Podcast Episodes

Paul Riley & The NWSL: 'A Pattern Of Control & Silence'

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's NWSL & Women's Soccer Correspondent, Meg Linehan, to discuss the impact of and fall-out from her sensational story that has brought…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Salah waits for Liverpool contract talks & Ranieri to Watford

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton & Italian football writer James Horncastle to detail all you need to know about the owners of Premier League side Watford who hav…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Weekend Preview: Neglecting Curtis Jones, Sancho v Townsend & Wasting Vardy's Goals

Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth, to preview Manchester City's trip to Anfield... Will Liverpool seize an early opportunity to prove their title credentials and i…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Business of Sport: Was the Super League illegal?

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater to explain why UEFA are locked in a legal battle with Barcelona Real Madrid & Juventus as the Super League fallout continues.

Dr Katarina Pijetlovi…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Does Bruno Have Anything To Apologise For?

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Senior Writer Simon Hughes, to discuss his latest article on Bruno Fernandes' missed penalty apology and a growing trend of footbal…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Arteta's bonds, Premier League propsal, Villa invest in youth

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Adam Crafton to discuss the stories behind Arsenal's demolition of Spurs and how Arteta, unlike Nuno, has built strong rela…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Weekend Preview: NLD Nerves for Arteta & Nuno, Pep v English Football + Hassenhuttl's Style

Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview a North London Derby, which neither manager can afford to lose... Plus, whether Pep's Manchester City can enact some C…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Business of Sport: What happens when a club enters administration?

Mark Chapman & Matt Slater are joined by football administrator Paul Appleton & business economist Mark Gregory to explain what happens when clubs like Derby County enter administration, how clubs tr…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Ivan Toney & Brentford's B-Team 'Big Gamble'

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Brentford correspondent Jay Harris, to explain why Brentford's impressive start to the season is no surprise to those who've been p…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Declan Rice Future, Guardiola Debate, Chelsea v Spurs Boardroom Battle

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Roshane to discuss the future of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and explain why United forward Jesse Lingard may play a key role for Mancheste…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago