The Athletic FC Podcast

These days, most Premier League clubs have an executive to deal with transfers.From Richard Hughes swapping Bournemouth for Liverpool this summer to Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth and Newcastle replacing him with Paul Mitchell who has got off to a tricky start.So, when a transfer window doesn’t go to plan, is the sporting director to blame?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh, lead writer for The Athletic FC's newsletter Phil Hay and senior football writer Simon Hughes.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Phil Hay, Chris Waugh and Simon HughesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football is at breaking point. That's the message of yet another stark warning from FIFPro who recently suggested that this season will be the "worst ever" for player workload.We have PFA Chief Exec Maheta Molango on to explain what he's hearing from players, the impact this could have on its youngest stars, and whether we're heading towards a strike.Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Maheta Molango and Stuart JamesExec Prod: Adey MoorheadProd: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale over two years ago, the club has been plagued with instability on and off the pitch.This week - things have got worse - Clearlake and Todd Boehly’s relationship is at breaking point and the ownership is in crisis.So why has this partnership fractured, and what does it mean for Chelsea’s future? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton, Liam Twomey, Simon JohnsonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as the new head coach of the US Men’s National TeamThe Argentine takes charge less than two years out from co-hosting the World CupSo, is Pochettino the right choice to turn US fortunes into an American dream?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Felipe Cardenas to analyse the potential appointment ahead of an official announcement with the countdown to the 2026 World Cup already underway!Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie to assess the opening three weeks of the 24/25 Premier League season.The panel reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, Everton's collapse at home to Bournemouth, and back to back hat-tricks for Erling Haaland - helping Manchester City start the season as they ended last.We also hear from our Tottenham and Chelsea writers from the club podcasts across our network, and talk life after Toney at Brentford.Plus - will Russell Martin's style of play get Southampton relegated, and Mark Carey drops by to tell us at what point the Premier League table begins to reflect the final standings. Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Mark CareyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Leicester City won their appeal against a Premier League charge for PSR breaches.Everton & Nottingham Forest have already been punished for financial rule breaking and Manchester City face multiple charges of their own, so how did Leicester avoid a points deduction and what does it mean for PSR?Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the complexity of Leicester's appeal and what impact it could have for PSR and the rest of the Premier League.Related article:How Leicester City avoided a Premier League points deduction and what it means for PSR - The AthleticHost: Ian IrvingWith: Matt Slater and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victor Osimhen was once the hottest strikers in European football. But instead of a move to PSG or Chelsea, the 25-year-old is swapping Naples for Istanbul.So… how has Osimhen ended up at Galatasaray?Host: Ian IrvingWith: James Horncastle and Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re focusing on the Premier League club that is rock bottom of the table after three straight losses.Meanwhile, off the pitch, their future is still up in the air.So… what now for Everton?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Paddy Boyland, Phil Hay and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re picking the bones out of Liverpool’s 3-0 rout of Manchester United.Arne Slot has begun life at Anfield with three wins from three, as for Erik ten Hag’s side they’ve already lost twice this season.So have Liverpool improved or are Manchester United just not the test they once were?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Liverpool writer James Pearce, who were at Old Trafford, to analyse the difference between the two sides and examine the start to life under Slot for Liverpool.Plus David Ornstein drops by to discuss the latest around Mohamed Salah's contract situation following his comments after the game, as well as reviewing Liverpool's transfer dealings this summer under new sporting director Richard HughesHost: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Carl Anka and David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.This week — we’re focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil MellorExecutive Producer: Ben GreenProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.