The Athletic FC Podcast
Episodes
Paul Barber interview & England’s 2018 World Cup bid
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slate speak to Paul Barber CEO of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.Plus, The Athletic's Oli Kay joi...
Ljungberg interview & how Klopp finds players
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman brings you exclusive insight and stories from David Ornstein and other writers at The Athletic.This week, hear part of David's interview ...
Meeting Maradona in Mexico
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2019 The Athletic's Andy Mitten was tasked by Four Four Two magazine to fly unannounced to the heart of Sinaloa, Mexico, home to the most pow...
Zlatan v FIFA & Portsmouth CEO on fans return
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater discuss footballers' image rights after as top players including Gareth Bale & Zlatan Ibrahimović are...
Arsenal exclusive, Giroud future & Pep contract
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein to bring exclusive insight and stories from David and The Athletic's team of writers.Coming up today we’...
Business of Sport: Wrexham's Hollywood Takeover
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Wrexham FC director Spencer Harris as he takes us inside the takeover deal that saw Hollywoo...
Liverpool unlikely to sign defender in January & Rooney in the frame for Derby job
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman and David Ornstein are joined by The Athletic's Simon Hughes with an update on Liverpool's January transfer plans as it appears they are ...
BONUS POD: Should there be a European Super League?
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, Raphael Honigstein, Matt Slater and Adam Crafton convene for a discussion around the question that just refuses to go a...
Business of Sport: What next for the FA?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Mark Chapman, Matt Slater and Laura Williamson discuss the extraordinary chain of events that saw one of the most powerful men in Briti...
Nigel Pearson interview & Mason Greenwood concerns
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein is reunited with host Mark Chapman to discuss stories from David's weekly column including concerns over Mason Greenwood...
Business of Sport: Who would buy a football club?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton for a brand new podcast about the business of sport.This week; who are th...
Zlatan's revival & Ancelotti's forward frustrations
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell who has updates on stories including pay-per-view and Chelsea’s continued pursuit of W...
Solskjaer’s Haaland pursuit & Guardiola's contract uncertainty
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell to go through stories including Manchester United’s continued pursuit of Erling Haalan...
Does Van Dijk injury mean Liverpool spend in January?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by Liverpool writer James Pearce to asses the fallout from the injury to Virgil van Dijk -...
Arsene Wenger interview with David Ornstein
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein sits down in conversation with Arsenal legend and former manager Arsene Wenger who has released his autobiography - My L...
Ozil loyalty bonus & Big Picture explained
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to detail the revolution proposed by England's biggest c...
Failed Sancho pursuit explained & how Arsenal signed Partey
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein & Mark Chapman take you inside the mechanics behind the transfer deals that did happen in this window and those that didn’t incl...
Transfer Special: United, Arsenal, Spurs & more
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein & Mark Chapman discuss the transfers that could still happen this deadline for Premier League sides such as Arsenal and Spurs.The A...
City target named & Sancho pursuit at impasse
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein tells Mark Chapman why Manchester United’s transfer strategy will not be changing in reaction to defeat on the opening day of the s...
Rodriguez to Everton explained & West Ham's transfer battles
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss West Ham’s determination to keep hold of Declan Rice and the new faces they are chasin...
Exclusive Bellerin interview, Newcastle power shift, Messi’s U-turn explained
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein speaks to Arsenal's Hector Bellerin about investing in the environment and becoming a shareholder at Forest Green Rovers...
The Messi-Cast: Messi stays - but for how long?
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Ed Malyon and Sam Lee bring you immediate reaction to the news that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona.How does this u-turn affect Man...
The Messi-Cast Episode 3: Navigating the legal minefield
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Inside Leeds United's transfer strategy & is English football serious about taking a knee?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leeds United writer, Phil Hay who brings exclusive insight on how the newly promoted side sealed their re...
The Messi-Cast Episode 2: The Role of Bartomeu
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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The Messi-Cast Episode 1: Why Messi wants to leave Barcelona
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including Dermot Corrigan's brilliant explainer on w...
