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How will Man City cope without Rodri?
26 september 2023 · 35 min
After Rodri's red card at the weekend, Pep's Manchester City will have to find a way to cope without the most reliable player in the Premier League... But is he more than that? Lees meer
With the trip to Arsenal looming, Ayo is joined by City writers Sam Lee and Mark Critchley, to talk about how the Spaniard became the lynchpin of Pep’s all-conquering champions, a sliding doors moment for Kalvin Phillips and how the best 'problem-solvers' in football might try to adapt to this temporary set-back.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Do Arsenal need a goalscorer?
25 september 2023 · 39 min
David Ornstein and Art De Roche are alongside Ayo Akinwolere following Arsenal's 2-2 draw in the North London Derby at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Lees meer
Within the game, Gabriel Jesus missed a presentable chance to put the Gunners 2-0 up in the first half while Eddie Nketiah also drew attention later in the game too, for Mikel Arteta's men, leading to debate around whether or not Arsenal possess the firepower needed to mount a Premier League title challenge.
As well as the panel getting stuck into the debate, Mark Carey also drops in to dive into the data regarding Arsenal's attacking output.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Weekend Preview: North London Derby Special
22 september 2023 · 42 min
Adam Leventhal welcomes a packed studio to preview this weekend's biggest clash: Arsenal vs Spurs plus David Ornstein pops up to bring us exclusive details on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's bumper new contract. Lees meer
In the red corner, Jay Harris and Jordan Campbell represent the Arsenal side of things, while in white we have Tim Spiers and Alex Kay-Jelski. Who will emerge victorious, both in the studio and on the pitch? And as a cherry on top of the cake.
To finish the episode we also hear briefly from Spanish football expert Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero on the upcoming Madrid derby.
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Raya vs Ramsdale: Can you really rotate goalkeepers?
21 september 2023 · 35 min
Following the signing of David Raya on loan from Brentford, Mikel Arteta has maintained his view this season he can rotate between the Spaniard and last season's first-choice goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale. Lees meer
With Raya having started each of the last two matches Ayo Akinwolere is joined by former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and former Arsenal and Tottenham stopper, and now Women's Football Editor at The Athletic, Chloe Morgan to debate the possibility of rotating goalkeepers.
Plus The Athletic's Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell drops by having been at Goodison Park as Arteta floated the idea of making in-game goalkeeper substitutions.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Are the real Barcelona back?
20 september 2023 · 35 min
Barcelona had failed to win by a five-goal margin in any game since Lionel Messi left for PSG back in 2021... So after back-to-back 5-0 wins in La Liga and last night in the Champions League, are Xavi's side finally ready to entertain again? Lees meer
Ayo is joined by The Athletic's Spanish football writers Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan to find out who 16 year-old sensation Lamine Yamal is, if Joao Felix has finally found the perfect home and why a first La Liga title in five years wasn't enough for Xavi.
Plus, how AI is helping the team cope with their rigorous fixture schedule and whether any more financial 'levers' will be required in the coming transfer windows.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Can Chelsea handle being a ‘project’ club?
19 september 2023 · 40 min
Chelsea were booed by their own fans away at Bournemouth on Sunday but are they actually playing better than results would suggest? Lees meer
Ayo is joined by Adam Crafton, Dom Fifield and Chelsea writer Liam Twomey, to talk about footballing 'projects' - What they really mean and if Chelsea are really built for one?
Plus, why the fanbase still bear the scars of the Roman Abramovich era and the external pressure for 'Project Chelsea' to fail, because of all the excessive spending.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why are Brighton better than Man United?
18 september 2023 · 39 min
Ayo Akinwolere is alongside The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Carl Anka to reflect on Manchester United's 3-1 humbling defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday at Old Trafford. Lees meer
The panel not only analyse where things went wrong on the pitch for United, but also the difference in infrastructure and preparation behind the scenes at both clubs with Brighton set for the start of their first-ever European campaign this week.
How both clubs are set up for, and approach the transfer window, football identities within their squads as well as the respective roles of Erik Ten Hag and Roberto De Zerbi are also debated.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Weekend Preview: Can Brighton expose more Man United cracks?
15 september 2023 · 39 min
Nick Miller, Tim Spiers and Luke Bosher join Adam Leventhal to preview round five of the Premier League. Lees meer
They attempt to answer the weekend's big questions, such as: can Liverpool avenge the 3-0 defeat to Wolves from last season? Will Harry Maguire get the nod for an injury-hit Manchester United vs Brighton? And can Arsenal break their Goodison Park hoodoo after five consecutive winless trips?
