Episodes

  • How do Real Madrid keep their Galacticos happy?

    How do Real Madrid keep their Galacticos happy?
    Sep 18 2024
    Today we’re focusing on Real Madrid and their super star players - The Galacticos. So how does Carlo Ancelotti manage the talent and the egos to deliver on the pitch? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and Ramón Calderón Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Man City's 115 charges: how could they be punished if they lose the case?

    Man City's 115 charges: how could they be punished if they lose the case?
    Sep 17 2024
    Today we’re focusing on Manchester City’s 115 charges for alleged breaches of financial rules after the long-awaited hearing started earlier this week. So how might all this play out for City? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay and Matt Slater Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Is Arsenal's squad deep enough to match Man City?

    Is Arsenal's squad deep enough to match Man City?
    Sep 16 2024
    After victory in the North London derby, is Arsenal's leaner squad capable of keeping pace with Manchester City across both the Premier League and the Champions League? Also, David Ornstein will bring us all the details of manager Mikel Arteta’s new contract And what does defeat to Arsenal say about how far Ange Postecoglou are behind their local rivals. Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein and newsletter lead writer, Phil Hay Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein & Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Preview - Tottenham vs Arsenal

    The Preview - Tottenham vs Arsenal
    Sep 13 2024
    Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend. This week — we’re focusing on the North London derby as Spurs host Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Jon Mackenzie, 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
  • How do sporting directors prove their worth?

    How do sporting directors prove their worth?
    Sep 12 2024
    These days, most Premier League clubs have an executive to deal with transfers. From Richard Hughes swapping Bournemouth for Liverpool this summer to Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth and Newcastle replacing him with Paul Mitchell who has got off to a tricky start. So, when a transfer window doesn’t go to plan, is the sporting director to blame? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh, lead writer for The Athletic FC's newsletter Phil Hay and senior football writer Simon Hughes. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Chris Waugh and Simon Hughes Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Is too much football ruining the game?

    Is too much football ruining the game?
    Sep 11 2024
    Football is at breaking point. That's the message of yet another stark warning from FIFPro who recently suggested that this season will be the "worst ever" for player workload. We have PFA Chief Exec Maheta Molango on to explain what he's hearing from players, the impact this could have on its youngest stars, and whether we're heading towards a strike. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Maheta Molango and Stuart James Exec Prod: Adey Moorhead Prod: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • The Chelsea ownership crisis explained

    The Chelsea ownership crisis explained
    Sep 10 2024
    Since Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale over two years ago, the club has been plagued with instability on and off the pitch. This week - things have got worse - Clearlake and Todd Boehly’s relationship is at breaking point and the ownership is in crisis. So why has this partnership fractured, and what does it mean for Chelsea’s future? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Is Pochettino the right fit for USMNT?

    Is Pochettino the right fit for USMNT?
    Sep 9 2024
    Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team The Argentine takes charge less than two years out from co-hosting the World Cup So, is Pochettino the right choice to turn US fortunes into an American dream? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Felipe Cardenas to analyse the potential appointment ahead of an official announcement with the countdown to the 2026 World Cup already underway! Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton and Felipe Cardenas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins