The Athletic FC Podcast

After ending the season 18 games unbeaten, Andoni Iraola leaves Bournemouth with Europa League football to come.

But without a job lined up, has he left the Cherries too soon?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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Liverpool will play Champions League football next season

Despite finishing closer in points to the relegation zone - than champions Arsenal!

So, is that enough for Arne Slot to keep his job at Anfield?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: James Pearce and James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League just three years after winning the Europa Conference League.

But just how costly will the drop be for the Hammers?

Meanwhile, Spurs survived on the final day, so how do they avoid another worrying season next time around?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Roshane Thomas, Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2025/26 season. A time to celebrate the best of the best across the Premier League, WSL and Europe.

The Athletic's Data & Tactic’s Editor Duncan Alexander, Women’s Football Writer Megan Feringa & Football Writer Tim Spiers join Adam Leventhal to name our Player, Young Player, Manager and team of the season in our respective categories.

Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Duncan Alexander, Megan Feringa, Tim Spiers
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Rachael Tinde
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Who will beat the drop - Spurs or West Ham? Spurs need a draw against Everton to confirm safety, while West Ham must beat Leeds at the London Stadium.

And elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup has been announced. Who has been left off the plane?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Jay Harris & Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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