The Athletic FC Podcast
Episodes
Ronaldo interview reaction & can Lampard fix Everton?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Laurie Whitwell to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's interview where he criticised the club &...
Introducing... Away From Home
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic has a brand new documentary series following Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk. Here is an introduction to the seriesIn this episo...
Weekend Preview: Chelsea head to St James' Park, Nathan Jones makes Premier League bow & will Arsenal be top for Christmas?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Tim Spiers and Rich Amofa as well as bet365's Steve Freeth ahead of the final weekend of Premier League action...
Maddison and Gallagher IN - England squad reaction
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris for reaction to Gareth Southgate naming his 26-man squad for the World Cup ...
Martin O'Neill Interview: Clough inspirations, Villa regrets & advice from Sir Alex
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's George Caulkin sit down with Martin O’Neill to talk about his new book On Days Like These and his life in football...
Rio Ferdinand x The Athletic: Tipping Point
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rio Ferdinand's 3-part documentary series, 'Tipping Point' aims to find real solutions to the racism, homophobia and mental health crisis which plague...
Why have FSG put Liverpool up for sale, who could buy the Reds & what next?
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal is joined by football correspondent David Ornstein & senior football news writer Matt Slater to discuss the latest on FSG's decisio...
FSG puts Liverpool up for sale & Southampton sack Hasenhuttl
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In breaking news, The Athletic's David Ornstein reveals Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has put Liverpool up for sale.Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic...
Weekend Preview: Arsenal out to prove credentials, Conte v Klopp & Ten Hag shows who's boss
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, The Athletic's Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth as Arsenal head to Chelsea in the weekend's standout Premier...
Barcelona’s financial mess: Champions League exit & more levers
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The group stages of the Champions League are now over & despite pulling various levers Barcelona have not qualified for the knockout stagesMark Ch...
Kane, contracts & on course for success? One year of Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham Hotspur writer and Serie A expert James Horncastle to analyse one year of Antonio Conte at Tottenha...
From Trailblazer to Outlier: Uriah Rennie & The Wait for Another Black PL Referee
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to explore why 14 years on from Uriah Rennie's last Premier League game, he remains the only b...
Miami move for Messi, De Gea future uncertain, Liverpool boardroom concern
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to discuss What is going wrong at Liverpool & the financial implications on missing out on a...
Weekend Preview: Potter makes Brighton return, Man City eye top spot & Liverpool look for home comforts
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Tim Spiers, George Elek and bet365's Steve Freeth as Man City look to leapfrog Arsenal at the top of the Premi...
Sean Dyche on return to management, his style of football & the rockstar that left him speechless
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman sits down with Sean Dyche who is looking to return to being a football manager after nearly ten years with Burnley - including seven seas...
Villa meet Villarreal: Unai Emery's Premier League return
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans and Pol Ballus to discuss Unai Emery's appointment at Aston Villa.The end of S...
Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium & The Uncomfortable Truth
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Merseyside football writer Simon Hughes, editor Dan Barnes and author Jimi Jagne, to discuss the issues ...
What next for Leeds? Who next for Villa? Top four for Newcastle?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Phil Hay to share his insight on the future of Jesse Marsch as Leeds manager - could he hang on till after th...
Weekend Preview: Reaction to Gerrard sacking, Man United motoring on without Ronaldo, shambles at Wolves
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Bet 365's Steve Freeth and the Athletic's Tim Spiers to look ahead to all the action in the Premier League this ...
What next for Ronaldo after Old Trafford walkout?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on Manchester United's comfortable win over Tottenham tha...
Crystal Palace Feeling Glad All Over
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Dom Fifield and Crystal Palace writer Matt Woosnam to discuss and dissect Crystal Palace's start to the new...
Parenthood, Pressure & Porridge: A Day In The Life Of A Footballer
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman presents a special report from The Athletic's Tim Spiers who, over the weekend, was granted an all-access, behind the scenes pass on a ma...
Did Man City get a raw deal at Liverpool?
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee & Oli Kay to reflect on that titanic battle that saw Liverpool see off Manchester City at Anfield...
Weekend Preview: City out to end Anfield curse, Gerrard's Villa future & Newcastle eyeing an upset
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek and bet 365's Steve Freeth as Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool look to get their Premier League campaign back on track ...
Ex-Premier League boss Richard Scudamore on why independent regulator won't work, American owners & overseas games
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater speak to Richard Scudamore who was the Premier League’s executive chairman for 20 years, a tenure that...
Chaos at Nottingham Forest - what is going on?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Nottingham Forest writer Paul Taylor and Nick Miller to delve into exactly what is going on at Nottingham Forest, having mad...
