The Athletic FC Podcast The biggest moments of the 2025/26 season so far
Dec 24, 2025
Tim Spears, a football writer skilled in club reporting, joins Matt Davies-Adams, a versatile reporter and panel host, to dissect a memorable season. They delve into Arsenal's dramatic hijack of Eberechi Eze from Spurs, prompting debates on managerial impacts. The striking departure of Daniel Levy from Tottenham is thoroughly examined, highlighting his legacy after 25 years. Nottingham Forest's wild managerial changes and Wolves' unfortunate start reveal the chaotic landscape of this football season, making for an engaging discussion.
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Arsenal's Rapid Hijack Of Eze
- Arsenal hijacked Eberechi Eze's move by pouncing when Tottenham's negotiations stalled.
- David Ornstein says Arsenal moved quickly and Eze preferred Arsenal from his academy days.
Isak Sale Felt Inevitable
- Alexander Isak's transfer felt inevitable after a key meeting and Newcastle's reinvestment moves.
- Adam Crafton frames Liverpool's window as possibly one of the most spectacular single windows ever.
Newcastle's Tough Trade-Off
- Newcastle lose a world-class player but gained balance and reinvestment potential.
- The Athletic highlights ownership and structural gaps as factors that worsened the saga.