There’s also a review of the Athletic's Agent Survey which the panel discusses, as well as a quick preview from Seb Stafford-Bloor as the top two clash in Germany.
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Does Sancho have a Man United future?
14 september 2023 · 30 min
Following his public fallout with manager Erik Ten Hag, Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future looks uncertain. Lees meer
Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Adam Crafton and Dan Sheldon to explore and debate Sancho's spell at Old Trafford from the promise he showed in Germany prior to making the move through to the present day after being criticised for his performance in training by Ten Hag after Man Utd's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal prior to the international break.
Raphael Honigstein also offers up the view from Germany on how things have panned out for the England international since leaving Dortmund for £73m back in 2021.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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How Maddison is helping Spurs move on from Kane
13 september 2023 · 36 min
Are Spurs actually better without Harry Kane? ... Of course not, but new manager Ange Postecoglu's personality and James Maddison's 'swagger' are certainly helping the club move on. Lees meer
Today, Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham writer Charlie Eccleshare and data writer Thom Harris, to discuss their fast start to the season - as well as - to urge a little caution after just four Premier League matches.
How James Maddison became the new 'technical leader', why Big Ange is the perfect manager for Richarlison right now, why Bissouma and Romero feel like new signings, the stark contrast to last season under Antonio Conte and why it's so difficult to replace a talismanic figure like Kane.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Pogba & Juventus: a rollercoaster 12 months
12 september 2023 · 35 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Italian writer James Horncastle to discuss a chaotic 12 months at Juventus including the news that Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after failing an anti-doping test & club legend Leonardo Bonucci is taking legal action against his former club. Lees meer
So what next for Paul Pogba, who has also had a difficult year both on and off the pitch? And, despite it all, can Juve bounce back this year?
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Why Germany sacked Flick
11 september 2023 · 40 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor to debate Germany's decision to sack Hansi Flick ahead of hosting Euro 2024. Lees meer
The decision came following Germany's 4-1 defeat to Japan on Saturday evening with the panel assessing the merits of the decision before looking ahead to who could replace Flick and the state of the DFB ahead of hosting next summer's European Championships.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Weekend Preview: What does life after Southgate look like for England?
8 september 2023 · 42 min
Adam Leventhal welcomes Nick Miller, Thom Harris, and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero onto our weekend preview show, this time with an international twist. Lees meer
That's right, it's the first international break of the season! Will England maintain a 100% winning record in European Championship qualifying as they take on Ukraine this Saturday? Which other fixtures are appealing? And, looking further down the line, what is the succession plan post-Gareth Southgate?
We also bring you the up-to-date on the Luis Rubiales scandal, with Spain's World Cup-winning manager Jorge Vilda getting the axe this week. And finally, we go on a whistlestop tour of the transfer window - who were the winners, who were the losers, and which transfers left us scratching our heads?
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Mudryk at Chelsea: can he turn it around?
7 september 2023 · 36 min
Host Ayo Akinwolere is alongside The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Adam Crafton to dive deeper into the struggles of Mykhailo Mudryk at Chelsea. Lees meer
The Ukraine international was signed in January 2023, and has had three managers since then at Stamford Bridge; Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and now, Mauricio Pochettino.
He’s yet to live up to expectations - failing to score a goal for the Blues since moving from Shakhtar Donetsk.
But to what extent can his struggles can be attributed to the constant change at Chelsea, and how much responsibility does he need to take himself?
Produced by Mike Stavrou.
Additional Production: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Have Bayern & Tuchel been left short in the transfer window?
6 september 2023 · 29 min
Bayern are a club known for getting their transfer business done early but have they been left short - despite landing number one target Harry Kane? Lees meer
... And how did Thomas Tuchel react?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writers Raphael Honigstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor, to reflect on Harry Kane's move to Germany and the impact of a long-drawn-out transfer saga on the rest of their transfer plans.
Will they go back in for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha - who was taking pictures in a Bayern Munich kit before his move collapsed - this January. And did Kyle Walker use the German giants in order to negotiate a better deal at Manchester City?
