The Athletic FC Podcast: Why Man United sacked Amorim
After 14 months in charge, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.How did it come to this - and where do INEOS turn next?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Mark Critchley and Oliv...
Ruben Amorim's departure from #MUFC
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@theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social @mjcritchley.bsky.social and @davidornstein0.bsky.social
reflecting on a largely miserable, regrettable 14-month tenure and where the hell it leaves the much-vaunted INEOS "project"
05.01.2026 18:02 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: Why was Barcelona's league game in Miami cancelled?
Barcelona were set to play Villarreal in Miami in December.Thatβs now been cancelled. Today, we explain why.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Dermot Corrigan and Matt SlaterFeaturing: James HorncastleExe...
ποΈDid player power, fan protests or Florentino Perez stop Villarreal-Barca in Miami? Me, @aakinwo.bsky.social & @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social mull it over, & @jameshorncastle.bsky.social weighs in on whether Milan-Como will be played Down Under.
With apologies to One Direction.
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23.10.2025 21:24 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: Can anyone save Wolves?
Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira.With zero wins in the league, and just two points, all signs lead to relegation.So, can anyone save them?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Matt Slat...
ποΈWhat in the world of Weatherspoonβs is going on at Wolves? Coaching chaos, bad buys, creaking stadium, no wins. Theyβre drifting. Fosun says theyβre not for saleβ¦the market isnβt so sure.
@aakinwo.bsky.social @davidornstein.yopro20.com & Tim Spiers
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04.11.2025 18:08 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
https://pod.fo/e/346ab1
Four years ago today, Sunderland lost 5-1 at Rotherham United in L1. Now, they've beaten 'world champions' (I know) and sit fourth in PL
#SAFC are a big deal again. All discussed on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
w/
@aakinwo.bsky.social
@philhay.bsky.social
@sebsb.bsky.social
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30.10.2025 08:42 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
Thank you - really appreciate it. A really easy person to talk to, and he communicates his ideas clearly as well. Glad you enjoyed the pod
26.10.2025 18:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
WILL VIKTOR GYΓKERES SIGN FOR ARSENAL?
Me + Carl Anker seem convinced!
@david-ornstein.bsky.social is harder to read.
For more on Arsenalβs latest transfers β¬οΈ
Listen Here: pod.fo/e/2f718f
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why have Lyon been relegated?
Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to French footballβs second tier.Β John Textor and his Eagle Football Group had stakes in both clubs ...
ποΈ 45mins wasnβt long enough to address all the recent John Textor-related news (didnβt get to the Eagle IPO or him sacking Botafogoβs coach) but me, @mattwoosie.bsky.social @tomwfootball.bsky.social & @aakinwo.bsky.social gave it a good go. Lyon, Palace, DNCG, UEFA, Ares, Kang etc
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30.06.2025 15:37 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: Has Maresca proven Chelsea's doubters wrong?
Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong?Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6Host: Ayo Akinwo...
Are we beginning to see the potential of Marescaβs Chelsea?
Hopping on the pod today is
Simon Johnson and TomΓ‘s Hill LΓ³pez-Menchero
Chelsea with a clean sweep of all the European cups! Maybe this expensive squad is beginning to bare some fruit.
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2dc345
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Spurs win Europa League: What now for Postecoglou & Amorim?
Tottenham Hotspur got the job done in Bilbao with Brennan Johnson scoring the only goal in the Europa League Final win over Manchester United.So what does the trophyΒ mean for Spurs & Postecoglou a...
Spurs are European Cup Champions and Man Utd fell short at the final hurdle of the season.
Writing that felt surreal, we dug into it some more on the @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
and @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social
joining me!!
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2d9121
22.05.2025 13:54 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: Will Brentford lose Mbeumo & Wissa this summer?
Brentfordβs dynamic duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have lit up the Premier League once again this season.But with Thomas Frank admitting Mbeumo could be sold this summer - what does the future ...
π Back on @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast with @aakinwo.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social to talk about the brilliance of Brentford's forwards
What makes Mbeumo, Wissa & Schade so special and can Brentford keep all of them this summer?
