The Athletic FC Podcast

By The Athletic

The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. New host Emma Paton is joined by the likes of David Ornst... more

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Number 1: Inside the summer transfer window, with Ornstein and Horncastle
The transfer window is now closed after another summer of truly bonkers spending. Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & James Horncastle to get into the deals that stood out and the deals that fell through, including Folarin Balogun's failed move to Everton that had repercussions for Chelsea. Plus, the panel reveal their favourite signing of the summer, the transfer that made them double take and which set of fans shout be most concerned now the window has shut. Host: Emma Paton With: David Ornstein and James Horncastle Executive Producer: Adam Jones Producer: Jay Beale Videographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 02, 202657min
Number 2: Are the Big Six 'cartel' more protected than ever?
Aston Villa have seen their Europa League-winning squad torn apart during the summer transfer window, despite qualifying for this season's Champions League. Adam Crafton and Matt Slater join Kate Mason to get stuck into one of the biggest talking points in the game right now around the competitive balance within the Premier League, brought on by the spending controls set by the league. Hannah Vanbiber also joins us in-studio to ask how the Premier League's spending restrictions differ from those commonly seen in US Sports as well as the level of interest of US owners within the Premier League. Plus, with Premier League spending mainly focused within the division this summer, we explore the consequences on the wider European game. Host: Kate Mason With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater Featuring: Hannah Vanbiber Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producer: Jay Beale Videographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 27, 202638min
Number 3: Who can challenge Arsenal for the title?
Arsenal made it three wins from three at the start of the new Premier League season, coming from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates. Emma Paton is joined by former England goalkeeper Rob Green and The Athletic's Matt Slater to look back on the weekend's action. Art de Roche shares his thoughts on Arsenal's attacking rotations on show against Chelsea, with Liam Twomey assessing how far off becoming title challengers Xabi Alonso's side are. Moving away from the Emirates, the panel assess who else could challenge for the title this season, with Man City being the only other side to take maximum points so far. Plus, Rob analyses the most noteworthy goalkeeping performances of the weekend and with the transfer window now closed, there's a look at which players could still be available on free transfers! Host: Emma Paton With: Rob Green and Matt Slater Featuring: Art de Roche and Liam Twomey Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producer: Jay Beale Videographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 07, 202638min
Number 4: Transfer Deadline Day reaction, with David Ornstein
Welcome to our Deadline Day coverage with The Athletic's transfer specialist, David Ornstein, hosted by Emma Paton. They are joined by football analyst JJ Bull and other The Athletic reporters to figure out what transfers could still happen and analyse the latest news. Host: Emma Paton Co-hosts: David Ornstein, JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor Exec Producer: Adam Jones Producers: Don Ma, Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 01, 20261h 1min
Number 5: Villa vs Arsenal + who has had a quietly good transfer window?
The Tactical Preview is back and Aston Villa's clash against Arsenal is our primary focus this week. Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's data writer Thom Harris and former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke to dissect where the game will be won and lost. They focus on Villa's frailties in beating the press, Arsenal's short corners and switches of play. The Athletic's Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell also drops by to give the lowdown on Villa's midfield struggles in the defeat to Brighton. The panel also focus on Chelsea vs Brighton, Man United vs Ipswich Town & Coventry City vs Hull City, as well as picking out the clubs who have had a quietly good transfer window. Host: Kate Mason Guests: Adrian Clarke, Thom Harris Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 28, 202646min