Episodes

  • Are Chelsea lacking leaders?

    Are Chelsea lacking leaders?
    Oct 29 2024
    Things are looking good for Chelsea in the Premier League. Despite this, their manager Enzo Maresca has urged captain Reece James to show more leadership. So is a “proper leader” what Chelsea are missing? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Liam Twomey and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Man United sack Ten Hag: Why now & what next?

    Man United sack Ten Hag: Why now & what next?
    Oct 28 2024
    Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager having won just four games from 14 in all competitions at the start of this season. So, why now and what next for Man United? The Athletic's David Ornstein, who broke the story along with Adam Crafton, drops in to reveal the detail within United's decision while Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley to analyse the decision to let Ten Hag go. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The Preview - Arsenal vs Liverpool

    The Preview - Arsenal vs Liverpool
    Oct 25 2024
    Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the weekend. This week — we’re focusing on Arsenal vs Liverpool. Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Are Tottenham's owners looking to sell?

    Are Tottenham's owners looking to sell?
    Oct 24 2024
    With Tottenham on the lookout for potential new investors this week has seen speculation intensify around the possibility of Amanda Staveley, who brokered the Saudi Public Investment fund takeover of Newcastle United, setting her sights on Spurs. But would Spurs be able to spend enough to make a difference on the pitch? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss Tottenham’s need for external funding, the role of Daniel Levy and how any investor would fit into the current power dynamic at Spurs as well as assessing the type of profile that would suit them. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-Brooke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Has Klopp damaged his legacy by joining Red Bull?

    Has Klopp damaged his legacy by joining Red Bull?
    Oct 23 2024
    Jurgen Klopp has a new job, but it’s not in management. The former Liverpool manager begins work as Red Bull’s head of global soccer from January 1, 2025. So how has a football ‘romantic’ ended up working for one of the world’s biggest corporations? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Simon Hughes Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Are Flick’s Barcelona as good as they look?

    Are Flick’s Barcelona as good as they look?
    Oct 22 2024
    10 games into the La Liga season it’s Barcelona who sit top, after a convincing 5-1 demolition of Sevilla on Sunday. With Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to come, this week looks set to test Barca’s newfound resolve under Hansi Flick So, are Barcelona back? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss Flick's start to life in Barcelona as well as their financial position before Barcelona writer Pol Ballus drops in having been at the manager's media conference ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Reading Barcelona’s accounts – and why a ‘€12m profit’ is actually a €91m loss Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan and Pol Ballus Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Will Arsenal's "silly mistakes" harm their title challenge?

    Will Arsenal's "silly mistakes" harm their title challenge?
    Oct 21 2024
    As Declan Rice said after Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, the team are making "silly mistakes”. So, can Arsenal still be title contenders if they keep making these mistakes? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay and James McNicholas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • The Preview - Liverpool vs Chelsea

    The Preview - Liverpool vs Chelsea
    Oct 18 2024
    Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the weekend. This week — we’re focusing on Liverpool vs Chelsea. This should be an intriguing tactical battle - Arne Slot's reds boast the best defensive record so far, while Enzo Maresca's blues top the charts for xG from open play. Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Jon Mackenzie, Luke Bosher Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins