The Athletic FC Podcast

Brentford are in the running to secure European football for the first time in the club’s history.On this special episode of The Athletic FC Podcast, we’ll be bringing you an interview with head coach Keith Andrews, discussing his transition from set-piece coach to Premier League manager and the journey that led him to this point.The interview took place in Gunnersbury Park where Brentford's Community Sports Trust were putting on an event, in conjunction with new front of shirt sponsor Indeed, at their Clubhouse Cafe a social impact and community-led space that opened in September 2025.Ayo is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay & Caoimhe O'Neill to reflect on the occasion, and discuss the incredible work Brentford FC do in the local community.Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Oli Kay & Caoimhe O’Neill Featuring: Keith Andrews & Caoimhin KelleherExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale

Manchester United could secure their return to the Champions League with a win against their biggest rivals Liverpool.Elsewhere, it’s Aston Villa vs Tottenham - a big fixture at both ends of the table.Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Stu James & Oli KayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers

Newcastle United’s Saudi owners are set to pull their funding of LIV Golf while uncertainty is rife at St James’ Park.With the ownership in town for talks - could they lose interest in Newcastle?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Chris Waugh and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

Jose Mourinho could be set for a dramatic return to the Bernabeu.So is the Special One really the man to save Real Madrid?Plus, the panel react to Tuesday night's remarkable Champions League semi-final first leg, as PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4.Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Tom Williams, Dermot Corrigan, Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producers: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick ThomsonVideographer: Liam Warburton

As the curtain comes down on Mo Salah’s time at Anfield.How prepared are Liverpool for his departure?And will it be another big summer of spending?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: James Pearce, Josh WilliamsExecutive Producers: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson

Last week Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior. On Sunday they reached an FA Cup Final.But the question remains, who should be their next manager?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Horncastle and Liam TwomeyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

On this week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss Bruno Fernandes, who is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?And what’s the secret behind Fernandes’ creative genius?Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox & Mark Carey Producer: Mike Stavrou

Already relegated Wolves host relegation-threatened Tottenham - can De Zerbi's side finally pick up some momentum against the league's bottom team?Elsewhere, with Man City in FA Cup action, Arsenal have the chance to leapfrog them back to the top of the table at home to out of form Newcastle.Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Cerys Jones & Art De RochéExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

10 years after winning the Premier League title Leicester City have been provisionally relegated to England’s third tier.So, how have the Foxes gone from fairytale to failure?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Rob Tanner, Matt Slater and Jordan HalfordExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe