - Euro 2024 will be the end of the road for Gareth Southgate's spell in charge of England, while Seb Stafford-Bloor explains why Benjamin Sesko has snubbed Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League and decided to remain at RB Leipzig. Let us know what you think. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Appl...
Jun 11, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to your all-new Daily Football Briefing. All summer long, Iain Macintosh will be here each and every day and in 10 minutes, he'll tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in the football universe, with the latest from the Euros and the Copa America, as well as analysis of all the day's transfer news, managerial moves and boardroom shenanigans. He won't be doing it by himself, of course. You'll hear from David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and other expert voices f...
Jun 10, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Liam Twomey joins a special episode of The Daily Football Briefing reacting to Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino parting ways after only one season. Host: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester City make history with a 4th consecutive title. Sam Lee was at the Etihad for the historic celebrations. Arsenal came close, but learned a lot. James McNicholas was at The Emirates. Jurgen Klopp waves goodbye at a teary Anfield. James Pearce reflects on an emotional day in Liverpool. And Seb Stafford-Bloor on Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten league season. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 20, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The title race comes down to the final day. Sam Lee talks about the nerves of Man City. Art de Roche has one eye on Arsenal’s bigger picture. It’s farewell to Klopp at Anfield. James Pearce on Klopp’s legacy. And the WSL title will be decided on Saturday. Charlotte Harpur sets the scene. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR. David Ornstein has the seismic details. Man United win as Ten Hag makes a promise. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford. Liam Twomey reacts to Reece James’ eventful day for his Chelsea return. Chelsea take a big step towards a remarkable WSL title win. Jessy Parker Humphreys sets the scene for the final day of the season. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
May 16, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Man City on the brink of their fourth in a row. Sam Lee was at the tense 2-0 win against Spurs. Fernandes set to stay at Old Trafford. David Ornstein has the details on the United captain. George Caulkin on the importance of Newcastle finishing in a European spot. Can Chelsea finish on a high? Liam Twomey sets the scene for the remaining two games of the season. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
May 15, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Leventhal looks back on a dramatic night at Villa Park where two late goals from Jhon Duran kept Unai Emery's side in control of their Champions League destiny. Attention now turns to Tottenham v Man City. If City win, they go ahead of Arsenal heading into the final weekend. If Spurs get the three points, they're still in with a shout of overtaking Villa and clinching fourth spot - but doing so might just hand the Premier League title to their biggest rivals. We explore the moral quandary. ...
May 14, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Iain Macintosh is here to kickstart your week, with news of Arsenal's victory at Old Trafford which will take the Premier League title race down to the wire. Plus, all the results from around Europe - including defeats for Dortmund and PSG - and Jessy Parker Humphreys tells us about the significance of Man United's first ever women's FA Cup win. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Seb Stafford Bloor and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
May 13, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bayer Leverkusen somehow keep their historic unbeaten run going. Seb Stafford-Bloor on why Leverkusen are the comeback kings. It’s a Greek tragedy for Aston Villa. Jacob Tanswell reacts to Villa’s exit from the Europa Conference League. And can Arsenal take the title race to the final weekend? James McNicholas has the Gunners perspective, Carl Anka with the Manchester United one. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
May 10, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Real Madrid summon Champions League magic again. Dermot Corrigan was at the Santiago Bernabeu for a memorable night. Bayern Munich collapse late. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to Bayern’s blown lead. James Horncastle speculates whether Roma can replicate a European comeback. And can Villa turn it around in Europe? Jacob Tanswell sets the scene. Host: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dortmund make the Champions League Final. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to the achievement and contemplates if Bayern Munich can make it an all-German final. No dream end for Mbappe at PSG. Peter Rutzler was at the Parc des Princes for Mbappe’s last likely Champions League game for PSG. Will it Real Madrid or Bayern Munich joining Dortmund? Guillermo Rai sets the scene. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
May 08, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast An incredible night for Crystal Palace. Rather less for Manchester United… Carl Anka was at Selhurst Park for United’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Palace. Julien Lopetegui agrees terms with West Ham. David Ornstein has the latest. And Everton aren’t out of trouble yet… Host: Iain Macintosh Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can Chelsea qualify for Europe? Liam Twomey on what has changed with Chelsea as they make a push for the Europa Conference League. Arsenal and Manchester City continue to push for the title as Tottenham continue to crumble. Jack Pitt-Brooke reacts to Spurs' 4-2 defeat to Liverpool. Real Madrid are crowned, but not satisfied. Guillermo Rai explains why the La Liga champions are not celebrating too much. And more twists and turns in the WSL title race. Jessy Parker Humphreys on what’s on the line ...
May 06, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Spurs’ Champions League hopes fade. Liam Twomey and Charlie Eccleshare were at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 2-0 win. Villa lose a thriller in Europe. Jacob Tanswell tells us what went wrong for Unai Emery’s side. And can Liverpool lift the gloom ahead of Klopp’s farewell? Tom Williams explains. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dortmund have the edge against PSG. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about the many chances created by Dortmund. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch PSG hit the post multiple times. Can Roma be the team to stop Bayer Leverkusen? James Horncastle is in Italy for the Europa League semifinal. And Emma Hayes’ farewell trophy charge takes another hit. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Chelsea’s wild 4-3 loss to Liverpool. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Lear...
May 02, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinicius Junior stars for Real at Bayern. Dermot Corrigan and Mark Carey react to an enthralling first leg in Munich. Can Dortmund stop Mbappe tonight? Seb Stafford Bloor works out how they might. As Peter Rutzler wonders if PSG might feel any added pressure now it's the Champions League semi finals. Plus Ipswich need a point to reach the Premier League, Manchester United make more boardroom changes, and Howard Webb says Forest should have had a penalty. Host: Adam Leventhal Producer: Mike Zimme...
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