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The Athletic
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 3, 2020 • 24min
Premier League Countdown - Arsenal
Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman You can also listen to our weekly Arsenal podcast by going to podfollow.com/handbrake-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2020 • 42min
Pogba not first choice for Real Madrid & Fabrice Muamba on Sancho protest
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 summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches. Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shares his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd. The Athletic's Matt Slater shares his notes on the EFL's plans for the Championship to return on June 20 and why some clubs feel it is too soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2020 • 32min
Premier League to restart on June 17th - All you need to know
The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2020 • 47min
How the Glazers run United plus Arsenal & Project Restart mailbag
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May 19, 2020 • 55min
Sancho & Werner transfer update plus Premier League plans surprise inspections
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May 15, 2020 • 58min
Future of Football: Does football take the fans for granted?
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 clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams? All this discussed and more on the Future of FootballSubscribe to The Athletic here and get a 90 day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2020 • 53min
Sean Dyche On The Return Of Football - Exclusive
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May 8, 2020 • 1h 3min
Future of Football: Why would anyone want to own a football club?
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May 5, 2020 • 19min
Exclusive: club doctors' email to Premier League revealed
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May 5, 2020 • 41min
Players unsure of return & United change approach on Director of Football
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