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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I don’t know if the art of reading is lost in era of captions and short attention spans. Never the less I started a substack with my thoughts on football and beyond come join in the conversation!!! Subscribe + read here: commongroundfc.substack.com/p/football-a...

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Football and Politics: Can You Really Separate Them?

A conversation on a Rio beach about Bolsonaro, Pelé, race and the beautiful game.

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎙️ “Is FIFA exploiting World Cup fans?” Somehow @aakinwo.bsky.social @henrybushnell.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & I spin this one out for 39mins. We discuss tickets, transport, NJ politics, China, Carlo Ancelotti, Morgan Freeman & Diana Ross. And Adam invents a new word. pod.fo/e/415c0f

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Are FIFA exploiting World Cup fans?

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 AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton,...

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🎙️The first half of a two-parter on who is the most important person at YOUR football club: player, manager, director of football, kit manager, owner…all opinions are welcome & valid! With @aakinwo.bsky.social & Carl Anka. pod.fo/e/3bd8b6

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Who are the Premier League's most powerful figures?

From players and managers to executives and owners, the Premier League is made up of some big personalities.But who are the most influential?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Carl AnkaExecu...

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Want a breather from the really serious stuff going on in the world & think about how you consume football/soccer as a release, enjoyed jumping into PL going d2c in Singapore & what it means for the future (with a nod to piracy) w/ @mjslater.bsky.social & @aakinwo.bsky.social 👀 youtu.be/T8WsUl3Vo4Y

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Why is the Premier League launching its own streaming service?

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🎙️What in the world of Weatherspoon’s is going on at Wolves? Coaching chaos, bad buys, creaking stadium, no wins. They’re drifting. Fosun says they’re not for sale…the market isn’t so sure. @aakinwo.bsky.social @davidornstein.yopro20.com & Tim Spiers pod.fo/e/34ad1b

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Can anyone save Wolves?

Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira.With zero wins in the league, and just two points, all signs lead to relegation.So, can anyone save them?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Matt Slat...

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Chris Weatherspoon @cweatherspoon.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Four years ago today, Sunderland lost 5-1 at Rotherham United in L1. Now, they've beaten 'world champions' (I know) and sit fourth in PL #SAFC are a big deal again. All discussed on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod w/ @aakinwo.bsky.social @philhay.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social 🎧: t.co/Gj5ykfzhCe

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

WILL VIKTOR GYÖKERES SIGN FOR ARSENAL? Me + Carl Anker seem convinced! @david-ornstein.bsky.social is harder to read. For more on Arsenal’s latest transfers ⬇️ Listen Here: pod.fo/e/2f718f

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🎙️ 45mins wasn’t long enough to address all the recent John Textor-related news (didn’t get to the Eagle IPO or him sacking Botafogo’s coach) but me, @mattwoosie.bsky.social @tomwfootball.bsky.social & @aakinwo.bsky.social gave it a good go. Lyon, Palace, DNCG, UEFA, Ares, Kang etc pod.fo/e/2f2600

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why have Lyon been relegated?

Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to French football’s second tier. John Textor and his Eagle Football Group had stakes in both clubs ...

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Are we beginning to see the potential of Maresca’s Chelsea? Hopping on the pod today is Simon Johnson and Tomás Hill López-Menchero Chelsea with a clean sweep of all the European cups! Maybe this expensive squad is beginning to bare some fruit. Listen here : pod.fo/e/2dc345

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Has Maresca proven Chelsea's doubters wrong?

Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong?Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6Host: Ayo Akinwo...

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Question : Who picks up the next Ballon d'Or? 🏆 My bet would have been Raphinha if Barca went all the way in the Champions League …

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

This has to be one of the best editions of the Champions League I can remember. Serious box office from the league phase to the knockout phases. UEFA will most definitely be happy

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

How does Kevin de Bruyne compare to the best midfielders ever in Premier League? Sam Lee and @david-ornstein.bsky.social join me and dig into his departure from Man City at the end of the season. Also extra analysis from Thom Harris Listen here : pod.fo/e/2c413a

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The Athletic FC Podcast: How do Man City replace De Bruyne?