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Question : Who picks up the next Ballon d'Or? π
My bet would have been Raphinha if Barca went all the way in the Champions League β¦
07.05.2025 09:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This has to be one of the best editions of the Champions League I can remember. Serious box office from the league phase to the knockout phases. UEFA will most definitely be happy
15.04.2025 20:59 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: Has this season been boring or brilliant?
Has the Premier League been a little boring this season? Especially compared to a thrilling round in the Champions League knockout phase.Have Pep Guardiolaβs complex systems killed creativity?Β O...
Has this Premier League season been boring or brilliant?
These are the kind of chats I have with myself in my head, glad @oilysailor.bsky.social and @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social could join us on the pod with their thoughts too!
Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c834f
15.04.2025 16:37 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Surprised he still had a voice β¦ amazing pro
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Arsenal's statement win & is Ancelotti in trouble?
European champions Real Madrid were rocked by a riveting Arsenal display in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last nightWith Madrid facing an uphill task in both the Champio...
Had to talk about Arsenals statement win last night against Real Madrid.
Can Madrid make a come back? What does the future hold for Carlo Ancelotti?
w/ the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Guillermo Rai, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & @gunnerblog.bsky.social
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2c5628
09.04.2025 16:04 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
The Athletic FC Podcast: How do Man City replace De Bruyne?
After 10 years, 13 major honours and six Premier League titles Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City.So where does he rank amongst the best to play in the Premier League and how do City go abo...
How does Kevin de Bruyne compare to the best midfielders ever in Premier League?
Sam Lee and @david-ornstein.bsky.social join me and dig into his departure from Man City at the end of the season. Also extra analysis from Thom Harris
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2c413a
07.04.2025 15:15 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Iβm hoping this is the beginning of the end of this man, I donβt say this lightly. Thoughts to his wife who must be going through a lot. Men like this and the views they share are incredibly disturbing but sadly becoming more prevalent in our various societies.
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Newcastle's trophy drought is over - what next?
Podcast Episode Β· The Athletic FC Podcast Β· 03/17/2025 Β· 49m
After Newcastles demolishion of Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. What next for the magpies?
On todayβs @theathleticfc podcast @chriswaugh.bsky.social , @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social and @markcarey93.bsky.social
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2b9842
17.03.2025 15:11 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
How will Man United pay for their new stadium?
Podcast Episode Β· The Athletic FC Podcast Β· 03/12/2025 Β· 49m
ποΈ A pod about how Man Utd might pay for their new big top, the impact the stadium will have on the team & what this means for the clubβs ownership puzzle. Thereβs also some talk about forgotten traffic cones on the Chester Rd.
w/ @mjcritchley.bsky.social & @aakinwo.bsky.social
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13.03.2025 10:42 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 3 π 0
Watching the match at the Emirates today, and it seemed the new total 90 ball moved differently when the Arsenal players kicked it. Or maybe that was just me?
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How will PSR shape the summer transfer window?
Podcast Episode Β· The Athletic FC Podcast Β· 02/18/2025 Β· 50m
How will PSR shape the summer transfer window?
Had to bring back the fountain of knowledge Matt Slater to talk about this and weβre also joined by @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social for some extra sauce on the topic.
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2ae7a9
18.02.2025 19:08 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Has Maresca-ball gone flat?
Podcast Episode Β· The Athletic FC Podcast Β· 02/17/2025 Β· 47m
Chelsea: Four defeats in Eight Premier League matches.
Has Maresca-ball gone flat?
W/ me @oliverkay.bsky.social and @liamtwomey.bsky.social
Listen here π§: pod.fo/e/2adfbd
17.02.2025 16:52 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0
thanks for listening Ivan, she's a real footy fan
13.02.2025 20:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
thanks for listening
13.02.2025 20:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Has Arsenal's academy revived their title hopes?
Podcast Episode Β· The Athletic FC Podcast Β· 02/03/2025 Β· 54m
Are Arsenalβs youth the solution to their title hopes?
All the A listers in the seat w/ me for todays @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast : @jmcnik.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @philhay.bsky.social & Arte de RochΓ©
Listen here : pod.fo/e/2a7fcb
03.02.2025 18:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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