The Story of the Indonesia Stadium Disaster: Panic, Grief & The Search For Justice
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Adam Leventhal present a special report into the Kanjuruhan stadium disaster in Malang, Indonesia on October 1st....
How Arteta & Edu have changed Arsenal & the challenges ahead
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein to detail how have things turned out round so quickly at Arsenal & the role of manager Mik...
Weekend Preview: Leaders vs Liverpool & Cooper hanging on at Forest
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet 365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Tim Spiers to preview the weekend's Premier League action, with a big ...
Qatar: Is it ready to host a World Cup?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Phil Buckingham to look at ahead to preparations for the World Cup in Qatar in just 45 days...
Liverpool's stuttering start & how Klopp can transition them into title challengers
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Senior Football Writer Oli Kay and Liverpool Reporter Andy Jones to analyse Liverpool's start to the new season. Whilst the ...
Chelsea x Christopher Nkunku: Will It Work?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey and German Football expert Raphael Honigstein, to explore RB Leipzig f...
Nkunku to Chelsea agreed, Foden contract close & why Wolves sacked Lage
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein. They discuss Man City's demolition of United with The Athletic's Sam L...
Taking The Knee: What's Changed?
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Dan Barnes, Carl Anka & Roshane Thomas in conversation about Taking The Knee - the gesture was popularised ahead of games in Englan...
Weekend Preview: Derbies in North London, Manchester and the East Midlands - the Premier League is back
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by The Athletic's Tim Spiers and Bet 365's Steve Freeth to get stuck in to a massive weekend of Premier League ...
Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal redemption explained
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Iriving is joined by The Athletic's data writer Maram AlBaharna & former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke to explain the numbers and facts beh...
Watford fire and hire again, but why is this one different?
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by Adam Leventhal and David Walker to talk about Watford's 17th head coach of the Pozzo era.On Monday this week in the space of 1...
Are England ready for the World Cup? Questions remain for Southgate
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by the Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Oli Kay to reflect on Monday night's 3-3 draw at Wembley between England and Germany.It wa...
Eric Cantona Interview: United President offer, Sir Alex, Beckham & Qatar
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Premier League legend Eric Cantona sits down with The Athletic's Adam Crafton to discuss a range of topics including his offer to become President of ...
Weekend Preview: big tests for England & Southgate
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by the Athletic's Tim Spiers and Bet 365's Steve Freeth for a look ahead to a big weekend of international foot...
Derby weekend preview, Manchester City's recruitment problem, and the best kick off time
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by commentator Robyn Cowen and author Dr Carrie Dunn to look ahead to a big weekend of WSL action where we will be treated to A...
Jude Bellingham: The battle to sign him & why he might not start at the World Cup
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s Rafa Honigstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke & James Pearce to detail the battle between clubs such as Liverpool &...
Bruno Fernandes on his character, Ten Hag, captaincy, Ronaldo, Solskjaer, Rangnick and more
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes sits down with The Athletic's Adam Crafton for an exclusive in-depth conversation on topics ranging from ...
How Grealish works at City, De Zerbi to Brighton, Cooper & Rodgers under pressure
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Iriving is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the two sides to the Jack Grealish debate – and why they are both right.Andy Naylor expla...
Weekend Preview: Time for Richarlison to replace Son, England's Toney to trouble Arsenal, Forest need points over performance
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by the Athletic's Jay Harris to look ahead to all seven games this weekend as the Premier League returns from a...
Lewandowski: Why Bayern let him go & how Barca can get the best from him
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s German football writer Raphael Honigstein & Spanish writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss Robert Lewandowsk...
Liverpool's Loss of Rhythm, Neymar's 'World Cup form' & Marcus 'Mini-Messi' Edwards: Champions League Preview
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Spurs and England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke to talk about Marcus Edwards; the 23-year-old English f...
AC Milan's redemption: how they turned it round & who are new owners RedBird Capital?
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle & Matt Slater to detail how AC Milan was turned around both on and off the pitch, and te...
Inside Tuchel's sacking - and why Chelsea have turned to Potter
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A day on from Chelsea's sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Adam Leventhal is joined by David Ornstein and Simon Johnson to analyse how things turned sour at St...
Chelsea sack Tuchel - reaction with David Ornstein
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea have sacked Thomas Tuchel after a string of disappointing results and performances at the start of the new season.Join Mark Chapman, David Orn...
Aubameyang To Chelsea: Unfinished Business, The No. 9 Curse & Boehly v Barcelona
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Pol Ballus to put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's deadline day return to the Premier League ...
