Podcast Episodes

Why Forest are turning to Dyche

After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.

He recorded no wins in his eight games in charge.

Sean Dyche is set to succeed him, will he do any better?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: D…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Gundogan interview: Klopp vs Guardiola, Man City's treble & more

Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, İlkay Gündoğan.

The iconic former Manchester City midfielder sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playin…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

The Preview: Liverpool vs Man United

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is for many, the marquee match up in English football, Liverpool vs Manchester United.

Oli Kay and Megan Feringa join Matt Dav…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

What do football agents actually do?

The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do agents actually do?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the Athletic’s Stu James and James Featherstone, agent…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Is Harry Kane better than ever?

England are heading to the World Cup, and typically it’s thanks to captain Harry Kane.

So how important is he to their chances next summer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Charlie Eccleshare, Seb Stafford-Bl…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Are Spurs for sale?

In early September, Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years.

So who is running the show now? And are Spurs for up for sale?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater,…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Inside Liverpool's 15 year journey from civil war to superclub

This week marks 15 years of FSG ownership at Liverpool

In that time they've won two Premier Leagues and a Champions League. 

So, how did Liverpool become a modern superclub?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Si…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why goalkeepers are going long

This week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast discusses the evolution of goalkeeper distribution. 

Are teams actually going long more often?

Are goalkeepers throwing the ball less?

And how is it changing the …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Premier League review: Who has more questions than answers?

We’re seven games into the 25/26 Premier League season and Arsenal sit top, Wolves are the only side yet to register a win and Sunderland are 9th!?

Carl Anka and Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to a…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

How much time will Ange get at Forest?

Seven games played: five defeats, two draws, no wins. Statistically the worst start by any Nottingham Forest manager for a century.

Ange Postecoglou is battling to keep his job at Forest, despite only…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago