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 y...
Alexander Isak is one of Europe’s most prolific strikers having scored 17 goals in his last 17 games since the start of December.
The Swede has helped fire Newcastle United to Wembley and has also put them in the mix for Champions League qualification.
But the question is can they deliver the success needed to keep him at St James’ Park?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead to explore what it is that makes Isak the player he is as well as the cult hero he's become on Tyneside before exploring how difficult, or not, it may be to keep hold of him this summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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44:09
Wirtz, Odegaard, Fernandes: What makes a talisman?
There’s a new wonderkid on the block, and his name is Florian Wirtz.
He has established himself as the man to carry the creative responsibility for Bayer Leverkusen.
But how does he measure up against the world’s best in his position?
And is there a danger in becoming over-reliant on one player to make things happen?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay & Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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49:08
Has Mourinho added to Turkish football's chaos?
No matter where he’s managing, Jose Mourinho simply cannot stay out of the headlines.
His time managing in the Turkish Super Lig has seen more of the same.
So is this ‘typical Jose’? Or is he a victim of the chaos that surrounds him?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Rory Smith & Andy Mitten
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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56:15
Arsenal's new sporting director: Who is in the frame?
Last week, David Ornstein reported that Arsenal are looking to conclude their search for a new Sporting Director by the end of March.
So, with the search set to conclude this month, who is the ideal candidate for the role and could this appointment be the missing link to help Arsenal finally end their wait for a Premier League title?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to analyse what the Gunners are looking for and who could be the man to replace Edu in trying to help Mikel Arteta bring silverware to the Emirates Stadium.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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45:22
Who needs European football the most?
With just six points separating Nottingham Forest in 3rd and Aston Villa in 10th, European football is up for grabs in the Premier League.
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's football writers Tim Spiers and Nick Miller to discuss which side needs European qualification the most.
After wins midweek, Manchester City and Chelsea sit 4th and 5th respectively, are any of the chasing pack consistent enough to earn Champions League football?
With Manchester United and Tottenham languishing in the bottom half of the table, which clubs are eyeing up the Europa and Conference League?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller
Featuring: Paul Taylor, Sam Lee, Liam Twomey, Chris Waugh, Jacob Tanswell
Editor: Nick Thomson
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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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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