How Brighton sold best players & got better & Diego Costa set for Wolves medical
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Andy Naylor to explain how Graham Potter’s Brighton sold their best players and improved. Alongside him, ou...
Weekend Preview: Nunez back for Merseyside derby, Aubameyang in at Chelsea, Gerrard under big pressure
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by the Athletic's Tim Spiers for a look at the pick of the Premier League fixtures this weekend, there's the Me...
Hey big spender! Why the Premier League dominates the transfer window whilst the rest of Europe watches on
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Matt Slater and Phil Buckingham join Mark Chapman to look at a transfer window where the Premier League blew its European competition o...
Scott Parker’s Bournemouth sacking: Criticisms, transfers and a summer of tension
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Ahmed Shooble & Peter Rutzler for a deep dive into why Bournemouth sacked Scott Parker as manager.Details...
The Great Dele Alli Mystery: Bottled Lightning, A Phenomenon & Totally Unique
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Jack Pitt-Brooke to explore the myriad of events which led to Dele Alli making his Besikta...
Four days till deadline - Ornstein with latest on Antony to Man Utd, Ronaldo future, Chelsea ins and outs, plus many more...
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Adam Crafton for a comprehensive roundup of the Premier League transfer picture ahead of T...
Weekend Preview: Can Bournemouth spring a surprise against Liverpool? Are Spurs quiet contenders?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell, George Elek, and Tim Spiers gather once again to preview the biggest Premier League fixtures.Coming up, can Manchester United get two win...
Moving on from Marcelo: how Jesse Marsch got Leeds rocking again
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leeds correspondent Phil Hay and tactics writer Ahmed Walid for an in-depth look at how Jesse Marsch's has pu...
Snobbery at Sheffield, cracks at Coventry('s pitch), and inspired Ipswich
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Nancy Frostick of The Athletic and EFL goal centurion Sam Parkin to bring you up to date on the story lines from across tier...
Sancho's Moment, Klopp's Midfield, A Sea of Gold & Green: The Night The Erik ten Hag Era Began
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell, News correspondent Dan Sheldon and Liverpool writer Simon Hugh...
Chelsea on the hunt for Aubameyang, Fofana, Gordon and De Jong, plus Casemiro set to join Man Utd
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by the Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and our Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to reflect on Sunday's chastening defeat at Elland...
Weekend Preview: Could defeat for Man United be a tipping point? Do Liverpool injuries give United hope?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell, Tim Spiers and George Elek preview the best of the weekend's Premier League action starting with the huge game at Old Trafford on Monday ...
Wrexham’s Hollywood owners on why they did it
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Pablo Maurer sits down for an interview with Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney about their ownership of Wrexham footb...
"Where's Balotelli?" Why Newcastle United aren't spending like Man City did
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mark Chapman this week it's Newcastle's "Pope of Mope" George Caulkin and senior writer Oli Kay to answer the question: "Why aren't Newcastle ...
Hasenhuttl's Grip on Saints & Gamble on Youth
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Southampton writer Jacob Tanswell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes, to explore the huge gamble the club's new owners...
How Brentford demolished Manchester United
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Jay Harris - who were both at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday - to explain how Brentfo...
Weekend preview: Gerrard v Lampard 2.0, Brentford’s Great Dane, and finisher-less Chelsea take on Spurs
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell, Tim Spiers and George Elek preview the best of the weekend's Premier League action as Gerrard prepares to take on Lampard.Is Stevie G mis...
Are Spurs turning into Juventus-on-Thames?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Jack Pitt Brooke and James Horncastle to discuss the peculiarly sensible transfer dealings of Tottenham Hotspur and what has...
Why is the World Cup start date changing again?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Joey D’Urso to discuss the news that FIFA is set to move the start date of the World Cup...
Rodgers, Fofana, Maddison & Leicester's Curious Summer Transfer Window
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner and Stuart James, to explore Leicester's bemusing inactivity in this summer'...
United working to sign Rabiot & Barcelona threaten legal action over De Jong contract
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Laurie Whitwell to discuss Manchester United's pursuit of Adrien Rabiot fr...
Season Preview - Two-horse title race again? Are Spurs contenders? Could Rodgers be first to go?
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by the Athletic's Tim Spiers for the first preview show of the season, and on the eve of another Premier League...
Inside Barcelona's Summer Transfer Window: De Jong, Laporta & 'Levers FC'
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Pol Ballus to explain the story of Barcelona's summer transfer window... How exactly retu...
Toone on Euro glory, Chelsea eye Cucurella & Ronaldo's early exit
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving & The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur reflect on EURO 2022 as the Lionesses clinched their first ever major trophy - we hear from wonde...
England Win Euro 2022
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kait Borsay, Jen O'Neill, Tim Stillman, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur, Lynsey Hooper and a host of other voices at Wembley try to process what just ...
EFL Preview: Burnley & Kompany, Derby-Post-Rooney & One's To Watch
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by a host of The Athletic's EFL writers, including Burnley correspondent Andy Jones, West Brom writer Elias Burke and staff ...
REACTION: England reach EURO 2022 final
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kait Borsay, Faye White and Carrie Dunn try to keep giddiness at bay as England sweep aside Sweden to reach the Euro 22 final.The Lionesses hammer Swe...
Tuchel transfer warning, Inside Lingard Forest move, & why isn't Bronze shining?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Flo Lloyd-Hughes to look ahead to England's EURO 2022 semi final and the form & fitness ...
EURO 2022: England through to semi-finals!
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
England legend Kelly Smith and She Kicks Editor Jen O’Neill join Kelly Somers to digest England and Spain’s rollercoaster of a quarter-final. How ...
Raphinha, Richarlison & Jesus: The New Brazilians
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's South American football expert Jack Lang, tactics writer Michael Cox and Spurs & England correspondent...
Ornstein transfer update & Shakhtar Donetsk seek damages from FIFA
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein shares transfer lines on players including Armando Broja Oleksandr Zinchenko & Youri TielemansThere is an exclusive ...
Why Rooney Went Back To DC
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Pablo Maurer, fresh from his interview with the new DC United manager... It's Wayne Rooney! Senior Writer ...
England make history with biggest Euro win of all time
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A special bonus episode of The Atheltic's Woman's Football pod with all the reaction to an historic night for English football. Ex-England player Gemm...
De Jong, Barca & United latest plus Raphinha edging closer to Camp Nou
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving Coming up today we attempt to unravel the tangled web of Manchester United’s chase for Frenkie de Jong. from Barcelona. We get the perspe...
ICYMI: How England's U19s Won Euros Again, Scouting 'Future Stars' & Protecting Foden
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke and football news reporter Dan Sheldon, to reflect on England's U19...
Introducing... The Athletic Women's Football Podcast: Euro Edition
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Euros are off and underway and you can follow it all over on The Athletic Women's Football Podcast. But for now, here's a taster of what to expect...
Chelsea eye Ronaldo, Eriksen agrees United terms, Inside Salah deal & Euros preview
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving us joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Laurie Whitwell to discuss the news that that Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester United...
Beckham-Mania, Italian Conspiracy & Ronaldo's Redemption: 2002 World Cup Revisited
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Dominic Fifield and Laurie Whitwell to reflect on the 2002 World Cup in South Korea & Japan, twenty ye...
Jesus set for Arsenal, Ronaldo's agent meets Boehly & Platini v Blatter trial
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving & The Athletic's Adam Crafton discuss stories including Arsenal agreeing terms with Manchester City to sign Gabriel Jesus. They are joi...
How The Winter World Cup Will Affect The Summer Transfer Window
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's senior writer Dom Fifield and England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke, join host Ian Irving to discuss the impact of a winter World Cup ...
Raheem Sterling: Why Chelsea want him & why City may let him go
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein, Manchester City writer Sam Lee & Chelsea writer Simon Johnson to dis...
Booing Gareth Southgate, Spurs' "Aggressive" Transfer Window & A Surprise Everton Takeover?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's England and Spurs reporter Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on a historically bad evening for Gareth Southgate'...
Liverpool agree deal for Nunez, Haaland confirmed & what next for Pochettino?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Adam Crafton to detail Liverpool's move for Darwin Nunez plus other transfer lines involvi...
The Moment: Troy Townsend on the death of his son Kurtis and learning to deal with grief
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Townsend, head of development at Kick It Out, sits down with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas to discuss the death of his son Kurtis in a car acciden...
The Moment: Paul Stewart on the sexual abuse he suffered as a youth player
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016 former Tottenham, Liverpool and England midfielder Paul Stewart made the decision to open up about the sexual abuse he suffered from a youth-t...
The Moment: Gary Lineker on his son's battle with leukaemia
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic Football Podcast will return on Monday 13th June, but in the meantime we wanted to give you a taste of our new series 'The Moment with Ke...
Chaos in Paris, Mane set to leave Liverpool & Rangnick walks
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Oliver Kay to reflect on the chaotic scenes which delayed the start of the Champions League...
Champions League Final Preview: Mo Salah's Real Madrid Revenge
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid... Do Ma...
Brand Mbappe takes the throne
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater host a roundtable on the reasons and ramifications of La Liga filing a complaint to UEFA, the French a...