Podcast Episodes

Is Tuchel improving England?

It’s been a year since Thomas Tuchel signed up as England manager. 

He’s had six games to make his mark so far, with the World Cup just eight months away.

So how prepared are the Three Lions?

Host: Ayo …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why the Premier League has gone back to basics

So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.

So why has the Premier League gone old school? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Mark Carey, Oli Kay and Thomas Grønnema…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Why have Liverpool lost their way?

Liverpool had a perfect start after record spending, but now they've lost three in a row.

So why is Arne Slot’s Red Machine mis-firing?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Simon Hughes

Executiv…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jurgen Klopp on life after Liverpool and his fears for football

Jurgen Klopp is back in football but not as a manager. In January, he began work as global head of soccer at Red Bull.

Our very own Adam Crafton sat down with the former Liverpool boss at the New York…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blues of Chelsea versus the no longer red hot reds of Liverpool. 

Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Wirtz is struggling at Liverpool

Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist.

So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bl…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

How Glasner has made Palace unbeatable

Crystal Palace are flying. 

They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

So… what is the secret behind their success?

Host: Ayo Akinwoler…

Published on 1 month ago

Can Nuno fix West Ham?

Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.

In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.

But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Rosha…

Published on 1 month ago

How much more misery can Man United take?

It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford.

So, how much more misery can they take?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Craft…

Published on 1 month ago

The Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.

Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions wi…

Published on 1 month ago