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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

By: The Athletic
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 The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.

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  • Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks

    Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks
    Feb 15 2026

    This week — The Athletic FC Tactics podcast are talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    38 mins
  • Why have England extended Tuchel’s contract now?

    Why have England extended Tuchel’s contract now?
    Feb 13 2026

    England have extended Thomas Tuchel’s contract beyond the 2026 World Cup.


    So why has this happened now, and with sacking season in full flow, how does this impact the wider managerial market?


    Host: Matt Davies-Adams

    Guests: Tim Spiers & Oli Kay

    Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

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    36 mins
  • Four managers in one season: Inside Forest's chaos

    Four managers in one season: Inside Forest's chaos
    Feb 12 2026

    Sean Dyche has become the third manager to be sacked by Nottingham Forest this season, following Wednesday night's goalless draw at home to Wolves.


    Former Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira is in pole position to succeed Dyche and would follow on from Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou as the other men to have taken charge of Forest this season.


    Sitting just three points above the relegation zone, can a fourth manager of the season save Forest from the drop?


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Paul Taylor, Nick Miller and Tim Spiers

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe

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    34 mins
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