After 10 years, 13 major honours and six Premier League titles Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City.So where does he rank amongst the best to play in the Premier League and how do City go abo...

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I’m hoping this is the beginning of the end of this man, I don’t say this lightly. Thoughts to his wife who must be going through a lot. Men like this and the views they share are incredibly disturbing but sadly becoming more prevalent in our various societies.

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🎙️ A pod about how Man Utd might pay for their new big top, the impact the stadium will have on the team & what this means for the club’s ownership puzzle. There’s also some talk about forgotten traffic cones on the Chester Rd. w/ @mjcritchley.bsky.social & @aakinwo.bsky.social 🔗 pod.fo/e/2b7a51

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How will Man United pay for their new stadium?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 03/12/2025 · 49m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Watching the match at the Emirates today, and it seemed the new total 90 ball moved differently when the Arsenal players kicked it. Or maybe that was just me?

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

How will PSR shape the summer transfer window? Had to bring back the fountain of knowledge Matt Slater to talk about this and we’re also joined by @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social for some extra sauce on the topic. Listen here : pod.fo/e/2ae7a9

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How will PSR shape the summer transfer window?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 02/18/2025 · 50m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Chelsea: Four defeats in Eight Premier League matches. Has Maresca-ball gone flat? W/ me @oliverkay.bsky.social and @liamtwomey.bsky.social Listen here 🎧: pod.fo/e/2adfbd

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Has Maresca-ball gone flat?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 02/17/2025 · 47m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Mo Salah is on a 178 goals in the Premier League and what a goal to crown that achievement... a trademark delight. Liverpool still unbeaten away from home.... I'm worried we already know where they'll end up at the end of the season 😩😩

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Rasmus Hojlund struggled against Fulham, like he has for much of this season. He has been starved of quality service throughout the campaign. How can Ruben Amorim and Manchester United unlock the potential of a player who could end up costing £72m? ✍️ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social bit.ly/4juxWSr

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Could Robert Sanchez’s antics jeopardise Chelsea’s push for top 4 this season? Or am I being too harsh?

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just how good are Bournemouth this season? Took Nottingham Forest to school today. Here are some secrets to Iraola’s success so far this season on the @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast w/ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social @philhay.bsky.social and from 🇪🇸 @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social pod.fo/e/2a25ac

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Iraola: The next supercoach?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 01/22/2025 · 45m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

🆕 Podcast on the latest on the Dani Olmo saga, and Joan Laporta’s pursuit to balance the books. With me on todays pod Pol Ballús, Laia Cervello Herrero 🇪🇸 and Dermot Corrigan Listen Here ⬇️⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Have Barcelona solved Olmo saga?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 15/01/2025 · 41m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Big chat on the next destinations of Zubimendi, Kvaratskhelia, Kyle Walker and much more on @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast. With us today David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Phil Hay. Listen Here ⬇️ pod.fo/e/29db50

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Zubimendi, Kvaratskhelia, Walker: Ornstein's transfers to watch

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 01/14/2025 · 49m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

First Athletic FC podcast of the year! Everton sack manager Sean Dyche and in comes David Moyes after 12 years away from the club. Paddy Boyland, Phil Hay, Greg O’keeffe and James Horncastle join me today. The Moyesiah is BACK! pod.fo/e/29cf49

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Why Everton and Moyes went back to the future

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 01/13/2025 · 46m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I know Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea is always a strange game… Yet I’m still scratching my head to get a sense of how they lost todays match! There’s a philosophy and then there’s what we witnessed on Sunday!!

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

When it comes to narratives, it’s fair to say Liverpool have solidified their title credentials, Arsenal look on the rise and Chelsea keep getting great results with solid performances. You cannot write off Manchester City though let’s be honest. Liverpool have to be title favourites now surely?

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Will Liverpool give Mo Salah what he wants? Such an in depth conversation today with @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social and Simon Hughes on todays @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast. Take a listen here 🎧 : pod.fo/e/287224

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Will Liverpool give Salah what he wants?

Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 11/25/2024 · 45m

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AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Last night i was invited to an intimate screening of the new Wicked film starring Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande. The actors really elevated the narrative, the direction really brought the stage play to life in an incredibly visceral way. It was films subtext though that really stayed with me ..

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