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Henderson & Saudi Arabia: The interview & the fallout
5 september 2023 · 44 min
Jordan Henderson sat down with The Athletic's David Ornstein and Adam Crafton this week in an attempt to set some of the records straight about his controversial summer move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. Lees meer
On the podcast today, David and Adam joined Ayo Akinwolere to discuss the main talking points from the interview; from his denial that the move was financially motivated to the backlash he's received from LGBTQ+ groups. He also discusses his departure from Liverpool.
Also joining the pod is Joe White, co-chair of LGBT supporters group 3 Lions Pride.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production by: Adam Jones & Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Ten Hag's 'Boom & Bust' Manchester United
4 september 2023 · 35 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Manchester United writers Laurie Whitwell & Mark Critchley, as well as, senior writer Oli Kay, to reflect on Ten Hag's comments following their defeat at Arsenal... Lees meer
After more than a year in the post, does anyone really know what Ten Hag's Man United is supposed to look like - and on Sunday's evidence - is it good enough?
Plus, what's going on with Jadon Sancho?
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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Mo Salah’s future, United get Amrabat and Spurs get their top target
2 september 2023 · 12 min
Welcome to a special Deadline Day episode of the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day. Lees meer
Today, David Ornstein tells us:
Can Salah still move to Saudi?
Has Manchester United found their midfield linchpin?
Did Spurs do enough in the window?
Host: Mike Zimmermann
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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Weekend Preview: Arsenal v Manchester United - two sides with more questions than answers
1 september 2023 · 42 min
Adam Leventhal is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill, Thom Harris, and Joey D'Urso to look ahead to this weekend's round of Premier League fixtures. Lees meer
Do Arsenal and Manchester United have more questions than answers right now?
Who is favourite between Liverpool and Aston Villa?
Are we already in relegation six pointer territory for Everton and Sheffield United?
And should Eddie Howe be feeling the heat?
All that and much more on this episode of the Weekend Preview
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Deadline Day with David Ornstein
31 augustus 2023 · 44 min
Transfer Deadline Day is here and clubs, as ever, are still busy doing deals. Lees meer
To give you the lowdown on what to expect, David Ornstein and Adam Leventhal joined host Ayo Akinwolere to provide the latest from Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and more.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Guy Clarke
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Rubiales, the kiss and football’s #MeToo moment
30 augustus 2023 · 34 min
Spain won their first Women's World Cup last week, but the fallout has instead been dominated by one man; president of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales. Lees meer
Rubiales planted a kiss on Spanish player Jennifer Hermoso's lips during the medal ceremony, a kiss she said was non-consensual. Since then, Rubiales has been suspended but ignored calls to step down as Spanish football descends into chaos... even leading to his own mother going on hunger strike over accusations against him earlier this week.
To discuss a fast moving story and what it says for women in sport, The Athletic's Laura Williamson, Laia Cervello and Adam Crafton joined host Ayo Akinwolere.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production by: Abi Paterson, Guy Clarke, Mike Stavrou and Jay Beale
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Why Everton's crisis is just the tip of the iceberg
29 augustus 2023 · 32 min
Everton are rock bottom of the Premier League with zero points and zero goals from their opening three games, but their problems extend way beyond their on pitch struggles. Lees meer
Joining Ayo Akinwolere today is The Athletic's Everton correspondent Paddy Boyland and investigations writer Matt Slater to explain what the collapse of the MSP Capital deal means for both the club's new stadium and its transfer strategy, plus whether there's any light at the end of the tunnel.
Plus, insight from Italian football writer James Horncastle, on whether their new striker, Beto, can at least help to end the goal drought.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Mike Stavrou & Guy Clarke
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Darwin’s evolution & Liverpool’s transfer needs
28 augustus 2023 · 35 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce and Nick Miller following Darwin Nunez's explosive cameo at St James' Park as the Reds came from behind to win 2-1. Lees meer
The panel analyse the Uruguayan's contribution and potential after a season of adaptation in the Premier League.
Plus there's the latest on Liverpool's transfer search in the final week of the summer market as well as pondering the possibility of Mohamed Salah moving to Saudi Arabia.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Weekend Preview: Are Newcastle or Liverpool serious title contenders?
25 augustus 2023 · 38 min
Tim Spiers takes on hosting duties of our weekend preview with help from Nick Miller, Nnamdi Onyeagwara, and Reuben Pinder. Lees meer
They break down the big talking points ahead of matchday three, including whether Newcastle or Liverpool are in with a title shout this year ahead of their Sunday clash, should Manchester United fans be worried ahead of a visit from Nottingham Forest, and is Everton vs Wolves already a relegation six-pointer?
