

The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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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Jul 12, 2021 • 38min
EURO 2020 Final: England beaten on penalties..again
Dan Bardell is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and The Athletic’s Carl Anka & Jack Pitt-Brooke to react to a heartbreaking evening for England as they beaten by Italy in the final of EURO 2020 at Wembley.There is plenty of positives to discuss both on and off the pitch, but equally the panel reflects on the behaviour of some England fans and ask if Gareth Southgate got the big decisions wrong after getting so much right through the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2021 • 37min
Preview - EURO 2020 Final - England v Italy
Host Dan Bardell is joined by David Preece plus from The Athletic, Oli Kay & Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview England v Italy in the final of EURO 2020.They are also joined by The Athletic's Italian writer James Horncastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2021 • 47min
ENGLAND REACH EURO 2020 FINAL
Dan Bardell reflects on England reaching the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1966. Alongside Dan - Flo Lloyd Hughes and The Athletic’s Carl Anka who were both at Wembley last night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 41min
EURO 2020: England v Denmark Preview
Dan Bardell is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes & The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview England's semi final against Denmark.Dan is also joined by for Denmark international Martin Laursen who explains the way the Danes will approach the game at Wembley and how his national side have gone some way in bringing the nation together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2021 • 43min
Mailbag: Should England make changes for semi-final?
Host Dan Bardell is joined by Lynsey Hooper, David Ornstein & Carl Anka to answer questions from listeners looking ahead to England's semi-final at EURO 2020.Should Gareth Southgate make changes? Is reaching a semi-final a success and a progression or is winning the trophy the only acceptable outcome for England from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2021 • 50min
REACTION: Ukraine Dispatched
Dan Bardell hosts a celebratory look back at a magnificent night in Rome with Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Oli Kay, and The Athletic's England Correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke.England scored early against Ukraine before dominating first half possession and territory, following that with a flurry of goals just after the break.Just two Wembley wins stand between Southgate's men and victory in Euro 2020; we look at some of the key players in the drama that unfolded on Saturday night and savour the wealth of options going into the final week of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2021 • 49min
EURO 2020: England v Ukraine Preview
Host Mark Chapman is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes plus The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke & Adam Crafton to preview England's EURO 2020 quarter-final..The Athletic's Jordan Campbell pops by to give his assessment the England's opponents - Ukraine - who he saw defeat Sweden in the last round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2021 • 44min
EURO 2020 Mailbag: How England did it & what next?
Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Jack Pitt-Brooke to share their insight and answer listener questions on how England beat Germany, why victory was vindication for Gareth Southgate as a coach and what we can expect next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
REACTION: England Knock Germany Out!!!
Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and pro-goalkeeper turned pundit David Preece to relive the nerves, the excitement, and the jubilation of England's 2-0 win against Germany in the last 16 round of Euro 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2021 • 51min
Preview - England v Germany - EURO 2020
Mark Chapman is joined by Flo Lloyd Hughes, Dan Bardell & The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke & Raphael Honigstein to preview England's last sixteen tie against Germany at EURO 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


