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  • Is Rafael Nadal ready to say goodbye to tennis?
    May 24 2024
    Rafael Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam champion, but at nearly 38 years old his body is starting to fail him. He is widely expected to retire later this year, but not before a last hurrah at the French Open where he has enjoyed such unprecedented success. In this Athletic tennis special, host Adam Jones is joined by The Athletic's two dedicated tennis writers Charlie Eccleshare and Matt Futterman to discuss Nadal's chances of going out with a bang. Produced by Tim McMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 min
  • Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part Three: Leave a Legacy
    May 21 2024
    Ange Postecoglou is now making a name for himself in the western hemisphere, but what about the country he has left behind? Is there anything of the Postecoglou philosophy remaining in Australia? In our final part we travel to a grassroots club who are following closely in Ange’s footsteps. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part Two: Captain to Coach
    May 21 2024
    Ange Postecoglou suffers a career ending injury in his 20s. Later, South Melbourne Hellas are suffering their worst season in years but Ange is not the obvious person to take over. In this part we hear how Ange got his coaching break and his instant impact. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part One: Home Away from Home
    May 21 2024
    Ange Postecoglou’s success is not a new story to Australian football fans, but in the wider football world, his background - his city, community, and club - is less well known. In this part we explore the Greek and South Melbourne Hellas strand to the Ange story including his time as a player at Middle Park. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • How Klopp turned doubters into believers: A podcast special
    May 16 2024
    As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield. Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution. Voiced and Produced by Guy Clarke With contributions from James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay, Michael Cox, Tony Evans, Dan Morgan and Josh Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 min
  • Why does the Masters stand out from golf's other tournaments?
    Apr 10 2024
    The 2024 Masters gets underway at Augusta National Golf Club later this week and The Athletic's Brendan Quinn, Brody Miller and Gabby Herzig are here to get you ready. What makes the Masters stand out from the rest of golf's major tournaments? Can Scottie Scheffler continue his dominance? How will Jon Rahm play after joining LIV Golf? Can Tiger Woods make it through four rounds? BQ, Brody and Gabby cover the major storylines and get your read for Thursday's opening round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 min
  • Liverpool: A League Cup love affair
    Feb 23 2024
    Ahead of appearing in their record 14th League Cup Final against Chelsea on Sunday, join Caoimhe O'Neill as we take you through Liverpool's nine previous League Cup wins. Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones all share their memories of winning the tournament with the Reds during their playing days, while Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce share the significance of each triumph along the way. Presented by Caoimhe O'Neill Produced by Guy Clarke Written by Guy Clarke and Caoimhe O'Neill Contributions from Jamie Carragher, James Pearce, Mark Lawrenson, Rob Jones, Simon Hughes and Tony Evans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min
  • Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy
    Sep 7 2023
    There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy Award in 2021, he is the back to back England Men’s Player of the Season, twice he has been awarded Arsenal Men’s Player of the Season, he's the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2022-23, and now FIFA Balon d'Or nominee 2023. In short the 22 year old’s career is on the up and up. Over the course of this podcast The Athletic looks back on Saka’s brief story so far. Topics include first impressions of Bukayo as a boy, his values, how a player goes from the Academy to professional player, comparisons with Arsenal legend David Rocastle, the aftermath of the Euro 2020 Final, and what his future holds. You will hear from former players Ian Wright and Adrian Clarke, Saka’s former coaches Greg Lincoln, Stephen Morrow, Andries Jonker, Arsenal administrator Lynn Chaney, and The Athletic’s Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas. Get ready to fall in love a little more with the Starboy. Written and produced by Abi Paterson Sound mixing and production by Jay Beale Interviews by Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas Additional production by Mike Stavrou  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min