Episodes

  • The biggest moments of the 2025/26 season so far
    Dec 24 2025

    We’re nearly halfway through the season and already it’s been one to remember.


    From Liverpool’s record-breaking transfer window, Forest’s own-personal managerial merry go round and the departure of Daniel Levy.


    Join us on a trip down memory lane.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Producer: Nick Thomson

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • How Morgan Rogers is driving Villa's unlikely title charge
    Dec 22 2025

    The Premier League presented a Christmas cracker of a weekend of football.


    From Morgan Rogers’ magic in Aston Villa’s win over Manchester United, to Spurs’ red cards in their defeat to Liverpool.


    And… after Wolves lost once again - are they the worst Premier League team ever?


    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Jack Pitt-Brooke to dissect all of the action.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Adam Crafton, Jack Pitt-Brooke

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Iliffe

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins
  • Are Everton ready to kick on under their US owners?
    Dec 20 2025

    A year ago on Friday, Everton's takeover was complete.


    Since then the club has been rejuvenated.

    So how far can they go under the David Moyes and The Friedkin Group?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Patrick Boyland, Greg O'Keeffe and Leon Osman

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 mins
  • The Preview: Spurs vs Liverpool
    Dec 19 2025

    Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool.


    Cerys Jones and Reuben Pinder join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Saturday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Aston Villa vs Manchester United, Newcastle vs Chelsea and Arsenal vs Everton.


    Host: Matt Davies-Adams

    With: Cerys Jones & Reuben Pinder

    Executive Producers: Abi Paterson & Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Jay Beale

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    40 mins
  • Ornstein exclusive: City target Maresca to replace Guardiola
    Dec 18 2025

    David Ornstein reports that Chelsea's Enzo Maresca is high on the list to replace Pep Guardiola with the anticipation of this being his last season at Manchester City.


    It comes less than a week after Maresca's outburst following Chelsea's recent home win over Everton.


    If Guardiola were to leave it would bring to an end a trophy-laden 10 years in charge at the Etihad.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: David Ornstein, Oliver Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Simon Johnson

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producer: Guy Clarke

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    33 mins
  • AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages
    Dec 17 2025

    Excitement is building for the start of Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.


    The tournament kicks off this Sunday, 21st December and runs until the final on Sunday, 18th January.


    So will hosts and favourites Morocco deliver? Can reigning champions Ivory Coast defend their crown? Will 'fired up' Salah give Egypt the edge? And who are the key players to keep an eye on?


    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Jay Harris and Simon Hughes to tell you everything you need to know ahead of AFCON 2025.


    Plus, former Ghana manager Chris Hughton drops in to give the lowdown on what it’s actually like to manage at AFCON.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Jay Harris, Simon Hughes, Chris Hughton

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Illife

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins
  • Man United’s wild night and why Bruno feels ‘hurt’
    Dec 16 2025

    Another week of chaos at Manchester United, what’s new?


    Bournemouth came from behind three times to draw 4-4 with Ruben Amorim’s side in the game of the season so far at Old Trafford.


    Carl Anka and Adam Crafton join Ayo Akinwolere to chat about Monday night’s dramatic match.


    The panel also tackle a ‘hurt’ Bruno Fernandes’ comments, the captain claimed the club 'wanted me to go' in the summer.


    Plus, the Athletic’s Tottenham correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke drops in to chat about the security of Thomas Frank’s position at the club after a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on the weekend.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Carl Anka, Adam Crafton,Jack Pitt-Brooke

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    47 mins
  • What next for Salah and Liverpool?
    Dec 15 2025

    Mohamed Salah shone brightly, coming off the bench for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Brighton, grabbing an assist along the way.


    Now he heads off to AFCON with Egypt.


    So will Salah be back in favour at Anfield when - and if - he returns?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: James Pearce, David Ornstein and Ahmed Walid

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe



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    37 mins