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Bernardo Silva, Foden and Man City's midfield evolution
24 augustus 2023 · 38 min
In a summer Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez has moved on and with Kevin De Bruyne struggling with injury, Man City's Bernardo Silva has committed his future to the club, signing a new one year contract extension through to 2026. Lees meer
Join Ayo Akinwolere as well as The Athletic's senior football writer Oli Kay and Manchester football writer Mark Critchley to dissect and debate the importance of the Portuguese during a turbulent time for City's midfield.
Plus, our Man City writer Sam Lee drops by to share his thoughts on Phil Foden with the England international getting his long awaited chance to shine in the centre of midfield.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Greenwood & Man United: What Next?
23 augustus 2023 · 37 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Sarah Shephard, to reflect on Manchester United's U-turn over the decision to bring back Mason Greenwood and discuss what's next for both? Lees meer
What really happened in the days after Adam's reporting revealed Chief Executive Richard Arnold's plans for Greenwood's re-integration with the first team. And did the combined statements leave us with more questions than answers?
Plus, the panel are joined by Theresa Parker from Women's Aid - who've been in contact with the club this week - on the lessons that still need to be learned from this.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why Olise staying is good news for the Premier League
22 augustus 2023 · 37 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Dom Fifield and Jay Harris to reflect on the significance of Michael Olise's decision to stay at Crystal Palace, amid interest from serial spenders Chelsea... Lees meer
What is it about the 21-year-old winger that attracted interest from Chelsea (and even Manchester City) and is it important that so-called 'smaller' Premier League clubs, fight back against the tide of mega-rich teams - like Chelsea - stockpiling the best young prospects from elsewhere in the league.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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How 'Bellingham Phenomenon' has taken over Real Madrid
21 augustus 2023 · 37 min
Having scored three goals in his opening two La Liga games Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a meteoric start to his career with Real Madrid. Lees meer
The Athletic's Guillermo Rai and Dermot Corrigan join Ayo Akinwolere to analyse Bellingham's start to life in Madrid and role in Carlo Ancelotti's tactical overhaul.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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How Spain won the World Cup
20 augustus 2023 · 50 min
In a special bonus episode from The Athletic's team in Australia, Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on how Spain became Women’s World Champions. Lees meer
Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from entering the tournament with internal strife and acrimony, being humiliated 4-0 by Japan in the group stages; to winning the whole thing.
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Weekend Preview: Can Newcastle shock Man City?
18 augustus 2023 · 39 min
Adam Leventhal returns to preview the second round of fixtures of this Premier League season, featuring mouth-watering clashes such as Man City vs Newcastle, Spurs vs Man Utd, and... Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United? Lees meer
Nick Miller is on hand to make the case for the latter, while Arsenal writer Art de Roche and Spurs correspondent Tim Spiers make up the rest of this star-studded (their words) panel.
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Greenwood & Man United: The charges, investigation & planned return
17 augustus 2023 · 34 min
Yesterday Adam Crafton broke the news on The Athletic that Manchester United’s chief executive, Richard Arnold, told the club’s executive leadership in early August that United were planning to reintegrate Mason Greenwood into the first team. Lees meer
This comes after Greenwood had sexual assault charges against him dropped in February - charges that he denied.
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s deputy editor Laura Williamson, reporter Adam Crafton and Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell to explain what has happened.
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Neymar & PSG: Was it all worth it?
16 augustus 2023 · 46 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Peter Rutzler and Carl Anka, French football writer Tom Williams and Brazilian football correspondent Renato Senise, to reflect on Neymar's move to Saudi Arabia... Lees meer
The panel assess his PSG legacy, after six years in the French capital and the world-record transfer fee, that represented a watershed moment for the sport.
Plus, how he is viewed back in Brazil and if Neymar remains a truly generational talent or a case of talent unfulfilled?
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Caicedo, Lavia and why Chelsea can keep spending
15 augustus 2023 · 38 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and our Chelsea and Liverpool writers Simon Johnson & James Pearce to discuss how Mauricio Pochettino’s side won the race to sign Moises Caicedo for a whopping £115m. Lees meer
We also hear how Chelsea also swooped in for Romeo Lavia from under the noses of Liverpool and the story behind the transfer battle between the two clubs.
And the panel answer the question on everyone's lips - how on earth can Chelsea keep spending like this?!
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale & Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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How Bayern got Kane out of Tottenham
14 augustus 2023 · 40 min
One of the transfer window’s longest-running sagas is over now Harry Kane has swapped Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich in a deal worth more than €100 million (£86.4m, $110m). Lees meer
Join Ayo Akinwolere, David Ornstein, Charlie Eccleshare and Seb Stafford-Bloor as they delve into the detail of the deal, explain how Bayern secured the England captain’s signature and assess where Tottenham go next.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Weekend Preview: Harry Kane agrees to join Bayern Munich
11 augustus 2023 · 38 min
Adam Leventhal previews the return of the Premier League with the help of a crack team of Athletic staff: Laura Williamson, Jay Harris & Nick Miller. Plus, David Ornstein and Rafa Honigstein on Kane.On the agenda, we discuss Harry Kane's decision to sign for Bayern Munich. Liverpool head to Stamford Bridge, and how optimistic are you - we reveal the results of our Hope-O-Meter survey... Lees meer
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Where did Maguire’s Man Utd career go wrong?
10 augustus 2023 · 36 min
In 2019 Manchester United signed defender Harry Maguire for a world-record £80m for a defender, four years later he’s set to join West Ham in a £30m deal. Lees meer
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Mark Critchley to assess where it went wrong for Maguire at Old Trafford, his importance to England ahead of Euro 2024 and why moving to West Ham could rejuvenate the 30-year-old.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Are Liverpool ready?
9 augustus 2023 · 33 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein and Walk On podcast host Tony Evans, to take a closer look at how and why Liverpool went from being the best side in the Premier League at signing players… to being not so great... Lees meer
Will the deal for Romeo Lavia get over the line and what's the hold up? And how have three different sporting directors in 18 months impacted Jurgen Klopp's position at the club.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Guy Clarke, Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Could PSG lose Mbappe & Neymar this summer?
8 augustus 2023 · 40 min
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Peter Rutzler and Adam Crafton to discuss latest round of drama at Paris Saint Germain... Lees meer
Nine new faces in, including rising star Goncalo Ramos - Why didn’t one of the Premier League sides who need a striker make a move for him? Are PSG actually preparing for life after Mbappe and could Neymar still leave this summer as well?
Plus, how to assess a decade of investment from QSI and manager Luis Enrique's new-look team on the eve of the new season?
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale & Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Where next for Lukaku & Who next for Chelsea?
7 augustus 2023 · 37 min
Two years on from re-joining Chelsea in a club-record move, Romelu Lukaku has no future at Stamford Bridge - but where will he be playing this season? Lees meer
Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Chelsea writer Simon Johnson and Italian football writer James Horncastle to assess what happens next for the Belgian.
Inter Milan may have been priced out of a move, arch rivals Juventus linger with a possible swap move involving Dusan Vlahovic on the cards, meanwhile are Chelsea any closer to signing Moises Caicedo?
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Josko Gvardiol: why Man City are willing to pay €90m
3 augustus 2023 · 37 min
Manchester City have agreed a €90m (£77.6m, $98.6m) deal to sign their top summer target Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig, ahead of looking to begin a fourth successive Premier League title charge. Lees meer
Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Manchester Football writer Mark Critchley and former City defender Nedum Onouha to discuss what it takes to play for Pep Guardiola, how much the move strengthens the champions and ponder who is capable of stopping their domestic domination.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adrian Moorhead
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Why didn't Man United sign Harry Kane and does it matter?
2 augustus 2023 · 41 min
So Erik ten Hag has been able to strengthen his squad in three key positions this summer already but will the arrival of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund help Manchester United close the gap to Man City? Lees meer
Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Carl Anka, to discuss what United have learnt from their recent mistakes in the transfer market, why they didn't pull out all the stops for Harry Kane, replacing David de Gea and the protracted sale of the football club.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional production: Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adrian Moorhead
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Why Arsenal want Raya & What about Ramsdale?
1 augustus 2023 · 32 min
Why do Arsenal want to sign Brentford’s David Raya and what does it mean for current number one (and fan-favourite) Aaron Ramsdale? Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Arsenal writer Art de Roché, to dig into David Ornstein's exclusive... Lees meer
Did something happen on tour in the US? Can a closer look at the Arsenal Women's team shed some light on Arteta's thinking and is there ever actually room for two top goalkeepers at a football club? Professional goalkeeper coach and former player David Preece shares his perspective.