Transfer latest on Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz & Thiago Alcantara + Richard Scudamore and Billy Beane's quest to buy a Premier League club
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including David’s Ozil exclusive - just go to www....
Mesut Ozil exclusive & why Raul Sanllehi left Arsenal
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein who details his exclusive interview with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil that was published on The Athle...
Exclusive Joe Bryan interview & City eye more signings
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by Fulham left-back Joe Bryan, the man whose goals sealed their place in the Premier League. Joe takes us in...
Willian & Sancho transfer news plus Newcastle takeover collapse
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein details transfer news concerning Jadon Sancho, Willian and Alexis Sanchez.David is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool wr...
Maddison signs new contract & how Daniel Levy operates
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein details Leicester City star James Maddison’s new contract with Foxes writer Rob Tanner.As the transfer window opens, J...
The Price of Relegation
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined by Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to look at what the real price of relegation will be, financial and otherwis...
Havertz to Chelsea close & inside Pearson dismissal
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein brings exclusive developments on a huge transfer story in the Premier League as Chelsea close in on Bayer Leverkusen’...
BONUS POD: The Summer Transfer Window - What to expect...
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Right now you can enjoy The Athletic FREE for 30 Days. Read all of our great articles from the best football writers anywhere, and listen to our netwo...
Why Manchester City’s Champions League ban was lifted
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein, Sam Lee & Matt Slater explain everything you need to know on the ruling that saw Manchester City's two year Champio...
Exclusive: Arsenal keen to sell Guendouzi & Greenwood for England
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein brings details on his exclusive story that Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi has been training alone since his side's defeat at...
Why are football crowds so white? - a discussion
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Ryan Conway, Roshane Thomas and Dan Barnes discuss their article that asked 'Why are football crowds so white?'. They shar...
How 'ruthless' Liverpool owners delivered stability and success
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein reflects on Liverpool’s incredible title triumph, bringing you insight on how their owners turned a dream into reality...
Bonus Pod: Liverpool Are Champions
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Liverpool's title triumph we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. There will be a raft of Liverpool articles going out on ...
Inside Arteta's Arsenal & super agent on Bale future
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by agent Jonathan Barnett to discuss what he expects to see from a very different transfer market and what t...
Football is back! The Premier League Preview Show
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. Enjoy all of their great football writing just in...
Premier League Countdown - Watford
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Brendon Batson on turning words into action & Pogba may not start on return
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Batson shares some powerful views with The Athletic's David Ornstein on how football can help bring about meaningful change in the fight again...
Premier League Countdown - Wolves
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Premier League Countdown - West Ham United
15 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Southampton
14 Jun 2020
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Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a...
Premier League Countdown - Spurs
14 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Sheffield United
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a...
Premier League Countdown - Norwich City
13 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Newcastle
12 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Manchester United
12 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Manchester City
11 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Liverpool
11 Jun 2020
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Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a...
Premier League Countdown - Leicester City
10 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Everton
10 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Crystal Palace
09 Jun 2020
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Andy Cole opens up on racism & Arsene Wenger on football's role in society
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in foo...
Premier League Countdown - Chelsea
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a...
Premier League Countdown - Burnley
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a...
Werner to Chelsea: The Inside Story
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side ...
Premier League Countdown - Brighton
04 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Bournemouth
04 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Aston Villa
03 Jun 2020
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Premier League Countdown - Arsenal
03 Jun 2020
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Pogba not first choice for Real Madrid & Fabrice Muamba on Sancho protest
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this sum...
Premier League to restart on June 17th - All you need to know
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announc...
How the Glazers run United plus Arsenal & Project Restart mailbag
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Sancho & Werner transfer update plus Premier League plans surprise inspections
19 May 2020
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Future of Football: Does football take the fans for granted?
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans. Do c...
Sean Dyche On The Return Of Football - Exclusive
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Future of Football: Why would anyone want to own a football club?
