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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.

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Episodes
  • How will Rosenior handle the Chelsea chaos?
    Jan 7 2026

    Liam Rosenior has signed a six-and-a-half-year deal as Chelsea’s new head coach.


    His first game in charge is this weekend's FA Cup third-round clash away at Charlton.


    So what challenges await him at Stamford Bridge?


    And is he ready to make the step up?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Simon Johnson, Tom Williams, Matt Slater

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Grayson Moody

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Ask Ornstein: Man United's next manager + likely January transfers
    Jan 6 2026

    The January transfer window is open but it’s the managers hogging the headlines so far.


    Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day and less than a week later, Ruben Amorim was relieved of his duties at Manchester United.


    The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Carl Anka join host Ayo Akinwolere to give the lowdown on what to expect from the managerial and transfer markets this month.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: David Ornstein, Carl Anka

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
  • Why Man United sacked Amorim
    Jan 5 2026

    After 14 months in charge, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.


    How did it come to this - and where do INEOS turn next?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein, Mark Critchley and Oliver Kay

    Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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    40 mins
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