Plus, our data writer Mark Carey takes a closer look at Raya's numbers from last season.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale, Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adrian Moorhead
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Access All Areas: Brentford - How to build a Premier League team
24 juli 2023 · 26 min
Jay Harris introduces The Athletic's new podcast series, Access All Areas: Brentford. It's a behind the scenes look at how to build a modern Premier League team. Lees meer
In this episode - episode 2 of the series - Jay talks to those responsible for Brentford's famed recruitment strategy to detail how they scout and how they convince players that west London is a place for them to thrive.
To listen to the full series click here.
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The Making of Messi: Leaving a Legacy
21 juli 2023 · 29 min
What you're about to hear is a sample of our new three part narrative series; The Making of Messi. Lees meer
With arguably the greatest player of all time set to make his debut in MLS on Friday, we charted his extraordinary career on and off the pitch.
In this episode, we explore the complexities and nuances of the deal that brought him to the US and what legacy he will leave behind.
If you'd like to hear the rest, follow this link to listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/godeeper
Illustration credits: Marcus Marritt
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Arsenal sign Declan Rice: The inside story
15 juli 2023 · 32 min
David Ornstein and Adrian Clarke join host Adam Leventhal to reveal how Arsenal won the race to sign Declan Rice... Lees meer
How serious were Pep Guardiola and Manchester City about signing him, how Arteta helped to convince the West Ham captain and how Arsenal can afford to keep spending in transfer market.
Plus, why Arsenal became determined to sign him, where he'll fit into the manager's midfield plans for next season and how West Ham will attempt to use their £100M+ windfall to replace him.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Mike Stavrou
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Is Saudi Arabia funding Chelsea?
23 juni 2023 · 30 min
Amid a series of reported bids for unwanted Chelsea stars, host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, to examine the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the new owners at Stamford Bridge... Lees meer
Does the rapidly subscribed to 'conspiracy theory' that Chelsea are attempting to 'cheat FFP' stand up to questioning, is there a genuine conflict of interest for Newcastle's owners or are calls from rival supporters and pundits for a blanket embargo on transfers, premature?
Football correspondent David Ornstein also provides an update on the Kingdom's pursuit of various PL stars and the panel assess Saudi Arabia's longer-term footballing ambition.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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Have Man City had the best season in sports history?
12 juni 2023 · 30 min
As Manchester City sweep all before them to win a treble, where does City’s dominant season rank in comparison with those conjured by teams across football and other sports down the years? Lees meer
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Jack Pitt-Brooke to share the teams they think are the greatest in sporting history, the various caveats & bias we all hold plus debate the futility on agreeing on these debates in the first place!
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Football on Turkey's Fault Line - Part One
10 juni 2023 · 22 min
Istanbul plays host to the Champions League final tonight just months after the horrific earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey. Lees meer
Our reporter Adam Leventhal went to the country to see how it is recovering from the worst natural disaster in its modern history.
In part one of our two-part series, Adam visits Hatayspor; the club Christian Atsu played for before he tragically passed away in the quake.
To check out part two, just search for The Athletic's audio documentary feed 'Go Deeper' wherever you listen to your podcasts:
https://pod.fo/e/182cac
Produced by Adonis Pratsides.
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Weekend Preview: Pep Guardiola & Man City reach for football immortality in Istanbul
9 juni 2023 · 45 min
As Manchester City head to Istanbul in search of a Treble, having already secured the Premier League and FA Cup, Inter Milan stand in their way of achieving football greatness. Lees meer
Pep Guardiola aims to lead City to their first European success and in doing so end his own 12-year wait for Champions League success.
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth to preview the action as well as discuss some of the week's other big issues, including Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Tottenham Hotspur, plus, there's the Trivia as ever!
Produced by Guy Clarke
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Messi to MLS: a seismic story explained
8 juni 2023 · 23 min
Lionel Messi has opted to join Inter Miami in MLS over a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia or a romantic return to Barcelona. Lees meer
On this bonus episode of The Athletic Football Podcast, Adam Leventhal is joined by Felipe Cardenas in the US, Pol Ballus in Spain and Matt Slater in, err, Macclesfield to explain the intricacies of the move from every angle.
How close was a return to Barcelona realistically? Why did Miami eventually win him over? Here’s all the big questions answered…
Produced by Mike Stavrou.
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