The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic

The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere

  • 42 minutes 40 seconds
    Has FPL transformed how we watch football?

    Today we’re talking; captains, differentials, and when to wildcard. You know it. We’re talking Fantasy Premier League aka FPL.

    So, how has a fantasy game changed the way we watch football?

    Host Ayo Akinwolere

    Guest, Sam Bonfield. Mark Critchley

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    21 November 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 13 seconds
    Inside Guardiola's decision to stay at Man City

    Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract as Manchester City manager 


    So why has he decided to stay and will he be able to build another team to dominate the Premier League? 


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Sam Lee and Pol Ballus 

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    20 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 51 seconds
    Are Real Madrid worse with Mbappe?

    Today’s focus is on Kylian Mbappe’s stuttering start to life at Real Madrid 


    Has the big-money move made Madrid worse? 


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Dermot Corrigan and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    19 November 2024, 2:50 pm
  • 51 minutes
    Who are the billionaires that own Premier League clubs?

    This week across The Athletic we’re focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the Premier League.

    So who are they? How much does it cost? and what do they get in return?

    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater and Adam Crafton is assess and debate how the nature of Premier League ownership has changed since the league's inception.

    Phil Buckingham also drops in to discuss his article on how much each ownership group has invested since taking control of their respective clubs as well as the impact the likes of Abu Dhabi's wealth has had at Manchester City.

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Phil Buckingham

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    18 November 2024, 4:25 pm
  • 43 minutes 2 seconds
    Is the Premier League stronger than ever?

    We’re eleven games into the season, today we’ll be assessing the table – and asking the question – is the quality of the Premier League the best it’s ever been? 


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    15 November 2024, 3:27 pm
  • 40 minutes 7 seconds
    Is Kane right about England dropouts?

    England have had nine players drop out of their squad ahead of their matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

    Captain Harry Kane is not impressed speaking out about the importance of playing for the national team.

    So is Kane right? Outside of major tournaments is international football respected?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Phil Hay, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Chris Waugh and Nick Miller

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    14 November 2024, 3:11 pm
  • 39 minutes 9 seconds
    Are Roma Europe's most chaotic club?

    Roma have sacked a second manager in less than two months and are now in talks to bring former coach Claudio Ranieri out of retirement.

    So… can Ranieri stabilise the turbulent Italian club?

    And what is the latest on Roma’s owners, The Friedkin Group, and their proposed takeover of Everton?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: James Horncastle and Paddy Boyland 

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    13 November 2024, 3:25 pm
  • 40 minutes 44 seconds
    Is Project Messi working in the U.S.?

    Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup in the first round of the playoffs.


    So what now for Messi and Miami after being granted a place in the Club World Cup?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Felipe Cardenas and Phil Hay

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    12 November 2024, 4:33 pm
  • 41 minutes 42 seconds
    Is Angeball working at Tottenham?

    After another defeat Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was quick to accept responsibility following their 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town.

    So why are the Spurs so inconsistent and what can they do to fix it? 

    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare and Phil Hay to analyse Spurs' start to the season with Jon Mackenzie also dropping in to analyse their underlying numbers in comparison to last season's lightning-fast start.

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Phil Hay, Charlie Eccleshare and Jon Mackenzie

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    11 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 50 seconds
    The Preview - Liverpool vs Aston Villa

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    8 November 2024, 3:21 pm
  • 46 minutes 55 seconds
    Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?

    As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker.

    The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season.

    So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League?

    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal.

    Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting.

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi Viveash

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    7 November 2024, 2:12 pm
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