Ornstein latest: Guardiola leaving, is Maresca the answer?
19/05/2026 | 34 mins.
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer.
And with former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca the man expected to replace him.
How on earth do you follow Pep?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Sam Lee, Liam Twomey Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How does Xabi Alonso fix Chelsea?
18/05/2026 | 38 mins.
Xabi Alonso has been announced as Chelsea’s next manager.
As their campaign peters out, is he the man to reignite them next season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Liam Twomey & James Horncastle Featuring: James Pearce Executive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview: Chelsea vs Man City
15/05/2026 | 43 mins.
It's FA Cup Final weekend. Can City avoid a third consecutive FA Cup Final defeat? Could this be Pep's final trip to Wembley? Can Chelsea end the season with silverware?
Plus we preview the penultimate weekend in the Premier League.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Mark Critchley & Cerys Jones Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are FIFA exploiting World Cup fans?
14/05/2026 | 34 mins.
The World Cup is just four weeks away!
From tickets to hotels, broadcast agreements to squads - there’s a lot still to sort out.
But are FIFA exploiting fans?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Henry Bushnell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ornstein latest: Chelsea want Alonso & Carrick done deal?
13/05/2026 | 40 mins.
Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach.
So could he bring calm to the chaos at Stamford Bridge?
David Ornstein is joined by Cerys Jones to discuss whether Alonso would be a success at Chelsea.
Plus, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell drops in to bring us his story that Michael Carrick is line to take the United job on a permanent basis.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein, Cerys Jones, Laurie Whitwell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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