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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

By: The Athletic
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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
  • Bruno Fernandes: Creative genius
    Apr 26 2026

    On this week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss Bruno Fernandes, who is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season.


    So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?


    And what’s the secret behind Fernandes’ creative genius?


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox & Mark Carey

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    32 mins
  • The Preview: Wolves vs Spurs
    Apr 24 2026

    Already relegated Wolves host relegation-threatened Tottenham - can De Zerbi's side finally pick up some momentum against the league's bottom team?


    Elsewhere, with Man City in FA Cup action, Arsenal have the chance to leapfrog them back to the top of the table at home to out of form Newcastle.


    Host: Matt Davies-Adams

    Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers


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    57 mins
  • How did Leicester go from miracle to misery?
    Apr 23 2026

    10 years after winning the Premier League title Leicester City have been provisionally relegated to England’s third tier.


    So, how have the Foxes gone from fairytale to failure?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Rob Tanner, Matt Slater and Jordan Halford

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe



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    33 mins
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