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The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world.Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself.The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already - access is free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.In this episode Adam is talking Chelsea with The Athletic's Liam Twomey. They discuss how the impending arrival of Timo Werner will affect Abraham & Giroud, the other players who could be on their way out the door after these 9 games, and whether 4th place is the priority or the pursuit of a trophy could still be a realistic goal this season.Sign up to The Athletic here for access to Liam Twomey's unrivalled Chelsea coverage and get a 30 day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.In this episode we look at Burnley with The Athletic's Andy Jones. They discuss the remaining ambition for Sean Dyche's side this season with safety secured, plus they look at the future of Joe Hart, the progress of Dwight McNeil and ponder just how loud Dyche will be in those empty stadiums.Sign up to The Athletic now for access to Andy Jones' unrivalled coverage of Burnley and also get the best football writing across the Premier League. Head to theathletic.co.uk/ornsteinandchapman for a 30 day free trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig so long a transfer target for Liverpool. Adam is joined by Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, German football writer Rafa Honigstein and Liam Twomey who covers Chelsea. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how his Liverpool dream wasn’t possible in the timeframe and how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was also an option for Chelsea. Liam, David and Rafa have contributed to an incredibly detailed piece on this Werner story that you can read over on The Athletic now, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of our 30-Day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the season makes its return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapmanYou can also listen to our weekly Aston Villa podcast by going to podfollow.com/1874-pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches. Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shares his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd. The Athletic's Matt Slater shares his notes on the EFL's plans for the Championship to return on June 20 and why some clubs feel it is too soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans. Do clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams? All this discussed and more on the Future of FootballSubscribe to The Athletic here and get a 90 day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As The Athletic gears up for Awards Night this Sunday, host Adam Leventhal assembles a panel of writers to discuss who should make it into our Premier League Team Of The Year! ... Reckon they're close? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Adam Leventhal brings you a bonus O&C podcast, all about the 6 names on The Athletic shortlist for 'Most Underrated Player'... Senior Writer Dom Fifield, Southampton reporter Carl Anka & Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner present their arguments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Raphael Honigstein and Ed Malyon to look at the future of the mother of all football tournaments - the FIFA World Cup. Will Qatar hosting in winter and the expansion to 48 teams in 2026 ruin the World Cup as we know and love it? With yet more allegations of corruption surfacing can we really take the tournament seriously anymore? Or will the World Cup continue to unite people and nations despite the controversy and critics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Ed Malyon for a look at how broadcasters and the billions they pour into the game will emerge from this period of uncertainty, how reliant the clubs are upon them, whether the Premier League are ready to innovate to safeguard their future by going direct to consumers, and how all of the above may effect our community clubs lower down the pyramid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In a brand new show brought to you by The Athletic Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein, George Caulkin and Ed Malyon to discuss the current state of football, debate some of the biggest issues affecting our favourite sport, and hopefully work out how it could be improved upon its return.We start with the Premier League, and in particular the so-called big six. Has the league created a powerbase that enables them to totally dominate? Nearly two thirds of the teams are now left to battle it out to avoid the drop and the subsequent financial oblivion, so what can be done to make the league more competitive and equal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein & Matt Slater discuss the latest detail they have from inside the game in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.Hear how players now broadly accept the idea of playing behind closed doors and understand the role they can play in the community. David also reveals that many players are open to wage deferrals whilst players lower down the pyramid are being supported by the PFA.Meanwhile, The Athletic's Jack Lang tells the tragic story of Ronaldinho, the Brazilian legend who spent his 40th birthday in jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic's David Ornstein, Mark Chapman & Matt Slater discuss how the Coronavirus could effect football clubs at all levels, from Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy in an empty stadium to the possibility of lower league clubs folding and the Italian league being cancelled all together. The Athletic's Tim Spiers adds to David's story on Wolves’ pursuit of a new sporting director and how they seem to have got things so right at Molineux. Meanwhile, Matt details how Birmingham City have got things badly wrong. Plus David has news on an international call up for Chelsea’s young starlet Billy Gilmour and the future of Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover: Why he signed Jordan Henderson and how the signing played a part in him eventually being sackedHis regret at how he and Liverpool handled the Suarez racism caseWhy Spurs should erect a statue of Daniel LevyWhat Mourinho needs to do to avoid it all ending in tears at SpursWhat it was like inside Liverpool on the day they sold Torres and signed Carroll & SuarezWhy Man Utd need a sporting director and an improved football structureWhy Arsenal got it wrong hiring Emery and the challenges that Arteta faces going forwardWhy he thinks Man City are in trouble and could be facing a player exodus if the Champions League ban is upheldPlus he lifts the lid on his recent time at Fenerbahce in Turkey and why he had to leave the club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor about a range of issues affecting the game, the professional players he represents and the organisation he leads.Topics discussed included; his salary, the winter break, the plight of clubs such as Bury & Bolton, dementia and head injuries, recent incidents of racism towards players and how long he intends to stay in his job. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein sit down with Chris Hughton to discuss how the role of a top level manager has evolved, recent job offers, his surprise with how it ended at Brighton and what a manager does when out of work.In an exclusive, David speaks to the Premier League's hottest striker - Danny Ings - about his chances of playing for England at Euro 2020. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein gives Mark Chapman the inside track on how Manchester United went from flirting with Josh King only to end up with Odion Ighalo on deadline day. There is also an update from inside Arsenal including detail on what Arteta is doing to unite the squad, the players that have made the best impression on their new boss so far, and some insight into their evolving relationships with 'super agents'. We're also joined by The Athletic's Dominic Fifield for an in-depth look at Crystal Palace and their frustrating transfer window which included a deadline day dalliance with Jarrod Bowen and an ill-fated pursuit of West Brom's Nathan Ferguson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal wraps up all the big headlines from one of the most eventful and surprising Deadline Day's in recent memory. To catch up with all of today's Deadline Day hourly podcast updates, featuring in-depth discussions about Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham and more; use the promo code 'transferpod' for a 40% discount and subscribe to The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Deadline Day and Adam Leventhal checks in with David Ornstein to find out exactly which clubs he'll be keeping a close eye on...Remember, all-day from 9AM up until the close of the window, Athletic subscribers will receive an HOURLY podcast update from Adam and our network of reporters across the UK and beyond!You can still subscribe to The Athletic for a 40% discount by using the promo code 'transferpod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Liverpool transfers that never happened - 1:522. How much is Richarlison worth? - 6:503. Wolves latest - 9:204. Can Bruno stand the heat? - 10:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Bruno Fernandes breakthrough - 00:012. Ed Woodward & protests - 6:403. Pablo Mari - 9:504. Steven Bergwijn - 14:305. Takeover at St James Park? - 15:406. In Other News - 20:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Norwich writer Michael Bailey and West Brom writer Steve Madeley, to discuss how two clubs, separated by only one place in the football league pyramid, have approached the January transfer window... Plus updates on Giovani Lo Celso at Spurs, Fernandinho's future at Manchester City and movement at West Ham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein exclusively reveals to Mark Chapman how Manchester United's enquiry to sign Kévin Augustin was too late and not strong enough to see off Leeds United's bid for the player. There is also an update on United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes and other targets. A new name is linked to the proposed takeover at Newcastle and The Athletic's Liam Twomey joins the podcast to outline how Roman Abramovich continues to have the final say at Chelsea and why he is likely to remain in place as the club's owner.In the final week of the January window, David provides updates on possible transfers involving Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Edinson Cavani - 00:012. Where does the blame lie? - 5:203. Fallen Angel Gomes - 8:404. Bruno Fernandes update - 12:305. Raul Jimenez? - 17:006. Pablo Mari - 19:507. Eriksen out Bergwijn in? - 21:508. Daniel Sturridge - 23:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can players ever get their dream move just by being nice?... Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's senior writers Stuart James and Dominic Fifield to shed some light on the lengths players/agents will go to engineer moves away in the transfer window... Robbie Savage downing tools, Arsene Wenger's change of heart and more... Plus, will Liverpool be forced into the market by Sadio Mane's injury, have Leeds finally found a striker and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam reflects on deadline day in the Women's Super League yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.