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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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  • Ornstein transfer latest: Will Chelsea keep spending?
    Jul 2 2025

    Chelsea wanted to get the majority of their transfer business done by the end of June and they have been busy!


    Coming up we’ll break down the signings so far and find out who else could arrive at Stamford Bridge before the window closes.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein, Simon Johnson

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou

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    34 mins
  • Why have Lyon been relegated?
    Jun 30 2025

    Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to French football’s second tier.


    John Textor and his Eagle Football Group had stakes in both clubs last season.


    So is his multi-club ownership model to blame?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Matt Slater, Tom Williams and Matt Woosnam

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    46 mins
  • Transfers that shook the world: Van Persie to Man United
    Jun 27 2025

    Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.


    Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era…


    So why was van Persie determined to swap the Emirates for Old Trafford - and did the move ultimately prove to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final masterstroke at Manchester United?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay & Andy Mitten

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

    Sound Design: Jay Beale

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    45 mins
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