Why the Premier League has gone back to basics
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
4.0 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 7 October 2025
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.
So why has the Premier League gone old school?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Mark Carey, Oli Kay and Thomas Grønnemark
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers
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