08 May 2020
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Exclusive: club doctors' email to Premier League revealed
05 May 2020
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Players unsure of return & United change approach on Director of Football
05 May 2020
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Future of Football: Growing the Women's Game
01 May 2020
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Kevin De Bruyne - Exclusive Interview
28 Apr 2020
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Player of the Year: The Shortlist
24 Apr 2020
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The *Unofficial* Team Of The Year
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As The Athletic gears up for Awards Night this Sunday, host Adam Leventhal assembles a panel of writers to discuss who should make it into our Premier...
Most Underrated Player: The Shortlist
22 Apr 2020
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Host Adam Leventhal brings you a bonus O&C podcast, all about the 6 names on The Athletic shortlist for 'Most Underrated Player'... Senior Writer ...
Newcastle Takeover, Arteta Targets Defender & Young Player Award Shortlist
21 Apr 2020
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Future of Football: The EFL and its fight for survival
17 Apr 2020
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Arsenal players reject wage cuts & Phil Bardsley interview
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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The Future of Football: The World Cup
10 Apr 2020
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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Raphael Honigstein and Ed Malyon to look at the future of the mother of all football tournament...
Revealed and explained: the ‘terrible’ state of Premier League clubs’ finances
08 Apr 2020
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Liverpool owners U-turn & exclusive insight on Premier League player meeting
07 Apr 2020
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The Future of Football: Broadcasting and the multi-billion pound bubble
03 Apr 2020
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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Ed Malyon for a look at how broadcasters and the billions they pour into the ...
Inside Liverpool's academy, Bielsa contract, & Steven Reid on Gilmour
31 Mar 2020
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The Future of Football: The Premier League's Big Six
27 Mar 2020
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In a brand new show brought to you by The Athletic Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein, George Caulkin and Ed Malyon to discuss the current state...
Players face wage deferrals & the sorry tale of Ronaldinho
24 Mar 2020
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The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein & Matt Slater discuss the latest detail they have from inside the game in reaction to the coronavirus ...
Pogba new contract possible & why Euro 2020 will move
16 Mar 2020
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Could Liverpool clinch the title in an empty stadium?
10 Mar 2020
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The Athletic's David Ornstein, Mark Chapman & Matt Slater discuss how the Coronavirus could effect football clubs at all levels, from Liverpool ...
Why Haaland turned down United & bonus for Aubameyang & Arsenal stars
03 Mar 2020
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Damien Comolli on why he signed Jordan Henderson, his regret over Suarez racism case & why Daniel Levy deserves a statue at Spurs
27 Feb 2020
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In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover...
England watch Dortmund starlet, Guendouzi trouble & VAR apology
25 Feb 2020
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Man City's war with UEFA & Premier League 'Netflix' to launch
18 Feb 2020
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Exclusive: Interview with PFA CEO Gordon Taylor
13 Feb 2020
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In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' As...
Exclusive: Danny Ings On England & Chris Hughton On Management
11 Feb 2020
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Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein sit down with Chris Hughton to discuss how the role of a top level manager has e...
How did Ighalo end up at Utd, who's impressing Arteta, and is there transfer tension at Palace?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's David Ornstein gives Mark Chapman the inside track on how Manchester United went from flirting with Josh King only to end up with Odion...
The Athletic Transfer Daily - The Window is CLOSED!
31 Jan 2020
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Adam Leventhal wraps up all the big headlines from one of the most eventful and surprising Deadline Day's in recent memory. To catch up with all of to...
The Athletic Transfer Daily - What to expect on Deadline Day
31 Jan 2020
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It's Deadline Day and Adam Leventhal checks in with David Ornstein to find out exactly which clubs he'll be keeping a close eye on...Remember, all-day...
The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 30th January
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1. Liverpool transfers that never happened - 1:522. How much is Richarlison worth? - 6:503. Wolves latest - 9:204. Can Bruno stand the heat? - 10:25 ...