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Welcome to a brand new offering on The Athletic FC Podcast as we merge with the Athletic FC Tactics Podcast. Kate Mason, Rob Green and Liam Tharme are here to run you through the biggest matches from an analytical lens.This week, we talk tactical trends we expect to take hold thi ...  Show more

We’re bringing you a special episode of the podcast this week - it’s time to talk World Cup tactics.We’ll dive into international tournament prep, opposition analysis and much more!With a very special guest - assistant coach of the Canada men’s national team, Ewan Sharp.Host: Mic ...  Show more

The BEST Strikers, Football’s First Billionaire and Trademarking Goal Celebrations!? Ben is joined by Watto and Robbo this week to discuss all the big news in football right now, including: ⚽️ - We RANK the PL’s best strikers! 🏆 - Is this Arteta’s Moment… 🔴 - Rating Man Utd’s s ...  Show more

Who is the greatest striker of recent years? As Robert Lewandowski reaches the milestone of 100 goals in European football Gary, Alan and Micah debate the best number nines in the game. After a busy week of European competition the boys look back on all the key action as well as ...  Show more

What are the secrets of being a brilliant centre forward? Who are the best strikers of all time? Will the traditional ‘Number 9’ come back into fashion? Gary and Alan, two of England’s greatest ever strikers, discuss the art of scoring lots and lots of goals. They also offer som ...  Show more

Gary, Micah and Alan reflect on the first weekend of the Premier League season. They ask why strikers go off at the deep end and how a defensive midfielder can really be worth £115m. Plus, after some decent debuts, the boys look back on their own first games at the top level. Lea ...  Show more